[GPlates-discuss] Reverse reconstruct a raster in GPlates

[Nanfito, Aleece]

Hello -
This is likely a novice question, but I am having problems in GPlates trying to reverse reconstruct a raster, in past time/position, to present day. I reconstruct the plate polygons to the past time represented in the raster, import the raster, and then connect the raster to the plate polygons.  The raster is automatically cut by the present day position of the plates. I've tried this exercise on rasters (geotiffs) with a global extent and regional extent. The raster and plate polygons are nicely aligned in the past position, before I connect the two. Is there a way to specify a past time/position for when the raster-to-polygon connection occurs?

I've also tried using the Assign Plate ID tool on the rasters. I can select all specifications within the assign plate id dialog box, but the process seems to immediately cancel/fail without providing an error.

I appreciate any input on whether this task is possible in GPlates & solutions, or any possible workaround in PyGPlates. Thanks so much in advance!

Best regards,
Aleece


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Aleece Nanfito
Geologist
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