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Save area definition

This function allows you to save the parameters that define the current grid, eg grid origin and extents etc, to a Grid Model defaults file. You will find that you can build up a library of your most commonly used grids by storing several different defaults files.

To run this function: Choose Surfaces > Contouring > Contouring area > Save area definition, or...

  • In the Function Chooser, type SAVE GRID DEFAULTS, and press ENTER.

Note: The defaults filename must be entered in the SAVE GRID DEFAULTS FILE form with the extension .ssi

Grid defaults file

Enter the location for the saved grid defaults file. You must include the extension .ssi in the field.

Processing

If an attempt is made to overwrite an existing Grid Model defaults file, a warning is displayed in the form of the VERIFY THE CREATION OF A FILE form and you are asked to confirm the overwrite.

When the new Grid Model defaults file has been successfully save the following message is displayed:

The grid creation default parameters have been written to file ***