CADD NOTE 3

The purpose of this note is to provide a quick reference for doing basic
procedures available with Eagle Point Software (ver. 13.0Ax-F). It is
not intended as a replacement for the manuals. Therefore, not every
topic is covered and the ones that are covered are not explained in
complete detail. If more detailed help is needed, please refer to the
manuals.

# **STARTING A NEW PROJECT (Project Manager)**

MENU: **Eagle, Project Manager** COMMAND: **projman**

+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| *      | Enter project title (description)                           |
| [N]{.u |                                                             |
| nderli | drawing name (i.e., drive:\\path\\filename )                |
| ne}ew* |                                                             |
|        | If desired, select a prototype drawing and system settings. |
|        |                                                             |
|        | NOTES: EACH PROJECT SHOULD BE IN ITS OWN SUB-DIRECTORY.     |
|        |                                                             |
|        | Examples, D:\\SITE1\\SITE1DAM.DWG                           |
|        |                                                             |
|        | D:\\SITE5\\LEVEE.DWG                                        |
|        |                                                             |
|        | (answer \"Yes\" to \"Create sub-directory\")                |
+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+

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  *[O]{.underline}pen*   project (highlight first). Double-clicking on the project or
                         clicking on the slide will also open the project.

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# **EDIT PROJECT SETTINGS**

MENU: **Eagle, Edit Project Settings** COMMAND: **edit_pset**

> Check settings (units, precision, scales, text size, type of menus,
> etc.) .
>
> NOTE: Eagle Point uses the horizontal scale and text size values to
> compute the real world size of the text placed in the drawing (e.g.,
> with a scale of 100 and a text size of .08, the text placed in the
> drawing will be 8' tall).
>
> NOTE: Horizontal scale divided by vertical scale is used as a vertical
> stretch factor while creating profiles (e.g., a horizontal scale of
> 100 and vertical scale of 5 will result in profiles being exaggerated
> 20 times).
>
> Under Eagle, select "Nodes (Symbols)\..." to check default (i.e.,
> active) node symbol and set as desired.

# **CONFIGURE PRINTER**

MENU: **Eagle, Configure Printer** COMMAND: **confprn**

> Check that desired printer is selected and all settings are as you
> want them.
>
> NOTE: If you ever have a need to send a printout to a file (e.g., to
> import the data into another program), select "File" instead of
> "Printer" and enter an output filename near the bottom of the dialog
> box. Then whenever you print something, it will go to that file.

# **DATA COLLECTION**

MENU: **Eagle, Data Collection** COMMAND: **datacoll**

> Connect data collector to serial port.

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  *[C]{.underline}ommunications\...*   Check that settings (data collector, baud rate, data
                                       bits, and serial port) are correct (i.e., same as on
                                       data collector).

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+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| *[N]{  | Enter description for survey job.                           |
| .under |                                                             |
| line}e | Select collector (defaults to last collector selected)      |
| w\...* |                                                             |
+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+

> 1\. (Screen message) \"Prepare data collector to transmit\...\"
>
> 2\. Select job to download in \"Comms Output\" in data collector.
>
> 3\. Press key on computer and then key on collector (30 sec. window).
> Data should begin scrolling across screen. If not,
>
> a\. Check switch on collector adaptor (use DTE setting).
>
> b\. Check that communication settings on collector and computer match.
>
> 4\. Press any key to return to Data Collection dialog box.

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  *Edit!*   The field book editor will be loaded unless a different
            editor was chosen. You will be editting the format file
            (i.e., file with .G0 extension).

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> The editor operates similar to a spreadsheet editor. You simply move
> the cursor to the desired cell or field and make your changes. A
> record or row is comprised of a tag and its corresponding value. Some
> examples of tags are as follows:
>
> PN: Point number
>
> SH: Staff (rod) height
>
> XC: X (Easting) coordinate
>
> YC: Y (Northing) coordinate
>
> ZC: Z (elevation) coordinate
>
> PD: Point description (code)
>
> To determine what any other tag code means, position the cursor on the
> tag. The 2nd line on your screen will display the description of that
> tag.
>
> To activate top menu bar, hold down \"Alt\" or use mouse/digitizer to
> click on desired option.
>
> To change text throughout the whole file (e.g., change CL_LEVEE to
> 70.1 CL_LEVEE), select "Edit" and then "Global edit". Enter desired
> information.
>
> Useful keys: Alt-D or Ctrl-Y: delete a line
>
> Alt-N: insert a new line
>
> Alt-S: search for a string
>
> When finished editting, select "File, Exit" and answer Yes to save.
>
> For more detailed information about the field book editor, refer to
> Appendix A in the Data Collection manual.

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  *[R]{.underline}educe   This processes data file into the drawing (i.e., places nodes
  \<*                     with point symbols and line work).

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  *[C]{.underline}lose*   

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> Check data in plan view and, if so desired, in elevation view (with
> View, Set view, Viewpoint, Preset/Axes).
>
> If there are errors and you would like to edit the raw data file and
> re-reduce the data, return to Data Collection steps above.

