Set Contour Elevation
Set Contour Elevation tool lifts a linear element to a given elevation. It is designed to be used for lifting single two-dimensional contour elements to a correct elevation. It can be applied to line, shape and text elements. The original elements are moved to their new elevation.
To set elevation of contour element(s):
1. Select the Set Contour Elevation tool.
The Set Contour Elevation dialog opens:
2. Set an elevation value in the Elevation field.
3. Click Settings to define level and symbology for the lifted contour.
This opens the Contour Symbology dialog:
4. Define settings for Contour intervals, Levels and symbology (color, line style, line weight).
5. Click OK to close Contour Symbology dialog.
6. Identify the element to lift with a data click.
7. Accept the element with another data click.
The element is lifted to the given elevation. You can continue with steps 2, 3, or 6.
Setting |
Effect |
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Elevation |
Elevation value for the lifted contour element. Use the arrow buttons to change to a new elevation value in steps defined next to the arrow buttons. |
Find connected elements |
If on, the application tries to find linear elements which connect exactly to the start or the end point of the identified line element. These connected elements are lifted as well. |
Set level and symbology |
If on, modify the symbology of lifted elements according to settings defined using Settings button. |