Replace String

Insert Extra Points into Multiple Line Segments

The Replace String option to replace a section of an existing string.

This option can also be accessed by selecting the Replace String button from the Insert toolbar. The Insert toolbar is a "sub toolbar" and can either be accessed through the Modify toolbar or through using the Toolbar Visibility option (under the Tools menu).

Digitising tips

Vulcan's dynamic volume reporting functionality can also be used when inserting points. Refer to the Digitise toolbar for more information.
The Insert option can be used to replace a single line segment.
A polygon that isn't closed will be treated as a line and the incorrect sides may be moved. To ensure that a polygon is closed, use the Design > Attribute Edit > Close Polygon option.
Use the [Backspace] key to clear a recently indicated point.
If you have selected a polygon, then you will need to specify which string you want to replace rather than indicate the points to insert.

Instructions

Select Design menu
Select Point Insert submenu
Select Replace String option

Select the object that contains the string you want to replace.

Figure 1 : The Original Object

Select the first point of the section of the string that you want to replace. This point will be labelled " S ".

Select the end point of the string. This point will be labelled " E ".

Figure 2 : Indicating the Start and End Points

Using any of the available design entry modes, select the points that you would like to include in the string. These points will be placed in the string in the order they are selected. To avoid crossovers, ensure that the direction of these points is the same as the line.

Figure 3 : Inserting the Extra Points

Cancel when you have finished indicating the new points. All line segments including the newly created ones will be highlighted.

Specify whether or not to interpolate the newly inserted points. Select Do not interpolate Z to assign the default Z value, which is defined through the toolbar, to the inserted points. Select Interpolate to assign Z values that are equally spaced between the start and end elevations.

You will then be asked whether you want to retain or reject the changes.

Figure 4 : The Resulting Object