Path Element

The path element is used to define a path with a fixed width and defined levels. This element is most commonly used for roads and trenches.

The properties that are exposed for this element are summarised below.

	Boundary The Boundary Edit button provides access to the editor wherein the definition points can be defined for the outline as well as the levels (or depths) for the path. Width This is the width of the path. Mode This is used to specify if the element should have cut, fill or both. Most commonly cut and fill will be specified. Offset The offset option is mostly used to add construction thicknesses by specifying a negative offset. The options are Off, Z or it allows you to offset the entire surface in X,Y and Z. This is useful for accommodating for a construction thickness or finding a balance. Side Batter The Path boundary is joined to the ground by side slopes. The Side Batters (set as a ratio of vertical to horizontal), dictate the angle of these slopes. You can set the side batter to either External or Off and specify different side batter angles for side slopes that cut into the ground and for those that fill into it. Turning side batter off will result in the Path being joined to the ground with vertical sides. Between the Cut and Fill ratios is a double-arrow button which, when depressed, will synchronise Side Batters.

Boundary
The Boundary Edit button provides access to the editor wherein the definition points can be defined for the outline as well as the levels (or depths) for the path.
Width
This is the width of the path.
Mode
This is used to specify if the element should have cut, fill or both. Most commonly cut and fill will be specified.
Offset
The offset option is mostly used to add construction thicknesses by specifying a negative offset. The options are Off, Z or it allows you to offset the entire surface in X,Y and Z. This is useful for accommodating for a construction thickness or finding a balance.
Side Batter
The Path boundary is joined to the ground by side slopes. The Side Batters (set as a ratio of vertical to horizontal), dictate the angle of these slopes. You can set the side batter to either External or Off and specify different side batter angles for side slopes that cut into the ground and for those that fill into it. Turning side batter off will result in the Path being joined to the ground with vertical sides.

Between the Cut and Fill ratios is a double-arrow button which, when depressed, will synchronise Side Batters.

Estimate linear structures such as trenches, roads and causeways with the Proposed Earthworks : The Path video. For more complex roads, consider using a Feature Surface with varying level outlines and a centre line (defined by a break-line), or contours.