The Horizontal Alignment widget (replacing Follow Path) is a powerful tool designed to streamline alignment visualization and interaction. Let’s delve into its features, functionality, and the controls it offers for efficient alignment management. Below the video, there will also be a written explanation of the features.
Accessing the Horizontal Alignment Widget
To access the widget, navigate to Clipping > Horizontal Alignment. Upon opening, you’ll find a list of available alignments. These can be selected either by choosing from the list or by directly clicking on the alignment in the view.
Key Features of the Horizontal Alignment Widget
Detailed Alignment Visualization
When you select an alignment, it displays all essential details, such as:Ticks showing intervals.
Length and curvature representations.
For newer projects, you can also add sections in distinct colors for easy differentiation.
Interactive Controls
The widget features intuitive 2D-like controls, similar to those in the main view:Zoom in and out using the mouse wheel.
Move around by holding the mouse button and dragging.
Cross-Section Navigation
Clicking on a specific section reveals its boundaries, marked by dots. Selecting it brings up a cross-section view in the main 3D interface.
Users can move between sections using familiar plus and minus signs or by clicking directly on the curve.
Customization Options
Station Intervals and Profiles
Users can navigate to exact station and modifying the station intervals. This adjusts the frequency of tick marks and station number visibility, enhancing control over how alignments are represented.View Modes
The widget provides multiple view options:3D view
Cross-section views, offering detailed insights into specific sections.
Top-down views, which provide a comprehensive overview of alignments.
Tracer
In cross-section mode, the tracer tool aids in pinpointing alignment details.
Filters
The filter menu allows users to toggle various properties and labels, changing how curves are displayed within the component, offering flexibility in visualization.
Color changes for easy distinction.
Curvature labels and point indicators for detailed insights.
Alignment names, particularly useful when managing multiple alignments.
Segment-specific labels for vertical and horizontal segments, as well as for stations.
To declutter the interface, unnecessary labels can be hidden, enabling users to focus on the most relevant information.
Export from modelling software
The feature is supported for IFC4x3 with IfcAlignment and LandXML Virtual Machine. Centerline has to be a part of the export.