"if your using 3ds, import your autocad lines into 3ds. then, hopefully, your topo lines are saved in different layers, but your click on each one and hit w, this allows you to move your line in any direction. on the bottom of the screen youll see 3…"
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Terrain Modeling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blair LeJeune Sep 20, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
What is everyone's opinion on the better software for terrain modeling, Sketchup or 3DS Max? Starting a new project and want to streamline as much as possible. Thanks!Continue
Modeling Software Questions!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Anderson Aug 31, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My firm is looking to invest in a new modeling program to model detailed site models. Our needs are to have a program that can accurately model grading plans, vegetation, as well as a high quality…Continue
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Michael Lynskey replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Terrain Modeling'"The Civil 3D feature lines work a lot like SketchUp lines, interacting with each other as you raise/lower them. Just keep items you don't want interacting in different "sites", much like SketchUp groups and you'll be…"
Scott Benson replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Terrain Modeling'"I do have civil3d actually and higher the accuracy the better. (I am modeling a before and after grading plan for a large scale land development) Thanks for the help, I will give it a try."
Michael Lynskey replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Terrain Modeling'"Do you have access to Civil 3D? You have the most control that way & then could export either a TIN or breaklines (feature lines in Civil 3D) into your rendering program of choice. Might be overkill if you don't need…"
Scott Benson replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Terrain Modeling'"I am importing topo data from CAD. I also need to "drape" other CAD lines onto the terrain. I know how to do it in SU, but I have recently started using 3ds max and didn't know if there was a big advantage to creating the…"
Phil Moorehead replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Terrain Modeling'"Are you importing CAD drawings or starting from scratch?"
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What is everyone's opinion on the better software for terrain modeling, Sketchup or 3DS Max? Starting a new project and want to streamline as much as possible. Thanks!See More
Robert Anderson replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Modeling Software Questions!'"Scott,
You sound like your open to anything. I have had experience with both Vectorworks, Autodesk and Microstation and I would have to say that Vectorworks Landmark has been the superior software.
Once you have made a decision keep me in mind. With…"
Eric Gilbey replied to Scott Benson's discussion 'Modeling Software Questions!'"Scott, Every one of your examples would be well met with Vectorworks Landmark with Renderworks. The Site Model object would provide you the 2D grading plan, while also providing the 3D model which can be analyzed for cut and fill, water flow and…"
Scott Benson posted a discussionModeling Software Questions!
My firm is looking to invest in a new modeling program to model detailed site models. Our needs are to have a program that can accurately model grading plans, vegetation, as well as a high quality of rendering. What programs should we focus on? Autodesk Maya, 3dsMax? Others? Thanks. ScottSee More
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