How to find the bad node of a complex polygon or mesh?

[Anonymous]

Hello all - Any tips out there for easily locating or correcting the bad node of an extensive mesh deployed as topography?

The proverbial needle in a haystack! Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

Peter,

Yes the complexity and scale of urban planning pretty much requires splitting the mesh. It is rare in single residence (except for large estates). Another case is in subdivisions where the meshes divide on property lines.

[David Collins]

Another thing that might help in troubleshooting a neurotic mesh: Meshes seem to be primarily concerned with the integrity of their boundaries and any holes you might have. Surface contours can accept a high degree of screwiness. Maybe this helps to narrow down the search?

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for your insights! Very useful and informative.

We try to keep an "archive copy" of the original mesh as a back-up on a dedicated layer - and the idea of splitting the mesh into managable, rational blocks is a good idea.

Thanks again!