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Functions

All functions for Drainage are exactly described in the ELITECAD online Help Center in the Drainage chapter. You can at any time read how a function is used and what settings are required.

Function Description
bs_loadpoint_ Load point
bs_sewer_ Chamber
bs_line_ Piping
bs_tilt_ Slope calculation
bs_lp_height_ Set height
bs_dimension_ Dimension
bs_fall_ Set drop
bs_raise_lp_ Raise/lower load points
bs_shape_ Three-line
bs_line_label_ Labelling
reports_ Parts list
bs_clear_errors_ Remove error marking

Reference plan

A reference plan is an ELITECAD drawing already created that is inserted "behind" the actual new drawing. All elements will be displayed in one colour only. When drawing you can access all of the capturable points in the reference drawing.

Whilst creating a template with auxiliary lines may be sufficient for smaller objects, for larger drainages it is very helpful to work with a reference drawing. The amount of work is no greater than when the drainage is traced out with auxiliary lines.

For the course example, the reference drawing was also stored in the "Reference plan" layer. The drawing can then be shown and hidden using the layer manager or the image properties parameter dialog. Additionally, all labelling of points are included in the reference plan. 010ref-layer

Paste the reference plan

Menu INSERT > REFERENCE DRAWING
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Load into… - Reference plan is imported into the saved storey Position… - Reference plan is imported into the active storey and can also be positioned Delete… - Delete and deactivate reference plan

Show/hide

The visibility can be set in the image properties parameter dialog.
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On: visible in image and printout
Off: hidden

Reference plan settings

Menu SETTINGS > OPTIONS
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Save mode:
do not include in save
always include in save
selection for inclusion in save

Colour:
Colour number in which the reference plan is displayed