3. Construct TINs. (optional)
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- TINS can be used for the top and bottom of the solids if a constant value is not being used.
1. Create a new map coverage.
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1. Create new coverage from scratch.
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- Use the New Coverage right-click command.
- Use the Coverage Setup dialog to create a new coverage by selecting the desired coverage properties and naming the coverage.
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2. Create new coverage from an existing coverage.
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- Use the Duplicate command on an existing coverage. This will copy any feature objects on the coverage.
- Use the Rename command to give the coverage a new name.
- Change the coverage setup.
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2. Create a boundary polygon.
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1. Create enclosed arcs for polygon areas.
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1. Create feature points, arcs, nodes and vertices.
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- In the map module, create feature objects in the active coverage.
- Use the Create Arc tool to create arcs in the map coverage.
- Begin creating a new arc by clicking in the graphics window at either arc end. If clicking on an existing feature node, vertex or arc, the new arc will snap to that object.
- Double-click or press the Enter key to terminate the arc.
- Use the Create Point tool to create additional nodes alone or to split arcs.
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2. Modify arcs.
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- Feature arcs, whether digitized or incorporated from a boundary condition or a material coverage, often need to be edited after initial creation.
1. Create additional vertices on arcs.
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- Use the Create Vertex tool to add vertices along arcs.
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3. Split arcs.
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- An existing arc can be split by:
2. Add a node to the arc.
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- Use the Create Point tool to add a node on an arc in order to split it into two arcs.
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3. Connect the end of an existing arc to the middle of the arc.
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- Use the Select Points\Nodes tool to drag the node of an existing arc to anywhere in the middle of another arc. This will split the second arc into two arcs.
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4. Add a new connecting arc.
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- Use the Create Arc tool to start or end a new arc on an existing arc to split the existing arc into two arcs.
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2. Build polygons in enclosed areas.
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- Polygons are not created automatically when arcs are enclosed. To create polygons:
- Use the Feature Objects | Build Polygons command.
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