3D is an object that has three dimensions.
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What are nodes in ArcGIS and how do you create them?
I want to create a elevation profile of a cross section so a polyline on ArcGIS. I wanted to regularly space around 1000 points per 1700m long xsection and extract elevation data for each node/point ...
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writing a 3D polygon (arcpy)
I currently working on some scripts with 3D polygons using arcpy (arcgis10). Reading and data manupulation works fine, however writing the output back into a shapefile doesn't seem to work, it only ...
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How to show labels in arcglobe for extruded features
I am trying to visualize lithology data in ArcGlobe, i.e, the representation of different types of soil data under the earth. This I have done properly by creating Z aware featureclass and extrusion ...
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What is a “CFG” application in GIS terminology probably?
I come across a 2008 tech presentation PDF on "GIS-Enabled Modeling and Simulation (GEMS) presented by ESRI (i think for the US Army).
On one of the page titled "Challenges to be overcomed", there is ...
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What is the best way to visualize subsurface drillhole and borehole geology data within ArcGIS?
I've heard some folks in mining are using Target for ArcGIS extension by Geosoft to
visualize and analyze subsurface drillhole and borehole geology data within ArcGIS.
Does anyone have experience ...
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Making a subsurface TIN model
I had been very glad if any of you have time to help me.
I am a student and currently writing a thesis.
In this paper I will create a 3D model of a glacier, where I will show the internal structures ...
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3d terrain from data in postgres
I am quite new to arcgis and I would like to create a 3d terrain. Now I have a postgresSQL table containing a list of points with their geometry data and the Z value for each point.
What I would ...
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How to find the closest Edge from a Line
Currently I'm working on a basic 3D model viewer in MATLAB, which can import .OBJ files (modeled in e.g. Blender). The purpose of this viewer is to test different subdivision schemes (like ...
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Conversion of ASTER GDEM data for CFD Analysis
I need to do a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of wind over a large area of land. I have obtained the necessary tiles from the ASTER GDEM data set (in .tif format) and was wondering how I ...
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Possible to use Google Earth to generate “skyline” planes?
I was really interested to notice that my city appears to have gotten the 3D Buildings treatment on Google Earth. I am trying to figure out how I might these 3D buildings to generate 'skylines' for a ...
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How to export a shapefile from ArcGIS 10 into Autodesk Ecotect?
I am trying to export a shapefile from ArcGIS 10 into Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2011 for solar analysis. I have a shapefile with polygons, and the heights of buildings is stored in the attribute ...
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How to Georeference 2.5D or Birds Eye View models or Buildings?
I am working on 2.5D mapping.So I don't know how to georeference Birds Eye Viewor 2.5D view buildings.If you did not understand then open http://www.youcity.com there you will find 2.5D buildings.If ...
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ArcGlobe .3dd file doesn't display
Has anyone seen the following problem?
I've created a sample ArcGlobe application with Visual Studio - this obviously gives me the template where I should be able to launch the app. Said application ...
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Pictometry Accuracy and/or Alternative
I'm looking for some insights into the accuracy (x,y,z) of oblique imagery from Pictometry in terms of providing accurate measurements for property evaluation. Is the high cost of this product ...
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Simulate flood to assess Asset inundation footprints
I am trying to evaluate a number of flood gauges to assess at what levels of river height different flood risks would need to be issued. The gauges are currently set to warn of flood a couple of ...
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Visualization libraries for rendering 3D GIS world on iOS/Android
Are there any good 3D libraries/frameworks for rendering 3D worlds in geospatial coordinates on mobile platforms?
Use case: I have some known 3D geospatial features (eg. buildings) with their ...
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Determine which points fall within a 3D polygon and export this subset to a flat file
I am working in ArcMap 10 and will have a 3D representation of a zone of transmission. I would like to determine which GPS points fall within this polygon and then export this subset out to a flat ...
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Incorporating known GPS/INS data to automatically produce geo-registered 3D models
I am trying to reconstruct a 3D building model from 2D video frames using an open-source Structure-From-Motion(SFM) software (Bundler). The final reconstructed 3D model will be in Cartesian ...
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Can I intersect (slice) a multipatch geometry and obtain the perimeter line of the intersection as a result?
Can I intersect (slice) a multipatch geometry with a vertical polygon (or an extruded line) to obtain the perimeter line of the intersection? (or better yet a polygon)
I am creating fairly complex ...
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Any GIS program with GPX support and free hand selection tool?
I'm looking for GIS program that has good support for KML/KMZ or GPX route files and also has free hand selection tool. Right now I use 3dem and it would be perfect for my needs if only it had that ...
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How to create a 3D shapefile from a raster?
I´m trying to make a 3D shapefile from a raster feature but not working. Tried already to run the command in OSGeo4W but nothing happen. I'm using the Qgis 1.8.0 Lisboa. The purpose is to get a final ...
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what are the use cases of City Engine or Any alternative tool?
I would like to know the use cases of ESRI City Engine, and what distinguish this tool from the other standard GIS like Arcmap and Qgis? and in which fields could be used ?
