Import Points by Alignment

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Introduction

This command creates COGO Points via file import, with the user pickign an alignment and created points with inputs of station and offset (instead of x,y).

This command requires and alignment to exist in the drawing and a point import file containing at least two inputs:

- Station

- Offset

To successfully import a points file defined by station and offset, a Point File Format will be required matching the inputs of the file to the corresponding Point Properties.

Details

Upon selecting the command the following form is displayed:

File
File Selectoin	Use the open folder icon to select an import file
File Format	Select a Point File Format that matches the inputs of the file.  This sets the Point Properties that are used for Station and Offset The edit button can be used to create/edit the Point File Format.
Alignment	Group boxes are typically set as Headings, as are lists.  You can put [Import Points by Alignment List] if there are various inputs, then use the below for the input details for each column/row
Alignment	Pick the alignment to use for geometry positioning of the points
Start Station	Limit to a selected start station
End Station	Limit to a selected end station
Properties
Station	Pick the matching property from the file to use for the Station
Offset	Pick the matching property from the file to use for the Offset
Side	Optionally pick a matching property to add a 'Side' Point Property from the file
Default Offset	Default offset if none provided in the file
Left side Value	sign for left side values
Right Side Value	sign for right side values
Styles
Default Point Style	Default Point Style to apply if no Code Set Table selected
Code Set Table	Pick a Code Set Table.  Sets the Point Styles to apply based on point Codes
Import Points	Import the file and create points
turn off Surface creation in Point Groups	Tick on to prevent a surface being created for the point group/s
Cancel	Exit without creation