User (Survey) Definitions

This dialog displays user settings that determine how curves and spirals are defined.

Curve Definition

Curves can be computed via Arc or Chord definition if the survey units are in feet. This option is disabled for any units other than feet.

Arc is Sum of Chords

Stationing and curve computations are based on the sum of 100' arcs if the survey units are in feet.  This option is disabled for any units other than feet.

Note: To enable Curve Definition and Arc is Sum of Chords you just left click the Survey tab and select Feet for the survey units.

Spiral Definition

Spirals for the entire survey will  be computed based on the spiral definition you choose here.

Spiral Offsets

TPC has two methods of computing offset spirals.