To Create Multi-point Curves in a Figure

Within an active Figure, where (BEG <Figure name>) has been invoked, you can enter a figure command to specify subsequent points to define multiple points on a curve.

After the points on the curve have been defined, you can enter a command to end the multi-point curve and subsequent points will define line segments. The figure object created from the multi-point curve contains contiguous arc segments for each multi-point curve range.

Note: For syntax descriptions, see the Quick Reference tab.

To create a multi-point curve in a figure

1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click a named network Survey Command Window.
2. At the Command line, enter:

   BEGIN [figure]

3. With the BEGIN command active, enter:

   MCS

   The next points you enter will define the points on the curve.

4. Enter MCE to end the curve on the figure. Entering MCE does not end the figure. Enter END to end the active figure or enter BEGIN to start a new figure.

Command Line Example

NE 1000 1000

BEG EP1

PT1

NE SS 2 1100 1100

MCS

NE SS 3 1140 1120

NE SS 4 1800 1110

NE SS 5 1180 1070

MCE

NE SS 6 1160 1020

END