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There are three different types of linework that may be in your MAGNET Office project
- Strings
- Lines
- Polylines
String
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Defined by several points, joined by lines and/or arcs to become one entity. The string may be a 3D object, if all points that define it have elevation values.
- When creating a model, strings add a quicker way to go through the project and edit multiple entities as one.
- Best used as a face of curb, gutter, back of curb, etc.
- Recognizing strings – the line will show multiple points could include arcs. There will be no midpoints within the segments
Line
- Connection between two points, and defined by a start point and an end point. The bearing and distance of the line are defined by the start and end points positions.
- Recognizing Lines – to identify a line there will be a start, end, and midpoint once selected. Will also only be a single segment.
Polyline
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Defined by several lines, joined to become one entity. Note that polyline does not have start, end, or node points as independent entities.
- Will hold one elevation
- Best used as contour lines
- Recognizing polylines – when selected, the line will show as one entity.
