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The following information can be entered on the Contours tab:

 

Minimum: This is the minimum level or contour line to draw.

 

Maximum: This is the maximum level or contour line to draw.

 

Interval: This is the interval between contour levels or lines.

 

Estimate: Click this button to have the program estimate the contour minimum, maximum, and interval.

 

Degree of Smoothing: This is the degree of smoothing to apply to the contours.

 

Contour Method: This is the method to use to calculate the contours, either bilinear or biquadratic.

 

Show Contour Lines: Check this box to show the contour lines on the map.

 

Color Fill: Check this box to show color fill between contours on the map.

 

Color Contour Lines: Check this box to use variable color contour lines.