# **SURFACE MODELING**

### **MAKE TIN**

MENU: **Eagle, Surface Modeling, Triangulate, Make TIN** COMMAND:
**maketin**

> NOTE: Any line meeting the following criteria is considered a break
> line by the program. A break line is a line between two points that
> indicates a straight grade exists between those two points. The
> program will not allow a triangle side to cross this line.
>
> 1\) The line is on a thawed layer that does not have a layer name
> ending in \$X.
>
> 2\) Each endpoint of the line must either
>
> a\) have a node at or above the elevation of the endpoint, or
>
> b\) have the correct elevation associated with it.
>
> 3\) The endpoint elevations or node elevations at or above the
> endpoints must fall within range specified in surface model
> definition.
>
> The easiest way to not have a line used as a break line is to put it
> on a layer that can be frozen or that has a layer name ending in \$X
> (which will cause it to be masked).

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  *[O]{.underline}riginal   This brings up the surface model library dialog box
  Surface\...*              where you can define a new surface model or select an
                            existing one.

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  *[N]{.underline}ew\...*   Enter description (e.g., ORIG GROUND) & all other settings.
                            NOTE: It would be a good idea to enter a \"Min. Valid Elev.\"
                            greater than 0 (e.g., 1), unless you have negative elevations.
                            Select OK when finished. You are returned to surface model
                            library dialog box.

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  *Close*   Exit library dialog box and return to Make TIN dialog box.

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> Enter desired options in the Make TIN dialog box (e.g., Make TIN, TIN
> Display, boundaries, etc.). Press OK and do the following:
>
> 1\. Choose entities for making TIN (by entering ALL, picking
> individual objects, or windowing around the objects desired.
>
> 2\. Select boundary or regions if used. A closed polyline needs to
> have been drawn already.
>
> Once TIN is made, it can be used for the following applications:
>
> [Surface Modeling]{.underline}
>
> Contours and grids
>
> [Roadcalc]{.underline}
>
> Cross-sections from surface model
>
> [Site Design]{.underline}
>
> Slope projections, depth contours, volumes, etc.
>
> [Profiles]{.underline}
>
> Extract profiles from TIN

### **CONTOURS**

MENU: **Eagle, Surface Modeling, Analyze, Make Contours** COMMAND:
**makecont**

> NOTE: \"Quick contours\" produce contours very quickly, but these
> contours cannot be annotated (i.e., labeled). A user contour allows
> you to have a user specified contour line created (e.g., at a pool
> elevation of 92.3 ).

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  *[O]{.underline}riginal   This brings up the surface model library dialog box
  Surface\...*              where you can define a new surface model or select an
                            existing one.

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  *Close*   Exit library dialog box and return to Make Contour dialog
            box.

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> Enter desired options in the Make Contour dialog box (e.g., Make
> Contours, Quick Contours, or User-defined Contours, Erase old
> entities, etc.). Press OK. If the boundary option was chosen, select
> the boundary polyline.
>
> Contours are then created.
>
> NOTE: The contours are not labeled, however. Use **\"Surface Modeling,
> Analyze, Annotate Contours\"** routine to add labels.

# **ROADCALC**

### **SUB-PROJECT MANAGER**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, File, Manage Sub-Projects** COMMAND:
**rcsubman**

> A sub-project could be considered as a project or structure related to
> a particular centerline. For example, you would create one sub-project
> for the dam and one for the emergency spillway.

+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| *      | Enter a sub-project number (must be a 1 to 3 digit number). |
| [N]{.u |                                                             |
| nderli | Enter a description (examples- DAM EMERGENCY LEVEE).        |
| ne}ew* |                                                             |
+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+

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  *[O]{.underline}pen*   after highlighting sub-project. Double-clicking on the
                         sub-project will also open the sub-project.

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### **ALIGNMENTS**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, Alignments, Load Library** COMMAND: **rcalib**

> This is where you enter/edit horizontal alignments (centerlines). For
> more detailed info, you should refer to the Alignment section of the
> Roadcalc chapter in the manuals. When the \"Alignment Library\" box
> displays, highlight Centerline and then do one of the following entry
> methods:
>
> **A. [Entering alignment graphically.]{.underline}**

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  *[V]{.underline}iew   Plan drawing should then be displayed.
  \<*                   

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> 1\. If the centerline is not already drawn, draw a centerline using
> AutoCAD lines, arcs, and polylines.
>
> 2\. Select "Convert Element-\>Alignment" from "Aignments" pulldown
> menu, select **RCALIGN** from sidebar menu, or key in **RCALIGN** at
> command prompt.
>
> a\. Select the entity (or entities) which make up the centerline
> alignment. Press ENTER when done selecting.
>
> b\. Pick a point near the beginning of the alignment.
>
> c\. Alignment number\<1\>/? . You will usually enter 1 here which
> indicates that it is the \"centerline\" alignment.
>
> d\. The centerline should change layer, color, and linetype to the
> ones specified in the Alignment Settings box. This is usually
> CENTERLINE, red, and continuous, respectively. This indicates that the
> data for the centerline alignment was updated to match the graphic.
>
> e\. To change the beginning (BOP) station of the alignment, see
> \"Entering data from keyboard\" below.
>
> **B. [Entering data from keyboard.]{.underline}**

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  *[M]{.underline}odify*   A dialog box should be displayed. The middle section
                           displays a table of PIs (points of intersection) and the
                           bottom section provides choices for editing that list.

