ArchLand00010.pngCreating the site model

Creating a site model from source data

Command

Workspace: Path

Site Model from Source Data

        Architect: AEC > Terrain

        Landmark: Landmark > Create Site Model

A site model can either be created from elevation source data or by Creating a site model from a boundary.

After generation, the site model is cached by default so that updating occurs more efficiently; however, large file sizes can result. See Document preferences: Display tab for information on changing the default setting.

To create a site model from source data:

1.      Ensure that valid source data exists. The site model can be created from 3D loci, 3D polygons, stake objects, a point cloud, or by one of the methods described in Site model source data. Verify that there are no problems with the source data with the Validate 3D Data command (see Validating 3D source data).

2.      Select the source data.

3.      Select the command.

If a point cloud is selected as the source data, the Site Model Point Density dialog box opens. Enter the number of 3D locus points to extract, or drag the slider to select a number (see Extracting 3D loci from a point cloud).

The Site Model Settings dialog box opens. Specify the site model parameters.

Site model settings

Site model settings: General pane

Site model settings: 2D Display pane

Site model settings: 3D Display pane

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Site model source data

Setting site model graphic properties

Site model properties

Creating a site model from a boundary

Editing site model contours

Sculpting the site model terrain

Creating a site model snapshot

Site model modification overview

GIS and georeferencing

 

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