I have a 2D file with 2D tree cells in the correct geographic locations and need to now place 3D tree cells onto existing 3d meshes in the same XY locations as the 2D plan. I have tried several options now without success.
I was hoping to use the stencil tool to project a point onto the surface and then export the XYZ point coordinates and use them to place the 3D trees, but it seems that it can't project a point, I presume it can't make a mesh with 1 point.
Is there a tool that can move an element vertically to a surface or something similar. Can anyone suggest something that I can try
I am using MicroStation v16.311, we also have OpenRoads latest version and OpenBuildings update 9 if there is anything in them that may help.
Regards,
John
Check the Populate Tool (Visualization > Utilities > Populate)
Please check this Wiki
Thanks for your help Leonard but it looks like the linked wiki has gone walkabout.
How to place multiple cells (Trees) over a given area of a surface
This won't help him - specific mention of x,y co-ords in a 2D file.
Thanks Leonard,
I looked at that tool but I don't see how I can place the trees in the same XY coordinates as we have them in the 2D plan, I could place them using the single command but 700 trees???
John.
You could try "Move to contact" tool.
First use replace cells tool to replace 2D cells with 3D and then select them and run the tool.