Block Model 3D Viewer

This command allows you to view a block model in the 3D viewer window directly from the .blk file. When the command is executed, you will be prompted to select a .blk file and a grade parameter file (.gpf file - controls coloring of the blocks). After selecting these files, the below dialog will appear.

Use Top/Bottom Surface Limit Grid: These toggles allow you select constraining elevation grids. Any blocks with a centroid above/below these elevation grids will not be drawn in the 3D Viewer.

Use Inclusion Perimeter Polyline: When enabled, you will be prompted to select an inclusion polyline. Any blocks with a centroid outside this polyline will not be drawn in the 3D Viewer.

Use Solid for Inclusion: When enabled, you will be prompted to select a solid (.mdl file). Only blocks with centroids inside of this solid will be drawn.

Edit: This button will allow you to customize the properties of the selected grade. When clicked, the below dialog will appear. You may also open this dialog by double-clicking a grade name.

Draw Grade: When enabled, the selected grade category will be drawn in the 3D Viewer.

Layer Name: This field sets the layer name for the blocks.

Color: This button allows you to select a new color for the blocks within the selected grade.

After selecting these settings and clicking OK, the 3D Viewer window will be displayed as shown below. All controls for this dialog are discussed in the 3D Viewer Window section of the help manual.

Pulldown Menu Location: Block Model
Keyboard Command: blkm_cube
Prerequisite: A BLK model file and a GPF grade parameter file.