Draw contour from scattered x, y, z data points (topography)

Question

I am interested in Mathcad for the sole purpose of drawing contours based on spot elevations that are scattered (x, y, z), i.e. not in a unique grid.

I saw online that previous edition of Mathcad could do this, but I am unable to find the functionality in Mathcad Prime. Could you guide me to the speicifc process that I can use to achieve this. In summary, I have data points scattered in 3d space, with each data point having x, y, z coordinates. I want Mathcad to draw contours in 2D (axes representing x and y, with contours drawn between z values). An example of a process is described here, but I cannot find this functionality in Mathcad Prime (see Slide 53 and later).

MB_10858448 · Accepted Answer

Thank you.

I'm using the full functional trial version of Prime 9

The document that shows the process for earlier versions of Mathcad is here, starting from Slide 53: https://www.foundationperformance.org/pastpresentations/ClarkPresSlides13August14.pdf

The data I want to plot contours from is in the attached file. I'll post in your suggested thread, thanks.

Murat

LucMeekes · Answer

Your question shows up here (https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad-Installation/Draw-contour-from-scattered-x-y-z-data-points-topography/m-p/912587#M3432 ), in the forum part dedicate to installation problems.

For a better audience, you should post you question here:

https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad/bd-p/PTCMathcad

Preferably attach your Prime (.mcdx) file, with any attempt you made to get what you want.

State which version of Prime you are using.

Your reference ("a process is described here") did not come across, so there's no clue as to what Slide 53 you want to show.

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Luc

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