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> 1\. Select either \"*Add PI by Coord\...*\" or \"*Add PI by
> Angle\...*\" to enter a PI. These allow you to enter the PI using
> northing-easting coordinates or angles and distances. A dialog box is
> displayed that allows you to enter multiple PIs by entering the data
> and clicking the \"*Apply*\" button or pressing Enter. When you are
> finished adding, close the Add box by selecting \"*Cancel*\".
>
> 2\. To enter a curve, select \"*Curve Data\...*\" and enter
> appropriate data.
>
> 3\. The beginning station can be changed by selecting \"*BOP
> Station\...*\" and entering the new station value.

### **X-SECTIONS -\> Surface Libraries**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, X-Sections, Load Surface Libraries** COMMAND:
**rcorig**

**rcdes**

**rcact**

> The three surface libraries available as sub-options are original
> (terrain before construction begins), design (desired cross-sections
> after construction), and actual.
>
> A default original surface (called SURFACE) is created automatically.
> This is sufficient unless you are interested in subsurfaces (e.g.,
> topsoil, clay, rock, etc.). If so, select \"*Add*\" and enter material
> name, compaction factor, removal method, and boundary type (see manual
> for more details).
>
> A design surface must be added since there are none created
> automatically. Select \"*Add*\" and enter a material name (e.g.,
> \"Embankment\", \"Fill\", etc.). Select \"*Apply*\", then
> \"*Cancel*\".
>
> If you are going to work with as-built surfaces, an actual surface
> must be also added since there are none created automatically.

### **X-SECTIONS -\> X-sections from SM**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, X-Sections, X-Sections from SM** COMMAND:
**rcxfsm**

> This routine will cut (i.e., generate) cross-sections from a surface
> model (created earlier from the \"Make TIN\" routine) at specified
> intervals along a horizontal alignment (created earlier from the
> \"Alignments\" routine).
>
> 1\. When \"X-secs from SM\" is selected for a sub-project with no
> cross-sections yet, a station interval is requested. Enter the desired
> interval. NOTE: Cross sections will be generated at this interval as
> well as at actual points on the alignment. If cross sections are
> desired only at the actual points, enter an interval value greater
> than the total length of the alignment (e.g., enter 1100 for a 1000\'
> centerline).
>
> 2\. A dialog box will then be displayed.
>
> 3\. Select the desired surface model on the left.
>
> 4\. Check that all desired stations are marked (with an X) for
> extraction.
>
> 5\. Enter a corridor edge left (remember that negative indicates to
> the left of the centerline) and a corridor edge right value. These
> determine how wide each cross section will be (which should be wide
> enough to allow for the catch points of your design template).
>
> 6\. Select \"*Process*\".

### **X-SECTIONS -\> Edit X-Sections**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, X-Sections, Edit X-Sections** COMMAND:
**rcxlib**

> This routine allows you to view and edit the cross sections generated
> above or to enter cross sections directly.
>
> 1\. A box appears that shows the list of stations on the top and the
> offset-elevation data for 1 cross section in the middle. You can
> scroll through each list by using the appropriate scroll bars on the
> right of each list.
>
> 2\. Highlight the station you wish to view. Its data will appear in
> the middle box.
>
> 3\. Select \"*[V]{.underline}iew \<*\". An AutoCAD drawing will be
> created with the cross section shown. You can use RCXNEXT or RCXPREV
> on the sidebar menu to move through the cross sections.
>
> 4\. The cross section can be modified either a) graphically using
> AutoCAD commands or Eagle Point\'s RCXPREC command or b) numerically
> using the dialog boxes.
>
> 5\. If the cross section was modified graphically, return to the cross
> section dialog box by selecting "**X‑Sections, Edit X-Sections"** from
> the pull-down menu. A box should display indicating that your numeric
> and graphic data do not match. Click on the graphic box to update the
> numeric data.

### **PROFILES -\> Load Library**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, Profiles, Load Library** COMMAND: **rcplib**

> This is where you define the desired design profile (e.g, top of dam
> profile). The centerline design profile controls the elevations of the
> centerline points on the template. It can be entered either
> graphically (drawn) or numerically (from the keyboard). Following are
> the basic steps for both methods.
>
> First you need to highlight the desired profile. This is usually
> CENTERLINE which is automatically created.
>
> Then,
>
> **A. [Entering profile graphically.]{.underline}**

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  *[V]{.underline}iew   This loads the profile drawing which contains the original
  \<*                   ground profile.

