SMS:Generic Grid Model

This article is for the Generic Grid Model. This model has been discontinued as of SMS 12.1.

The Generic Cartesian Grid Model provides a limited number of tools and options in the Cartesian Grid Module.

Generic Cartesian Grid Coverage

SMS provides the option to work in a Generic Cartesian Grid coverage. Selecting this coverage allows using the Create 2D Grid Frame tool. After creating a grid frame in the map module, use the Map → 2D Grid command to create a Cartesian grid.

The coverage also allows for selecting the grid frame and defining the grid frame attributes before using the Map → 2D Grid command.

The Generic Cartesian Grid Coverage provides a limited number of tools and options in the Cartesian Grid Module.

Creating a Generic Grid

SMS provides the option to work in a Generic Cartesian Grid coverage. Selecting this coverage allows using the Create 2D Grid Frame tool.

1. Select the Create 2D Grid Frame tool
2. Click a grid frame in the desired coverage area in the Graphics Window.

After creating a grid frame in the map module, the Map → 2D Grid command becomes available.

Generic Cartesian Grid Tools

The generic grid model has following tools available:

• Select Grid Cell
• Create Cartesian Grid
• Add Contour Label
• Select Grid Cell Points

To learn more, see Cartesian Grid Tools.

Generic Cartesian Grid Menus

The generic grid model the following standard menus:

• File
• Edit
• Display
• Cartesian Grid Data Menu
• Window
• Help

Related Topic

• Grid Frame Properties