Triangulate segment to a point
This function allows you to automatically triangulate from a selected segment to a selected point.
The Triangulate To a Point function is another technique which can be used to close the ends of an open 3DM Closed 3DMs are significant because a volume report can be generated from them. Also, slices taken through a closed 3DM will always generate closed segments.
The Triangulate To a Point function can also be used to accurately model `pinch outs' in geological lenses.
To run this function: Choose Solids > Triangulate > Segment to a point, or...
Function
Display only. The name of the function being executed.
Layer name
Display only. The name of the active layer is displayed. The active layer is the only layer you are able to modify.
Object
Enter the object number of the 3DM to be created.
Trisolation
Enter the trisolation number of the 3DM to be created.
Complete the DEFINE THE TRISOLATION TO BE CREATED form and choose Apply to display the prompt:
Select the point to which the segment is to be triangulated
Position the pointer and select the point to which the segment is to be triangulated. This will display the prompt:
Select the segment which is to be triangulated
Position the pointer and select the segment which is to be triangulated.
Result
Adjacent triangles are created from the first point selected to the points on the segment selected. The triangles created form a conical shape, with the vertex of the cone being the first point selected and the base of the cone being the selected segment.
The following prompt is redisplayed:
Select the point to which the segment is to be triangulated
The Triangulate To a Point function will continue until the function is cancelled.
Warning
The point selected is not in the working layer and cannot be edited
You may only triangulate from strings which are in the active layer. You have selected a point which is not in the active layer.