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> 1\. Draw the design centerline profile using AutoCAD lines and
> polylines or using Eagle Point's RCPPREC command. (Be sure you draw on
> layer CENTERLINE). NOTE: The X coordinate corresponds to the station.
> The Y coordinate is the elevation multiplied by the project\'s
> vertical scale factor (horizontal scale divided by the vertical
> scale). If using the RCPPREC command, the elevations can be entered
> directly (e.g., for an elevation of 100, simply enter 100).
>
> 2\. Once your profile is drawn, do one of the following (a or b)
>
> a\. Select **\"Profiles, Load Library\"** from Roadcalc\'s menu,
> **RCPLIB** from sidebar menu or key in **RCPLIB** at command prompt.
> An alert box should be displayed asking if the graphic or numeric
> information is correct. Choose graphic.
>
> b\. Enter **RCPUTEXT** (profile update text) on the command line. This
> will transfer graphic data to the profile edit box.
>
> 3\. The actual data for the profile can be viewed or edited as
> discussed below for numeric entry of profile.
>
> **B. [Entering profile from keyboard (numerically).]{.underline}**

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  *[M]{.underline}odify*   This brings up a profile edit dialog box.

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  *[N]{.underline}ew   Enter the station and elevation of a point on the profile
  VPI*                 (i.e., a vertical point of intersection). The first point
                       must be entered this way.

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+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------+
| *                 | Once the first point is entered, other points    |
| [A]{.underline}dd | can be entered by entering a percent grade and   |
| by % Grade/Dist*  | distance from last point. If "Add" is selected,  |
|                   | the point is added to end of list. "Insert" will |
| *[I]              | place new point ahead of currently highlighted   |
| {.underline}nsert | point.                                           |
| by % Grade/Dist*  |                                                  |
+-------------------+--------------------------------------------------+

> To enter/edit a vertical curve, select \"*[M]{.underline}odify*\",
> highlight desired VPI and select "*C[u]{.underline}rve Data\...".*
> Enter appropriate data.

### **TEMPLATES -\> Load Library**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, Templates, Load Library** COMMAND: **rctlib**

> This is where you draw or enter the desired design template (e.g,
> embankment with berms). It can be entered either graphically (drawn)
> or numerically (from the keyboard). Following are the basic steps for
> both methods.
>
> Some steps to do for both methods:

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  *[A]{.underline}dd   Enter a number and name for a new template. Press OK.
  Temp\...*            

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  *Sl[o]{.underline}pes\...*   This brings up a dialog box which allows you to enter
                               cut/fill slopes.

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+-------+------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| *[C   | Enter the left and     | ![](media/image1.emf)               |
| ]{.un | right cut slopes and   |                                     |
| derli | the left and right     |                                     |
| ne}ut | fill slopes. These are |                                     |
| Le    | the slopes that tie    |                                     |
| ft..* | the design surface     |                                     |
|       | (template) into the    |                                     |
| *C[   | original ground        |                                     |
| u]{.u | surface at the catch   |                                     |
| nderl | point. The sign        |                                     |
| ine}t | (positive or negative) |                                     |
| Rig   | to use for slopes is   |                                     |
| ht..* | shown to the right.    |                                     |
|       | While standing on the  |                                     |
| *[F]  | centerline, positive   |                                     |
| {.und | slopes are uphill and  |                                     |
| erlin | negative slopes are    |                                     |
| e}ill | downhill.              |                                     |
| Le    |                        |                                     |
| ft..* | NOTE: If you are       |                                     |
|       | designing an           |                                     |
| *F[i  | embankment with berms  |                                     |
| ]{.un | that should stop when  |                                     |
| derli | they intersect the     |                                     |
| ne}ll | ground, enter negative |                                     |
| Rig   | cut slopes.            |                                     |
| ht..* |                        |                                     |
+-------+------------------------+-------------------------------------+

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  *[C]{.underline}lose*   Exits Slopes dialog box.

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> Then,
>
> **A. [Entering template graphically.]{.underline}**

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  *[V]{.underline}iew   The template drawing is loaded. This is where you draw or
  \<*                   edit your design template.

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> Some items to remember while drawing a template are as follows:
>
> 1\. Be sure to pick RCTCUT, RCTFILL, or RCTBOTH on the sidebar menu to
> indicate which template you are modifying. The status line on the top
> of the display will indicate CUT, FILL, or CUT_FILL.
>
> 2\. The template can be drawn with AutoCAD lines, polylines, and
> shapes or with Roadcalc\'s RCTPREC (template precision) command.
> RCTPREC lets you enter lines by absolute X and Y (A), delta X and
> delta Y (XY), delta X and percent slope (XS), delta X and H/V slope
> ratio (XH), delta Y and percent slope (YS), or delta Y and H/V slope
> ratio (YH). For example, entering **XH** would prompt you to enter a
> delta X value and then a horizontal over vertical slope ratio. It
> would then draw the line accordingly. NOTE: When using delta Y with a
> slope value, the sign (positive or negative) of the slope entered
> should be as shown below.
>
> 3\. Do not draw the cut slopes or fill slopes.
>
> 4\. PT codes are codes attached to the template to allow for special
> processing. They can be placed on any of the template points. For more
> information concerning PT codes, refer to the manual.
>
> Once the template is drawn, do the following:

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  **DEFINE**   Pick "De[f]{.underline}ine \<" from the template library
               dialog box, "Define template" from Template pull-down
               menu, "RCTDEF" from the sidebar menu, or enter RCTDEF at
               the command line. This will take your template drawing and
               define the template (update the numeric database) for
               Roadcalc.

