Global Mapper v25.0

Exporting 3D shape files - Global Energy Mapper 14

Neil
Neil Global Mapper UserTrusted User
edited May 2013 in Technical Support
Hello

I am trying to export 3D poly line shape files in Global Energy Mapper 14 (22-May-13 build) the same way i use to in Global Mapper 13. The steps in GM 13 I follow are:
Load elevation file (adf)
Load single line shape file
Select Digitizer tool
Select Line
Right click, Advanced Feature creation options, Resample/Split Selected features
I then split the line into appropriate spacing
Then File export, Vector, Shape File
In the export dialogue window, I select "Generate 3D features using loaded elevation data"

In GM 13 this would result in a 3D polyline, in GEM 14 it results in a standard polyline with no elevation. (tool/option location vary slightly)

I was able to generate a 3D polyline in GEM 14 by adding a step between splitting the line and exporting:
Using Digitizer tool, select line, right click, Attribute/Style Functions, "Apply Elevations from terrain layers to.."

was this step meant to be added? or am i not following the correct steps in GEM 14?

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