by Dent Cermak » Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:22 pm
You MUST have a space between your descriptor and your alpha linework commands. Whatever you use for "Begin" and "End" must be set under the Special Codes setting as Nava mentioned.
Additional alpha command characters such as B, E, CLO, etc. must be preceeded by a space, otherwise the software sees only a real long word and not a command. This is one advantage to using the +7 and -7 to begin and end lines. Cuts down on the number of key strokes and ,on some data collectors, getting to the space bar can be a PIA.
Remember this too if you are trying to do multicodes. Trying to draw a utility line AND add a symbol at the same time requires a space between the feature codes. Otherwise the software sees only jibberish. Entering a code of "OHEPP" will give you nothing, while "OHE PP" will draw the power line and add a powerpole symbol at the same spot.