Problem with hardscape drape & texture Bed mode

[JillyC]

Hi, I'm slowly getting to grips with the 3D site modelling and now having created my terrain model I need to create draped hardscapes and texture bed modifiers which align with the existing site model (these are existing surfaces which will be staying as they are as part of the design).  When I create them and update the site model, sections of the drape or texture are submerged under the site model and I can't figure out why this is happening. I have ensured that there are grade limits around the area

 

Any tips would be most appreciated!

 

Best wishes,

 

Jilly

 

[Jonathan Pickup]

You might want to check the datum of the hardscape. I often set the datum to the underside of the top component so that it is above the site. 

I wonder if you have Cut Site Model option checked. 

[BobPDX]

I feel your pain.  Lately I've been spending far too much time fighting VW Site Model / Hardscape interactions than designing landscapes.

 

I agree with Jonathan's advice.  The datum adjustment helps when the Site Model and the Hardscape are debating who gets to show through as the surface.  When you have a much larger discrepancy and the hardscape as far off from the Site Model, I've had some luck with Update Site Model.  I've also found that making a small change to the Hardscape (example; toggling the Hide Style Parameters button) causes the Hardscape to re-drape to the Site Model.

 

All said however, I have a request into tech support as none of the above has solved my current Hardscape Drape issue where the Hardscape is floating far above the Site Model in one area and the same Hardscape is perfectly draped in another area.

 

Using VW2024 with update 1 on a fully loaded MacBook Pro M1.

 

 

[JillyC]

Thank you both and apologies for the delay in replying - I was focussing on pencil /paper design for a large project but now I have to draw it up in CAD!  I am STILL experiencing problems with hardscapes not draping properly. I've tried the datum as you suggested but it hasn't changed anything. I've logged a call with VW technical help so will post their reply as it may be helpful for others.