Hi,
I have a mesh which depicts the ground along a railway line. I would like to create a line string / B spline curve along the edge of the railway line (approx 10-20m from the track) for quite a distance. Basically I what I would like to do, is place tree cells along this profile line every 5m apart.
I can do this manually, but I am wondering if there is a quicker alternative?
Thanks
Matt
The following discussion may be of interest regarding draping elements onto mesh surfaces. communities.bentley.com/.../226261 It explains that the Stencil Selected Elements tool or the Mesh Project tool could be used to first drape the Line String or B-Spline Curve onto this mesh. Once the Line String or B-Spline Curve has been draped onto this mesh surface to your liking you can then use the tools on the Points toolbox, specifically Point(s) Along Element or Point At Distance Along. Although these tools are defined at Points tools they also allow you to use your selected cells. The Cell Tool, which is a separate MDL, provides a number of extra tools which you may find of interest. communities.bentley.com/.../cell-tool I particular there is a tool to place a cell repeatedly at a set distance along an element. I hope this information is of assistance.
RegardsAndrew BellTechnical SupportBentley Systems
Answer Verified By: Matt2003
The Populate tool will do what you want to do.
You can draw a 2d path and use the Populate Along Path option to place the trees on the terrain guided by the 2d path.
Keyin: CIVVIS POPULATE ONPATH
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Unknown said: The Populate tool will do what you want to do. You can draw a 2d path and use the Populate Along Path option to place the trees on the terrain guided by the 2d path. Keyin: CIVVIS POPULATE
Keyin: CIVVIS POPULATE
This populate along path is not in plain mstn v8i ss3, it may be in another vertical like inroads...
I suggest you use the drape 2 d line on 3d mesh via stencil tool in visualisation tools then use the place points along line with the cells option instead of points.
I have used this method quite often since it was first made available in ss3.. as we had no access to InRoads or other civil tools...
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