BATCH JOIN (BatJoi)

Type: Batch application

Joins and (or) matches lines

Detailed Description

Tries to join lines within the parameters specified. Options include limiting the lines to be joined by Layer, Mode, Graphic Pointer, horizontal distance and elevation. Many lines may be joined together as a single entity. This results in cleaner and more contiguous data base. Batch join has the ability to join lines into a single entity if they exist in the same workspace and the ability to match the lines if they reside in separate workspaces. This avoids joining entities such as fence lines to entities such as road edges. There is also an option to match lines only in which the lines will be graphically joined but the lines will remain as separate entities in the data base. In this case the lines will retain their original line properties. When lines are joined into a single entity the properties from the first line will be used.

NOTE: Due to the recursive nature of this batch program, it is not undoable. Files should be backed up before running Batch Join.

Available Key-ins

Key-in	Description	Range
PARFIL=	Load parameter file	Batch Join parameter file name (.bjo)
RUN	Run Batch Join

Parameters for Batch Join

Workspaces to consider

Defines the workspaces to consider when running batch join. Lines that qualify for joining but are in separate workspaces will be matched only.

Layers to Search

Defines the layers to search. Lines within the same layer may be joined if they qualify. Layers that are not defined here will not be considered when joining lines. Layers that are turned off will not be considered even if they are defined here.

Consider Layers

When searching for lines to join, this parameter indicates if lines from differed layers may be joined. If this parameter is set to No and two lines are joined the line properties from the first line will be used.

Consider Line Mode

When searching for lines to join, this parameter indicates if lines of different modes (Lines or Splines) may be joined. If this parameter is set to No and two lines are joined the line properties from the first line will be used.

Consider Graphic Pointer

When searching for lines to join, this parameter indicates if lines of different graphic pointers may be joined. If this parameter is set to No and two lines are joined the line properties from the first line will be used.

Match Lines Only

If this parameter is set to Yes then lines that qualify for joining will be matched only. The resulting lines will remain as separate entities and will retain their previous line properties.

Search Distance

For two lines to qualify for joining, their endpoints must be within this xy distance. NOTE: Care should be taken when setting this parameter. Very undesirable joins may occur if this parameter is too large.

Z Tolerance

For two lines to qualify for joining, their endpoints must be within this elevation range. NOTE: Care should be taken when setting this parameter. Very undesirable joins may occur if this parameter is too large.

Warning:

Due to the recursive nature of this batch program, it is not undoable. Files should be backed up before running Batch Join.