Novapoint Terrain Library

Use this tool to create 3D models out of a cross-section along a line.

MOUS_ICO Menu: Terrain > Terrain design >

3D model - Cross-Section along Line
MOUS_ICO Toolbar: > Terrain design > 3D model - Cross -Section along Line

This function is also available in the Landscape module

Start the function and the following dialog appears:

• Select Path <3D Polyline> - select the 3D poly in drawing which path you want the section to be drawn along
• Switch Path Direction - It is also possible to switch the path direction, thus the shape to be created will come out the other way around.
• Select Cross-Section - select the cross-section (polyline) in drawing which you want to be drawn along the path line.
• Pick a base point of the cross-section
• The cross-section is shown in the display.

• Redefine base point - Makes it possible to redefine the base point

• Switch Normal Vector - It is also possible to switch the direction of the normal vector of the cross-section.

Press »Next

If “Draw 3D faces” is selected, it is possible to use the shape in order to calculate volumes - see volume_between_tin_models for further help on this.