Modeling
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Terrain Modelling Issue

Anonymous
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Hey guys,
While I was working with the mesh tool in order to create terrain differences on my site (Archicad 22), after adding the height values I got a sort of wireframe pattern which looks hideous, and it takes the attention off the model itself.
I have seen some videos on youtube that both have and don't have this wireframe even though they use the same software version.
Is there a way to get rid of this , and if so, please keep in mind that I am a rookie at archicad so a more detailed elaboration would be appreciated. Cheers!
(If needed, i can provide images)
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Anonymous
Not applicable
Hey guys,
While I was working with the mesh tool in order to create terrain differences on my site (Archicad 22), after adding the height values I got a sort of wireframe pattern which looks hideous, and it takes the attention off the model itself.
I have seen some videos on youtube that both have and don't have this wireframe even though they use the same software version.
Is there a way to get rid of this , and if so, please keep in mind that I am a rookie at archicad so a more detailed elaboration would be appreciated. Cheers!
Eli Chiasson
Booster
I'm working in 19, but I know this applies to 21 as well. I assume it does in 22.

Change the Display of Ridges to Smooth:
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/user-guide/76545/

Eli Chiasson
Dexel Architecture
http://www.dexel.ca
AC19-23 USA+MEP • i7-7700 3.6GHz | 32GB RAM • Windows 10 Professional
Barry Kelly
Moderator
Posting images is always helpful.
As they say "a picture paints a thousand words".

You can show all ridges (you will see triangulation) or just the user defined ridges (contours).
You can also make them sharp or smooth in 3D.
Try playing with these settings.

Barry.
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Barry Kelly
Moderator
Kenan,
Please do not post the same thing multiple time - there is no need.
Topics have been merged.

Barry.
One of the forum moderators.
Versions 6.5 to 27
i7-10700 @ 2.9Ghz, 32GB ram, GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB), Windows 10
Lenovo Thinkpad - i7-1270P 2.20 GHz, 32GB RAM, Nvidia T550, Windows 11