dimensions and so forth

[Llian]

so i created a terrain with the mesh...but here are my problems...
1. level dimensions are showing as 0.00 for all my contour points. i've set z height to 1'-0 and sections shows contours slope of 1'-0".
2. i've used sea level and the mesh plane is set to 122.76' from sea level so the section is fairly thick. how do i adjust the view so the 3d is now showing the thick earth?

archicad 13...student version

[Barry Kelly]

Llian wrote:
1. level dimensions are showing as 0.00 for all my contour points. i've set z height to 1'-0 and sections shows contours slope of 1'-0".

Make sure you use the "Gravity to mesh" button when placing your spot levels.
I use the gravity button in the co-ordinates palette - but it depends on your work environment settings as to where you might have it.

Llian wrote:
2. i've used sea level and the mesh plane is set to 122.76' from sea level so the section is fairly thick. how do i adjust the view so the 3d is now showing the thick earth?

The mesh tool has 3 options - surface only (they call it superficies), surface with skirt or solid body.
You can change to any of these at any time in the mesh tool settings.

Barry.

[Llian]

thanks....so for answer [1]..do i need to redo the mesh ?

[Barry Kelly]

Llian wrote:
thanks....so for answer [1]..do i need to redo the mesh ?

No you can just select the mesh and change the option in the propeties dialogue.

Barry.