Wordlist/Explanations
Frequently occurring words in dialogue boxes:
Code
A point code can be entered to simplify control and stake out.
Directions:
Slope
Slope can be expressed in percent (%), in per mill (‰) or as a fraction (01:03) and can be expressed using negative values.
Crossfall
Crossfall is the slope across the road section and the term crossfall is a combination of both camber and cross slope.
Camber
The camber is calculated from the plane data for the road. In the dialogue boxes you can enter camber left or camber right.
Horizontal distances:
Absolute
Absolute horizontal distance measured from the centre.
Horizontal
Horizontal distance from last point.
Slope distance
Slope distance from last point.
Vertical distances:
Absolute
Absolute distance in height. This is the absolute height in the co-ordinate system.
Relative
Relative distance in height from last point. Note that the last point may be a point further to the outside if the set direction is towards the centre.
Relative profile
Relative height from the height of the profile in this section.
Vertical distances can be negative!