Explore an Object

Explore objects, such as lines and alignments, by viewing geometric values calculated at specific locations based on the position of the cursor on the object in a graphic view. Certain values are displayed dynamically at the cursor as you move it along the object. Additional values are displayed statically in the command pane when you click in the view to specify a fixed location. The offset and slope from a line to the selected object can be viewed by selecting a reference line.

To explore an object:

Select Explore Object in Home > Data.
The Explore Object command pane displays.
Pick an object in a graphic view. The object is recorded in the Object box and values appear to the right of the cursor.
If you want to view an object in the Plan View inrelation to another line in the Plan view, tick the Use reference line box. Click in the reference line selection box and select the line from the Plan View. The offset and slope from the reference line to the object will be displayed in addition to relevant values for the selected object.
Move the cursor to see values at various locations along the object.
Click a location to report additional values in the command pane.
Click Close.

Reported values

The reported values depend on the object and the view.

Selected object	Values shown in the Plan View	Values shown in the Cross-section View	Values shown in the Profile View
Line, linestring, polygon, breakline, CAD line, sloping line	D = distance along E = elevation	na	D = distance along E = elevation
Horizontal alignment (if only one VAL), Vertical alignment (VAL)	S = station E = elevation	na	na
Stored cross-section Note: Explore Object does not work in the Stored Cross-Section View.	O = offset E = elevation	O = offset E = elevation	na
Vertical alignment	na	na	S = station E= elevation