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Snapping Objects to Other Objects in WinCan Map
A common technique used during data processing and also useful at a site inspection level is being able to snap objects together in 3 dimensions in WinCan Map. While WinCan Map only presents itself on screen as a 2 dimensional plan, it is actually fully 3 dimensional and all coordinates are always being handles in 3 dimensions at all times.
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The node ID is pre-populated, because you had the node selected on the right hand side before starting this series of mouse clicks.
The node has X, Y and Z coordinates which are taken from the observation that you snapped to.
You will need to enter the ‘Type’ and ‘Node Type’ again like you did previously in WinCan VX, but this does not take any serious amount of time.
You can add some other information if you wish. Do not enter a ‘Node Depth’ value when plotting any type of Modelling Node, but it is Ok OK for manholes, catchpits and other Drainage Asset types, due to the reasons described in Being Smart with Z Values.
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