The main purpose of a profile is to show surface elevations along a horizontal alignment. Use profiles to visualize the terrain along a route of interest or across a particular region. There are several types of profiles: surface profiles, layout profiles, superimposed profiles, quick profiles, a...

These lessons will teach you how to view and create the elevation profile of land surfaces along a horizontal alignment. A profile's primary use is to display surface elevations along a horizontal alignment. Utilize profiles to see the landscape across an area or along a route of interest. Profil...