Information Tab (Section Properties Dialog Box)

Use this tab to edit primary information about the selected section.

Name

Specifies the name of the section. The default format is <SLG>-n - <SL>-n - <data source>(n).

<SLG> is the parent sample line group name, <SL> is the sample line name, and <data source> is the name of the data source (for example, surface or corridor surface) on which the section is drawn.

n is an integer greater than or equal to one, which increments as each feature is created in the drawing.

Description

Specifies the optional description of the section.

Object Style

Specifies the name of the style used by the section.

Creates, copies, or edits a style using the Section Style dialog box. Click the down arrow to display the style selection menu:

  • Create New: Creates a new style.
  • Copy Current Selection: Copies the current style.
  • Edit Current Selection: Edits the current style.
  • Pick From Drawing: Prompts you to select a style directly from the drawing. The selected style becomes the current style.

Displays details about an existing style. Select the style by name in the list. Click to open the Style Detail dialog box. Preview the style and creation information.

Show Tooltips

Controls whether tooltips are displayed for the object in the drawing (not over toolbar icons).