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How do you get a DEM file into Carlson Civil?

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Frank Willis
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I cannot see how to import a DEM file into carlson civil.?ÿ Can anyone suggest how??ÿ Thanks


 
Posted : August 20, 2018 6:35 pm
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Frank,

It can be done, but unfortunately, I cannot remember how to do it. I had a demo version last year, and was able to create a pretty complex surface using it.

I seem to remember using the search feature here to figure it out.

Here is a Google Search result: https://www.google.com/search?q=import+dem+into+carlson+civil&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1

Wish I could be more help.

Good luck, it worked pretty good.


 
Posted : August 20, 2018 7:32 pm
Glenn Borkenhagen
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Using the pulldown menus -

Surface > Modify Grid File > Grid File Utilities > Import Grid > Import DEM

Getting a DEM file from The National Map is another issue - that source no longer provides the 7.5 x 7.5 arc minute DEM files aligned with the USGS quads.?ÿ If anyone is having a problem working with the later 1 x 1 degree NED files I can offer some procedures that worked for me.

GB


 
Posted : August 21, 2018 6:41 am
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Perfect!!?ÿ THANK YOU


 
Posted : August 23, 2018 8:54 am