Cartesian Grid Module Tools

The following tools are contained in the Dynamic Tools portion of the Tool Palette when the Cartesian Grid module is active.

Select Cell

The Select Cell tool is used to select a grid cell. A single cell is selected by clicking on it. A second cell can be added to the selection list by holding the SHIFT key while selecting it. Multiple cells can be selected at once by dragging a box around them. A selected cell can be de-selected by holding the SHIFT key as it is clicked.

When a single cell is selected, its Z coordinate is shown in the Edit Window. The Z coordinates can be changed by typing in the edit field, which updates the depth function. If multiple cells are selected, the Z Coordinate field in the Edit Window shows the average depth of all selected cells. If this value is changed, the new value will be assigned to all selected points.

With one cell selected, the Edit Window shows the point i,j location. With multiple cells selected, the Edit Window shows the number of selected cells. The number and size of the cells can be changed in the Model Control.

Select Row

The Select Row tool is used to select cell rows. Rows are selected in the same manner as selecting individual cells: holding the SHIFT key, etc.

Select Column

The Select Column tool is used to select cell rows. Columns are selected in the same manner as selecting individual cells: holding the SHIFT key, etc.

Insert Column

Insert a new column into an existing grid. This tool splits an existing column into two columns at the location selected by the user.

Insert Row

Insert a new row into an existing grid. This tool splits an existing row into two rows at the location selected by the user.

Drag Column Boundary

Edit column boundary. This tool makes one column narrower while making its neighbor wider.

Drag Row Boundary

Edit row boundary. This tool makes one row taller while making its neighbor shorter.

Select Cell String

Select a “Cell String”. Allows assignment of boundary conditions.

Create Cell String

Create a “Cell String”. This tools allows the user to define a string of cells for later assignment of boundary conditions or flux observations.