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  **SHOW**     Pick "Sho[w]{.underline} \<" from library dialog box,
               "Show template" from template pull-down menu, "RCTSHOW"
               from the sidebar menu, or enter RCTSHOW at the command
               line. This will display the cut and fill slopes on your
               drawn template. Use RCTCLEAN (clean template) to remove
               them from the display. If they appear correct, then you
               are done defining the template.

  ------------ ----------------------------------------------------------

> **B. [Entering template numerically (from keyboard).]{.underline}**

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  *[M]{.underline}odify   This brings up a template data dialog box. Make sure the
  Temp\...*               correct template type (cut or fill) is selected in upper
                          right.

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  *[A]{.underline}dd*   Enter the pertinent data for each break point of the
                        template. You can use absolute X and Y, relative X and Y
                        (DX,DY), percent slope, or a slope ratio (H/V) values. Press
                        Apply. When done entering all points, press Cancel.

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  *[C]{.underline}lose*   Exits Template Data dialog box.

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### **TEMPLATES -\> Edit Locations**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, Templates, Edit Locations** COMMAND: **rctloc**

> Before templates can be processed, you must specify where along the
> alignment to use the template(s).

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  *[A]{.underline}dd*   Enter the station at which to begin using the desired
                        template (which is entered as a number). In most cases, you
                        need only enter the beginning station location. The template
                        number entered will then be used for the remainder of the
                        alignment.

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### **TEMPLATES -\> Process Profiles & Templates**

> This routine is selected to generate the design cross sections from
> the design templates and profiles. Catch points will be found and end
> areas computed for the design cross sections. When this is chosen, a
> box opens requesting the starting and ending stations of the zone to
> be processed. You will normally enter the entire length of your
> centerline alignment.
>
> When the processing is complete, any errors encountered (such as \"No
> catch point found\") will be displayed. If there are errors, you may
> have to fix those before getting valid results. Once errors are
> resolved, you can view the resultant cross sections under
> \"**X-Sections, Edit X-Sections, View**".

### **VOLUMES -\> Design Earthwork**

> If you select \"Design earthwork\" and then \"Raw volumes\", you
> should get a report of raw earthwork volumes. This can then be
> printed, if so desired, by selecting the \"*Print*\" button.

### **PLOTS -\> Cross Section Plots**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, Plots, Create X-Sections** COMMAND: **rcxplot**

> With the plot cross sections library box displayed, you can do the
> following:

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  *[F]{.underline}ormat\...*   Specify the various parameters related to the cross
                               section sheet including sheet size, number of columns,
                               scales, etc.

  ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------

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  *[A]{.underline}dd\...*   Enter the starting station. Only one sheet will be made
                            fitting as many cross sections (beginning with the
                            starting station) as it can on the sheet.

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  *[M]{.underline}ultiple   Enter the starting station. The first sheet will be
  Add\...*                  made fitting as many cross sections (beginning with
                            the starting station) as it can on the sheet. It will
                            then continue to make sheets until the entire
                            sub-project has been plotted. To view a particular
                            sheet, highlight it in the plot cross sections library
                            box and select \"*View*\".

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### **PLOTS -\> Plan & Profile Plots**

MENU: **Eagle, RoadCalc, Plots, Create Plan & Profs** COMMAND:
**rcshtlib**

> With the plan & profile sheet library box displayed, you can do the
> following:

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  *[F]{.underline}ormat\...*   Specify the various parameters related to the plan &
                               profile sheet including sheet size, scales, sheet overlap,
                               etc.

  ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------

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  *[A]{.underline}dd\...*   Enter the starting and ending stations. The first sheet
                            made will begin with the starting station. Roadcalc makes
                            sheets until it finds one that contains the ending
                            station. To view a particular sheet, highlight it in the
                            plan & profile sheet library box and select \"*View*\".

  ------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------

> To actually plot these sheets, you need to use AutoCAD\'s PLOT
> function (see AutoCAD documentation for details).

# **SITE DESIGN**

### **Project Slopes**

MENU: **Eagle, Site Design, Project, Project Slopes** COMMAND:
**projslp**

> This routine will project cut and fill slopes onto a TIN from feature
> lines, such as the top edge of a lagoon or the foot print of a
> building.
>
> 1\. Draw the feature lines (e.g., lines defining the top width and
> bottom of a lagoon). Try to put this on its own layer. Also be sure to
> set the correct elevation of the feature lines. You can use
> \"Drafting, Modify, Change elevations\" from the Eagle menu to do
> this.
>
> 2\. If a surface model (i.e., TIN) has not been created, refer to
> \"Surface Modeling, Make TIN\" for instructions on creating a TIN. A
> TIN is required by this routine.

  ----- ------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
  3\.   *[O]{.underline}riginal   Select the desired surface model to project slopes
        Surfaces\...*             onto.

  ----- ------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------

> 4\. Select/deselect "Erase old entities" as desired.

  ----- --------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------
  5\.   *[M]{.underline}odes\...*   Edit the layers and colors if so desired for the feature
                                    line, slope projections, and catch lines. Press OK when
                                    done.

