CUBIZEN: Global Mapper, CityEngine & Creative Tech

Adjust Digital Elevation Model (DEM) values using mathematical formulas to emphasize terrain features or normalize data. Although DEM elevation correction is not commonly required, it can be useful when you need to exaggerate terrain differences for visualization or design purposes. especially when maximizing elevation differences in flat contours for design purposes. This tutorial covers how to modify an entire layer using Scale Factors, Offsets, and Elevation Power, as well as how to manage valid elevation ranges and invalid data replacement. While it doesn't happen often, there are rare cases where you need to correct the elevation of DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data. This technique is especially useful when flat terrain appears visually weak and you want to emphasize elevation differences in maps or 3D terrain models. In Global Mapper, there are methods to correct DEM data by either adjusting the entire layer...

Generate precise vector coverage areas and convert terrain grids into individual point cloud features for detailed spatial analysis. This tutorial provides an in-depth look at Global Mapper's layer management system, specifically focusing on Elevation Layer tools. You will learn how to differentiate between layer types in the Control Center, generate rectangular bounding boxes and polygonal coverage areas, and extract point cloud data from Digital Elevation Models (DEM). In the last post, I shared a script related to Python, but there were some layer-related functions I hadn't mentioned yet. While we're on the topic, let's explore some frequently used features. Global Mapper categorizes layer types into five main groups: Elevation (Terrain), Image (Raster), Point, Line, and Area (Polygon). The sub-items visible in the Layer menu change depending on the type of layer selected. There are additional layer t...