GeoTools Commands

Drape a 3D Polyline Across a Set of Intersecting Linear Objects: GT_DrapePoly – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_DRAPEPOLY command in GeoTools allows users to drape a 3D polyline (source objects) over a set of intersecting linear objects (target objects). This tool is essential for terrain modeling, roadway alignments, and surface analysis where elevation data needs to be aligned with existing linear features. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Drape a 3D Polyline across a set of Intersecting Linear Objects Drape a 3D Polyline Across a Set of Intersecting Linear Objects: GT_DrapePoly – GeoTools Command Drape a 3D Polyline Across a Set of Intersecting Linear Objects: GT_DrapePoly – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Drape Polylines Over Target Linear Objects: Selection Criteria: Target Object Selection Methods: Automatic Elevation Interpolation for Zero Values: Cross-Drape Options for Perpendicular Sections: Benefits: This tool is a must-have for surveyors, civil engineers, and GIS professionals dealing with 3D surface modeling and topographic data refinement. Example:

Place Points Along Linear Network: GT_NETNODES – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_NETNODES command in GeoTools is designed to systematically place nodes (points) along a connected linear network of lines and polylines. This command is particularly useful for network-based spatial analysis, utility mapping, and transportation planning, where nodes need to be placed at regular intervals along a predefined route. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Place points along linear network Key Features Include: Node Placement Along Network Paths: Topological Accuracy Requirement: Configurable Parameters for Precision Control: Benefits: Benefits: This tool is valuable for surveyors, GIS professionals, and urban planners dealing with network-based spatial data processing in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.

Create Mathematical Offsets between Two Contour Polylines: GT_CONTOUROFFSET – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_CONTOUROFFSET command in GeoTools is used to generate a precisely interpolated offset polyline between two existing contour polylines. This command is particularly useful for terrain modeling, topographic mapping, and GIS applications, where contour interpolation is required. The tool allows percentage-based or absolute distance-based offset calculations, ensuring accurate interpolation between two contour lines. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Create mathematical offsets between two contour polylines Key Features Include: Offset Calculation Methods: Offset Methods: Sampling Methods for Vertex Placement: Configurable Parameters for Precision Control: Benefits: This tool is particularly useful for surveyors, GIS professionals, and civil engineers working on terrain-based projects, infrastructure planning, and digital elevation processing.

Create Closed Polylines From a Mass of Networked Polylines: GT_CCPOLY – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_CCPOLY command in GeoTools is a powerful tool designed to automatically generate closed polylines from a network of interconnected polylines, lines, arcs, and circles. It functions as an automated version of the BPOLY command, systematically applying boundary detection at set intervals to create fully enclosed polygons. This tool is particularly useful for GIS, urban planning, land parcel mapping, and topological analysis in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Create closed polylines from a mass of networked polylines Create Closed Polylines From a Mass of Networked Polylines: GT_CCPOLY – GeoTools Command Create Closed Polylines From a Mass of Networked Polylines: GT_CCPOLY – GeoTools Command Create Closed Polylines From a Mass of Networked Polylines: GT_CCPOLY – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool simplifies spatial topology generation, making it an invaluable asset for geospatial data processing, infrastructure planning, and terrain modeling.

Create a Boundary (Closed Polygon) Around a Point: GT_BOUNDARY – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_BOUNDARY command in GeoTools allows users to generate closed boundary polygons around points while simultaneously placing centroid markers. This tool is essential for GIS, land parcel mapping, and topographic modeling in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Create a boundary (closed polygon) around a pointlygons Create a Boundary (Closed Polygon) Around a Point: GT_BOUNDARY – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is highly valuable for surveyors, GIS professionals, and CAD users involved in land management, zoning, and infrastructure planning.

Create Centroid Marks Inside Closed Polygons: GT_CREATECENTROID – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_CREATECENTROID command in GeoTools is used to generate centroid markers inside closed polylines, splines, and circles, enabling better spatial analysis, labeling, and feature identification in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Create centroid marks inside closed polygons Create Centroid Marks Inside Closed Polygons: GT_CREATECENTROID – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for surveyors, GIS professionals, urban planners, and CAD users working with closed polygonal features requiring centroid-based labeling or analysis.

Interpolate Point Elevation From Neighboring Polylines – Automatic: GT_PTINTERAUTOMATIC – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_PTINTERAUTOMATIC command in GeoTools is used to automatically assign elevation values to points by interpolating from neighboring polylines or 3D faces based on existing surface data. This tool is particularly beneficial for terrain modeling, topographical mapping, and digital elevation model (DEM) creation in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Interpolate point elevation from neighboring polylines – automatic Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for surveyors, GIS professionals, and CAD users working on topographical modeling, elevation mapping, and 3D terrain analysis.

Interpolate Point Elevation from Neighboring Polylines – Manual Pick: GT_PTINTERMANUAL – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_PTINTERMANUAL command in GeoTools enables users to manually assign elevations to points by interpolating elevation values from nearby polylines. This tool is highly useful in surveying, terrain modeling, and topographic mapping, where point elevation data needs to be derived from existing contour lines or elevation polylines. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Interpolate point elevation from neighboring polylines – manual pick Key Features Include: Benefits: With GT_PTINTERMANUAL, users can interactively assign precise elevations to points, ensuring smooth and accurate elevation modeling in CAD and GIS workflows.

Build Common Edges Along Closed, Adjacent Polygons: GT_EDGEBUILDER – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_EDGEBUILDER command in GeoTools is designed to automatically generate common edges along adjacent closed polylines (polygons). This tool is particularly useful in GIS data preparation, parcel mapping, and topographical modeling in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Build common edges along closed, adjacent polygons Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for surveyors, urban planners, GIS professionals, and civil engineers working with land parcels, zoning boundaries, and infrastructure mapping.

Join Nearest Ends of Lines, Polylines: GT_JNE – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_JNE command in GeoTools allows users to connect the nearest ends of two selected lines or polylines with a connecting line and optionally merge them into a single polyline. This tool is particularly useful in surveying, road design, and site mapping, where fragmented linework needs to be seamlessly connected. GeoTool -> Build Tools -> Build Tools -> Join nearest ends of lines, polylines Key Features Include: Benefits: With GT_JNE, users can quickly join disconnected linework, ensuring clean and connected geometry for precise CAD modeling and design workflows.