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------ 3.4.17.1 Batter Breakline

Last Updated: 02 September 2022         For: OptiSurface Designer V3+

Overview:  Batter Breakline operation calculates a new breakline adjacent to the Reference breakline creating a sloped wall (batter) that lines up to a surface.  This is used to finalize drain channels or embankments.

Displayed by:
Right Click Breakline > Batter Breakline

Appearance:

Batter Breakline




Shoot Slope To:  Select the reference surface where the breakline will be shot from

Slope Up (%):  Use if breakline is below surface e.g drain channels

Slope Down (%):  Use if breakline is above surface e.g levees

Direction:  Refers to the 'Left' or 'Right' of the clicked breakline, usually best to select 'Both' then delete the unwanted batter.

Flat Width (m or ft):  Refers to the width of the base for drains or width of crest for levees.

Calculation Spacing (m or ft):  Define interval between breakline points, recommended to use 5m or 15ft

Max Distance (m or ft) (From center line):  Define the maximum horizontal distance from the reference breakline the batter will shoot out to

Triangulate without breaklines for calculation:  Triangulate the surface before shooting the batter lines. It is highly recommended to tick this ON.

Update related offset and batter lines if they exist:  Delete old offset or batter lines to make way for the new batter lines.

Delete points inside batter:  Delete points caught inside the batters and base or crest.

Help:  Directs the user to this page.

More Complex Design:  Opens up a more detailed dialog
  • Horizontal Offset - offset distance from the center breakline or reference breakline.  E.g. If base is 15ft wide, offset distance is 7.5ft.
  • Up 1v:h - define h (horizontal) in the up slope ratio, ie if slope is 1:20 then insert 20
  • Down 1v:h - define h (horizontal) in the down slope ratio, ie if slope is 1:20 then insert 20
  • Direction - refers to the 'Left' or 'Right' of the clicked breakline, usually best to select 'Both' then delete the unwanted batter.
  • Shoot Slope To - select the reference surface where the breakline will be shot from
  • Shot Interval (m or ft) - define interval between breakline points, recommended to use 5m or 15ft
  • Max Distance (m or ft) - Define the maximum horizontal distance from the reference breakline the batter will shoot out to
  • Triangulate without breaklines for calculation:  Triangulate the surface before shooting the batter lines. It is highly recommended to tick this ON.
  • Update related offset and batter lines if they exist:  Delete old offset or batter lines to make way for the new batter lines.
  • Delete points inside batter:  Delete points caught inside the batters and base or crest.
Video Walkthrough: Watch this video as Ed demonstrates this feature. You can watch it on YouTube for better resolution up to 1080p.




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