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Superelevation Control Lines
1. In the Modeler > Roadway Designer, select the Superelevation radio button at the lower right
corner of the dialog, which opens a new window in the lower right part of the display. Right-click
in this new window, or use the menu option Superelevation, and select Create Single
Control Line.
2. There are two Input Types: Graphic and Table. Graphic mode places the control line at the
user defined cross slope between the corridor station ranges. Table mode allows for tabular entry
or importation of a previously defined spreadsheet or text file. Create two control lines - one each
for the left and right sides. The parent section is the centerline. Use the Graphics Extent button
at the bottom of the superelevation display to view the lines.
The Superelevation Display List dialog lists the created superelevation controls and can be used
to view one or all of the control lines. This command can be accessed by right-clicking in the
Superelevation Display.
3. Place the cursor on one of the control lines in the display. Right-click and select the Insert
Point command. If both control lines are displayed, you will be asked which line you want to
create a point for. The control line will “rubber band” and the Dynamics Settings dialog will
display.
There are two ways to enter the transition stations into this dialog box:
• Use the dynamic snapping to create a point at or near the desired station, and then enter the
precise station if necessary when you update the slopes (see step 4). The station and % slope
Step fields are useful in controlling the entries when using this method.
• The precise station can also be entered directly into the Dynamic Settings dialog using the
x+xx,x% format.
After the last station for that control line, close the dialog box. Because it is a dynamic dialog, you
will need to end the process by right-clicking and then selecting Finish.
4. At the beginning of your superelevation diagram, right-click (or double click) on the first super
point and select the Edit Point command. The Name field is grayed out and indicates whether
it is on the left of right control line. Enter or edit the slope for that station from your station list.
You can identify the type of superelevation point, including Normal Crown and Full Super, from
the dropdown Type field.
For questions or comments on this tech note, contact your regional CAE Support Coordinator or the
WSDOT CAE Help Desk at (360) 709-8013.