I am trying to draw a 3d line in my corridor dgn file. I have the feature definition toolbar ON and turning create 3d automatically ON.
I am snapping to 2 points on my corridor, both of which have elevations.
The line that is created seems to be "best fit" but i don't want that. I want the line to have the 3d elevations of what I snapped to.
I have tried multiple ways to do this best i can not figure it out.
Please assist. Thank you in advanced.
If you are using the OpenRoad Geometry tools, you cannot really draw 3D graphics like it seem you are trying to. You seem to be using the Horizontal Line tool to draw in the 3D model. ORD is going to let you do that but will create the geometry in the 2D model and create the 3D according to the create 3D automatically which does appear to be as you mention the Best Fit. If you use a MircroStation "Place Smart Line" you can draw a 3D line in the 3D model. Then use the "Place Plan By 3D" tool in the Model Details ribbon 3D Tools Group. This will create 2D plan elements with the Feature Definition you select as well as a Profile set to match the 3D line string. I think that will get you what you are looking for.
Mike LongstreetVermont Agency of TransportationCivil Engineering Technical SupportVTCAD Help
Thank you, sounds good, will try it tomorrow. Can always count on DOT guys for support!