perpendicular lines tied to centerline profile elevation

Is there a way to pin perpendicular sections to the centerline elevation? I am trying to establish a swath width of perpendiculars that horizontally extend from the main profile, at the profile elevation. The first figure is the profile and the second figure is meant to show a "level" section pinned to the profile elevation.
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Hi Treebeard.
I'm not sure if I understand your question entirely. I think you are asking if GM can cut cross-sections along a sloping design profile line? If so, the answer is yes, as shown by screen grabs below.
The simplified workflow is as follows:
- Create your design profile or line with design elevations.
- Buffer it at required width (50 m in examples below).
- Select buffer area and create flattened terrain from selected area (as shown in Screengrab No. 1 below).
- Select your design profile line and create "Perpendicular Profiles" i.e. cross-sections form the Path Profile Settings toolbox at required spacings (25 m spacings below) and required swath widths (80 m width in example below).
You can then toggle backwards and forward along design line using the left and right arrow buttons on the profile box header. I've shown cross-section for Chainage 0 m, 25 m and 50 m below...
Let me know if this answers your question or if you need further help.
cheers,
/al
Screengrab No. 1 - Plan & Longitudinal Profile:
Screengrab No. 2 - Ch 0m: Plan and Cross-Section
Screengrab No. 3 - Ch 25m: Plan and Cross-Section
Screengrab No. 4 - Ch 50m: Plan and Cross-Section
Etc. Etc.
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Perfect! Thanks so much for the workflow!
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Perfect! Thanks so much for the workflow!
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