Export String/DTM file to Datamine
This function allows you to convert string files and DTM files into ASCII format Datamine point and triangle files.
To run this function: Choose File > Export > String/DTM file to Datamine, or...
NOTE: The files produced by this function must be imported into Datamine using the Datamine command INPDDF and they should not have a .dm extension.
Define the strings to be converted
Location
Enter the Location name of the string/dtm file containing the data which is to be exported to Datamine.
ID Number
Enter the ID Number of the string/dtm file containing the data which is to be exported to Datamine. If you have multiple string files, then you should first combine them using the GRAPHICS module.
FILE Type
Choose the type of file to be exported to Datamine as either a string file or a dtm file.
Define the Datamine files to be created
Points filename
Enter the complete file name of the Datamine points file to be created. You must enter the extension as well, usually `.asc'. The string and segment identifier will be stored in the 'PVALUE' field of the Datamine points file.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not create datamine files with a `.dm' extension as this can cause problems importing the files into datamine.
Triangle filename
Enter the complete file name of the Datamine triangle file to be created. You must enter the extension as well, usually '.asc'. You only need to enter a filename here if you are converting a DTM file.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not create datamine files with a `.dm' extension as this can cause problems importing the files into datamine.
Object field name
You must enter the name of the field in the Datamine triangles file that is used to store the object identifier. The object and trisolation number will be stored in this field.
Results
A Datamine points file is created. In this file the Surpac string numbers will be stored in the `PVALUE' field as decimal numbers with the string number to the left of the decimal point and the segment number divided by 10000 to the right of the decimal point ie. string 1 segment 2 will be stored in the `PVALUE' field of the points file as `1.00002''
A Datamine triangles file will be created if you chose to export a DTM. In this file the Object numbers will be stored in the Datamine triangle file in the field identified by the object field name entered on the form. The Object identifier is stored as a decimal number with the object number to the left of the decimal point and the trisolation number divided by 10000 to the right of the decimal point.