How to generate quick Longitudinal Section (LS) view in AutoPlotter?

To generate LS view, first import the survey data using any of the methods. Draw the center line with the help of polyline or code.

Select Profile on DTM under DTM menu and select the polyline, give chainage interval and click on Enter.
LONGITUDINAL SECTION (LS) view will open for the selected line.

Step 1: After importing the data, create a polyline for which the profile is to be created. Go to DTM menu and select Profile on DTM option

Step 2: Select the polyline from editor and give the chainage interval, it will show LS view for selected line

Step 3: To save the LS drawing file in required format, click on Export Drawing option under Data menu

Given a name of the file and export the drawing in required format.

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