If any of the GeoPak programming wizards are bored I could really use an application that would drape a 2D property line on a 3D tin.
Maybe Modeller can do this already?
This would be for showing clients where their property lines are in 3D on Topos.
thanks
t.
Thomas:
Neil is probably right. I haven't tried this but it should work if you visualize triangles and then use the drape tool he mentions.
FWIW - This is a concept we are exploring for a future product. Not too distant future but not imminent enough that I can share many details yet.
Robert GarrettSenior Product EngineerBentley Systems Inc.
G'day Thomas,
there are 2 methods that should achieve the desired result. You decide which is easiest.
1) Using Modeler (as you suggested). Create a New GSF with exsting ground as the Base Object. Create a new Object and drape ALL the lot lines you are interested in on the Ground Object by "entire element" (to follow ground) or by "vertices" (to provide a straight grade between element vertices. Then Create a 3D DGN Model and reference the 2D Model. Go to Object Export Visualization and export the Object that has the lot elements in it. Ensure that all the display is disabled for the Object (Object>Edit>Display) so you dont get triangles, contours etc drawn and ensure you do enable the Visualize 3D Site Elements. The elements from the Object will be drawn in the 3D Model at the correct elevation in the correct symbology.
2) Use the DTM Drape Elements tool. Open a 3D file, reference your 2D CAD file and select the symbology filter to isolate the lot boundaries you want and then drape them on the DTM you want elevations from.
Sounds like #2 is easier now I say it out loud :-)
HTHS