MCS & MCE commands (urgent)

[elsabrosoweb]

hey, i am tryng to convert an ascii file yo fielbook, with a figure starting with MCS command and ending with MCE command, do anybody know tje ascci file u have to create, these are the point i want to joint, with a multiple curve, can u put the ascii field i need to build to convert to .f bk
thanks

1,323667.3970,374446.2742,0.0000
2,323888.1444,374578.2353,0.0000
3,323996.8123,374606.4783,0.0000
4,324117.7780,374561.0613,0.0000
5,324238.9553,374461.4369,0.0000
6,324313.0986,374428.7993,0.0000
7,324399.2809,374442.1520,0.0000
8,324536.2163,374508.0755,0.0000

[brian.hailey933139]

First off, I don't know the fieldbook codes so I can't answer your question as asked. However, I would recommend abandoning the archaic field book language if you are using an ascii file. Instead, look into the Linework Codesets. Basically, you just add a descriptor such as
FL1 B BC, FL1, FL1, ... FL1 EC, FL1, Fl1, FL1 E
FL1 B BC says to begin the figure (B) and to begin a curve (BC). It then proceeds with a curve through the points until FL1 EC which says to end the curve (EC). It then continues drawing lines unitl FL1 E where it is told to end the figure (E). It's really easy and you can customize it to use whatever codes you want.

[Curly]

Does the BC run like a spline though? Since I learned how to use MCS/MCE it has been great for smooth curves of varying radius. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but I have always known BC to be a code for back of curb.

[brian.hailey933139]

That's one of the nice things about the code set styles, you can change them to be whatever you want! So, if you want to code, out in the field, MCS, you can change the linework code set from BC to MCS.

And, yes, it "splines" through the points for the curves. Also, you don't have to code the points on the curve sequentially. You can code the left, center, and right simultaneously through the curves.

[Curly]

That's one of the nice things about the code set styles, you can change them to be whatever you want! So, if you want to code, out in the field, MCS, you can change the linework code set from BC to MCS.

And, yes, it "splines" through the points for the curves. Also, you don't have to code the points on the curve sequentially. You can code the left, center, and right simultaneously through the curves.

Do I understand correct that your saying I can run 3 lines at once through a curve with MCS? I know with C3 you have to finish what you started before moving on, but if I can use MCS....

[brian.hailey933139]

No, I'm saying you can run MCS through as many simultaneous curves as you want, not just 3! The change you have to make is don't use a fieldbook file for the linework processing. The fieldbook still requires MCS to shoot the points for a curve simultaneously.

I'll be doing a webinar on January 13th (if things don't change) on the survey tools in C3D if you're interested.

[Curly]

Ahh ok. I use the fieldbook so that's what had me confused. I'll definitely write that date down, I know a few people who would be interested in learning more about the survey tools.