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Point to Raster Issues
I am having some trouble with something fairly simple..
I am creating a 3D subsoil model for display in arcscene - i can get it displayed nicely as points but in order for the model to be easier to ...
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DEM to STL (3D Printer Format)
I have a DEM in ArcGIS 10.1 that I would like to get into STL format for a 3D printer. Does anyone know some software that will allow me to make this conversion?
I have to use the STL format because ...
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VRML export issue ArcScene
when I try to export simple Tins (or documents which contain Tins) from my ArcScene to .wrl the export fails. Please see my example:
I have the following table (xlsx):
X Y hoehe
28 -2 0
-2 ...
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Why ignores Google Earth the gx:altitudeOffset in KML files?
I am currently writing software that creates 3D polylines and outputs these in KML format. According to the official documentation it is possible to define an altitude offset via gx:altitudeOffset to ...
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PostGIS - table with 3d points with fast ordering by distance
I am pretty new to PostGIS and I am trying to solve the following problem.
I need a table with 3D points (x,y,z) that will contain around 1-10million points. I want to be able to efficiently ask the ...
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Can I project 3D DXF vertical cross section into a “plan view projection plane” for display in ArcMap?
Below is the lenghty explanation but simply put my question is:
How can I project a 3D DXF file (vertical cross section) into a "plan view projection" for use in ArcMap?
I am using Target (by ...
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GRASS v.out.dxf 3D into AutoCAD
So continuing with my last question (Create 3D dxf with OGR) I have decided to give the GRASS option a go.
I have imported my polylines into GRASS using v.in.ogr and converted them to 3D using ...
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System Requirements for 3d GIS & 3d Modelling [duplicate]
I'm looking for system (hardwares) required for view, edit & analyse 3d GIS & modelling data.
And what is the decent monitor size should be ? single/Dual screens ?
Modern systems comes with ...
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Polyline ZM: automatic vertex height errors correction
Paolo
I've got many rivers (polylines ZM) with a lot of height errors in Polylines 'vertices.
Vertices' Z errors are not all equal in height (i.e. they are not all at zero height).
I must create a TIN ...
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create a map from scratch
I am a newbie in GIS, so be indulgent if my question sounds stupid!
I am working on a mapping project for scuba diving sites, and I need to create 3d maps viewable by users on android tablets, iOS, ...
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Data source for 3D buildings (germany)
I'm searching for a data base or webservice, that provides buildings at a level of detail (LOD) of
cuboid (length,width,height) or
roof, corners, etc
or better. The area should cover germany.
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Layer 3D to Feature Class Empty Output
I'm trying to build 3D buildings from 2D footprints. I extrude by the building heights, and input the surface by editing the properties. From here I use the Layer 3D to Feature Class tool to convert ...
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Making 3D landscape area appear in Vectorworks 2011
I am using Vectorworks 2011 to build a site plan. I would like to include a 3D view using a "Landscape Area" to display a block of vegetation. I have drawn the shape of the area, set the 3D view to ...
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export 3D data dxf file
I'm trying to export a DXF file from Qgis1.8.0 Lisboa and can not have a 3Dfile in Autocad! Or micristation. It results always in 2D file. How can I export height data from a shape file in Qgis?
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Convert to SHP files to 3D DXF file
I'm using QGIS version 1.8.0-Lisboa and I'm trying to convert a vector line file and it's not working. I right click on the layer>Save as>Autocad file>DXF. After that I try to open the output file in ...
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What is the easiest way to calculate borehole deviation?
Does anyone know if there was a program or specific method (calculations) in order to create a deviation value based on querying specific geological and drilling variables?
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Creating a 3D line feature based on 3D point features
In ArcGIS, is it possible to create a 3D line feature by drawing a line that connects 3D point features?
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3D tool for a visual analysis
Given a 3D mesh I need to visualize and analyze properties and elements generated from the object such as:
tensors
coplanar/similar elements ( coplanar faces, aligned vertices, etc etc, 3D geometry ...
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Is there any software that can create a section slice from multiple 3D DFX meshes?
I am often creating eological cross section with Geosoft Target and ArcMap. Geosoft Target does a good job of generating a sectional slice from any 3D DXF (or other supported 3D mesh). Unfortunately ...
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Using 3D Raster Domain to get polygon of raster - but stripping Z and M values
I'm trying to convert a number of large, floating point rasters into polygons so I can view overlaps etc. I've been using 3D Raster Domain sucessfully to do this. The only problem is that the polygons ...
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Does the Calculation of Spatial Weights Matrix in ArcGIS take into account 3D?
This question is about Spatial Weights Matrix in ArcGIS. Does it take into account 3D or not?
I want to calculate Spatial Weights Matrix with SPACE_TIME_WINDOW.
Anton
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How to make billboard Marker Symbole in GlobeControl
I'm using a 2D symbol style library for elements' symbols in a draped graphics layer in GlobeControl and it succeeded.
Now I'm trying to make the symbols billboarded, how to do this by ArcObjects ?
