Scatter data can be used in SMS with the following steps:
1. Import topographic data.
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- One method to create a scatter set is to import existing topographic data. Topographic data is often in a text file.
- Use the File Import Wizard to open the topographic data.
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3. Generate scatter data.
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- Scatter data can also be generated from data in other modules in SMS. Some options are:
- GIS to scatter.
- Map to scatter.
- Mesh to scatter.
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4. 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 (points).
- Select and edit vertices (points).
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5. 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 Export Tabular File dialog to specify how the tabular data should be formatted.
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