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

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

Michael Veerman — Thu, 11 May 2023 23:32:17 GMT

I appreciate it. Thanks again!

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

Louis van Amerongen — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:20:01 GMT

Hi Michael,

No problem, feel free to use the video.

With kind regards,

Louis

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

Michael Veerman — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:56:43 GMT

Thank you so much, Louis. Is it okay if I save this video when the similar issue is encountered?

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

Louis van Amerongen — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:15:58 GMT

Hi Michael,

In the screenrecord below you can see the way how I should convert a terrainmodel to a mesh:

www.youtube.com/watch

https://youtu.be/4Du1USdrRww

With kind regards,

Louis

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

MaryB — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:58:18 GMT

XML is not a CAD file format. You cannot directly reference an XML into a DGN file. You can import an XML to create graphics in a DGN file, but at that point, you are working in a DGN file. That DGN file can be referenced into other DGN files, which is suspect is happening here. But I can't say for certain what you have without seeing your drawing or your screen.

You can find whatever DGN file this terrain is in, and use that DGN file to create the mesh as described here.

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

Michael Veerman — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:38:06 GMT

Hi Mary, this is a reference XML file. What would be my best procedure to make this mesh surface readable by AutoTURN?

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

Michael Veerman — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:36:57 GMT

Hi Louis, Thank you for your response. How would I save the LandXML terrain model as a dwg?

Would I do this procedure within the MicroStation interface?

Again, ultimately I am trying to get AutoTURN be able to detect the LandXML surface.

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

Louis van Amerongen — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:58:50 GMT

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

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

MaryB — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:30:12 GMT

If this is a reference file, can you just open that file and create your mesh there?
If this a terrain ruled by the XML file, you may be able to Remove Rules to create an independent terrain. If you don't want to make edits to your original file, you could make a copy of the DGN just for this purpose.

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

Michael Veerman — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:40:48 GMT

I realize this is a referenced LandXML file. I am wondering the best way to merge it as mentioned above?

I am currently having trouble executing the above command: Mesh>Create Mesh, it prompts "Element is not valid for tool":

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

caddcop — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:03:58 GMT

I stand corrected. Thanks Shawn!

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

Shawn Cooke — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:51:51 GMT

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.

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

Michael Veerman — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:16:59 GMT

Sorry what do you mean to merge the Terrain?

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

Michael Veerman — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:16:37 GMT

Thanks for the heads up. This explains why then.

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

caddcop — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:12:26 GMT

I don't believe Ss10 has that tool. The images appear to be from V8i.

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

Mark Shamoun — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:50:43 GMT

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

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

Michael Veerman — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:22:51 GMT

No sorry it still does not work after I tick "Keep Original" (below image):

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

Mark Shamoun — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:19:43 GMT

Hey Michael,

Once you tick on "Keep Original" it should work.

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

Michael Veerman — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:03:06 GMT

Thank you so much, Mark. I actuated the "Mesh from Elements" tool. However, when I hover my selection over the LandXML surface, it prompts "Element not valid for tool" (below image). Is there a workaround for this?

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

Mark Shamoun — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:55:10 GMT

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.