Hello,
I am trying to create a pond with a constant elevation bottom and with 100% side slopes underneath an existing surface. I have been told to do this using "Create Element from 3D Slopes" underneath the Model Detailing Toolbar.
It asks for a reference element (the pond bottom) and for a reference surface, which I give it. Then it asks for "Cut Fill Option", which I tell it Cut Fill. The problem is that upon data pointing to tell it this it asks for side, which is set to left by default, and then immediately (like maybe in a quarter of a second) cuts off and cancels the 3D element tool without creating any feature. I have no idea why it's doing this and it is very frustrating.
Does anybody have any idea what might be going on?
Thank you.
This is probably not it, but could it be looking for a terrain to target?
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
I would do it this way.
Create a horizontal alignment of the edge of the pond and then add a constant elevation using the vertical alignment tools.
Then, apply a linear template to the alignment to add the earthworks slopes, targeting the reference surface
Hello JonMark,
For the scenario you described, set the Cut Fill Option to Cut Only. Also, the Side you should use depends on the direction of the alignment you created for the pond bottom. Be sure to uncheck the box next to the Side option so you can select the side graphically using your mouse. Do not start the alignment at a vertex point, because the 3D Slope to Target tool projects perpendicular from your reference alignment. Therefore, the 3D linear generated by the command will not include the fillet for the corner if you start and stop at the vertex.
As Martin noted, you could take a different approach by applying a linear template. This is especially good for more complicated grading at a pond, such as when you have benches. However, for the simple case you have outlined, using the 3D Slope to Target tool should work fine. I suggest you try both methods to become familiar with the advantages of each.
Karl Dauber, PEAdvance ConsultingLaurens County, SCkarldauber@advconsult.netwww.advconsult.netwww.linkedin.com/in/karldauber
I wonder if the problem is that he's using a shape rather than a linear complex element... I've noticed some tools will not work if the "profiled element" is a closed shape.
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