Inserting Grids into Solid Models

RockWorks | Utilities | Solid | Convert | Insert Grid

This program is used to insert a 2-dimensional grid file "slice" into an existing real number or Boolean solid model file, replacing the existing node values with the grid's node values. The grid file can be inserted into any horizontal (constant Z) or vertical (constant Y or X) layer in the original solid model.

Note: This tool requires that a grid model and a like-dimensioned RockWorks Boolean OR real number solid model already exist.

Menu Options
Step-by-Step Summary
 

Menu Options

• Input:
  • Grid: Click to the right to browse for the name of the existing grid file (.RwGrd) that is to be inserted into the solid model. 
    ! Note that the grid file must have the same number of nodes (and the same coordinates) as the solid model slice it is to replace.
  • Solid: Select the name of the existing solid model (.RwMod) into which the program is to insert the grid. This solid model can contain real numbers or Boolean ("0" or "1") node values. 
• Output Model: Enter the name to assign to the new solid model file (.RwMod) the program will create, with the inserted data. 
  
  
• Slice Orientation: These options determine the orientation of the solid model slice that will be replaced with the input grid file. Choose a Horizontal layer (constant Z value), a Vertical East/West layer (constant Y value), or a Vertical North/South layer (constant X value). 
  • Horizontal Layer (constant Z value):

  

  • Vertical East/West Layer (constant Y value):

  

  • Vertical North/South Layer (constant X value):

  

  • Oblique slices are not available.
  
  

Step-by-Step Summary

1. Access the RockWorks Utilities program tab. It is not necessary to enter data into the main datasheet because RockWorks will be manipulating an existing solid model and grid file.
2. Select the Solid | Convert | Insert Grid menu option.
3. Enter the requested menu settings, described above.
4. Click the Process button to continue.
   
   The program will scan the input solid model file and display the number of layers in the selected slice direction. For example, if you've selected to insert horizontal slice, the program will display the top to bottom layers in the model and their Z (elevation) coordinates. Or, if you have selected to insert a north-south vertical slice, it will display the existing slices and their X coordinates. 
    
5. Click on the layer in the existing solid model that is to be replaced by the input grid file, and click OK to continue.
   
   The program will read the input grid file and insert its G values into the requested solid model layer. The model will be saved under the file name you specified.
    
6. To display the output solid model, you can use the Project Manager (double-click on the .RwMod file name) or the Solid | Model program (choose Use Existing Model).

See also

• Notes on Orientation for information on the coordinates that are represented.
• Extracting Grids from Solid Models for information on removing grid slices from a solid.
   
  

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