3D contour files into landscapes

[Nathan_UK]

Hello all, I have received a 3D contour file (DXF) which I need to make into a solid. I have attached two shots to show exactly what I am trying to achieve. The VW I am using does not have landscape/site model options. What is the best way to do this please?

[Nathan_UK]

Firstly, I can see that I have posted this in the wrong forum - my apologies. Can someone please confirm for me that I should have the VW Landscape option to use the Site Modelling features to be able to complete this task? Looking at my VW details I only have Fundamentals and the Renderworks options. An answer simply to stop me thinking I am totally useless at this would be helpful! Many thanks

[PVA - Admin]

If you just have Fundamentals and Renderworks, then you won't have access to the various Site Model related tools, correct. You would need the Landmark module to do this sort of thing.

[Nathan_UK]

Thank you kindly @Jim Wilson 

[Nathan_UK]

During the above discussion I had also received an email from our UK reseller confirming that "Vectorworks architect and landmark both allow for site modelling like this"  

in response to being posed with the same query.

 

After a discussion in the office I was presented with a license for the 'Architect' portion. I have updated my software license and I now have 'Fundamentals, Renderworks and Architects'. HOWEVER ! Going to "Model>AEC>Create Site Model, I have no 'terrain' option as can be seen in my screenshot. 

 

What am I missing here?

[PVA - Admin]

Go to Tools > Workspaces and switch from the Fundamentals workspace to the Architect one, then under AEC you should see the tools you're looking for.

[Tamsin Slatter]

Once you have switched to the architect workspace, you will be able to select the contours and use the Create Site Model command.

[Nathan_UK]

Thank you @Jim Wilson  and @Tamsin Slatter , very much appreciated and I now have access to the site terrain tools. 

[Tamsin Slatter]

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