Profile from 3D Points

This command creates a .PRO file using the X-Y distances between user-specified points for sequential stations and the Z values at these points for profile elevations. Unlike many of the Carlson profile routines, this routine does not require a horizontal alignment. The points can be specified by point numbers from the current coordinate file or by picking Carlson points on the screen.
The Starting Station sets the profile station for the first point. The Station By Another Reference Centerline option projects the points onto a separate centerline to calculate the stations for the profile. The Profile Description options allow storing the point number and description to the profile descriptions. The Sewer Profile option applies when the points are at manholes. In this mode, the program creates a sewer type profile and prompts for pipe sizes.

Prompts

Profile From 3D Points dialog
Pick Point Entity: 34
Pick Point Entity (Enter to end): 94
Pick Point Entity (Enter to end): 195
Pick Point Entity (Enter to end): press Enter
Select Profile File to Write Choose a .pro file name

In this graphic showing the points 34, 94 and 195. Note that the "+" in front of elevations higher than 0 is an option within Draw-Locate Points.

Pulldown Menu Location: Profiles > Create Profile From
Keyboard Command: pro3dpt
Prerequisite: Plot points with real Z axis elevations or a coordinate file.