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      Getting Started in Skyline

      NOTE: This article details the basics of any project in Skyline. This is ideal for first-time users, or anyone that needs a refresher. 

       

      Getting Started

      Before you can cut a sheet in Skyline, you'll need to make sure you have the following:


      DWG with centerline

      • Projection set

      • Ensure that the centerline is one continuous polyline starting and stopping correctly for stationing run
      • Background linework is flattened
      • No data on Layer 0

      BSE Seed File

      • Ensure that the .mdb is unblocked by Windows (Properties -> General -> "Unblock")
      • If provided by client: 
        • FXL File with codes that match the codes in the Seed File
        • Restore defaults from Seed to computer
      • Empty the Version table of all records

      BSE License

      • You must be licensed for Skyline to access the application. For more information on accessing your Skyline license, check out this article: Skyline licensing service (start from step 2)

      DWG Template

      • Drawn at a 1 to 1 scale
      • Origin at 0,0
      • Title block contains ATT Text with no default value (for automatic fill-in by Skyline)
      • Template has no Projection
      • Band Headers are ALL of equal width (all bands are in line and of the same width)

       

      AutoCAD Setup

      • Set up Trusted Locations and Support File Search Path (for more on this, check out our Skyline installation guide, starting at step 5)
      • Ensure that your DWG adheres to the following guidelines:
        • Contains the current configuration of the Centerline as a single Polyline drawn 2D or 3D in the correct direction of the expected stationing in the Model space.
        • Is set to the project projection and Units
        • Has no data on Layer 0


      Basic Sheet Cutting

      Below is a list of steps you will need to perform in order to cut most sheets in Skyline. 

      • Open base map drawing
      • Start Skyline
      • Select seed file
      • Create New Project
      • Set Projection Information
      • Create New Alignment (Should be continuous polyline)
      • Define Border drawing
      • Create Sheet Group using new border
      • Scan for point data
      • Scan for crossing information
      • Define profile surfaces using Progen
      • Go to Sheets
      • Define look and feel of Plan, Profile, Station band and North Arrow
      • Generate Sheets

       

       

      TIP: If your company network is slower than local drives, then establish a procedure to copy files locally to work and post them back up when finished for the day

       

      Folder Security Settings

      • All BSE provided software requires Security Full Control for the User Group of the created folder
      • All DWGs used with Skyline requires Security Full Control for the User Group of the containing folder
      • Location of the used SEED File and Project (MDB file) requires Security Full Control for the User Group of the containing folder