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About this Block

What it does: Imports external data from a source .csv file into a Vector Point Map. The .csv file needs to contain lines of six scalar numbers separated by commas. The first three numbers in the row define the position of a point, and the last three numbers define a vector assigned to that point. You can generate the input .csv file from external CAD software, spreadsheet software, or a scripting language like MATLAB or Python. The input file must be a .csv, but .xls, .txt, or other readable file formats can be saved as .csv before importing.
Tips
  • The Units input specifies the length units that you assign to the points.
  • The Scale input allows you to scale the vector by a scalar number and set its units if needed.
  • The .csv file should not contain units, but units can be assigned to the vector by the Scale input.

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Example File

Download Example: Import Vector Point Map Download CSV: Import Vector Point Map Import Vector Point Map Import vector point map data from a CSV file. Each row of the source file should be formatted as “x, y, z, u, v, w.”

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Inputs

NameTypeDescription
PathFile PathThe source file.
UnitsLength Unit EnumThe units of the points in the source file.
ScaleScalar FieldA scale factor to apply to the source data. units can also be assigned with this input.

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Outputs

Type
Vector Point Map