MERGING AND ALIGNING 2 DRAWINGS OR JOBS
in CrashZone/CrimeZone software
Main uses: for adding
new evidence to existing diagrams, adding new scene information to a intersection
template or for a large scene that is done in various stages so you can combine
the data.
Merging two drawings or jobs requires that they each
contain at least 2 common points (or
a common line) that will be used to align them together. (Tip: shoot several stationary objects such
as a fire hydrant, manhole center, power pole, survey marker, stop bars, etc.
that you can use later for intersection templates.)
1)
Open your first drawing which will
become your BASE drawing (or your
pre-drawn intersection template).
2)
Merge your second drawing (File
pull down menu, select Merge) lets you
browse for your new data you will be adding over top of your base drawing. When you select and open BE SURE you place it off to one side,
away from your base drawing.
3)
Now select the merged drawing data that you just placed to one side using
your left mouse to draw a window around them so the objects all highlight
magenta. Be sure you turn on the Auto Snap option (magnet at top speed
bar) for the next steps.
4)
Now run the Align command by either typing AG or go to the Edit/Modify drop down menu to, "Align Common Points". This will help you precisely place your
merged data overtop of your base using 2 common points.
5)
It prompts you to Pick common
(pivot) point of the first selected objects.
So snap to the first common point on your Merged drawing that is highlighted and still off to the side. Next click on the second common point on
this same drawing.
6)
Next, snap to the first corresponding common point on the
BASE diagram (this becomes your
pivot point) now snap to your second
common point on your BASE to
complete the alignment.
7)
If you make a mistake, click the UNDO button on the top row and try
again.
(TIP: You can also follow the instructions on the command line when
using this command to help you keep track of your steps and it will prompt you
what to do next.)