  ----- --------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------

> 6\. Enter the desired cut and fill slopes.
>
> 7\. Select either "Follow triangles" or "User specified Interval". For
> "User specified interval", enter the linear interval (i.e., distance
> from one projected line to the next, measured along the feature line
> or around a long-radius arc) and the radial interval (i.e., angle
> between one projected line and the next, used around outside corners
> and short-radius arcs).
>
> 8\. Select \"OK\" and answer the following prompts.
>
> a\. Entity from which to project slopes. (Click on the desired feature
> line).
>
> b\. Side to project slopes. (Click on the appropriate side of the
> feature line).
>
> c\. Repeat steps a and b until all feature lines have been selected
> and then press *Enter*.
>
> 9\. The slopes will be projected and drawn on the specified layers.
>
> NOTE: If you are planning to calculate volumes or produce a staking
> grid, depth contours, flow lines, or a slope analysis, you will need
> to make a TIN of the feature lines along with the slope projection
> lines (refer to \"Surface Modeling, Make TIN\"). You might wish to
> freeze all layers except the projection layers created above to ease
> the creation of the TIN.

### **Volumes**

MENU: **Eagle, Site Design, Volume, Calculate Volumes** COMMAND:
**calcvol**

> This routine will calculate volumes between two TINS. If you do not
> have two TINs created, refer to \"Surface Modeling, Make TIN\" and the
> NOTE under the \"Project Slopes\" section above.

  ----- ------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
  1\.   *[O]{.underline}riginal   Select the original surface model.
        Surface\...*              

  ----- ------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------

  ----- ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
  2\.   *[F]{.underline}inal   Select the final surface model.
        Surface\...*           

  ----- ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------

> 3\. Select/deselect "Volume by slice" and "Select boundary polyline"
> as desired. If "Volume by slice" is selected, enter related data.
>
> 4\. Specify the cut and fill compaction factors.
>
> 5\. Select \"*OK"*.
>
> 6\. Volume report is displayed, You can then send this to the printer
> or to a table in the drawing.
>
> 7\. If volumes are not as desired, you will need to raise/lower
> feature lines (**Drafting, Modify, Change Elevation**) and repeat
> steps as outlined above in Project Slopes.

# **PROFILES**

### **PROFILE -\> Library**

MENU: **Eagle, Profiles, Profile, Load Library** COMMAND: **proflib**

> This routine manages (activates, adds, modifies, deletes) Profile
> Coordinate Systems (PCS\'s). A PCS is basically an AutoCAD User
> Coordinate System (UCS). You can add Profile Coordinate Systems
> (PCS\'s) to either your plan drawing or profile drawing. When a PCS is
> active, the coordinates at the top of the screen show station values
> for X\'s and stretch-factor-times-elevation for the Y\'s. The stretch
> factor is simply horizontal scale / vertical scale. You should make
> sure the horizontal and vertical scales are set correctly before
> adding a PCS. Changing the scales after adding a PCS results in the
> coordinates being incorrect.

  --------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
  *[P]{.underline}lan   Click on this to add or work with profiles in your
  Drawing*              plan drawing. Initially, the list box will contain no
                        PCS\'s. You must add them as described below.

  --------------------- -----------------------------------------------------

  ------------------------ -----------------------------------------------------
  *Pro[f]{.underline}ile   Click on this to add or work with profiles in your
  Drawing*                 Roadcalc profile drawing (for the current
                           sub-project). Initially, the list box will contain
                           one PCS, RoadCalc_Profiles, which you cannot modify
                           or delete. To add more PCS\'s, follow the
                           instructions below.

  ------------------------ -----------------------------------------------------

+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+
| *[N]{  | Enter a description for the PCS (e.g., Ditch 5).            |
| .under |                                                             |
| line}e | Select \"*Pick \<\"* and select a point in your plan        |
| w\...* | drawing or profile drawing away from other entities in the  |
|        | drawing. The X-Y coordinates can also be entered directly.  |
|        | This point becomes the \"known\" point.                     |
|        |                                                             |
|        | Enter the Station and Elevation for the \"known\" point.    |
|        | These should be chosen so that the created profile will not |
|        | overlap any existing drawing.                               |
+--------+-------------------------------------------------------------+

> NOTE: If you wish to return to your plan coordinate system (i.e.,
> northing and eastings) after working in a PCS, you should enter
> **UCS** at the AutoCAD command prompt and press ENTER to accept the
> default response of \<World\>.

