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The following tools are contained in the dynamic portion of the | The following tools are contained in the dynamic portion of the Tool Palette when the [[SMS:Map Module|Map module]] is active. Only one tool is active at any given time. The action that takes place when clicking in the Graphics Window depends on the current tool. The following table describes the tools in the map tool palette. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:Select Object Tool.svg|8 px]] | ||
| '''Select Objects''' {{Anchor|Select Feature Point|Select Feature Objects|Select Tool|Select Objects}} | |||
| The '''Select Objects''' tool allows selecting multiple types of feature objects at the same time from the same tool. The selection information at the bottom of the screen changes if multiple types of objects are selected to show how many of each object is selected. The right-click menu changes to match the selected object type. If multiple feature object types are selected, then the right-click menus will be combined. | |||
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| align = "center" | [[File:SMS Select Node Tool.svg|15 px]] || '''Select Feature Point or Node''' {{Anchor|Select Feature Point|Select Feature Node|Select Point|Select Node}}|| The '''Select Feature Point or Node''' tool is used to select stand alone feature points or the ends of arcs. A single point is selected by left-clicking directly on it. Multiple points can be selected at once by dragging a box. To drag a selection box, left-click and hold the button while dragging the mouse to the appropriate dimensions; release the button to enclose and select the contents. Additional points can be appended to the selection list by holding the ''SHIFT'' key while selecting by any method. Selecting new points without holding the ''SHIFT'' key will first clear the selection list and then add the newly selected points. A selected point can be removed from the selection list by holding the ''SHIFT'' key as it is reselected. Pressing the ''ESC'' key will clear the entire selection list. Right-clicking will open a menu specific to this tool. | |||
Feature points are locked so they are not accidentally dragged. When a single point is selected, its location is shown in the [[SMS:Edit Window|Edit Window]]. The coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field. | Feature points are locked so they are not accidentally dragged. When a single point is selected, its location is shown in the [[SMS:Edit Window|Edit Window]]. The coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field. | ||
The Graphics Window’s status bar will display information on the selected items depending on the settings find through the ''File'' | '''Info Options''' command in the [[SMS: | The Graphics Window’s status bar will display information on the selected items depending on the settings find through the ''File'' | '''Info Options''' command in the [[SMS:File Menu|''File'' menu]]. | ||
Selected points can be deleted by selecting the ''Edit'' | '''Delete''' menu command on the [[SMS: | Selected points can be deleted by selecting the ''Edit'' | '''Delete''' menu command on the [[SMS:Edit Menu|''Edit'' menu]], by pressing the ''DELETE'' or ''BACKSPACE'' keys, or from the right-click menu. Arcs attached to the deleted points are deleted. | ||
This tool is available when one or more feature points exist. | This tool is available when one or more feature points exist. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:Create Points Tool.svg|14 px]] || '''Create Feature Point''' {{Anchor|Create Feature Point|Create Point|Create Vertices}} || The '''Create Feature Point''' tool is used to place new feature point in the current coverage. A single point is created at a time by left-clicking at the coordinate desired. The newly created point is selected to allow Z coordinate changes in the [[SMS:Edit Window|Edit Window]]. | ||
This tool is always available, however, creating a feature point is only allowed while in plan view. | This tool is always available, however, creating a feature point is only allowed while in plan view. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Select Vertex Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Select Feature Vertex'''{{Anchor|Select Feature Vertex|Select Vertex}}|| The '''Select Feature Vertex''' tool is used to select one or more vertices on an arc. These vertices define the shape of the arc. The vertex may have a "z" elevation specified, but no other attributes are associated with the feature vertices. