CogoPoints2Structures_vs.00
Sort / Purpose: Create a Civil 3D Structure (AeccDbStructure) at every selected COGO point, by copying a user-chosen template structure and placing the copies at each point’s location with rim set to point elevation. • Scope: Batch “stamp” manholes/inlets/etc. on COGO points. • Dependency: Uses only AeccDb COM objects (no AeccXUiPipe / AeccPipeApplication), so it avoids Civil 3D COM version issues.CogoPoints2Structures_vs.01
Purpose Create a copied Civil 3D structure at each selected COGO point, positioned and elevated from the point data. Scope Works directly with AeccDbStructure and AeccDbCogoPoint objects using COM, without AeccXUiPipe or AeccPipeApplication dependencies.
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<Bold>Function Syntax: CogoPoints2Structures</Bold>
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<Bold>Version: 1 Date: 04.12.2025</Bold>
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<Bold>Description</Bold><LineBreak/>
This program allows the user to automatically create copies of a template Civil 3D Structure and place them at the locations of selected COGO Points, matching each structure’s Rim Elevation to the point’s Elevation.<LineBreak/><LineBreak/>
<Bold>Main Functionalities</Bold><LineBreak/>
• The user is prompted to select a template structure (<Bold><Run Foreground="DarkRed">AeccDbStructure</Run></Bold>).<LineBreak/>
• The routine validates that the selected object truly is an <Bold><Run Foreground="DarkRed">AeccDbStructure</Run></Bold>.<LineBreak/>
• The user then selects multiple COGO Points (<Bold><Run Foreground="DarkRed">AeccDbCogoPoint</Run></Bold>) to define where new structures will be placed.<LineBreak/>
• For each COGO Point, the routine performs the following actions:<LineBreak/>
• Creates a copy of the template structure using <Bold><Run Foreground="Red">vla-Copy</Run></Bold>.<LineBreak/>
• Retrieves the point's Location and Elevation using <Bold><Run Foreground="Red">vlax-get</Run></Bold>.<LineBreak/>
• Moves the copied structure to the COGO Point using <Bold><Run Foreground="Red">SetLocation</Run></Bold>.<LineBreak/>
• Sets the structure's RimElevation equal to the COGO Point's Elevation with <Bold><Run Foreground="Red">vlax-put</Run></Bold>.<LineBreak/>
• When complete, the routine reports the number of structures created.<LineBreak/><LineBreak/>
<Bold>Important Implementation Details</Bold><LineBreak/>
• COM is loaded using <Bold><Run Foreground="Red">vl-load-com</Run></Bold>.<LineBreak/>
• <Bold><Run Foreground="DarkRed">CMDECHO</Run></Bold> is temporarily disabled to keep the command line clean.<LineBreak/>
• A custom error handler restores settings and avoids abnormal termination.<LineBreak/>
• Only AeccDbStructure objects are accepted as templates.<LineBreak/>
• Only AECC_COGO_POINT objects are accepted for placement locations.<LineBreak/><LineBreak/>
<Bold>Workflow Summary</Bold><LineBreak/>
• User selects a template structure.<LineBreak/>
• User selects a set of COGO Points.<LineBreak/>
• The routine loops through all selected points.<LineBreak/>
• For each point:<LineBreak/>
• Template is copied.<LineBreak/>
• Copy is moved to point location.<LineBreak/>
• Rim elevation is synchronized with COGO Point elevation.<LineBreak/>
• Confirmation message displays how many structures were created.<LineBreak/>
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