This command is used to define the set of platforms with which we will be working normally, the platform selected in this section will serve as a reference when it is time to carry out the platform assignment, although in the command Definition of Templates modifications can be made that are considered suitable to the type of platform selected.
In the case of selecting a template file we can indicate either a new file or an existing file on which modifications will be made.
When the command is executed the following window is displayed for managing the different platforms we will be working with.
First, we distinguish the main property of the platform and whether or not it has a median. This aspect is important as only in the case of platforms with medians is there a median-type element and a distinct roadbed for each roadway and each side of the median.
Various templates are available by default for each type to serve as a base for developing our section.
"Preview" displays an image of how the platform selected will be.
Also, we can define new templates, according to our needs that are available for defining new sections
The sections can be personalized with the following buttons:
New: Creates a new section. Indicate here the name of the section and a give a brief description (optional).
Edit: Edits the section selected in the list and the following window is displayed for defining each of the vectors comprising it. Only one of the sides is defined, so that in the definition we have to keep in mind all the possible vectors we will use in our platform. In a later definition not all the vectors need to be used on both sides.
Distinct properties can be assigned to each of the vectors, from the vector type to whether it can be superelevated or not. All these characteristics can be modified in the definition of the template.
· Description: Type or name of the vector.
· Displacement: The dimension the vector will have by default.
· Texture: Type of texture to be applied to the vector for later visualization with textures.
· Can be superelevated: Indicate here whether the vector is superelevated by default.
· Apply cut/fill: It is possible to indicate in which section of the template to apply the vector, whether in cutting or fill, or both.
Copy: This is used to copy an already-existing template and change its name. This option is of enormous use in cases when the new section is very similar to an already-existing one, which prevents us having to define all the vectors.
Delete: Deletes the template selected.
For each section created a new file is created in the folder config\secciones where the information associated with each one is saved. This way, if these files are copied in another MDT installation the templates will be ready to use. If the file extension is .VPC it refers to a highway platform, meaning the type With median; if the extension is .VPU it refers to a platform Without median.
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