Hello,
We are using Microstation SS3 and Power InRoads SS3 / SS2.
We are trying to understand the concepts behind the role and purpose of element templates compared to feature definitions.
We see that a feature definition is assigning specifically a symbology and element template to an object. But find some confusion when observe that the element template also appears to assign "symbology-like" settings such as level to an object, but does offer more settings. So it seems there is some redundancy in how an object is defined, at least as far as defing the level twice. Is there a hierarchy of control between the element template and the feature definition as far as level or any other redundant setting?
A Feature Defintion is composed of two parts:
This last aspect (user defined roles) is one of the reasons that the feature defintion is in two parts. What a thing is (edge of pavement, curbe or catch basin) is always the same. But presentation can vary.
Robert GarrettSenior Product EngineerBentley Systems Inc.
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