ProfLT

Dedicated to experts who work with CAD applications, ProfLT is a plugin that can be integrated with a wide range of CAD software, such as AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZwCAD, CADian, CMS IntelliCAD and ProgeCAD. It has features for drawing and editing longitudinal terrain profiles and cross sections.

Once implemented into the CAD tool, it creates a new menu in the menu bar, making it possible to draw and save points with ease. Three types of profiles can be created: longitudinal, cross, and multiple cross.

Aside from the fact that you can edit profile information with minimal effort, a search function is put at your disposal for looking up profile information. As far as 3D models are concerned, you can select one from the project, create a longitudinal or cross through the 3D model, as well as set connected or independent cross profiles.

The profile's properties can be modified by connecting, disconnecting or renumbering the cross, recalculating the mileage or orientation of the cross, rotating the section line, as well as splitting or joining the longitudinal. You can also calculate height of the platform and draw the labels of platform heights.

The profiles can be easily drawn and previewed. Automation features can be enabled for longitudinal or cross profiles by points, joining points from cross profiles, and joining multiple points. MICROPISTE profiles or points, SDRMAP profiles or SDR points can be exported to file.

ProfLT offers support for multiple interface languages (English and Romanian). We haven't experienced any compatibility issues with the newest version of CAD apps in our evaluation.

Taking everything into account, ProfLT offers a simple and straightforward solution for users interested in creating and manipulating longitudinal terrain profiles and cross sections with the aid of a CAD addon.