SAGA-GIS Tool Library Documentation (v6.1.0)

Tool Convert Vertex Type (2D/3D)

The tool allows one to convert the vertex type of shapes from 'XY' (2D) to 'XYZ/M' (3D) and vice versa. The conversion from 3D to 2D is not lossless for lines and polygons, as only the Z/M value of one vertex can be retained (currently that of the last vertex).

Parameters

 NameTypeIdentifierDescriptionConstraints
InputInputShapes (input)INPUTThe shapefile to convert.-
OutputOutputShapes (output)OUTPUTThe converted shapefile.-
OptionsZ (*)Table fieldFIELD_ZField with z-coordinate information.-
M (*)Table fieldFIELD_MField with measure information.-
(*) optional

Command-line

Usage: saga_cmd shapes_tools 23 [-INPUT <str>] [-FIELD_Z <str>] [-FIELD_M <str>] [-OUTPUT <str>]
  -INPUT:<str>  	Input
	Shapes (input)
  -FIELD_Z:<str>	Z
	Table field
  -FIELD_M:<str>	M
	Table field
  -OUTPUT:<str> 	Output
	Shapes (output)