Import/Export Surface Analysis
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Exporting Surface Analysis:
1. Begin with a surface that has an analysis applied to it.
2. Once the analysis is setup the desired way, run the export command associated with the analysis type. 3. When prompted, save the *anl file (text file) to a desired location. 4. Export is complete. You may modify this file's settings prior to importing if you'd like. Just be sure to use the exact format explained in the export file.
Importing Surface Analysis:
1. Open the drawing that contains the surface to apply an analysis to.
2. Run the associated analysis import command.
3. Select the surface and browse to the *anl text file, exported earlier.
4. The application will build the surface analysis in a similar fashion as exported.
5. It will then check to see if your current style has the appropriate settings for viewing the analysis, if not you will be prompted to find a style that is setup for viewing the analysis and applying that style to the surface. 6. If a surface style set for viewing that type of analysis is not found, you will then be prompted to modify the current surface style settings to make it capable of viewing that analysis.
Screenshots
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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RTCL_EXPORTSLOPEARROWANAL |
Exports selected surface's slope arrow analysis properties to a text file. |
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RTCL_IMPORTDIRECTIONANAL |
Imports directional analysis text file and applies new surface analysis with inherited properties to a selected surface. |
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RTCL_EXPORTSLOPEANAL |
Exports selected surface's slope analysis properties to a text file. |
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RTCL_IMPORTSLOPEANAL |
Imports slope analysis text file and applies new surface analysis with inherited properties to a selected surface. |
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RTCL_EXPORTELEVANAL |
Exports selected surface's elevation analysis properties to a text file. |
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RTCL_EXPORTDIRECTIONANAL |
Exports selected surface's directional analysis properties to a text file. |
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RTCL_ImportSlopeArrowAnal |
Imports slope arrow analysis text file and applies new surface analysis with inherited properties to a selected surface. |
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RTCL_IMPORTELEVANAL |
Imports elevation analysis text file and applies new surface analysis with inherited properties to a selected surface. |
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RTCL_IMPORTCONTANAL |
Imports contour analysis text file and applies new surface analysis with inherited properties to a selected surface. |
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RTCL_EXPORTCONTANAL |
Exports selected surface's contour analysis properties to a text file. |
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RTCL_INVERTANALYSISFILE |
Allows for inverting the colors, linetypes, and lineweights of ranges assigned in an analysis file. The file can then be reimported with one of the import commands with the inverted analysis. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in.
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
This product has been tested for Windows 64-bit systems.
Known Issues
The importing contour analysis portion will not correctly set colors, linetypes, or lineweights to the major contours. This is an issue within the API as when performing this task in the out of the box software, it also will not set these values correctly.
If you have previously saved exported analysis files from prior to version 2.0.0.2, they will no longer import with this upgrade as the import format has changed. You will need to re-export analysis prior to running import.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
At any time, simply email support@redtransitconsultants.com, and provide the application plugin name or command name and a detailed description of the error that occurred. We will get back with you as soon as possible and determine a solution to the issue.
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
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3.0.0.1 |
Upgraded for 2023 product (No change in version number). Added support for 2022 (same version number). |
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3.0.0.0 |
Licensing system has been changed to Flexera. We now offer network licensing capabilities as well as other features. Modified all import commands to allow for applying to multiple surfaces at once. |