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Create Vertex Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Create Feature Vertex'''{{Anchor|Create Feature Vertex|Create Vertex}} || The '''Create Feature Vertex''' tool is used to create a new vertex on the interior of an arc. The vertex is created at the current arc location, but can be selected and moved to change the shape of the arc. The vertex may have a "z" elevation specified, but no other attributes are associated with the feature vertices. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Select Arc Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Select Feature Arc'''{{Anchor|Select Feature Arc|Select Arc}}|| The '''Select Feature Arc''' tool is used to select one or more existing feature arcs. This is typically done to assign attributes to an arc or delete the arc. A single arc is selected by left-clicking directly on it. Double-clicking on the arc will bring up the arc attributes dialog or that arc. Multiple arc can be selected at once by dragging a box. Additional arcs can be appended to the selection list by holding the ''SHIFT'' key while selecting by any method. Selecting new arcs without holding the ''SHIFT'' key will first clear the selection list and then add the newly selected points. A selected arc can be removed from the selection list by holding the ''SHIFT'' key as it is reselected. Pressing the ''ESC'' key will clear the entire selection list. Right-clicking will open a menu specific to this tool. | ||
Feature arcs may have elevations associated with the arc as an entity. This is independent of the node and vertex elevations. When a single arc is selected, its elevation is shown in the [[SMS:Edit Window|Edit Window]]. The coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field. | Feature arcs may have elevations associated with the arc as an entity. This is independent of the node and vertex elevations. When a single arc is selected, its elevation is shown in the [[SMS:Edit Window|Edit Window]]. The coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field. | ||
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Multiple feature arcs may also be selected to create a feature arc group to associate attributes with a string of arcs rather than a single arc. These arcs must connect end to end. The arc group is created from the ''Feature Objects'' menu command. | Multiple feature arcs may also be selected to create a feature arc group to associate attributes with a string of arcs rather than a single arc. These arcs must connect end to end. The arc group is created from the ''Feature Objects'' menu command. | ||
The Graphics Window’s status bar will display information on the selected items depending on the settings find through the ''File'' | '''Info Options''' command in the [[SMS: | The Graphics Window’s status bar will display information on the selected items depending on the settings find through the ''File'' | '''Info Options''' command in the [[SMS:File Menu|''File'' menu]]. | ||
Selected arcs can be deleted by selecting the ''Edit'' | '''Delete''' menu command on the [[SMS:Edit Menu|''Edit'' Menu]], by pressing the ''DELETE'' or ''BACKSPACE'' keys, or from the right-click menu. Nodes attached only to the deleted arcs are deleted. | |||
Selected arcs can be | Selected arcs can be moved by selecting the arc, then, holding the ''d'' key and mouse button down, dragging the arc to a new location. When doing this, if the arc shares a node with another arc, the nodes will be moved with the arc being moved and the attached arc will change its shape. Elevations assigned to the arc will stay the same, therefore it may be necessary to re-interpolate or assign elevations to the moved arc. | ||
This tool is available when one or more feature arcs exist. | This tool is available when one or more feature arcs exist. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Create Arc Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Create Feature Arc'''{{Anchor|Create Feature Arc|Create Arc}}|| The '''Create Feature Arc''' tool is used to create a new feature arc. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Select Arc Group Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Select Feature Arc Group'''{{Anchor|Select Feature Arc Group}} || The '''Select Feature Arc Group''' tool is used to assign attributes to a string of arcs. The group must be created before it can be selected as a group. The attributes of the group then operate just as if the group was a single arc. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Select Polygon Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Select Feature Polygon'''{{Anchor|Select Feature Polygon|Select Polygon}} || The '''Select Feature Polygon''' tool is used to select polygons to assign attributes to them. The attributes associated with the polygon depends on the coverage type. Double-clicking on the polygon will invoke the polygon attributes dialog for the polygon. Multiple polygons may be selected just as with arcs and nodes. | ||
