Import Datamine file to string/DTM
This function allows you to convert DATAMINE point and triangle files into string and DTM files. The first string and object imported will be given a string and object number of 1. This will be incremented by 1 for each successive string or object. The string identifier in the Datamine points file must be stored in the 'PVLAUE' field. This identifier will be stored in the D1 field of the new string file. You must enter the field name containing the object identifier in the Datamine triangles file.
To run this function: Choose File > Import > Datamine file to string/DTM, or...
Define the Datamine files to be converted
Points filename
Enter the full name of the Datamine points file to be converted to a string file including the extension. To convert a Datamine triangle file you MUST also convert a Datamine points file. This is because the Datamine triangle file references a points file to obtain its coordinates.
Triangle filename
Enter the full name of the Datamine triangle file to be converted to a DTM file including the extension. If you are only converting a points file, leave this field blank.
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 first object will be given an object number of 1 and trisolation number of 1 when it is imported. Each successive object will be given a new object number incremented by 1.
Define the string file to be created
Location
Enter the Location name of the string file to be created to store the converted Datamine points. If you are importing a Datamine triangles file, a DTM file will also be created with the same Location name as the string file.
ID Number
Enter the ID Number of the string file to be created to store the converted Datamine points. If you are importing a Datamine triangles file, a DTM file will also be created with the same ID number as the string file.
Result
A string file will be created from the Datamine points file. The first string in the Datamine file will be given a string of 1. This will be incremented by 1 for each successive string. The string identifier in the Datamine points file must be stored in the 'PVLAUE' field. This identifier will be stored in the D1 field of the new string file.
If you supply the name of a Datamine triangle file then a dtm file will be created from the Datamine triangle file. The first object in the Datamine file will be given an object number of 1. This will be incremented by 1 for each successive object. The object identifier in the Datamine points file will be taken from the field name entered on the form. If this field does not exist an error will occur.