AHGW:Import GeoSection from XML

XML file representing 3D cross sections.

The Import GeoSection from XML dialog is accessed by double-clicking on " Import GeoSection from XML" under the " 3D Import" toolset under the " Subsurface Analyst" toolset under the " Arc Hydro Groundwater Tools" toolbox. This tool imports GeoSection features from an XML file.

The following fields are available. Required fields are marked with a icon. Fields marked with a icon may either not be supported or the table doesn't exist.

• GeoSections XML File – Click the button to bring up the Open dialog in order to specify the XML file containing the attributes to build the GeoSection features.
• Input GeoSection Features – Click the button to bring up the Input GeoSection Features dialog in order to specify the GeoSection features.
• Input SectionLine Features – Click the button to bring up the Input SectionLine Features dialog in order to specify the SectionLine features.
• Append to Existing GeoSection Features – Optional. Turn on to append new GeoSection features to the feature class. Turn off to clear the target feature class prior to creating the new GeoSection(s).
• OK – Saves all changes, closes the Import GeoSection from XML dialog, and runs the tool.
• Cancel – Discards all changes and closes the Import GeoSection from XML dialog.
• Environments... – Brings up the Environment Settings dialog.
• Show Help – Opens the Help slider on the right side of the dialog.
• Hide Help – Closes the Help slider on the right side of the dialog.
• Tool Help – Only visible if the Help slider is open. Click to open the ArcGIS help for this dialog.

XML Details

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The tool imports 3D GeoSection features (3D multipatches) from an XML file in Arc Hydro Groundwater (AHGW). The XML file is structured as a set of SectionLines and GeoSections. The geometry of the SectionLine and GeoSection objects is defined by a set of vertices, where each vertex is defined by X, Y, and Z coordinates.

The GeoSection features created can be viewed in ArcScene.

GeoSection features viewed in ArcScene.

Following the AHGW data model design, a set of optional attributes are included to describe the features.

SectionLine:

• HydroID – Unique feature identifier within the geodatabase.
• HydroCode – Permanent public identifier.
• SName – Section name (e.g., A-A’).
• FType – Type of the GeoSection.

GeoSection:

• HydroID – Unique feature identifier within the geodatabase.
• HydroCode – Permanent public identifier.
• SectionID – HydroID of the related SectionLine.
• SName – The section name (e.g., A-A’).
• HGUID – Hydrogeologic unit identifier.
• HGUCode – Hydrogeologic unit code.
• FromWell – The HydroID of a related well (applicable to borehole derived cross sections)
• ToWell – The HydroID of a related well feature (applicable to borehole derived cross sections)
• FType – The type of the GeoSection.