Creating a vertical line segment

In some cases, 3D lines may need vertical segments. One example would be an elevator shaft within an interior transportation network. A 3D line segment can be constructed vertically through the use of the Vertical tool in a positive or negative direction.

Steps:

1. Click the line feature template in the Create Features window and click the Line construction tool.
2. Click inside the 3D view to create at least one vertex.
3. Right-click and click Vertical on the context menu.
4. Click once to digitize the endpoint of the segment.
You can continue adding segments or press the F2 key to complete the sketch after digitizing the endpoint of the vertical line segment.

Tip:

• To cancel a sketch constraint, press the ESC key.

Legacy:

• ArcGIS 9.3.1 and earlier does not support vertical lines. Using previous versions of ArcGIS to create, maintain or store vertical lines may collapse them into a single point.