Civil Point Symbols and Labels Explained
Quick answer: Every Civil point can have its own label and symbol style, set via its properties. BricsCAD ships with a predefined label style built from three attributes, each defined by a short syntax string that can look cryptic until you know what the abbreviation codes inside it mean.
The Predefined Label Attributes
The default label style includes:
- Point Elevation:
<[PointElevation(Um|P2|RN|AP|GS|UN|SN|OF)]> - Point Number:
<[PointNumber]> - Point Full Description:
<[PointFullDescription(CP)]>
Decoding the Point Elevation Abbreviation Codes
The string of codes inside Point Elevation’s parentheses each control one formatting detail:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Um | Units: metre |
| P2 | Precision: 2 decimals |
| RN | Rounding: Normal |
| AP | Decimal character (arithmetic point): period |
| GS | Digit grouping symbol: space |
| UN | Digit grouping/ungrouping: digits run together, ungrouped |
| SN | Sign: negative sign shown as - |
| OF | Output: full |
Editing these settings through the Text Content Editor’s properties panel and editing the abbreviations directly in the brackets stay in sync automatically, changing one updates the other.
The None Option
Both the Symbol Style and Label Style dropdowns include a None option, letting a specific point or point group display without any symbol or label at all.
Managing Symbol and Label Styles
Available styles show up in both the Civil point Properties panel and the Civil Explorer panel’s Settings tab (Symbol Styles under General settings, Label Styles under Civil Points). Right-click a style there to Create, Edit, Copy, or Delete it, the full step-by-step for building a style from scratch is covered on its own dedicated page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the “Um” code mean in a Point Elevation label? Units: metre. It’s one of several codes packed into the label’s formatting string, alongside precision, rounding, and sign settings.
Can I have a Civil point with no visible label or symbol at all? Yes, choose None from the Symbol Style or Label Style dropdown for that point or point group.
If I edit an attribute’s formatting through the dialog, does the raw text syntax update too? Yes, changes made through the Text Content Editor’s settings and changes made directly to the bracketed abbreviations stay in sync with each other automatically.
Where do I go to actually build a new Label or Symbol Style from scratch? The Civil Explorer panel’s Settings tab, right-click Label Styles or Symbol Styles and choose Create; the full procedure is covered on the dedicated page for working with Civil Point Symbols and Labels.