InRoads - Survey Text Point Symbol not Centered

reimond · Jun 8, 2010

Hey there... I am having an issue displaying survey points (from my .fwd) file correctly. After loading my .fwd file, going to Survey -> View Survey Data -> and writing my Planimetrics, Symbols, and Names, everything displays correctly except the snap point. A "+" symbol is being used to display my points, but the actual snap point of the point is offset from the graphical center of the "+" symbol. Please let me know if anyone has any experience w/ this problem. Thanks.

I am using InRoads V08.09.03.06

http://files.engineering.com/getfil...9-83c7-f57b8a781b0e&file=spot_shot_center.JPG

mechamb · Jun 9, 2010

Hi reimond,
This comes up a lot in training, don't worry everything is okay. It is the font justification of the + character. I would recommend using a Capital letter X for your point symbol instead of the plus sign.

To change the symbol go to Tools > Survey Options
Click on Symbology Tab
Then identify Text Point Symbols. The Point Text Symbol field will become unlocked.
Enter the Capital X in the field.
Click the OK button or save a new preference.

HTH,
Bob Mecham

http://www.EnvisionCAD.com

reimond · Jun 11, 2010

Thanks for the info... I found that if you play around w/ the width of the "X" character, you can emulate a "+." I just thought it was kind of annoying not being able to use a cell as a spot shot.

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InRoads - Survey Text Point Symbol not Centered

reimond

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