Insert Point

Graphically insert points into the database.

This function allows you to insert points into the database graphically with the mouse. When the mouse is clicked, the point details display with the coordinates. Switching on Snap Mode allows you to snap to the nearest existing point. A name can be entered and a surface to which the point should be assigned must be selected. The Y, X or Z coordinates can be altered if required.

If the Auto Interpolate function is switched on, a height is interpolated for this point from the currently selected surface.

See Also Interpolate Point for situations where one needs to control the surface and points used to define the plane used for interpolation; or where one needs to interpolate points beyond the limits of the reference plane.

This function can also be used for rapidly typing in new coordinates without resorting to the Enter Point function.

Procedure

1. You are prompted to:

Indicate insertion point

2. After clicking the DTM model, the Insert Point options display.

3. Fill in the relevant data and click OK.

4. As long as you remain in this function, the previous entries for Name, Z Coord (unless Auto Interpolation is switched on) and Surface are retained. If the name entry ends in a digit it is adjusted. In this case, the digits at the end of the name are automatically incremented by one.