John Callan Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 My site plan / model needs have generally been fairly simple and a simple extruted floor with a hole in it for the building to fit through has worked. But on my current projects I need to get a bit more specific about slopes/contours. Can anyone suggest a simple apprach to creating a model of the land form around the building? Nurbs stuff confuses the heck out of me. Thanks -jc Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Do you have the landmark &/or Architect install? If yes then use DTM 3d Loci to create a poly & NURB surface. Then use can use a 3d poly as a Site-Modifier...works great...fun and easy...roads as well...(a bit more challenging). Quote Link to comment
John Callan Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 No, only VectorWorks. I'd planned to acquire Architect, will that handle the site modifier? VectorWorks has handled most of my architectural needs, but a few more resources would be nice. Will Architect handle site contours, swales, slopes and such? Is there no way tohandle it in VectorWorks? -jc Quote Link to comment
Delmer Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 You can of course do the layer cake stepped contours for a site model. This is probably the easiest I know without the Digital Terrain Modeler. Multiple extrude in attempts to get a site will really go haywire if the vertices are not just-so. The DTM is a very powerful tool. Of course the more accurate and detailed the original 2D or 3D polys are the better your model will come out. Once done you can adjust your contour interval, switch from layered to grid to triangulated models, include drainage arrows and a number of other features. If you were on the verge of getting Architect just for the purely architectural features, this might tip the balance. Quote Link to comment
John Callan Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 Thanks! I did eventually go with stacking layers, like a cardboard or foamcore model. A pain, but it would have been worse on a more complex project. Yes, this will tip the balance and I will purchase Architect shortly. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 You can also get an older version of Minicad6 and use the DTM from there like I used to do : ) However, the DTM integration in Architect is impeccable and well worth the investment ! eja Quote Link to comment
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