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Draw Matchlines along Line

Modified: 22 Oct 2026 Novapoint Help

Use this function to draw matchlines along a line.

The matchlines can be used as input when running Draw Plan Frames along Line.

Command prompts for:

Pick a line, arc, polyline:

Select the line, along which matchlines are to be drawn.

The dialog Draw Matchlines along Line will pop up.

Alignment info
  • From/To Chainage - Define the section of the select line, for which match lines are to be drawn.

    • By default, the entire section of the selected line will be considered.

  • Chainage Interval - Define the interval for the matchlines.

  • Number Definition - Use this button to define the number format for the chainage label, which will be inserted at the matchlines.

    • The dialog Number Definition will pop up with this button.

Drawing Style
  • Two types of pre-defined labels are available for matchline. Method 1 and Method 2.

  • Mark the desired radio button.

  • For method 2, a triangle is the addition.

    • Define the height and width of the triangle at the respective fields.

Annotations

The matchline label consists of annotations. Define the text for these annotations.

  • Layer - Define the layers for the matchlines annotations.

  • Font - Select the desired font style of the annotations of the matchline labels.

    • The dialog Fonts will pop up with this button.

  • Line Length - Define the length of the leader line.

  • Color - Click the color field to change the color of the leader line.

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