Often, survey data is collected along range baselines.  Due to normal data acquisition errors, the data collected in the field and recorded in MicroStation design files will be distributed along the range lines, curved lines, or combinations of curved and straight lines but statistically offset from the line by small amounts.  This application removes these offset errors by projecting either individual points or points within a shape-fenced area to a specified graphic element.  Projecting points to straight lines frequently reduces surface model triangulation anomalies caused by meandering data.

            The element projector operates in one of two selectable modes, individual point projection or batch projection of points within a shape-fenced area.  In individual projection mode the operator may graphically select a point and it will then be projected to a previously selected graphic element.  This is done each time the data button is pressed until the utility is stopped by pressing the reset button.

            In batch projection of points, the application automatically searches the current design file, detects which elements are within the fence, and projects them to the specified graphic element.  Only the current design file is searched, reference files are ignored.  The only elements processed are those which are currently displayed.  Levels which are turned off are ignored.  Elements which are projected maintain all of their original attributes and symbology, only the vertex coordinates are changed.  A distance tolerance filter is included for disregarding elements which are beyond a user-specified distance to the element to project to.

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