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How to model a site without 'generate site'-tool?


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If you know some things about the site, then the 3d tools offer some possibilities.

 

For instance, if you know the contours:

• You might be able to trace them as NURBS curves, raise them to their various z values and loft them in no rail mode, either in pairs or all in one go by clicking in sequence.  That might be tricky if the site is full of hill tops and valleys. Using the Ruled option might be beneficial, or at least worth a try.

 

• Trace to create 2d closed shapes between pairs of contours.  Extrude each of the closed shapes to z value of higher of the pair.  Smooth this if needed by applying a Drape Surface over the extrusions.

 

Ah, I see  @Hans-Olav  just now posted a similar idea with the multiple extrude. Excellent.

 

Another approach would be to create a Sub Division plane or a 3d NURBS surface converted to an Interpolated Surface.  Add vertices as needed and raise or lower them to simulate the site topography.

 

Post back if you need detailed help with these tools and techniques.

 

And post an example showing how you are getting along with this.

 

Good luck!

 

-B

Edited by Benson Shaw
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