wireframe-surface-project ("pdv")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Structure ribbon >> Operations >> DTMs >> Project DTM to Plane.

  • Using the command line, enter "wireframe-surface-project"

  • Use the quick key combination "pdv".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate wireframe-surface-project and click Run.

Command Overview

Project the boundary of the selected wireframe (which must open, such as a Digital Terrain Model), or selected triangles representing a DTM, to a specified plane, at an angle perpendicular to that plane.

The input DTM data should have no overlaps in the direction of projection as this will result in crossing faces. These will be reported in the Output control bar.

Displays the Project to Plane screen (follow this link for more detailed command usage).

Note: This command supports flexible wireframe selection.

Command steps:

  1. Run the command. The Project To Plane screen displays.

  2. Select your input Wireframe data.

  3. Define the Plane Orientation to which the original wireframe is projected.
  4. Choose your Output data option.

  5. Click OK to run the command.

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