Cutting Grade for new buildings

[Beth Globe]

I have created the 3D site model of a property, grades are right for the site. I am trying to remove the fill where the house will be place. The Site is sloped. I have tried the pad, pad with retaining wall, and I am not able to remove the "soil" where my new building is. I am working in Architect. What am I doing wrong?

[mike m oz]

Make sure your:

- Site Modifier is a Pad and set to Proposed.

- Site Model 2D Display is set to Proposed or Proposed + Existing (depending on which you want).

- Site Model 3D Display is set to Proposed.

 

You then need to hit the Update button on the OIP.

 

Don't overlook that you can create Snapshots of the Site Model in different configurations.

 

[rDesign]

In addition to mike m oz's tips, you also need to have a 'Grade Limits' site modifier:

Creating Grade Limits : Vw2017 Help File

 

Initially set the 'Grade Limits' site modifier to the outside face of the foundation retaining walls and set the Pad to the inside face of the foundation retaining walls.

 

Also make sure that the elevation of the Pad modifier is set correctly.

Edited June 17, 2017 by rDesign

[Beth Globe]

Thanks, I will try these. I have saved the file under a different name to work with this. (just incase I really mess things up).  As a newbie, I appreciate all the advice.

 

[Jonathan Pickup]

You might find these tips useful:

 

http://learn.archoncad.com/2017/04/30122/vectorworks-tip-retaining-wall/

 

http://learn.archoncad.com/2016/04/27921/vectorworks-tip-420-what-is-a-site-modifier/

 

 

[nca777]

There are like 6 or 7 too many 'programmy' steps here. If you're an LA, civil, Architect, or competent designer who knows how to grade a site, you shouldnt need all of these site modifiers for such a simple task

[Beth Globe]

nca777, I am still learning the program after moving from a 2D environment. I know how I want to have the site graded, the information I was seeking was how to to the modifications. 

[mike m oz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEm5qnAWU44

 

[nca777]

On 7/1/2017 at 4:45 AM, Beth Globe said:

nca777, I am still learning the program after moving from a 2D environment. I know how I want to have the site graded, the information I was seeking was how to to the modifications. 

Exactly--you know how you want the site graded, but are forced to use a slew of 'site modifiers' and various settings to get something fairly simple--a cut.

 

as previously mentioned, use a pad with retaining edge--you may find the grading tools, modifiers very cumbersome as you work through your site grading process. 

 

I am making the the argument that professionals, who know how to grade a site ought to have more fine controls over the site model.

 

if you're coming from a traditional la background, the modifier tools will feel clunky.

[nca777]

On 7/1/2017 at 7:02 AM, mike m oz said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEm5qnAWU44

 

 

Thats an overview of a handful of tools,not a tutorial on how to use any of the tools. Just saying--this is a good example of the many short videos on youtube that don't really provide any guidance.

[mike m oz]

The webinars are a good place to get more detailed information.   http://www.vectorworks.net/inspiration/industry-webinars

 

Here are a couple of longer videos on Landmark which go into more detail:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W89T7eZ_Kso

 

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUYYqg2vVkM