10.27. Convert EDAX Hex Grid to Square Grid (.ang)

Group (Subgroup)

Conversion, ANG File, EDAX, Hex Grid

Description

This Filter will convert TSL .ang files on hexagonal grids to TSL .ang files on square grids by means of interpolation between points. Note that the resulting square grid .ang files may have more or less rows of data and that some data may be interpolated based on its neighbor data. By default, the spacing of the square grid will be the spacing between columns in the hexagonal grid.

This Filter is useful since most DREAM3D-NX routines for analyzing Ebsd data require a square grid. After using this Filter to bulk convert the EDAX/TSL .ang files to square grids, it is suggested to use the Import Orientation File(s) to H5Ebsd Filter to convert the square grid .ang files to the H5Ebsd format. The user can then use the Read H5Ebsd File Filter to import the H5Ebsd file into DREAM3D-NX for analysis.

The use of this Filter is similar to the use of the Import Orientation File(s) to H5Ebsd Filter. Please consult that Filter’s documentation for a detailed description of the various user interface elements. Note that unlike the Import Orientation File(s) to H5Ebsd Filter, this Filter does not require either the Stacking Order or the Reference Frame to be modified.

Images/ConvertHexGridToSquareGridFilter_1.png

Example Output (Correct Spacing)

This image shows a reasonable conversion where the X and Y Spacing are close to the original hex grid spacing.

Images/ConvertHexGridToSquareGrid_1.png

Example Output (Coarse Spacing)

This image shows where the spacing is set a bit too large resulting in a more coarse sampling of the original hex grid data

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Example Output (Fine Spacing)

This image shows where the spacing is set much too fine resulting in over sampling of the hex grid and a markedly larger file.

Images/ConvertHexGridToSquareGrid_3.png

Input Parameter(s)

Parameter Name

Parameter Type

Parameter Notes

Description

Convert Multiple Files

Bool

True=Convert a list of files, False, just convert a single file

Spacing

Vector of Float32 Values

Order=X,Y

Specifies the new spacing values

Input File

FileSystemPath

Path to the single file to convert

Generated File List

GeneratedFileList

The values that are used to generate the input file list. See GeneratedFileListParameter for more information.

Output File

Parameter Name

Parameter Type

Parameter Notes

Description

Output Directory

FileSystemPath

The path to store the converted file. Should NOT be in the same directory.

Output Prefix

String

A string to prepend the name of each converted file

Example Pipelines

DREAM3D-NX Help

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