====== Convert 2D to 3D =======

This page describes the tool "Convert 2D to 3D". \\

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=====Concepts=====

2D Vector data with point, line or area objects can be converted to 3D vector data using a 3D reference. 


===== Source  =====

Set the source vector file or directory via drag & drop or browse to the file location. 


===== Options =====

== 3D Vertexes from Vertices == 

All vertices of the point, lines, or area objects will be separately converted to 3D vertexes. 

== 3D Boxes from Areas ==

Area objects get extruded deriving top and bottom planes from the 3D reference. 

== Vertical Areas from Segments ==

Line segments get extruded into a vertical Plane, deriving top and bottom segments from the 3D reference. 

== Vertical Lines from Points ==

Points get extruded into a vertical Line, deriving top and bottom from the 3D Reference. 



===== Results =====

Objects that could not be converted to 3D are added to a new vector dataset <original_dataset_name+'_no3d.ovf'.
Change the parameters and run the tool again to improve the results.