G- string is not suitable for quick alignment

Amita Shinde — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:23:28 GMT

Current Revision posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Amita Shinde on 3/4/2016 11:23:28 AM



	Product(s):	MXRoad
	Version(s):
	Environment:	Native MX
	Area:	Geometry
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	Original Author:	Amita Shinde. Product Advantage Group

Question :

On importing an alignment from a landxml file and then trying to edit the same using quick alignment method a message is displayed, saying "G-string is not suitable for quick alignment".

Answer :

If the alignment contains curve to curve section with no intermediate straight quick alignment is not suitable in such case. You can however, work with the alignment using the element method. For this go to "Design > Alignment", select the model. From the "Begin Alignment" dialog box, select "Horizontal Alignment". Check Mark the option "Retrieve Alignment" and select the alignment from graphics. Hit Next and you are good to edit the alignment.

Tags: Geometry, MXROAD