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Curved Grades to Modify Site Model?


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Hi All,

 

I have recently switched from using aligned hardscapes to draped hardscapes with a site model modified by using grades. 

 

Generally it works great!

 

Issue with curved pathways: Is the simplest way to create a curved fall in the site model via nurbs curves set to the DTM class? I saw on one thread where that was suggested. 

 

It is ok just a pain when you are modelling top and bottom of kerbs along a falling curve. Also a pain on designs with lots of curves.

 

Maybe a way to create curved grades?? 

 

Regards,

 

Jack

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Try the Site Modifier in Pathway mode. Here you can create any shape you like, with curves. The pathway has a longitudinal profile that can be modified to set precise elevations, You can also create as many transverse profiles as you like. The pathway starts out with a fixed width, but you can reshape as required, 

Once you’ve created your path modifier, add the hardscape and tell it to drape.

Hope that helps.

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