If you want to create a section in the X-Z or Y-Z plane in a vertical 3D model, this corresponds to the view ("vertical section") in a horizontal 3D model. Which coordinate plane is shown reveals itself by the position of the intersection line defined by the user.

A section in the X-Z plane looks theoretically as follows:

 

Presentation in the X-Z plane

 

In SPRING it is implemented in the Plot generation View / cross section presentation by choosing a section line that runs approximately parallel to the X-axis (green line in the upper figure). The result (lower figure) is a representation of the data (here: Z-coordinates of 0 to 2 m) in the X-Z plane ("view from above at the dam").

 

Presentation in the X-Z plane in SPRING

 

A section in the Y-Z plane looks theoretically as follows:

 

Presentation in the Y-Z plane

 

In SPRING it is implemented in the Plot generation View / cross section presentation by choosing a section line that runs approximately vertical to the X-axis (green line in the left figure). The result (right figure) is a representation of the data (here: K-values) in the Y-Z plane ("view from the right at the dam"). For a better understanding the resulting plot has been rotated 90 degrees to the left.

 

Presentation in the Y-Z plane in SPRING

 

Special features in the plot generation