Summary

The GT_ASS_EL_AUTO command in GeoTools automatically assigns elevation values to contour polylines by extracting numeric values from nearby elevation text objects in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.

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Assign Contour Elevations Automatically (Text->Contour Polyline): GT_ASS_EL_AUTO – GeoTools Command

Key Features Include:

• Automatic Elevation Assignment for Contour Polylines:
  • Searches for text labels near contour polylines and assigns the corresponding elevation.
• Customizable Search Distance:
  • Defines a search radius around polylines to locate elevation text.
• Elevation Text Layer Specification:
  • Specify – Select a specific layer for elevation text.
  • Source – Uses the layer of the contour polylines to find elevation text.
  • Any – Searches across all layers for elevation text.
• Layer Selection Option:
  • Users can choose a specific layer for text extraction using the “Select Layer” button.

Benefits:

This tool simplifies contour mapping and topographic modeling, ensuring accurate and efficient elevation assignments for contour polylines.