The Spline layer has a range of special options that are accessed by RMC on the spline title in the tree view (2123727100Overlayer Layer: RMC Options). These options are summarized in the 2123727100 Overlayer Layer: RMC Options.
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Figure 1. Spline layer: RMC options.
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| Option | Description |
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| Properties | Set properties of the selected layer (described in detail below) |
| Create Grid | Generate grid from the selected spline layer (described in detail below) |
| Zoom to Layer | Zoom the view to the selected layer |
| Export Control Points To | Export the spline layer to an external file |
| Remove | Delete the selected layer |
| Create New Spline Layer | Create a new spline layer in the layer control panel |
| Create New Overlay Layer | Create a new overlay layer in the layer control panel |
| Turn All Layers Off | Hide all existing layers in the layer control panel |
| Turn All Layers On | Display all existing layers in the layer control panel |
Spline Properties
RMC on the spline layer, then select Properties, and the Spline Properties will be displayed, as shown in Figure 2. The options here include:
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Figure 2. Spline Layer Properties.
Create Grid
This option only appears from the RMC's option when it meets the condition to generate a grid (there are four splines at least crossing). After selecting Create Grid option, the Create Grid from Splines form is displayed as shown in 2123727100 Overlayer Layer: RMC Options, define the number of intervals in the I and J direction then click the OK button, a grid will be generated. The Create Grid also can be accessed from a button from the main toolbar as shown in 2123727100 Overlayer Layer: RMC Options.
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Figure 3. Show Properties.
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Figure 4. Create grid from spline accessed from the toolbar button.
Export Control Points To
The Export Control Points to option allows the saving of the spline to a file. Once selecting the Export Control Points to option, the Save As form will be displayed, as shown in 2123727100 Overlayer Layer: RMC Options. Define the file type (*.spl is the default extension for spline) then enter a file name. Define the folder location to locate the file then click the Save button.
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