Profile Data Tab (Profile Properties Dialog Box)

Name

Specifies the name of the profile.

Description

Specifies an optional description for the profile.

Type

Specifies whether the profile is a surface profile , layout profile , superimposed profile, or corridor profile .

Data Source

For surface profile, displays the name of the surface represented in the profile. For superimposed profiles, displays the name of the superimposed profile. For corridor profiles, specifies the name of the source corridor. Not used for layout profiles or curb return profiles.

Offset

Specifies the offset distance from the centerline of the parent horizontal alignment: either 0 for a centerline profile, a positive number for a right offset, a negative number for a left offset. This value is set to 0 for curb return profiles.

Update Mode

For surface profiles only. Specifies whether the profile updates automatically to reflect changes in surface elevation.

• Dynamic: The profile automatically updates to reflect changes in the surface elevation or the geometry of the parent horizontal alignment.
• Static: The profile shows surface elevations at the time of its creation. It does not update to reflect changes that occur later.

Layer

Specifies the drawing layer on which the profile is placed.

Style

Specifies the style used by the profile.

Station Start/End

Specifies the first and last station numbers for the profile. The station numbers represent distances along the parent horizontal alignment.

Elevation Minimum/Maximum

Specifies the highest and lowest elevation values that occur along the profile.

Alignment

Specifies the parent horizontal alignment for the profile.

Parent Horizontal Alignment

Name

Specifies the name of the horizontal alignment associated with this profile.

Stationing

Specifies the start and end station values for the horizontal alignment.