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16.
Click Add, and then click Draw In Profile View. The Create Profile
View - General dialog box opens.
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17.
Click Create Profile View. Pick a point in the top-right viewport.
A new profile is created that is the result of relating an alignment
to a surface (see Figure 2.10). This profile represents the interaction
among three different drawings.
When you click Add, you
are in a sense
adding
the surface to the align-
ment to generate the
profile data.
18.
Save and close all drawings.
FiGuRE 2.10
A profile created from an alignment data
reference and a surface data reference
You can view the results of successfully completing this exercise by opening
Profile - Complete.dwg
.
Now You Know
Now that you have completed this chapter, you understand the dynamic environment of Civil
3D. You comprehend how styles are applied to objects to change their appearance and behavior.
This includes objects such as alignments and surfaces and also labels. You understand how
objects are connected to one another and interact automatically so that you don't have to
spend extra time “fixing” your design when something changes. You appreciate the richness
of a 3D model and understand how powerful it is for performing design in today's fast-paced
and demanding world. And, finally, you can share data on a team by using data shortcuts to
share design data between drawings.
Now that you understand and appreciate the dynamic Civil 3D environment, you will move forward
into the next chapters with greater insight. As you progress through this topic, be on the lookout
for instances where this dynamic environment offers power and efficiency. Remember these
examples and take them with you when you begin designing your own projects using Civil 3D.
