Wireframe Level Files

For 3D wireframes, .LVL level files contain information for the Z level line properties and for the color zone line properties. After defining custom level and line properties on the Z Levels page or the Color Zones page, save the level and color information in a level file. This level file can be recalled for any other 3D wireframe or contour maps.

Level files created from the wireframe properties dialog contain only information for the Z level line properties. Color fill, contour label, or hachure information is not written to the level file if the level file is created from the wireframe. However, a level file created from the advanced contour map level properties dialog may contain such additional information. A level file created from the wireframe properties dialog can be used for a contour map and vice versa. Any additional information not used is ignored.

Creating Level Files

To create a .LVL level file containing level and line property information from the wireframe properties:

  1. Click once on a wireframe map to select it. The wireframe map properties will be shown in the Properties window.
  2. Click on the Z Levels tab or the Color Zones tab.
  3. Click the Edit Levels button. The Properties dialog opens.
  4. Change any of the parameters, including the contour levels or line properties.
  5. After changing the settings, click Save.
  6. In the Save As dialog, type the name of the level file and click the Save button. The level file is saved with a .LVL extension.
  7. Click OK to close the dialog. The wireframe map updates.

Using Level Files

To use an existing .LVL file with any wireframe map:

  1. Click once on a wireframe map to select it. The wireframe map properties will be shown in the Properties window.
  2. Click on the Z Levels tab or the Color Zones tab.
  3. Click the Edit Levels button. The Properties dialog opens.
  4. Click Load.
  5. Select the .LVL file and click Open.
  6. Click OK to close the dialog. The wireframe map updates.

Note, all wireframe maps using the level file must have comparable Z data ranges, otherwise lines will not appear on the map.

See Also

3D Wireframe

Z Levels - Wireframe

Color Zones - Wireframe

Level File Format

Creating Level Files in the Worksheet

Level Files - Contour