SMS:Conversions Scalar/Vector

Datasets can be converted from scalar datasets to vector dataset or converted from vector datasets to scalar datasets.

Conversions Scalar↔Vector

Scalar to Vector

Converts two scalar datasets to a single vector dataset. The specified scalar datasets can be either magnitude and direction or x and y components.

To convert to vector do the following:

1. In the Project Explorer, select two scalar datasets. Click on the first dataset, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click the second dataset.
2. Right-click on the selected datasets and select Scalars to Vector to open the Scalar to Vector dialog.
3. Select whether the datasets are magnitude and direction or x and y components.
4. Give the new vector dataset a name in the Dataset Name field.
5. Click Ok to create the new vector dataset.

Vector to Scalar

Converts a single vector dataset into one or more scalar datasets. The resulting scalar datasets can be magnitude, direction, x or y components.

To convert to scalar do the following:

1. In the Project Explorer, right-click on a vector dataset and select Vector to Scalars to open the Vector to Scalar dialog.
2. Place checkboxes next to the datasets to be created.
3. Give the new scalar datasets a prefix in the Prefix field.
4. Click Ok to create the new scalar dataset.

Related Topics

• Dataset Toolbox