Import Elevation Grid

CAD drafting Import Elevation Grid 0 Ribbon: Topoplan – Create TIN > CAD software Import Elevation Grid 1 Import elevation grid

CAD drawing Import Elevation Grid 2 Menu: Ground – Creating TIN > CAD drafting Import Elevation Grid 3 Import elevation grid

CAD software Import Elevation Grid 4 Toolbar: Creating TIN > CAD drawing Import Elevation Grid 5 Import elevation grid

CAD drafting Import Elevation Grid 6 Command line: NG_IMPORT_ELEVATIONGRID

To create surfaces in the module it is possible to load elevation grid files in PGM, GRD, ASC, DEM formats. As a result of the import, a surface is created in the form of a Mesh object.

After starting the command, a standard file selection dialog box will open. It is necessary to specify the file and click OK. The import dialog will open:

CAD software Import Elevation Grid 7

The command options are set in the Properties bar.

Options:

Split mesh for optimization	If this option is enabled, for more convenient work the mesh will be split into several smaller objects. It is recommended to enable this option.
Convert to CS	If the elevation matrix was created in WGS-84 system, them its conversion is required to display in a drawing’s rectangular coordinate system. Possible variants: UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), CK-42, CK-95. Also, it is possible Do not convert the elevation matrix, but it is recommended not to use this option.

In case the command is performed successfully, the message will appear:

Import evaluation grid done!

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