Re: USGS data

>Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2000 17:24:44 -0700
> From: Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@...>
>Subject: Re: Re:StlWork


>Some time ago I sent this message to several USGS sites, looking for
>information in understanding Hypsography data (DLG files). Do I
>understand that StlTrans and StlWork can convert the .DLG data into
>something useful for CNC?............

Check the StlTrans demo. In the help file there is a LOT of info about file formats and what you can do with them. It does have the ability to create a mesh from some USGS data. The explanation is very detailed, with web links and specific instructions, and file format info. There is a picture on the StlTrans specs page of the Grand Canyon mesh that I scaled the Z x 10, as it appears in StlWork.

http://www.stlwork.com

If you haven't seen it, check out the Shark tooth pictures, that were made from a Picza scan at the bottom of the page.

Best Regards,

Fred Smith
IMService