Stepping the Profile Line

(Only available in ArcGIS)

A profile line can be moved backwards and forwards perpendicular to the angle of the profile line. This is useful for stepping along corridors such as utility easements or roads. You may move the profile line by a specified amount. The default step amount is 50% the depth of the profile line.

Learn more about the Profile Window

Learn how to modify the step amount

How to Step Profile Lines

1. Click the Step Forward command on the Viewer Integration toolbar (ArcGIS) to step the profile line in the forward direction.

2. Click the Step Backward command to step the profile line in the backwards direction.

Mouse Wheel from Profile Window

1. With the profile window active, push (forward movement) or pull (backward movement) the mouse-wheel to step the profile line.

Up and Down Arrows Keys

1. With the profile window active, press the Up or Down arrow keys on the keyboard to step the profile line forward or backward respectively.