Explode Lines

The Explode Linescommand enables you to explode any linework into ether all segment elements or segments based on user defined deflection angle.

1. Click in Lines to explodeselection field, then in a graphic view select the data you want to explode. Click Options button for additional selection options.
2. Check the Relayer box to relayer the exploded segments onto a new layer.
3. Check Delete existing to delete the source lines after exploding.
4. Under Explode options, select Every segment to explode the selected lines into a separate line for every segment of the line.
5. Under Explode options, select Large deflections to explode the selected lines where there are large deflections in the line as defined by the max angle set.
6. Enter a Max angle, which is the difference between the angle of the inbound and outbound line segments at a node.
7. Click Apply to explode the lines and keep the Explode Lines command pane open, or click Close to end and close the Explode Lines command pane.

   Note: This command is licenced to Survey Intermediate and above and does not require an ANZ Toolbox licence.