Need assistance creating a 3D site model

[MJADezynz]

Hi all,

 

I would like some assistance with creating a 3D small site model to use with a house I have modeled.  Please email me at: mjadezynz@cox.net for info and files and other info will be required.  Not looking for a freebie either.

 

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

MJADezynz

[MJADezynz]

Also, I am using VW 2017 on a Mac.

 

Thanks,

 

MJA

[twk]

Do you need tutorial-type assistance or tips?

 

Site models can be created in many different ways. If time is not an issue, a quick read through the VW2017 help documentation will set you on the right track.

 

In brief there are 2 main ways.

1. Using 3D Polygons that represent contours, you set their relative levels per contour

2. Using 3D Loci's that represent points on the ground and has ground level data (using 3D Loci's set the Z Value to Ground Levels)

 

using either method you select the newly created objects and then run the Create Site Model command from AEC > Terrain > Create Site Model

 

HTH
Tui

[MJADezynz]

Hi twk,

Thank you for your advice, and yes, a little tutoring may be required.  Not as young as you so I learn a little slower.  I have tried using the Create Site Model but with little success.  Youtube videos too, but I just do not seem to get the results needed. The 3D loci's should make it simple, but I am just not doing it correctly.  Attached are files of the site.

 

Topographical.vwx

 

Thanks you in advance for any assistance.

 

Best,

 

MJA

Levinson_Cavalier_Lot_40_SP-Rev-10-07-16.pdf

[AlanW]

If you google creating site model in Vectorworks and click videos you will find a few tutorials that will have you creating site models in no time at all.

Edited December 14, 2016 by Alan Woodwell

[bcd]

Place a 3d locus point at each of the survey points (there are only 40 or so) and set their z values to the respective spot heights.

You can now select all 3d loci and run the Create Site Model command.

 

Edited December 14, 2016 by bcd

[MJADezynz]

Thanks everyone for all the advice, will use it shortly.

 

Best,

 

MJA