To List the Gradient Between Points in the Survey Database

Use the Gradient command to determine the gradient between two points. You must specify a starting point and an ahead point.

To list the gradient between two points using the Survey Command Window

1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click a named network Survey Command Window.
2. In the Survey Command Window, click Point Information menu Gradient.
3. Enter the point identifier of the start point.
4. Enter the point identifier of the ahead point.

To list the gradient between two points using the Command line in the Survey Command Window

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

   GRADIENT [point 1] [point 2]

The following illustrates the Gradient command:

Command Line Example

The following example shows a valid entry using the Gradient command:

NEZ 1 100 100 30.480

NEZ 2 200 200 32.004

GRADE 1 2

Gradient: 1.0776 Percent

This example displays the gradient from point 1 to point 2 in percent. When used as a built-in function, this command supplies the vertical angle in the current vertical reference system (zenith, nadir, or horizontal).

Command Syntax

GRADIENT [point 1] [point 2]

Command Synonym

G

Parameter	Definition
point 1 and point 2	The two existing points between which the gradient is determined.