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How do determine a z-limit?

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09-06-2017 10:40 AM
danawatkinson
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"It is useful to know the depth of a sink or group of sinks. This information can be used to determine an appropriate z-limit for the Fill function"

"The tool iterates until all sinks within the specified z limit are filled"

"The Fill tool fills sinks to remove imperfections from the DEM. A Z-limit affects the
result of the tool. It is recommended to state the Z-limit if the depths of the sinks are known. The Sink (Spatial Analyst) tool canbe used to identify the sinks and their depths prior to using the Fill tool.
When a Z-limit is not specified in the Fill tool window, all sinks, regardless of depth, are filled."

My depths range from ~0 to 25... How does that information correspond to the z limit... do i set it to it's max of 25, or a % or just try random numbers? Any information is appreciated

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DanPatterson_Retired
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leave it alone if you need to fill the sinks

The units of the sink are in the Z values units

Percentage isn't relevant in this case at all.

A random number doesn't either 

So you just need to decide whether you want to fill all sinks or sinks shallower than X which will partially fill the deeper ones technically

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