Function

Description

Line

Used to place straight line segments by specifying breakpoints on the map.

Circular Arc

Used to create an arc between two control points.

After the control points have been placed, the shape of the arc is defined with the mouse pointer before the next control point is placed.

Circular Arc, Fixed Radius

Used to create an arc with a specified radius.

The radius is specified before the next control point is placed on the map.

Parallel Copy

Used to create a new line segment parallel to an existing object.

This function is used, for example, when new lines, cables, or routes need to follow the same route as an existing object.

Parallel Copy Entire Object

Works the same way as Parallel Copy but copies the entire length of the object in a single step.

Angled Line Placement

Used to place a new line segment at a specified angle relative to an existing line.

Place Line at Right Angle

Used to place a new line segment perpendicular to the previous segment.

Place Line Horizontally/Vertically, Auto-Connect

Used primarily for schematic maps where lines are to be drawn only horizontally or vertically. The feature automatically connects the line segments.

Line placement by angle and/or length

Used to create line segments with a specified angle, length, or a combination of both.

Copy other geometry

Used to create a line object by copying the geometry from an existing object on the map.

Enter Coordinates

Opens a dialog box where coordinates can be entered manually for each breakpoint.

Place Relatively

Used to place the component relative to another object on the map. Distance and reference point can be specified in the dialog box.

Geodesy

Opens the tool for geodetic placement.

See also: Geodesy.

Delete Last Point

Removes the most recently placed breakpoint.

Cancel

Cancels the current placement of the object.