(The Volumes module is required for this procedure.)
This procedure is used to compute a volume between a terrain model and a datum plane. You may obtain additional help by clicking the underlined topics. If you do select an underlined topic, you may return to this procedure by clicking the Back key.
- Ensure that the required data base is open.
Refer to the procedure for opening a data base. - Ensure that the required terrain model has been successfully formed and that it is currently
selected in Display Features.
Refer to the procedure for Forming a Digital Terrain Model. - If a volume is only required of part of the model, ensure that a block which defines the required
part of the model is active.
Refer to the procedure for defining a block. - Select the Volumes task.
- Select the Volume/Volume to a Plane command and use the
Terrain Model Volumes dialog box to:
- Key in the datum to which the volume is to be computed.
- Specify the format of the output and whether it is to be output to the screen, printer or file.
- Select the Compute button to calculate and output the volume.