X-Sections – 12D Wiki Beta Test

X-Section Construction Tables

This option is used to generate a Report table from a model of Cross Section Strings. Note, Filtering of unwanted sections prior to producing this report is recommended. Please watch the video provided below for more information and a look at the report format that is produced. To view the "12d Construction Tables" Panel, [...]

Cut/ Fill Polygons from Sections

This option is used to generate a model of polygons for areas of Cut/Fill from a model of Cross Section Strings. Note, This option can be saved in a Chain and added to the Polygons from Sections (Multi) option for reports and other uses. Please watch the short video below for more information on [...]

Name Cross Section by Chainage

This option names Super Strings (cross-sections) with the chainage from a selected reference string. Note: The prefix of the string name added is required for 12d to recognize it in the X-Plot PPF editor. Please watch the short video below for more information on this option. To view the "Name Cross Section by Chainage" [...]

Read X-Section file

This option is used to read in cross section data from a file and convert it to x-section strings. The panel provides multiple options for how the data (text file) can be provided. We suggest having a read of the 12d Reference Manual, as examples for the various formats are provided and will help you [...]

Sort Cross Section model

This option is used to sort cross sections in a model so that they are in the order of the chainages embedded in the cross section name. If the current name is not correct for the model of strings, refer to the "Name Cross Section by chainage" panel. Please watch the short video below [...]

Strings from Sections

The strings from sections option creates strings by joining the common named points on successive 4d strings (usually generated as sections). There really isn't much to this option. It simply finds the 4th dimemsion on the section which is the name of the Cut string typically and joins these points together longitudinally to create a [...]

X-Section Filter

This option was the original X-Section filter option added to 12d Model. It is rarely used any more as both the "Apply MTF" option and the Cross Section PPF panel provides users with the opportunity to filter Cross Section Strings prior to plotting. If you are intending to plot the X-Sections? We would recommend [...]

X-Sections from Cuts through Strings

This option is used to make Cross Section strings by cutting through provided 3d data. From a selected centreline and a specific chainage interval or special chainage file this panel can be used to cut sections perpendicular to the selected centreline. This will provide a better interrogation of the 3d model provided, or for [...]

X-Sections from Points

The X-sections from points option creates a cross section by first defining s section line and then dropping all selected points in a user defined offset distance from the section line, onto the section line. (a) The Z-value for the dropped point is the same as for the original point. (b) The Point number [...]

Report X-Section

This option is used to generate a text Report file from a model of Cross Section Strings. Note, Filtering of unwanted sections prior to producing this report is recommended. Please watch the video provided below for more information and a look at the four report formats available. To view the "Report for X-Sections" Panel, [...]