The polygons must be created using the ''Feature Objects'' | '''Build Polygons''' menu command. | The polygons must be created using the ''Feature Objects'' | '''Build Polygons''' menu command. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:Create 1D Grid Frame Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Create 1D Grid Frame''' {{Anchor|Create Feature Point}}|| The '''Create 1D Grid Frame''' tool only appears when the coverage is associated with a 1D grid model (GenCade). This tool is used to create a guide for the 1D grid that will be generated for a coastal morphology analysis. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:Select 1D Grid Frame Tool.svg|16 px]] || '''Select 1D Grid Frame''' {{Anchor|Select 1D Grid Frame}}|| Only appears when the coverage is associated with a 1D grid model (GenCade). This tool is used to select/edit the grid frame that is used to generate the 1D grid. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Create Grid Frame Tool.svg|14 px]] || '''Create 2D Grid Frame'''{{Anchor|Create 2D Grid Frame|Create Grid|Create Grid Frame}} || Used to create a new grid frame for the creation of Cartesiona grids. This tool is only available for coverages related to Cartesian grid models. The grid frame is defined by clicking three times in the graphics window. The first click defines the origin. The second click defines the I axis of the grid frame (both extents and direction). The third click defines the extents of the J axis. The direction is set to be perpendicular to the I axis. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[ | | align = "center" | [[File:SMS Select Grid Frame Tool.svg|14 px]] || '''Select 2D Grid Frame''' {{Anchor|Select 2D Grid Frame|Select Grid|Select Grid Frame}}|| Allows selecting a grid frame and altering its position, orientation and size. This tool is only available for coverages related to Cartesian grid models. | ||
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| align = "center" | [[File:Select Compass Plot Tool.svg|15 px]] || '''Select Compass Plot ''' {{Anchor|Select Compass Plot}} || Allows sellecting a compass plot on a spatial data node. Available when using the [[SMS:Spatial Data Coverage|Spatial Data coverage]]. | |||
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==General Tool Right-Click Menus== | ==General Tool Right-Click Menus== | ||
The following is a list of options that appear in every tool's right-click menu: | The following is a list of options that appear in every tool's right-click menu: | ||
* '''Clear Selection''' – | * '''Clear Selection''' – Undoes the selection of the object that was clicked on. | ||
* '''Invert Selection''' – | * '''Invert Selection''' – Selects every object of the same type selected, and undoes the selection of the object that was originally selected. | ||
* '''Zoom to Selection''' – | * '''Zoom to Selection''' – Causes the object selected to fill and be centered in the Graphics Window. | ||
==Tool Specific Right-Click Menus== | ==Tool Specific Right-Click Menus== | ||
Each tool in the Map module has its own right-click menu. When the object is selected, one can right-click and a menu will appear. The following is a table showing all of the different tools of the | Each tool in the Map module has its own right-click menu. When the object is selected, one can right-click and a menu will appear. The following is a table showing all of the different tools of the Map module with their respective right-click menus. | ||
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!width="100" align="center"|Tool Name | !width="100" align="center"|Tool Name | ||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"| [[File:SMS Select Node Tool.svg|15 px]] | ||
|'''Select Feature Point or Node''' | |'''Select Feature Point or Node''' {{Anchor|Select Point Right-Click}} | ||
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*''' | *'''Copy to Coverage''' – Brings up a ''Select Coverage'' dialog. The selected object will be copied to the selected coverage, including all attributes where applicable. | ||
*'''Transform''' – Moves the node(s) either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified. See [[SMS:Data Transform|Data Transform]] for more information. | *'''Transform''' – Moves the node(s) either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified. See [[SMS:Data Transform|Data Transform]] for more information. | ||
*'''Nodes ↔ Vertices''' – Converts node(s) to vertex/vertices. Will not be available when selecting a point. | |||
*'''Delete''' – Deletes node(s). | |||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:SMS Select Vertex Tool.svg|16 px]] | ||
|'''Select Feature Vertex''' | |'''Select Feature Vertex''' | ||
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*''' | *'''Transform''' – Moves the vertex/vertices either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified. See [[SMS:Data Transform|Data Transform]] for more information. | ||
