Scatter data can be used in SMS with the following steps:
| [show]1. Import topographic data.
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- topographic data is often in a text file.
- Use the file import wizard to open the topographic data.
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| [show]2. Edit TIN data.
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- After a TIN has been imported into SMS, it may require editing to be useable.
- Delete boundary triangles.
- Resolve triangulation issues.
- Manually swap edges.
- Add a breakline to smooth contours
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| [show]3. Modify scatter sets.
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| [show]4. Export tabular data.
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- Scatter TIN data can be exported for use in other software.
- Use the Save As... command and select the "tabular data" file type.
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| [show]5. Interpolate scatter sets.
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- For the topgraphic data in the scatter set to be included in the model run, the scatter set normally needs to be interpolated to the module being used.
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| [show]6. Continue with project.
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