Profile - Create Profile from Points

Last updated: 2022-10-31

Overview

This tool uses points within a Point Group to develop a profile.

Usage

WisDOT Design tab > Design panel > Profile menu > Create Profile from Points

The tool can also be accessed from the command line: DOTCREATEPROFILEFROMPOINTS.

  • Point Group: Select the Point Group within the drawing that will be used to create the profile.
  • Alignment: Select the parent alignment for the profile that will be created.
  • Profile
    • Name: Type in the name of profile that will be created.
    • Profile Style: Select from a list of the profile styles available within the drawing.
    • Label Set Style: Select from a list of the label set styles available within the drawing.

Behavior

OK to run the command. A progress bar appears while the profile is being created. A message appears after the profile has been completed.

  • If the profile already exists, the user is prompted whether or not to overwrite (yes/no) the profile.
  • The profile can also be edited within the profile view.
  • If there are no points within the alignment range, the tool will still create a profile, but there will be no PVIs.