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In this tutorial we will show you how to test and edit cut and fill slope priorities in a template.

Last month we showed how to apply feature name overrides by editing individual template point names.
Template point name overrides – renaming multiple points

In the Create Template dialog, select Tools>Apply Feature Name Overrides
Using [CTL] or [Shift] select a group of points to apply Name Overrides
Key-in the override name and select Apply

Templates points assigned overrides are [...]

Here is a method to ensure features created in a design surface are both uniformly named and continuous.
Template properties

Point names must be unique when developing templates.
In the below example, note the points that reflect the flow-line of the ditch are all uniquely named.

Modeling with this template can create three separate features in the design DTM [...]

While editing templates, access to additional information about the template is available by selecting the Active Template Tab. Some uses are:

In the example below, all points comprising an ‘Alternate Surface’ are highlighted
Component and Point tabs can be expanded to list individual template items
Select on any Component or Point listed to highlight & review
Edit, Delete, & [...]

To add additional documentation to your Template Library there is the option to link external documents or websites that can add a quick link to supporting information.

Open the Create Template dialog.
Right Click in the active template view.
Select Template Documentation Link the Template Documentation Link dialog will appear.

From the Template Documentation Link dialog select the [...]