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Template Parameters Graphic Options dialog
Controls the display of a Template Parameters Graphic sub-window (in the lower part of the Profile window).
This dialog is available from the Profile Window Options dialog; select the desired Template Parameters item in the Sub-windows list and then click on the Options button; a double click on the the list itself has the same effect. Sub-windows can be added and removed from the list with the Select button.
You can also access this dialog by right clicking on an existing Template Parameters Graphic sub-window.
Fields (list and button)
Fields (list)
Shows which template parameters or code properties are displayed graphically.
Fields (button)
Allows you to add and remove items from the list .
The available Template parameters are extracted from the assigned templates (see Custom Component Properties). The available codes are those selected for the Data/Status windows in the Template Codes dialog box.
Properties
Description (text display)
Shows descriptive text for the selected display item. For parameters and codes in a Custom Template Component, this text is written by the template designer.
Linetype, Color (button)
Opens the dialog box for formatting the line style of the selected item.
If you define a symbol for a template parameter, the symbol will be placed on any overrides. A double click on a symbol will open the template Parameter Overrides dialog.
Switch Sign (check box)
Changes the sign of the value of the item before display in the graphic. This is useful for display of both left and right road widths in the same graphic; switch the sign of the right width.
Other Options
Scale (check box, edit box)
Use these controls to set the vertical scale for the graphic. The horizontal scale is always the same as the main Profile window.
Origin (check box, edit box)
Defines the center coordinate of the vertical axis.
Window Height (edit box, droplist
This value defines the height of the Profile sub-window.
If you choose height in characters (chars) the actual size can vary between screen and print or PDF. Use mm. or in. to make a reproducible Multi-Plot.
Grid (button)
Opens the Grid Options dialog allowing control over the format and display of grid lines. Note that the horizontal grid (station units) will always line up with the main Profile window.