Scatter data can be used in SMS with the following steps:
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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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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3. Modify scatter sets.
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Scatter sets can be manually modified if needed.
- Used the stamped feature option.
- Merge another TIN into the current surface.
- Create Vertices
- Select Vertices
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4. Export tabular data.
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- Scatter TIN data can be exported as tabular data for use in other software.
- Use the Save As... command and select the "tabular data" file type.
- Use the Format Column Data dialog to specify how the tabular data should be formatted.
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6. Continue with project.
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- After setting up the scatter data, continue working on the project using the selected model.
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