Hi
I have a model like this, with the bedrock in blue. I would like to cut the piles along that surface, is that possible?
Regards,
Robert
Hi Robert,
Two steps:
The lines are retained, not absorbed by the pile object so the paths can be modified and reused. The paths can also be in a reference file. There is no association between the line and the pile.
The quickest way to create lines of the correct length is to use the usual MicroStation array tools to the create lines of equal long length then trim them with the surface.
The path lines can also be inclined, the pile will follow them although the pile faces will be normal to the path so may need trimming/extending at the top for a clean junction with pile cap undersides.
Marc
Hi, When I cut the lines it will not cut to intersection point of the surface but to the lines at the edge depending on the view I have.
Ok, I see. We don't have any licenses for microstaion so can't use that in the meantime unfortunately.
Thank you
OK, we'll carry on the discussion via the SR..
If you convert the Mesh to a Surface or simply start with a single surface, can you extend all of the piles downward past the Surface then use the Cut Solids by Curves tool to remove any remaining material on the underside of the surface?
Robert,
1. Convert the mesh to SmartSurface.
2. (Pile being a "Form" element) Select the Modify Wall command and use the modify base height of form option to trim / extend the pile elements to the surface.
Please refer this short video clip.
Alternatively, if the surface and the position of the piles are expected to change repeatedly during design, Generative Components (in OpenBuildings Designer) can be used.
Best Regards,
RJ.
Hi,
I still have the same problem with the piles. Convert the mesh to SmartSurface and then use wall tool is not a good way to go. First reason is because you have to click on every single pile and if you have a couple of hundred piles it will take a long time. And second reason because it will give a dotted line under the surface and if you check the length on the pile it will include this dotted "hidden" pile under the surface and therefore I will not be able to use the data.
When I used "move to contact" command on lines the lines moved in X and Y direction as well. And that gives wrong coordinates for the piles. So I cant use that way either.
Is there another way to go? Any new tools?
Best regards
Levi