Hierarchical Data Format .HDF Export Options Dialog

 

The HDF Export Options dialog determines how blank values are treated in the export file.

 

The HDF Export Options Dialog

The export options dialog is only displayed if the lattice contains one or more blanked nodes. Choose the File | Save Data command to save a .HDF file and open the HDF Export Options dialog.

HDF Export Options
Control how the blank nodes are exported
in the HDF Export Options dialog.

 

Object name

Specify a name for the exported HDF object next to Object name.

 

Export Lattice as Raster Image(s)

If the object being exported is a lattice, it can be exported in raster image format instead of lattice format by checking the Export lattice as raster image(s) control.

 

Set Any Blanked Nodes To

The controls in the Set any blanked notes to group box determine how blank values are treated in the export file.

 

Data Min

Choose Data min to export blank nodes with the indicated minimum value (varies depending on contents of lattice).

 

Data Max

Choose Data max to export blank nodes with the indicated maximum value (varies depending on contents of lattice).

 

Type Min

Choose Type min to export blank nodes with the indicated minimum value for the lattice’s data type (usually zero).

 

Type Max

Choose Type max to export blank nodes with the indicated maximum value of the lattice’s data type.

 

Fixed

Choose Fixed to export blank nodes with some other value, and enter the desired value in the adjacent edit control.

 

OK

Click the OK button to save your changes and export the file.

 

Cancel

Click the Cancel button to exit the dialog without saving your changes or exporting the file.

 

 

See Also

Hierarchical Data Format .HDF File Description

File Format Chart