*'''Nodes ↔ Vertices''' – Converts Vertex/Vertices to node(s). | |||
*'''Delete''' – Deletes vertex/Vertices | *'''Delete''' – Deletes vertex/Vertices | ||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:SMS Select Arc Tool.svg|16 px]] | ||
|'''Select Feature Arc''' | |'''Select Feature Arc'''{{Anchor|Select Arc Right-Click}} | ||
| | |See the article [[SMS:Arcs|Arcs]] for more detailed information. | ||
*''' | *'''Copy to Coverage''' – Brings up a ''Select Coverage'' dialog. The selected object will be copied to the selected coverage, including all attributes where applicable. | ||
*''' | *'''Transform''' – Moves the arc either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified. See [[SMS:Data Transform|Data Transform]] for more information. | ||
*'''Split Arc(s)''' – Sub divides arc(s) at the vertices. See [[SMS:Arcs#Split Feature Arcs Utility|Split Feature Arcs Utility]] for more information. | *'''Split Arc(s)''' – Sub divides arc(s) at the vertices arcs based on a maximum length or at sharp corners. See [[SMS:Arcs#Split Feature Arcs Utility|Split Feature Arcs Utility]] for more information. | ||
*'''Offset Arc(s)''' – Invokes the '' | *'''Offset Arc(s)''' – Invokes the ''Offset Arc'' dialog which prompts for offset distances and options to create one or more arcs offset from the selected arc(s). See [[SMS:Arcs#Offset Arc|Offset Arcs]] for more information. | ||
*'''Align Arc(s) with Contour''' – | *'''Align Arc(s) with Contour''' – Moves the nodes and vertices of the selected arc(s) to the closest points on a contour at that value. See [[SMS:Arcs#Align Arc With Contour|Align Arc With Contour]] for more information. | ||
*'''Extend/Trim Arc''' – Select two arcs to extend or trim one of the arcs to match the length of the source arc. See [[SMS:Arcs#Trim/Extend_Arc|Trim/Extend Arc]] for more information. | |||
*'''Redistribute Vertices''' – User specified distribution of vertices. Vertices can be evenly distributed based on spacing or number of vertices desired. See [[SMS:Arcs#Redistribute Vertices|Redistribute Vertices]] for more information. | *'''Redistribute Vertices''' – User specified distribution of vertices. Vertices can be evenly distributed based on spacing or number of vertices desired. See [[SMS:Arcs#Redistribute Vertices|Redistribute Vertices]] for more information. | ||
*'''Reverse Arc Direction''' – Reverses direction of arc. The arc direction only impacts the direction of extracted 2D plots and the direction for defining a domain. See [[SMS:Arcs#Reverse arc Direction|Reverse Arc Direction]] for more information. | *'''Reverse Arc Direction''' – Reverses direction of arc. The arc direction only impacts the direction of extracted 2D plots and the direction for defining a domain. See [[SMS:Arcs#Reverse arc Direction|Reverse Arc Direction]] for more information. | ||
*'''Smooth Arc(s)''' – Repositions each vertex on an arc to smooths the arc(s | *'''Smooth Arc(s)''' – Repositions each vertex on an arc to smooths the arc(s). See [[SMS:Arcs#Smooth Arc|Smooth Arc]] for more information. | ||
*''' | *'''Prune Arcs(s)''' – Removes concave sectiosn of an arc. See [[SMS:Arcs#Prune Arc|Prune Arc]] for more information. | ||
*'''Attributes''' – Type specific. Many types do not have any attributes in their arcs. See [[SMS:Arcs#Arc Attributes Dialog|Arc Attributes Dialog]] for more information. | *'''Attributes''' – Type specific. Many types do not have any attributes in their arcs. See [[SMS:Arcs#Arc Attributes Dialog|Arc Attributes Dialog]] for more information. | ||
*'''Select Connected Arcs Turning Left''' – Selects the arc to the left of the originally selected arc. See [[SMS:Arcs#Select Connected Arcs Turning Left|Select Connected Arcs Turning Left]] for more information. | *'''Select Connected Arcs Turning Left''' – Selects the arc to the left of the originally selected arc. See [[SMS:Arcs#Select Connected Arcs Turning Left|Select Connected Arcs Turning Left]] for more information. | ||
*'''Create Arc Group''' – Creates a group out of two or more arcs selected together. | |||
*'''Delete''' – Deletes the selected arc(s). | |||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:SMS Select Arc Group Tool.svg|16 px]] | ||
|'''Select Feature Arc Group ''' | |'''Select Feature Arc Group ''' | ||
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*'''Delete''' – Deletes Feature Arc Group(s). | *'''Delete''' – Deletes Feature Arc Group(s). | ||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:SMS Select Polygon Tool.svg|16 px]] | ||
|'''Select Feature Polygon''' | |'''Select Feature Polygon''' | ||
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*'''Copy to Coverage''' – Brings up a ''Select Coverage'' dialog. The selected object will be copied to the selected coverage, including all attributes where applicable. | |||
