Template:SMS Convert to Map Workflow

1. Convert GIS objects to a map coverage.

1. Convert raster data a feature objects. Converting raster data to feature objects can be done in one of two ways: Right-click on the raster data and select Convert To | 'Feature Objects which will create a new map coverage with arcs along all contours. Right-click on the raster data and select Convert To | 'Feature Objects at Elevation and enter a contour elevation to create arcs in a new coverage along the specified elevation. 2. Convert a shapefile data to feature objects. Select a shapefile dataset in the GIS module and use the Mapping | Shape→Feature Objects command. Use the GIS to Feature Objects Wizard to specify how the shapefile attribute will be converted.

2. Convert a scatter dataset to a map coverage.

1. Convert a scatter contour value to a map coverage. Select the Data | Scatter Contour→Feature command. Use the Create Contour Arcs dialog to create arcs along the contour elevation into an existing coverage. 2. Convert scatter boundaries to a map coverage. Select the Data | Boundary→Feature command. Use the Select Coverage dialog to create a new coverage for the arcs or have the boundary arcs created on an existing coverage.

3. Convert a 2D mesh to a map coverage.