USGS data

Thanks Fred,

I'll check out StlWork, StlTrans. Might just fill in the void I have on
this USGS .DLG data. There's hope for Felton.DLG yet!

Fred Smith wrote:

> >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