Parallel Copy

Feature Description

The Parallel Copy function applies to line datasets. It uses selected line objects as baseline to generate parallel copies at specified distances and directions.

For example, when designing power lines with multiple parallel circuits of different types, you only need to draw one central line. Other circuits can be efficiently created through this function.

Feature Entry

Features Tab->Feature Editing Group->Parallel Copy.

Steps

  1. Ensure the current line layer is editable. Select target line object(s) in the map;
  2. Click Features Tab->Feature Editing Group dropdown->Select Parallel Copy to open dialog;
  3. Keep default parameters: Target Layer as selectable layer, Distance as 10 meters, Copy Mode as Both Sides. Other modes include Left and Right.
Notes:

When copying non-linear objects, excessive distances may cause deformation in results, with severity increasing with distance.

Application Example

Scenario: Create multiple high-voltage lines (one central line, two edge lines, two boundary lines) between tower points.

Data: Line dataset.

Key Steps

  1. Draw a central line connecting tower points;
  2. Select the central line. Click Features Tab->Feature Editing Group dropdown->Parallel Copy;
  3. In dialog, set Target Layer to current layer;
  4. Keep default Distance as 10 meters;
  5. Set Copy Mode to Both Sides;
  6. Click OK to generate two boundary lines;
  7. Repeat steps 2-6 with Distance set to 20 meters for outer lines;
  8. Apply thematic mapping for visualization. See: Create Thematic Map

Result Display

Related Topics

Draw Line to Modify Line

Line Split