Applying a Smoothing Filter to Solid Model Node Values

RockWorks | Utilities | Solid | Filters | Smoothing Filter

This program reads an existing solid model and averages the G-values based on a user declared "filter" size. The smoother can be run 1 or more times, to get rid of spurious "noise" within the model and bring out regional trends.  Two smoothing methods are offered, and specific node values can be flagged exempt from smoothing.

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Step-by-Step Summary
 


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Step-by-Step Summary

  1. Double-check that you have a real number RockWorks solid model which will be the input file for this program.
  2. 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. 
  3. Select the Solid | Filters | Smoothing Filter menu option. 
  4. Enter the requested menu settings, described above.
  5. Click the Process button to continue.

    The program will load the input file, compute the new value for each solid model node using the requested filter size. This process will be repeated for each node in the entire source model. If Iterations was set to >1, the entire model will be passed though the "smoother" for the requested number of times. The resulting node values will be stored in a new solid model on disk under the output file name you selected. If you have requested a diagram, it will be displayed in a RockPlot3D tab
     
  6. You can adjust any of the input options along the left side of the window and click the Process button again to regenerate the model and display.

    ! Each time you click the Process button, the existing 3D display will be replaced.

  7. View / save / manipulate / print the image in the RockPlot3D window.


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