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SurfaceFootprintReplacer

Replaces the geometry of a feature with a planar representation of the feature's shadow.

The output features are made of polygons with 3D coordinates. Any holes in the actual shadows are missing in the output features. The light source casting the shadows is considered to be infinitely far away.

Input Ports

Output Ports

Parameters

Transformer

Light Source Vector Parameters

Editing Transformer Parameters

Using a set of menu options, transformer parameters can be assigned by referencing other elements in the workspace. More advanced functions, such as an advanced editor and an arithmetic editor, are also available in some transformers. To access a menu of these options, click beside the applicable parameter. For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.

Transformer Categories

3D

Geometries

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