Convert Boundary

The Convert Boundary option can be used to convert an existing boundary in your model into a different type of boundary, or drawing tool.

This saves the trouble of having to delete a boundary and re-enter the coordinates as a different boundary type. For example, you might want to convert a Joint boundary into a Material boundary. This could be easily done with the Convert Boundary option.

To use Convert Boundary:

1. Select Convert Boundary from the Edit sub-menu of the Boundaries menu. Convert Boundary is also available in the toolbar if you select the drop-list arrow beside the Move Boundary toolbar button.
2. Use the mouse to select the boundaries you would like to convert. NOTE:
   1. you can select any type of RS2 model boundary to convery
   2. you can select any number of boundaries at the same time
   3. you can select different types of boundaries at the same time
3. When you are finished selecting, press Enter or right-click and select Done Selection.
4. You will see a dialog which allows you to select the new boundary type. NOTE:
   • you may choose from Material, Stage, Joint, Structural Interface, Piezometric Line boundaries or Polyline drawing tool
   • if the selected boundary forms a closed polygon, then you will have the additional choices of converting the boundary into an Excavation boundary or a Polygon drawing tool
5. Select a boundary type in the dialog, select [OK], and all selected boundaries will be converted into the new boundary type.