topic Re: mesh tool for importing topogaphy in Modeling

mesh tool for importing topogaphy

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:05:55 GMT

As I looked through several tutorials on the web I found how I can import a topogaphic dwg for site plan. But Actually something does not working for me.
I can use the magic wand but it doesn't ask me about "new mesh point" so that I can get the shape(from the lines) but it is a separate mesh from the original mesh. And I would like to make a normal terrain not a levelled one from separate meshes. Any suggestion?

The topogaphic lines should be polilines or splines in autocad?
Thanks for all!

Re: mesh tool for importing topogaphy

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:05:09 GMT

When you are trying to add new points to a mesh, check that you have the polygon method selected (rather than the rectangular or rotated rectangular method); this should bring up the new mesh points dialog box.

actually, having just checked in AC13, this is how it works for adding individual points; using the magic wand, it doesn't seem to matter which geometry method is selected - just ensure the target mesh is selected and that you have the mesh tool selected when you apply the magic wand to the spline/contour.

you don't mention which version of AC you are using; it's a good idea to add your software and hardware specs to your signature (in your profile) as sometimes things change between releases.

Re: mesh tool for importing topogaphy

Link — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:27:52 GMT

It sounds as thought the mesh itself is not selected on the floor plan.

That has to be selected before you can enter contours into it.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: mesh tool for importing topogaphy

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:00:34 GMT

thanks! I figured it out.
Yes geomerty mode doesn't matter. And not just mesh has to be selected even I have to click on the button "mesh tool" on the Toolbox. That was my mistake.