Connecting linear features in different field books

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Hello, 
 Is there a way to connect a linear feature from one field book to a linear feature in another field book? 
 For example, if I have a gap between the end of a linear feature in Field Book "C" and the beginning of a linear feature in Field Book "D", is there a way to connect these 2 linear features? 
 I cannot seem to add the beginning point of a linear feature in Field Book "D" to the end of a linear feature in Field Book "C". 
 Is there a setting that I need to change to allow the 2 field books to interact with each other? 
 Thank you. 
 
 -Cliff

The Zen Dude · Answer

Cliff, for the life of me I don't know why people use a workflow where different fieldbooks are used for a single project. OpenRoads is like InRoads where Fieldbooks can't talk to each other. That's the problem with a workflow like that. And I've seen it as a 'standard' workflow for several DOTs. In my world, all the data for a single project should belong in one fieldbook, end of story. But, if push came to shove and I HAD to do what you are asking here's how I would do it. First, I don't know who familiar you are with OpenRoads Survey, but there are three types of Linear Data - Dynamic Link Linears, Point List Linears and Graphical Linears. The first two are Ruled to the survey shots. the last one is just a graphic that can be added to the fieldbook to make it believe that it was field collected. Go to the Drawing tools and just draw a line snapping to each point where you want to close the gap. (Normally, you could use a JPT code to do this IF both shots were in the same fieldbook). After the graphic line is drawn, then pick a fieldbook ... C or D ... Right-click in the Explorer on "All Linear Features" and you'll see Add Graphic Linear Feature. Select that option and follow the prompts. After it's added, go to its Properties and change the filed code. But my recommendation is NOT to work with multiple fieldbooks like this. ... if there is something that I've explained here that doesn't quite make sense ... hunt down a good training class or manual. ORD Survey is not like InRoads Survey so in my opinion, Training is a requirement. ...a s well as well-defined workflows.

Connecting linear features in different field books

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