Documentation options

DATAflor CAD can automatically simplify objects in drawing documentation (Courses and surfaces). This serves to make the billing clearer. Simplifying also means, however, that there may be deviations with the exact number of drawing objects. The higher the simplification, the greater the deviation can be.

The use of the simplification is useful when working with the contour derivation, because the breakdown into circular arc segments can result in a large number of support points.

Example: In the example, a planting area was recorded with the help of the contour derivation. The difference between the exact amount and the simplification becomes very clear.

The deviation is always in dialogue Documentation (via info dialog) visible. The option can also be found here Simplify documentation.

The higher the percentage value entered in the Optionsthe easier the graphical proof. However, a high value can also lead to a larger discrepancy between the exact and the documented amount.

The simplification works as follows: In the documentation, an attempt should be made to provide evidence that is as simple as possible. Therefore, it is determined which successive points could lie on a straight line or an arc. For this purpose, the length of the route between one point and the next point is determined. Entering the percentage value in the options now controls whether a point is used as a on the route or as on the arch is interpreted. The percentage value refers to the length of the route.

Example: The value set in the options = 5%. The program determines the distance between point 1 and 2. There are no other points here, so the calculation continues. The program now determines the direct distance (connection) between point 1 and 3. The perpendicular distance from point 2 to the direct connection between 1 and 3 is less than 5% of this length. Therefore, this point is definitely suppressed. Now the program goes to the next point 4 and establishes the direct connection between points 1 and 4. The perpendicular distance from point 2 and 3 to the direct connection of 1 and 4 is less than 5% of this length, etc. The calculation is carried out until a point is further than 5% away.

In this specific example, points 2 and 3 are suppressed and an arc is calculated.

In the drawing documentation, drawing objects such as arcs, rounded polylines and splines are automatically simplified with the specified factor.

The simplification serves to make the billing clearer. Simplifying also means, however, that there may be deviations with the exact number of drawing objects. The higher the simplification, the greater the deviation can be.

DATAflor CAD can automatically use the Increase the number of points. When calculating 2D and 3D surfaces, very sharp triangles can sometimes arise. This function is used to make the billing clearer.

This option is useful when working with elongated surfaces (e.g. a street). The deviation is always in dialogue Documentation im Info dialog evident. You can also find the option here Increase your score.

Example: In the example there was a street across the Object manager detected. Due to the creation of additional support points, the clarity of the documentation can be increased here.

The creation of additional support points works as follows: In order to provide the simplest possible evidence, an attempt should be made in the documentation to avoid sharp triangles. For this purpose, the shortest individual route out of the total route of the area is first determined. Then every other individual route is checked in which ratio it is longer than the shortest route. Accordingly, up to 10 points are then added to the individual route.

These points are usually used to create equilateral triangles. Trapeze are only used if they have an aspect ratio of 1: 2 or less.

Instructions for use
Courses
surfaces
Volume made of prisms
Volume with transverse profiles
Edit documentation manually
Create quantity proof
Explanation of calculation methods
Documentation