Menu | Tools > Engineering Analysis > Model > Vertical Shift Model |
The Vertical Shift Model command is used to apply a vertical shift to all line and surface points in a reference model. No changes will be made to the original reference model. Instead, a new reference model will be created with the shifted values.
Interface
The Vertical Shift Model command uses the following dialog box.
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Depth | This field is used to specify the amount by which to shift the elevation values of the line and surface points in the reference model. This value will be applied in the unit of measure currently selected for the Elevation settings in the Units category of Tools > Options. The name of this field will change based on the z-axis convention setting of the application. “Depth” is used for positive down; “H”eight is used for positive up. |
Name | The name and location for the resulting reference model file. 1. Click the browse button (...). 2. Navigate to a location for the file and enter a file name. 3. Click Save. |
Procedure
1. Open the reference model that you want to shift.
2. Select the reference model in the Layers window.
A reference model must be selected in order for the command to be enabled. |
3. Select the Vertical Shift Model command.
The Vertical Shift Reference Model dialog box is displayed.
4. Enter a shift value.
5. Define the name and location for the file.
6. Click OK.
A new reference model XML file is created. The new reference model is opened automatically.