This area box contains thefence section feature (feature on which the profile is based). It is in the form ID-SubID e.g. dline-1.
Choose button
Pressing the Choose button allows you to select the fence section feature from a list of features. See Select Feature by Name dialog.
Auto (always use current)
Selecting the Auto (always choose current) checkbox will cause the fence section feature to change automatically whenever the current selection changes
Enter the natural horizontal scale. For more information see Project Units and Scales . This field is disabled if Auto Scale is set (see below).
Vertical Scale
Enter the natural vertical scale. For more information see Project Units and Scales . This field is disabled if Auto Scale is set (see below).
Auto Scale Check Box
If selected, the horizontal and vertical scales are chosen such that the entire profile fits in the window.
Ratio (V to H)
This edit box allows you to control the ratio between horizontal and vertical scales. This option only applies if Auto Scale is enabled. The ratio is determined by dividing the Horizontal Scale by the Vertical Scale e.g 1:2000 horizontal and 1:200 vertical yeilds a Ratio (V to H) of 10.
Other Options
Fixed Window Check Box
If selected, the title bar and border will be removed and the profile windows position will be fixed. This style will optimize screen space.
Scroll Bars Check Box
If selected, scroll bars will be placed on the right hand side and along the bottom of the Profile Window allowing the view to be shifted using the mouse. Scroll bars are not available if Auto Scale is set (see above).
Labels Check Box
Various labels can be displayed along the profile. Checking Labels will enable the display of labels on the profile. Pressing the "+" button beside the Labels button will popup the Profile Window Labels dialog. The font size and position of these labels can be controlled.
Grid Check Box
Allows you to control the format and display of grid lines in the profile window. See Grid Options dialog for more information.
Snap to point Check Box
If this checkbox is selected, when a new point is created or an existing point is edited the nearest point on an adjacent feature is selected provided that it is within a minimum distance (2 mm.) .
Snap to grid Check Box
If this checkbox is selected, when a new point is created or an existing point is edited the cursor is positioned on the nearest grid node. The spacing and display of the grid can be controlled in the Snap-to Grid Parameters dialog which is accessed by clicking on the "+" button beside the Snap to grid check box
Tin Points Check Box
Labels the elevation and station with the point of intersection where a triangle intersects with the profile line.
Background Check Box
If this check box is enabled, the Fence Section feature will be projected on any background Terrain files which have a TIN model. Clicking on the "+" button beside the check box will activate the Background Display Files dialog . This function is only available if Profile Drafting and Design Function Group is enabled (see Function Groups for more information).
