This option opens the Import window of PEN3D. Selecting this option permits PEN data fields and DXF files to be imported into PEN3D.
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For full details see Import File Working Area in the Basic Working Procedures section. |
The Import Window:
Data File |
Choose this first to select the data file to be imported |
DXF File Import
If a DXF file is opened then PEN3D analyses that file for objects that can be converted to PEN3D.
Temporary screen showing details of DXF file scan
Layer Descriptions
All Layers |
Check box to select the import of all layers in the DXF file |
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Preview the objects in the zoom window. Use this in conjunction with the zoom button |
Transverse |
These are methods used to reduce the size of the data import. The import process will ignore all data points within the distance specified in the transverse direction in meters |
Vertical |
These are methods used to reduce the size of the data import. The import process will ignore all data points within the distance specified in the vertical direction in meters |
All |
Will import objects over the entire extent of the map |
Window |
Will import objects over the extent shown in the display on the right side of the window |
Check for duplicates |
Will check to ensure the object does not exist prior to importing. This can significantly extend processing/import times |
Import |
Import the selected objects into the DTM. |
which zooms on the import extent (rather than the usual data file extent). The size of the converted data file is displayed along the bottom of the window.
After Import pressed the object type is requested.
Certain object types will request additional data through familiar dialog boxes, i.e. Roads will open the Road Entry dialog box.
Pen File Import
Ground Cover Barriers Roads Railway Point Sources Line Sources Point Receivers Calculation Boxes Reflecting Base |
Check boxes to select the import of those layers into the DTM |
All |
Will import objects over the entire extent of the map |
Window |
Will import objects over the extent shown in the display on the right side of the window |
Check for duplicates |
Will check to ensure the object does not exist prior to importing. This can significantly extend processing/import times |
Import |
Import the selected objects into the DTM. |