### **EXTRACT -\> From TIN, From Entity**

MENU: **Eagle, Profiles, Extract, From TIN** COMMAND: **profetin**

MENU: **Eagle, Profiles, Extract, From Entity** COMMAND: **profeent**

> These options allow you to develop a profile in one of two ways. The
> \"From TIN\" option will extract elevation data from a TIN (i.e., must
> have previously used \"Surface Modeling, Make TIN\" to have created a
> TIN). The \"From Entity\" option will extract the elevations directly
> from an entity in the drawing. This requires the entity to be 3-D
> (e.g., 3D polyline (3DPOLY) instead of a 2D polyline (PLINE) ).
>
> The basic steps in creating a profile are shown below. The steps
> differ slightly for \"Plan Drawing\" and \"Profile Drawing\" profiles.
> If using \"Plan Drawing\", an entity to use for an alignment must be
> selected. If \"Profile Drawing\" is used, the current sub-project
> alignment is used.
>
> 1\. Select the appropriate PCS under \"**Profile, Load Library**\".
>
> 2\. Select the entity to profile.
>
> If using \"Plan Drawing\", do steps 3-5. If these prompts do not
> appear, it probably means you have a sub-project open in Roadcalc.
> Exit AutoCAD/Eagle Point by typing END; re-execute Eagle Point; and
> then try again.
>
> 3\. Select the alignment to base profile stationing on. This will
> usually be the same entity as in step 2.
>
> 4\. Click near the beginning of the alignment.
>
> 5\. Enter the starting station.
>
> 6\. If extracting from TIN, select the surface model to use.
>
> The profile should be created and placed according to the current PCS.

### **ANNOTATE -\> Grid**

MENU: **Eagle, Profiles, Annotate, Grid** COMMAND: **profgrid**

> This option allows you to place a grid with stations and elevations
> onto a profile. Upon choosing this option, a dialog box is displayed.
> Enter the desired values for grid length and height, vertical and
> horizontal lines per inch, the station and elevation intervals for
> labeling, and the layer and text size settings. For station text, the
> size is the text size and the height is the height of the box in which
> the text is placed. For elevation text, the size is the text size and
> the elevation area length is the width of the box in which the text is
> placed.
>
> After entering desired values, click on \"*OK*\" and select the lower
> left point of the grid. The point selected will be a multiple of the
> station interval and the elevation interval.

# **DRAFTING**

> The drafting module allows you to add detail to your drawing. Examples
> of details are grids, coordinate annotation, bar scale, north arrow,
> borders with title blocks, etc. There are also some routines that
> assist in constructing and/or modifying entities. Most of the items
> under drafting are straightforward. Brief descriptions are given here
> rather than detailed instructions, which can be found in the manuals.

### **ANNOTATION STYLES**

MENU: **Eagle, Drafting, Standard, Annotation Styles** COMMAND:
**ddanno**

> The first thing you should check before doing any annotation is the
> standard styles or settings. There are many settings that can be
> changed that effect the style of your annotation. Refer to the manual
> for specifics on any of these settings.

### **ANNOTATE**

> Several routines provide a way to annotate (i.e., label) lines,
> curves, coordinates, alignments, areas, etc. These routines can be
> found under **Eagle, Drafting** : **Align/Lot** (Alignments and lots),
> **Curve** (Curves), and **Line** (Lines).

### **Change Elevations** 

MENU: **Eagle, Drafting, Modify, Change elevation** COMMAND:
**changelev**

> You can change the elevations for an entity or a group of entities
> (excluding nodes: use "COGO, Nodes, Raise/Lower" to change node
> elevations). Simply select the desired entities, choose either
> \"Absolute\" or \"Relative\", and enter the desired elevation (for
> absolute) or change in elevation (for relative).

### **TEXT**

> This menu allows you to input text from an ASCII text file, output
> drawing text to an ASCII text file, place text above, along, or below
> an object, and annotate a node with its coordinates.

### **SHEET**

> This menu allows you to add a border, north arrow, bar scale, date,
> serial number (date in the format YYMMDD.HHMM), grid, and arrowhead to
> your drawing. Note: If a scale is requested, enter the scale you plan
> to plot (e.g., for 1\"=50\', enter 50).

### **LAYER**

> This menu includes several utilities which include allowing you to set
> the current layer to that of a selected entity, to find out (list)
> what layer a node or entity is on, and freeze the layer of a selected
> entity. This menu can also be obtained by selecting "Layers \>" from
> the object snap menu.

### **LINE**

> This menu allows annotation of lines. It also provides for drawing a
> custom line or changing an existing line to a custom line which is
> simply a line interspersed with an embedded graphic feature which can
> be text or an AutoCAD block or shape.

# **DATA TRANSFER**

### **IMPORT DATA** 

MENU: **Eagle, Data Transfer, Import Data** COMMAND: **importnodes**

> You can import an ASCII file using one of a variety of formats. The
> ASCII file can be one created by another software program and you wish
> to import the points into Eagle Point.
>
> NOTE: Importing a file here will not do any field code or line work
> processing. If your descriptions contain field coding that you want
> processed, use the Data Collection routine.
>
> 1\. Enter or select the desired file.
>
> 2\. Select desired format (if not available, you may need to "Edit
> User Formats" and create the needed format).
>
> 3\. Select point type of node, point, character, or block. This will
> usually be node.
>
> 4\. Specify range of points and/or elevations if so desired.
>
> 5\. Click on \"*OK\"*.

### **EXPORT DATA** 

MENU: **Eagle, Data Transfer, Export Nodes** COMMAND: **exportnodes**

> You can export nodes to an ASCII file using one of a variety of
> formats. The ASCII file could be a file that you wish to create from
> points in your drawing that you wish to use in another software
> package (e.g., Lotus).
>
> 1\. Select the desired nodes (see selecting nodes under COGO section).
>
> 2\. Enter or select the desired file.
>
> 3\. Select desired format.
>
> 4\. Enter number to add to point number.
>
> 5\. Click on \"*OK\"*.

