Dataset to Raster Tool

Dataset to Raster

The Dataset to Raster tool creates a raster from a dataset on a geometry (mesh, scatter set, UGrid).

Historically there has been an option in SMS to right-click on a scatter set and convert it to a raster. This tool is more general and can be applied to more geometry types. Because it is included in the toolbox, it can also be accessed outside of the traditional framework of SMS.

Input Parameters

• Dataset – Select the dataset to convert to a raster. (This also selects the associated geometry.)
• Optional template raster – Select a raster from to define the origin and possibly the resolution of the new raster. If a template is not provided, the following arguments are required.
  • Pixel size – Enter the pixel resolution size for the new raster.
• If a template raster is selected, the following arguments are required.
  • Use raster activity – If this is selected, the new raster will be trimmed to the active region of the template raster.
  • Raster template resolution option – Options include:
    • Use template raster native resoltion – The resolution of the new raster will match the resolution of the template. (The new raster will have one pixel for each pixel in the template.)
    • Specify maximum XY resolution – Specify the resolution of the raster. (Note: if there are inactive regions in the dataset, the resulting raster may be smaller than this specified value.)
• Null value – Enter the null value for the new raster.
• Extrapolation width – Define a buffer width around the dataset geometry. This will extend the new raster in all directions by the specified width. This can be useful if the new raster is going to be used for an interpolation source, but is normally left at the default of 0.0.

Output Parameters

• Output raster – Enter the name for the new raster.

Current Location in Toolbox

Rasters/Dataset to Raster