3D model/hardscape cut and fill

[chrissk33]

Does the cut/fill of a model take into account a slab modifier in the Hardscape tool? ie the 300mm slab construction of a footpath (hardscape) will be included in the overall cut of the model?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Chris

[chrissk33]

@Tamsin Slatter can you help please?

 

Chris

[Tamsin Slatter]

Hi
No, the Slab modifier that is part of a hardscape is a planar object, so, it will flatten the site to match the hardscape, but it will not excavate from the site. It's good for visuals, but for calculation. I would recommend that you don't use the site modifier that's built in to the Hardscape tool. Instead, create the site modifiers separately.

Your options are:

1. Use the Pad with Retaining Edge option within the Site Modifiers tool. This creates an edge that can fit to the top surface of the hardscape, and a pad which can be adjusted to fit the base of the hardscape. The top and bottom elements of this modifier will be automatically offset by a small amount, so that they don't conflict. Find out more here: https://university.vectorworks.net/mod/scorm/player.php?a=1&currentorg=articulate_rise&scoid=2
2. Create your own site modifier - use 3D polygons to create what you need, and put them in the class Site-DTM-Modifier. But remember that the upper modifier must be slightly offset from the base modifier (in Top/Plan view) otherwise they will touching or overlapping and one set will be ignored.

[chrissk33]

Thanks @Tamsin Slatter, so just to confirm, I will need to add the cut from the model plus the volume of the path to get the total cut?