### **LIST NODES**

MENU: **Eagle, Data Transfer, List Nodes** COMMAND: **listnodes**

> This routine allows you to list selected nodes (see selecting nodes
> under COGO section). After selecting the nodes, the list will be
> displayed. You can then choose the columns displayed using the
> pop-down menu at the top or select "*Print*" to print the list.

# **COGO**

### **NODES**

> Under the Nodes menu, you can do various functions related to nodes,
> such as place, move, copy, erase, renumber, and raise/lower nodes to
> name a few. Several of these functions need you to select the nodes
> desired.

#### Selecti**[ng Nodes]{.underline}**

> Nodes can be selected in a variety of ways in addition to the standard
> AutoCAD selection methods.
>
> 1\) **Single**: Enter a single node number (e.g., 1000)
>
> 2\) **Range**: Enter a range of node numbers (e.g., 1000-1100)
>
> 3\) **Description**: Enter **DESC=description**
>
> Examples:
>
> DESC=TREE finds nodes with description of Tree
>
> DESC=TREE\* finds nodes with descriptions of Tree or Trees
>
> DESC=\*TREE finds nodes of Pine Tree, Oak Tree, and Fir Tree.
>
> 4\) **Symbol**: Enter **BLOCK=symbol-name** (e.g., BLOCK=TREE) .
>
> 5\) **Proximity**: Enter **PROX** , select a base point, and enter
> radial distance.
>
> This will select nodes within the entered distance from the base
> point.

### **NODES -\> Place Node**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Nodes, Place Node** COMMAND: **placenod**

> You can place a node at a graphically selected location in your
> drawing. Some of the prompts shown below may not appear depending on
> the node input options set.
>
> 1\) When the "Style/Node input options/Batch/\<Batch=OFF\>:" prompt
> appears, you will usually just press ENTER.
>
> 2\) Click at desired point (or enter coordinates of point).
>
> 3\) Enter the desired node number.
>
> 4\) Enter desired elevation.
>
> 5\) Enter a field code.
>
> 6\) Enter a description for the node.
>
> 7\) When the "Select pt. for node ###" prompt appears, press ENTER to
> stop.

### **NODES -\> Swivel Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Nodes, Swivel Nodes** COMMAND: **swivelnode**

> If you ever find that you would like the text (point #, description,
> elevation) on a node rotated around the node, you've found the right
> command. This will do just that.
>
> 1\) Select the desired nodes (see "Selecting Nodes" above).
>
> 2\) Enter a desired absolute rotation. If a relative rotation is
> needed, enter R and then the angle.

### **NODES -\> Renumber Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Nodes, Renumber Nodes** COMMAND: **renumnode**

> This command will allow you to add or subtract a value from the point
> numbers of selected nodes.
>
> 1\) Select the desired nodes (see "Selecting Nodes" above).
>
> 2\) Enter a number to add (positive number) or subtract (negative
> number).

### **NODES -\> Raise/Lower Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Nodes, Raise/Lower Nodes** COMMAND: **raisenode**

> This command will allow you to change the elevations of nodes.
>
> 1\) Select the desired nodes (see "Selecting Nodes" above).
>
> 2\) Enter an absolute elevation. If a relative change of elevation is
> needed, enter R and then the vertical distance.

### **NODES -\> Select Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Nodes, Select Nodes** COMMAND: **selectnode**

> This command allows you to select nodes which you can then modify,
> erase, etc.
>
> 1\) Select the desired nodes (see "Selecting Nodes" above).
>
> 2\) Perform the command desired (e.g., ERASE, MOVE, COPY, etc.). When
> asked to select objects, enter **P** for the previous selection set
> (selected in step 1).

### **GEOMETRY -\> Draw Through Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Geometry, Draw Through Nodes** COMMAND: **dtnodes**

> This command allows you to draw a line through selected nodes.
>
> 1\) When the prompt "Arc/2D pline/3D pline/Line/Range/\<Enter a node
> \# \>" appears, select the type of line you want (i.e., enter A, 2D ,
> 3D, or L).
>
> 2\) Select a node graphically or enter a node number. If a range of
> nodes is needed, enter **R** and enter a range (e.g., 10-18 or 18-10
> for a reverse range).
>
> 3\) Press Enter when done.

### **REPORTS -\> List Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Reports, List Nodes** COMMAND: **listnodes**

> This routine allows you to list selected nodes (see Selecting Nodes
> above). After selecting the nodes, the list will be displayed. You can
> then choose the columns displayed using the pop-down menu at the top
> or select "*Print*" to print the list.

### **REPORTS -\> List Duplicate Nodes**

MENU: **Eagle, COGO, Reports, List Duplicate Nodes** COMMAND:
**duplicatenodes**

> This routine allows you to list duplicate nodes (i.e., nodes with the
> same point number). A list will be displayed showing all the duplicate
> nodes. You can then print this list by selecting "*Print*" . You also
> have hte option of fixing these duplicates by selecting "*Resolve*".
> Resolve gives you several options which are explained in detail in the
> COGO manual.