Convert LandXML to a Mesh Surface to allow for AutoTURN to Read?

Question

Hello, I have a drawing with an imported LandXML which projects a surface. In order for AutoTURN read the surface, the LandXML/Geopack surface needs to appear as a triangulated Mesh so that AutoTURN Pro can use to generate a 3D simulation.

Just to illustrate, I want to turn this:

Into something like this (Surface Readable by AutoTURN):

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Shawn Cooke · Answer

V8i has that Mesh from Elements tool Mark mentions. It's under the Tools dropdown (top menu), then Mesh>Create Mesh> (only available in 3D). I believe Mark means to merge into the file if referenced, if it's already active in the file, disregard. When you use the Drop tool with ONLY Application Elements checked, it should drop the terrain to a Mesh automatically (maybe into smaller chunks depending on how the terrain was made.

Mark Shamoun · Answer

Hi Michael, 
 
 All you need to do is use the "Mesh from Elements" tool with a Terrain that has its Triangles displayed. Make sure you have the "Keep Original" option set in the tool to avoid it trying to delete your original terrain.

Mark Shamoun · Answer

Hmm I haven't used v8i in a while, you may need to merge the Terrain in and drop it

Louis van Amerongen · Answer

Hi Michael, 
 A very simple way to do this is to just save the triangulated terrainmodel as dwg. After that, you can save the file as dgn again. 
 Regards Louis

Louis van Amerongen · Answer

Hi Michael, 
 In the screenrecord below you can see the way how I should convert a terrainmodel to a mesh: 
 
 https://youtu.be/4Du1USdrRww 
 
 With kind regards, 
 Louis

Convert LandXML to a Mesh Surface to allow for AutoTURN to Read?

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