GeoTools Commands

Add / Remove Redundant Closing Vertex in Polylines: GT_FIXCLOSED – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_FIXCLOSED command in GeoTools allows users to add or remove the last vertex of a closed polyline to maintain consistency in geometry within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Vertex Management -> Add / Remove redundant closing vertex in polylines Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is particularly useful for surveyors, civil engineers, and CAD professionals who need precise control over closed polylines for mapping and modeling purposes.

Densify Vertices: GT_DENSIFY – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_DENSIFY command in GeoTools is used to increase the number of vertices in polylines by subdividing segments based on user-defined criteria. This ensures better curve representation and smoother geometry adjustments within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Vertex Management -> Densify vertices Densify Vertices: GT_DENSIFY – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for surveyors, civil engineers, and CAD professionals requiring high-precision polyline modifications.

Compute Summed Polyline Areas from Selected Layers: GT_LAYERAREA – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_LAYERAREA command in GeoTools calculates and displays the total summed area and length of all polylines within selected layers, providing essential spatial data analysis in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Inquiry/Statistics -> Compute summed polyline areas from selected layers Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is highly useful for architects, urban planners, GIS professionals, and civil engineers who need accurate area and length calculations for efficient project planning and documentation.

Transfer Corresponding Vertex Elevations in Two Polylines: GT_Transfer_PlElev – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_TRANSFER_PLELEV command in GeoTools enables users to transfer elevations from one polyline to another, ensuring that corresponding vertices in two polylines share the same Z-values. This tool is particularly useful in terrain modeling, surveying, and civil engineering workflows where accurate elevation data must be maintained between 2D and 3D polylines. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Process -> Transfer corresponding vertex elevations in two polylines Key Features Include: Benefits: With GT_TRANSFER_PLELEV, users can efficiently manage elevation adjustments, ensuring precise 3D coordination between polylines in complex designs.

Polyline ‘Insert Vertex’ Tool: GT_POLYINSVX – GeoTools Command

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Summary des GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Process -> Polyline ‘Insert Vertex’ Tool APolyline ‘Insert Vertex’ Tool: GT_POLYINSVX – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for professionals working on surveying, terrain modeling, and civil engineering designs, ensuring accurate and seamless elevation assignments to polylines.

Offset Closed Polylines INwards/OUTwards: GT_INOUTOFFSET – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_INOUTOFFSET command in GeoTools enables users to offset multiple closed polylines inwards or outwards in a single operation, streamlining the offsetting process within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Process -> Offset closed polylines INwards/OUTwards Offset Closed Polylines INwards/OUTwards: GT_INOUTOFFSET – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for CAD professionals who require precise and efficient offsetting of closed polylines for various design applications.

Merge Adjacent Closed Polylines: GT_MERGEPOLY – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_MERGEPOLY command in GeoTools is designed to merge adjacent closed polylines with overlapping boundaries, creating a single external outline. This ensures efficient polygon management within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Process -> Merge adjacent closed polylines Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for GIS professionals, urban planners, and cartographers, ensuring clean and efficient polygon topology in CAD environments.

Assign Interpolated Z Values to Vertices: GT_PL_INTER – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_PL_INTER command in GeoTools is designed to interpolate missing elevation values (Z) in polylines, ensuring smooth elevation transitions within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Process -> Assign Interpolated Z values to vertices Assign Interpolated Z values to vertices: GT_PL_INTER – GeoTools Command Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is highly beneficial for topographic modeling, GIS applications, and infrastructure design, where maintaining consistent elevation data is crucial. Examples:

Resolve 3D Intersections at Ends of Lines: GT_INTRESOLVE – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_INTRESOLVE command in GeoTools helps resolve 3D intersection issues at the endpoints of lines by ensuring proper connectivity between intersecting elements. This tool is essential for cleaning up 3D models, especially in architectural, civil, and mechanical design workflows, where precise alignment and intersection handling are crucial. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Identify -> Resolve 3D intersections at ends of lines Key Features Include: Benefits: With GT_INTRESOLVE, users can improve the accuracy and reliability of 3D line-based models, making intersection management effortless and precise.

Create a Buffer [Opening] Around each Intersection: GT_INTBUFFER – GeoTools Command

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Summary The GT_INTBUFFER command in GeoTools is designed to generate a buffer (opening) at every intersection of selected entities, ensuring precise clearance management within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Identify -> Create a buffer [opening] around each intersection Key Features Include: Benefits: This tool is essential for professionals handling engineering designs, infrastructure planning, and network mapping, ensuring proper clearance and intersection management.