We’ve received a recent question from one of our Surpac users about combining DTMs, and I thought I would share this on the blog. The specific query was:
I have 2 DTMs that I want to combine, one represents the surface up to the crest of a pit and the other the floor. When combined, they will represent a pit design with the surface extending away from the pit.
Also, is there a Z factor or vertical exaggeration tool that can be applied temporarily to DTMs?
The answer is, you can use the Lower triangles of 2 DTMs command to create this effect.
From the Surfaces menu, select Clip or intersect DTMs > Lower triangles of 2 DTMs
Before the command is applied:
After the command is applied:
We hope this quick tip was helpful to you! Please don’t hesitate to email me or GEOVIA.Info@3ds.com if you have any quick support queries.