Dip/Pole Vector Mode

The planar data entered in the Dips Pole Data Grid can be plotted on the stereonet as either:

• Pole Vectors
• Dip Vectors

This is determined by the setting of the Vector Mode option, which is available in the Stereonet 2D ribbon.

• To plot Pole Vectors, select the Vector Mode > Pole Vector option.
• To plot Dip Vectors, select the Vector Mode > Dip Vector option.

Vector Plots

Vector Mode affects the display of:

• Pole Vector Plot / Dip Vector Plot
• Symbolic Plot
• Contour Plot (of Pole or Dip Vector Density)

Each of these options will plot either pole or dip vectors according to the mode setting.

Contour Plot

The contouring of vectors is dependent on the Vector Mode setting. The contours will correspond to either Pole or Dip vectors according to the mode setting.

Pole Vector Mode/Dip Vector Mode and Sets

It is important to note that joint sets (created with the options in the Sets menu) can only be defined in Pole Vector Mode. Creation of Sets from Dip vectors is not valid, and therefore all Set options are disabled in Dip Vector Mode. If you wish to define joint sets and the Set options are disabled, then you must switch to Pole Vector Mode first, you will then be able to define Sets.