Contours
You can visually display calculated results for many attributes using contour plots.
The Contours dialog box is where all of the contour definitions associated with a model are stored. Choose View > Contours to open the Contours dialog box.
The dialog box contains a list pane that displays all of the contours currently contained within the model, along with a toolbar.
| New | Opens the Contour Definition dialog box, allowing you to create a new contour. |
| Delete | Deletes the currently selected contour. |
| Rename | Renames the currently selected contour. |
| Edit | Opens the Contour Definition dialog box, where you can modify the settings of the currently selected contour. |
| Export | Clicking this button opens a submenu containing the following commands: Export to Shapefile - Exports the contour to a shapefile, opening the Export to File Manager to select the shapefile. Export to DXF - Exports the contour as a .dxf drawing. Export to Native Format - Opens the Shapefile Properties dialog box, allowing you to add it to the Background Layers Manager. |
| View Contour Browser | Opens the Contour Browser dialog, allowing you to display detailed contour results for points in the drawing view. |
| Refresh | Regenerates the contour. |
| Shift Up | Moves the currently selected contour up in the list pane. |
| Shift Down | Moves the currently selected contour down in the list pane. |
| Help | Displays online help for the Contours. |