Add a floating curve entity that is defined by the entity end to which it is attached, the radius, and the length by specifying the entity end where you want to add the curve.
This curve is not defined by a pass-through point, so the entire curve moves with the entity to which it is attached.
Tip
You can use transparent commands when you are prompted to specify direction, radius, or length, or use station offsets to specify any points. For more information, see Transparent Commands.
To add a floating curve attached (from entity end, radius, length)
- Click the alignment. Click Alignment tab
Modify panelGeometry Editor
. - On the Alignment Layout Tools toolbar, click
Floating Curve (From Entity End, Radius, Length). - Select the end of the entity to which you want to add the floating curve.
- Specify the curve direction: either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
- Specify a radius, or enter D to specify the degree of curvature.
Specify a new value, or press Enter to accept the value that is displayed on the command line.
- If the alignment has design criteria applied to it, the minimum value for the current design speed is displayed.
- If the alignment does not have design criteria applied to it, the default value specified in the curve and spiral settings is displayed. For more information, see Curve and Spiral Settings.
NoteTo calculate the radius or degree of curvature using other known curve parameters, enter 'CCALC to open the Curve Calculator. For more information, see Calculating Curve Parameters. - Specify the length or [deltaAngle/Tanlen/Chordlen/midOrd/External].