Auto Lengths

Auto-generate a pipe long section using specified pipe lengths.

This function allows you to set a start point, a length of pipe, and a minimum ground cover. The function creates a run of manholes at that minimum cover, where each one is separated from the next by the sloped length that has been set.

The start point can either be a new chainage, or a continuation from the last point entered. When selecting to start from a chainage, you also have to enter a starting invert level that corresponds to this chainage.

You must enter the layer to be used for the ground layer, the pipe length, and a minimum depth. The routine then generates invert levels and grades using these criteria.

To view the pipeline, click Redraw in the Roads window. The pipeline generated is then be displayed on the screen. Note that a secondary line, the minimum cover depth below the ground, appears as an aid to further editing.

The long section can now be edited using the graphical functions, or by editing the data in the spreadsheet.

Select Review Alignment to list alignment details.

Procedure

1. The Auto Generate Details display.

2. Fill in the relevant data and click OK.

3. The following message displays.

Click Yes to add to the existing pipe data; No to overwrite the existing alignment; or Cancel to cancel the function.

4. The long section is generated according to the specified pipe length.

5. The long section looks as follows.