*'''Select Intersecting Objects''' – Opens the ''Select Intersecting Objects'' dialog to use the polygon to select elements of other geometries. | |||
*'''Polygon Attributes''' – Model specific. | |||
*'''Delete''' – Deletes Feature Polygon (not the arcs that make up the polygon). | *'''Delete''' – Deletes Feature Polygon (not the arcs that make up the polygon). | ||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:Select 1D Grid Frame Tool.svg|16 px]] | ||
|'''Select 1D Grid Frame''' | |'''Select 1D Grid Frame''' | ||
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*'''Properties | *'''Properties''' – Invokes the [[SMS:Grid Frame Properties|''Grid Frame Properties'']] dialog that allows specifying the location, orientation, size and spacing of the grid frame using text fields; Specific to 1D grid coverages. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File: | |align="center"|[[File:SMS Select Grid Frame Tool.svg|14 px]] | ||
|'''Select 2D Grid Frame''' | |'''Select 2D Grid Frame''' | ||
|Type Specific | |Type Specific | ||
*'''Properties''' – | *'''Properties''' – Invokes the [[SMS:Grid Frame Properties|''Grid Frame Properties'']] dialog where the 2D grid frame properties can be edited. Model specific. | ||
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== Related Topics == | == Related Topics == | ||
*[[SMS:Map Module|Map Module]] | *[[SMS:Map Module|Map Module]] | ||
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The following tools are contained in the dynamic portion of the Tool Palette when the Map module is active. Only one tool is active at any given time. The action that takes place when clicking in the Graphics Window depends on the current tool. The following table describes the tools in the map tool palette.
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Select Objects | The Select Objects tool allows selecting multiple types of feature objects at the same time from the same tool. The selection information at the bottom of the screen changes if multiple types of objects are selected to show how many of each object is selected. The right-click menu changes to match the selected object type. If multiple feature object types are selected, then the right-click menus will be combined. | |
Select Feature Point or Node | The Select Feature Point or Node tool is used to select stand alone feature points or the ends of arcs. A single point is selected by left-clicking directly on it. Multiple points can be selected at once by dragging a box. To drag a selection box, left-click and hold the button while dragging the mouse to the appropriate dimensions; release the button to enclose and select the contents. Additional points can be appended to the selection list by holding the SHIFT key while selecting by any method. Selecting new points without holding the SHIFT key will first clear the selection list and then add the newly selected points. A selected point can be removed from the selection list by holding the SHIFT key as it is reselected. Pressing the ESC key will clear the entire selection list. Right-clicking will open a menu specific to this tool.
Feature points are locked so they are not accidentally dragged. When a single point is selected, its location is shown in the Edit Window. The coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field. The Graphics Window’s status bar will display information on the selected items depending on the settings find through the File | Info Options command in the File menu. Selected points can be deleted by selecting the Edit | Delete menu command on the Edit menu, by pressing the DELETE or BACKSPACE keys, or from the right-click menu. Arcs attached to the deleted points are deleted. This tool is available when one or more feature points exist. | |
Create Feature Point | The Create Feature Point tool is used to place new feature point in the current coverage. A single point is created at a time by left-clicking at the coordinate desired. The newly created point is selected to allow Z coordinate changes in the Edit Window.
This tool is always available, however, creating a feature point is only allowed while in plan view. | |
Select Feature Vertex | The Select Feature Vertex tool is used to select one or more vertices on an arc. These vertices define the shape of the arc. The vertex may have a "z" elevation specified, but no other attributes are associated with the feature vertices. | |
Create Feature Vertex | The Create Feature Vertex tool is used to create a new vertex on the interior of an arc. The vertex is created at the current arc location, but can be selected and moved to change the shape of the arc. The vertex may have a "z" elevation specified, but no other attributes are associated with the feature vertices.
