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Blobs to Points

This tool is useful when doing a best fit analysis based on the area of a set of blobs.

The Blob to Points tool gives each blob in a collection of blobs a number of points based on the size of the smallest blob in a set.  For example, if 2 blobs have been analyzed and the first blob is half the size of the second blob, the Blob to Points tool will assign a single point to the first blob and two points to the larger blob.  The smallest blob is always considered 1 point and each blob is judged in relation to the area of that blob. If a blob has three times the area of the smallest blob it will be assigned 3 points. Points are rounded to the nearest integer.

Using the Blob to Points tool

Drag either the Blob tool or the Blob Filter tool onto the "Blob" portion of the inputs page and select "Blobs" from the dropdown menu.

Best Fit Line Without Blob to Points Tool.Best Fit Line after Blob to Points Tool.
Best Fit Without Blob to Points.Best Fit With Blob to Points.