GMS:Interpolating with 2D Scatter Points

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2D Scatter Point Module
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2D Scatter Point
Creating and Editing 2D Scatter Point Sets
Interpolating with 2D Scatter Points
Converting 2D Scatter Points to Other Types of Data
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2D Interpolation Options
2D Scatter Point Display Options
2D Scatter Point Tool Palette
Active/Inactive Points
Clough-Tocher
Inverse Distance Weighted
2D Scatter Point Commands
Interpolation Commands

Scatter point sets are used for interpolation to other data types such as TINs, grids, and meshes. A 2D grid can be created which will just enclose the scatter points by using the Bounding 2D Grid command in the Scatter Points menu. Interpolation is useful for such tasks as contouring or setting up input data to a model. Since no interpolation scheme is superior in all cases, several interpolation techniques are provided in GMS.

The basic approach to performing an interpolation is to select an appropriate interpolation scheme and interpolation parameters, and then interpolate to the desired object using one of the 2D Interpolation Commands.

The interpolation options are selected using the Interpolation Options dialog accessed through the Interpolation Options command in the Interpolation menu. Once a set of options is selected, those options are used for all subsequent interpolation commands.