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==General Tool Right Click Menus==
The following is a list of options that appear in every tool's right click menu:
* '''Clear Selection''' – The Clear Selection command undoes the selection of the object that was clicked on.
* '''Invert Selection''' – The Invert Selection command selects every object of the same type selected, and undoes the selection of the object that was originally selected.
* '''Zoom to Selection''' – The Zoom to Selection command zooms to a closer view of the object selected.
==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.
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|align="center"|[[File:SelectMeshNodestring.bmp]]
|Select Feature Point or Node
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*Convert to Vertex/Vertices – Converts node(s) to Vertex/Vertices
*Delete – Deletes node(s)
*Transform – Moves the node(s) either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified.
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|align="center"|[[File:Select_Feature_Vertex_icon.bmp]]
|Select Feature Vertex
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*Convert to Node(s) – Converts Vertex/Vertices to node(s).
*Delete – Deletes vertex/Vertices
*Transform – Moves the vertex/vertices either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified.
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|align="center"|[[File:Select_Feature_Arc_icon.bmp]]
|Select Feature Arc
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*Create Arc Group – Creates a group out of two or more arcs selected together.
*Delete – Deletes arc(s) selected.
*Split Arc(s) – Sub divides arc(s) at the vertices.
*Offset Arc(s) –
*Align Arc(s) with Contour –
*Redistribute Vertices – User specified distribution of vertices. Vertices can be evenly distributed based on spacing or number of vertices desired.
*Reverse Arc Direction – Reverses direction of arc.
*Smooth Arc(s) – Smooths arc (sets the vertices of the arc more in line with each other) by setting a self weight, and number of neighbors.
*Transform – Moves the arc either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified.
*Attributes – Type specific. Many types do not have any attributes in their arcs.
*Select Connected Arcs Turning Left – Selects the arc to the left of the originally selected arc.
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|align="center"|[[File:Select_Feature_Arc_Group_icon.bmp]]
|Select Feature Arc Group
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*Delete – Deletes Feature Arc Group(s).
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|align="center"|[[File:Select_Feature_Polygon_icon.bmp]]
|Select Feature Polygon
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*Delete – Deletes Feature Polygon (not the arcs that make up the polygon).
*Attributes – Model specific.
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|align="center"|[[File:Select_1D_Grid_Frame_icon.bmp]]
|Select 1D Grid Frame
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|align="center"|[[File:Select_2D_Grid_Frame_icon.bmp]]
|Select 2D Grid Frame
|Type Specific
*Properties – Shows the properties of the 2D grid frame. Model specific.
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Revision as of 15:41, 21 December 2012

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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 the user clicks in the Graphics Window depends on the current tool. The following table describes the tools in the map tool palette.

Tool Tool Name Description
File:Select Feature Point or Node.bmp 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.

File:Create Feature Point.bmp 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.

File:Select Feature Vertex.bmp 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.
File:Create Feature Vertex.bmp 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.


File:Select Feature Arc.bmp 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.

This tool is available when one or more feature arcs exist.

File:Create Feature Arc.bmp Create Feature Arc The Create Feature Arc tool is used to create a new feature arc.


File:Select Feature Arc Group.bmp 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.


File:Select Feature Polygon.bmp 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 menu command.


File:Select 1D Grid Frame.bmp Select 1D Grid Frame The Select 1D Grid Frame tool only appears when the coverage is associated with a 1D grid model (Cascade or GENESIS).


File:Create 2D Grid Frame.bmp Create 2D Grid Frame The Create 2D Grid Frame tool is used to create a new grid frame for the creation of Cartesiona grids. 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.
File:Select 2D Grid Frame.bmp Select 2D Grid Frame The Slect 2D Grid Frame tool allows the user to select a grid frame and alter its position, orientation and size.

General Tool Right Click Menus

The following is a list of options that appear in every tool's right click menu:

  • Clear Selection – The Clear Selection command undoes the selection of the object that was clicked on.
  • Invert Selection – The Invert Selection command selects every object of the same type selected, and undoes the selection of the object that was originally selected.
  • Zoom to Selection – The Zoom to Selection command zooms to a closer view of the object selected.

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
File:SelectMeshNodestring.bmp Select Feature Point or Node
  • Convert to Vertex/Vertices – Converts node(s) to Vertex/Vertices
  • Delete – Deletes node(s)
  • Transform – Moves the node(s) either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified.
File:Select Feature Vertex icon.bmp Select Feature Vertex
  • Convert to Node(s) – Converts Vertex/Vertices to node(s).
  • Delete – Deletes vertex/Vertices
  • Transform – Moves the vertex/vertices either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified.
File:Select Feature Arc icon.bmp Select Feature Arc
  • Create Arc Group – Creates a group out of two or more arcs selected together.
  • Delete – Deletes arc(s) selected.
  • Split Arc(s) – Sub divides arc(s) at the vertices.
  • Offset Arc(s) –
  • Align Arc(s) with Contour –
  • Redistribute Vertices – User specified distribution of vertices. Vertices can be evenly distributed based on spacing or number of vertices desired.
  • Reverse Arc Direction – Reverses direction of arc.
  • Smooth Arc(s) – Smooths arc (sets the vertices of the arc more in line with each other) by setting a self weight, and number of neighbors.
  • Transform – Moves the arc either by scaling, translation, or rotation. User specified.
  • Attributes – Type specific. Many types do not have any attributes in their arcs.
  • Select Connected Arcs Turning Left – Selects the arc to the left of the originally selected arc.
File:Select Feature Arc Group icon.bmp Select Feature Arc Group
  • Delete – Deletes Feature Arc Group(s).
File:Select Feature Polygon icon.bmp Select Feature Polygon
  • Delete – Deletes Feature Polygon (not the arcs that make up the polygon).
  • Attributes – Model specific.
File:Select 1D Grid Frame icon.bmp Select 1D Grid Frame
File:Select 2D Grid Frame icon.bmp Select 2D Grid Frame Type Specific
  • Properties – Shows the properties of the 2D grid frame. Model specific.


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