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Select Feature Arc | The Select Feature Arc tool is used to select one or more existing feature arcs. This is typically done to assign attributes to an arc or delete the arc. A single arc is selected by left-clicking directly on it. Double-clicking on the arc will bring up the arc attributes dialog or that arc. Multiple arc can be selected at once by dragging a box. Additional arcs can be appended to the selection list by holding the SHIFT key while selecting by any method. Selecting new arcs without holding the SHIFT key will first clear the selection list and then add the newly selected points. A selected arc can be removed from the selection list by holding the SHIFT key as it is reselected. Pressing the ESC key will clear the entire selection list. Right-clicking will open a menu specific to this tool.
Feature arcs may have elevations associated with the arc as an entity. This is independent of the node and vertex elevations. When a single arc is selected, its elevation is shown in the Edit Window. The coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field. Multiple feature arcs may also be selected to create a feature arc group to associate attributes with a string of arcs rather than a single arc. These arcs must connect end to end. The arc group is created from the Feature Objects menu command. The Graphics Window’s status bar will display information on the selected items depending on the settings find through the File | Info Options command in the File menu. Selected arcs can be deleted by selecting the Edit | Delete menu command on the Edit Menu, by pressing the DELETE or BACKSPACE keys, or from the right-click menu. Nodes attached only to the deleted arcs are deleted. Selected arcs can be moved by selecting the arc, then, holding the d key and mouse button down, dragging the arc to a new location. When doing this, if the arc shares a node with another arc, the nodes will be moved with the arc being moved and the attached arc will change its shape. Elevations assigned to the arc will stay the same, therefore it may be necessary to re-interpolate or assign elevations to the moved arc. This tool is available when one or more feature arcs exist. | |
Create Feature Arc | The Create Feature Arc tool is used to create a new feature arc.
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Select Feature Arc Group | The Select Feature Arc Group tool is used to assign attributes to a string of arcs. The group must be created before it can be selected as a group. The attributes of the group then operate just as if the group was a single arc.
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Select Feature Polygon | The Select Feature Polygon tool is used to select polygons to assign attributes to them. The attributes associated with the polygon depends on the coverage type. Double-clicking on the polygon will invoke the polygon attributes dialog for the polygon. Multiple polygons may be selected just as with arcs and nodes.
The polygons must be created using the Feature Objects | Build Polygons menu command.
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Create 1D Grid Frame | The Create 1D Grid Frame tool only appears when the coverage is associated with a 1D grid model (GenCade). This tool is used to create a guide for the 1D grid that will be generated for a coastal morphology analysis. | |
Select 1D Grid Frame | Only appears when the coverage is associated with a 1D grid model (GenCade). This tool is used to select/edit the grid frame that is used to generate the 1D grid.
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Create 2D Grid Frame | Used to create a new grid frame for the creation of Cartesiona grids. This tool is only available for coverages related to Cartesian grid models. The grid frame is defined by clicking three times in the graphics window. The first click defines the origin. The second click defines the I axis of the grid frame (both extents and direction). The third click defines the extents of the J axis. The direction is set to be perpendicular to the I axis. | |
Select 2D Grid Frame | Allows selecting a grid frame and altering its position, orientation and size. This tool is only available for coverages related to Cartesian grid models. | |
Select Compass Plot | Allows sellecting a compass plot on a spatial data node. Available when using the Spatial Data coverage. |
General Tool Right-Click Menus
The following is a list of options that appear in every tool's right-click menu:
- Clear Selection – Undoes the selection of the object that was clicked on.
- Invert Selection – Selects every object of the same type selected, and undoes the selection of the object that was originally selected.
- Zoom to Selection – Causes the object selected to fill and be centered in the Graphics Window.
Tool Specific Right-Click Menus
Each tool in the Map module has its own right-click menu. When the object is selected, one can right-click and a menu will appear. The following is a table showing all of the different tools of the Map module with their respective right-click menus.
Tool | Tool Name | Right-Click Menu |
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Select Feature Point or Node |
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Select Feature Vertex |
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Select Feature Arc | See the article Arcs for more detailed information.
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Select Feature Arc Group |
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Select Feature Polygon |
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Select 1D Grid Frame |
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Select 2D Grid Frame | Type Specific
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Coastal Models: | ADCIRC • BOUSS-2D • CGWAVE • CMS-Flow • CMS-Wave • GenCade • STWAVE • WAM | |
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