DesignSeries00149.pngCreating loci from a grade object

Command

Workspace: Path

Create 3D Loci at Grade Points

       Designer: AEC > Terrain

       Landmark: Landmark

       Architect and Spotlight: Customize workspace to add command (see Customizing workspaces)

One or more grade objects can be used to place 3D loci on the current layer. The 3D loci can then be used to create stake objects or a site model (Vectorworks Architect or Landmark required).

To create 3D loci from stake object elevations:

1.      Select one or more grade objects.

2.Select the command.

A 3D locus is placed at the ends of each selected grade object. The Z-value of the loci match the associated elevation of the grade start or end point.

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Calculating and displaying grade and elevation

Inserting grade objects

Creating the site model

Converting 3D loci to stake objects

 

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