Summary

The GT_CONTAREATABLE command in GeoTools calculates contour areas based on elevation and provides the option to export the area data as a CSV file. This tool is essential for surveyors, GIS professionals, and civil engineers working in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.

GeoTool -> Miscellaneous Tools -> Miscellaneous Tools ->Contour Area Table / CSV

Key Features Include:

• Compute Contour Areas by Elevation:
  • Analyzes contour polylines and calculates their enclosed areas.
  • Supports user-defined precision for accurate area computations.
• Export Area Data to CSV:
  • Option to save the computed contour area table as a CSV file.
  • Allows users to specify the export file location for easy data access.
• Practical Applications:
  • Topographic and land-use analysis for contour-based mapping.
  • Watershed and terrain analysis in GIS and environmental studies.
  • Earthwork estimation for construction and site grading.

Benefits:

This tool streamlines contour-based area calculations while ensuring structured data export for further analysis.