Query Overview

The Query options in Settle3D allow you to obtain analysis results at a point, along a line, or on a vertical plane. The Query results can be displayed directly on the model or graphed.

There are two types of Query which can be defined in Settle3D - Point Queries and Line Queries.

Point Query

A Point Query is defined by a single point in the Plan View, and represents a single vertical string in 3-dimensions.

A Point Query allows you to obtain analysis results along any vertical line through your soil profile.

A Point Query is created with the Add Query Point option.

Line Query

A Line Query is defined by a horizontal line in the Plan View, and defines a series of vertical strings in 3-dimensions. A Line Query generates the following results:

A Line Query is created with the Add Query Line option.

Editing Queries

After creating queries they can be easily edited if necessary, see the following topics for information:

Graphing Queries

Point Query and Line Query results can be graphed and exported with the Graph Query option.