Lines - Gapping Line Features

The Gap comma code, normally G, allows you to suspend the drawing of a line feature for a given segment and should be assigned to the point that immediately precedes the required gap.  This may happen where there is a gap in a hedge, a fence or a wall.  The example below shows a gapped footpath.

The below image shows where the comma codes must be inserted in the Point Properties dialog box which will appear when you click on a Point within your project. You can insert multiple comma codes dependent on the desired outcome.

In addition, n4ce has an option where you can manually GAP lines by clicking on the designated segment you require suspending as seen below:            

Gap button in Toolbar
Line before 'G' comma inserted
Line after 'G' comma inserted

By clicking on the designated point, a dialog box will appear where you can manually insert the ',G' comma to achieve the same result. The gap will always start from the point with a 'G' comma and not previous line (Note; any Comma Codes within the Survey Code Prefixes list can be inserted to various commands)

Furthermore, the attribute check button Alternate Segments (dialog box below) allows you to produce a line feature that only displays alternate segments.  Examples of this would be a road marking that does not have standard lengths such as the lines of road hatching used for carriageway separation.

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Within n4ce's, you will also find an option to 'Break' lines.

Essentially creates gaps, however the line will not populate as one continuous line. A break in a line will show the end of one line and the beginning of another. The new line will show the Comma code 'N' to inform the user that a New line has been created and thus will no longer be related to the previous line to which it was attached. Further information on breaking lines can be found here.