The current Mesh tool is no longer sufficient for modern BIM standards. We need a dedicated DTM (Digital Terrain Model) tool that behaves with engineering logic rather than just being a surface.
Key Requirements:
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Existing vs. Proposed: Native management of terrain phases to automatically calculate Cut & Fill volumes.
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Advanced Visualization: Independent display settings for 2D and 3D. We need to show contour lines and technical grids simultaneously without graphic override workarounds.
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Infrastructure Tools: Integrated path and road tools that follow terrain slopes, including automatic curbs and longitudinal sections.
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Logic: Similar to Allplan’s site tools, where the terrain is the starting point of the project, not just a decorative mesh.
Why it matters: Accuracy in site coordination and earthwork volumes is critical for the early stages of any project and for proper BIM collaboration.
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