Workflow for Using Imported Alignments

Save the effort of manually creating alignments by importing alignments created in other design applications. Alignments can be imported in GENIO or LandXML file formats.

The general workflow for using imported alignments is:

  1. Import the file containing the alignment. The alignment appears as a single object in the Project Explorer.
  2. Check the alignment to make sure it accurately reflects the design, and make edits as necessary.
    • Open the Alignment Editor and verify that coordinates, bearings, lengths, stations, and other values match the original paper or digital plan.
    • Open a new horizontal tab group and arrange your views to that you can see the Alignment Editor and the appropriate graphic view (either plan or profile) concurrently.
    • Edit horizontal, vertical, and station values as needed.
    • Open the Properties pane, and edit the alignment's properties, such as the name, appearance, and layer, as needed.

Related Topics

Create an Alignment

Import LandXML Files (.xml)

Import GENIO Files