To Object

Convert a Grid Underlay to a Design Object

Use the To Object option to convert grid mesh data that is bounded by a polygon to a series of points in a nominated layer. The grid mesh data must be loaded and visible.

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Instructions

On the Model menu, point to Grid Mesh Surfaces, and then click To Object to display the Allocate layer panel.

Name

Select the name of the layer from the Name drop-down list, or enter a new name to create a new layer. If you select an existing layer that is already loaded, subsequent digitising will be appended to this layer. If you select an existing layer that is not loaded, you will be prompted to specify whether you want to load the existing layer or overwrite its existing content.

Description

Enter a description of this layer. The description can contain up to 80 alphanumeric characters and can include spaces. If a description is not entered, a default description will be used instead. If the selected layer already has an assigned description, it displays when the layer is selected. Existing layer descriptions can be overwritten.

Click OK.

Select the boundary polygon. The grid nodes are then written to the nominated layer as a set of points.

You will then be asked select another boundary polygon. Cancel when you have finished converting grid mesh data.