topic Re: Morph define node Z value in Modeling

Morph define node Z value

nejcek74 — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:27:57 GMT

I am working on a terrain model. Because of the mesh limitations (especially inability to have vertical sections) i changed mesh to morph. As we are working on building I have to change heights of nodes in morph.
Anyway, I don't find a way how to write the node Z value. I can find some workarounds:
- chose node, choose vertical plane, SHIFT, move it to the height of known node, move it for desired distance, or
- do a new point with the help of morph polyline, move existing node to that node
but what is the direct way to put Z value?[/img]

Re: Morph define node Z value

David Maudlin — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:30:46 GMT

nejcek74:

One option is to edit the heights in a Section/Elevation Window. You can create a new Section to drag around the Morph to edit points (for easier point selection). This way, holding the Shift constraint will lock the Z axis.

David

Re: Morph define node Z value

nejcek74 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:50:33 GMT

Thanks for reply, yes I know about this "solution", it is also documented in Graphisofts videos, but it is still very unpractical. Working in 3D is by far the best option.
I am having a series of points (entrances, shafts etc) with fixed Z value and then applying changes in the terrain (not to get to steep terrain) and landscape elements around the house: walls, steps, driveway, ramps. They are in different position, different directions etc. I would need probably 10 sections in X and same number Y direction.

Re: Morph define node Z value

David Maudlin — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:12:16 GMT

nejcek74:

I would stick with Mesh. Vertical sections can be created with SEOs (Slab as Operator > Subtraction with upward extrusion; then place slab on hidden layer if it is not part of the model).

David