To add a vertical curve to a design road

A point of vertical intersection (PVI) and vertical curve are added to a design road in a single operation. You can add a PVI and vertical curve to a design road in-model, or by using the Profile View panel.

When you add a PVI and vertical curve, they are visible in both the drawing area and the Profile View panel.

To add a vertical curve in the model

1. Click Edit.
2. Select the design road.
Tip: You can rotate and pitch the model to bring the vertical manipulators into view.
3. Right-click the desired location of the PVI and vertical curve. Click Add PVI.

   A PVI and vertical curve are added at the location you selected. View them by adjusting the rotation and pitch of the model so that the vertical manipulators are visible.

To add a vertical curve in the Profile View panel

1. Click Edit.
2. Select the design road.
3. In Profile View, right-click the location at which you want to add the PVI and vertical curve. Click Insert PVI.

   A PVI and vertical curve are added at the location you selected.