Nathan_UK Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 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? Quote Link to comment
Nathan_UK Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted July 25, 2018 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted July 25, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment
Nathan_UK Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Thank you kindly @Jim Wilson Quote Link to comment
Nathan_UK Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 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? Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee PVA - Admin Posted July 25, 2018 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted July 25, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment
Vectorworks, Inc Employee Tamsin Slatter Posted July 28, 2018 Vectorworks, Inc Employee Share Posted July 28, 2018 Once you have switched to the architect workspace, you will be able to select the contours and use the Create Site Model command. Quote Link to comment
Nathan_UK Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thank you @Jim Wilson and @Tamsin Slatter , very much appreciated and I now have access to the site terrain tools. Quote Link to comment
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