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contour type import

I would really like to import a contour type plot as a surface. Two problems as I see it. First it is a ton of data and how best to map a surface to that...Second (and probably the bigger of the two) is the size. This happens to be several square miles and I know out of solidworks modeling extents for a part. Any ideas on how to work with something like this?

I know not really typical for solidworks, but I have a project that simply does lend itself to a 3d type review. I have data in autocad but is almost useless for the information I want out of it. Basically to determine the volume of a pretty big material dump.

I have thought about scaling into the right extents, but am still left with applying the surface to the contour lines.

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas?

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matt.feider
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actually think I answered my own question. I found a tool that will convert the autocad contour plot to X, Y, Z data (for free) and this resultant file is usable by the scan import tools. these tools also provide methods to map a surface through them. So it looks like I am able to get a 3D surface for my uses with just a few hours processing time. Hey I am working with half a million points.....so I wouldn't expect it to be too fast.

--Matt

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