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Stakeout from CAD

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  • When an entity in CAD is selected, it is possible to directly stakeout the entity using the current topographic instrument.

  • The corresponding stakeout function is opened.


Stakeout a point from CAD

  • Select a point in CAD.

If the point is not available you can create the topographic point using the function Draw point.

  • Click Stakeout.

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  • The function Stakeout point is started, with indications to stakeout the selected point.

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Stakeout a polyline from CAD

  • Select a polyline in CAD.

  • Click Stakeout.

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  • If a polyline and not a line is selected, choose the Selection mode.

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    • Use selected polyline: stakeout the selected polyline.

    • Use selected segment: stakeout the selected segment of the polyline.

  • Select the Stakeout mode.

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    • Stakeout object: stakeout the entity using the Stakeout object function.

    • Stakeout vertices: stakeout the vertexes of the selected entity with the Stakeout point function.

    • Chainage & Offset: stakeout the entity using the Stakeout chainage & offset function.

    • Reference line: stakeout the entity using the Reference line function.

    • Intersection: allows to select an intersection point to stakeout. When Intersection is selected select the second object for intersection. Click Intersection to stakeout the intersection point with the Stakeout point function.

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After a Stakeout mode is selected the first time, it is memorized and not asked anymore until CAD is closed and reopened.

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