Terrain and volumetric, town mock-up

Terrain Model is a 3D model computed from a set of data points.  Using the geodetic data ARCHline.XP generates the 3D model of the terrain. These data can be gained either from data files created by surveyor or through terrain points or contours with given heights defined directly by the architect. Once the 3D model has been created, zones, plateaus, roads, volumes are available.

In ARCHLine.XP 2010 you can load 3D terrain models from the popular mapping application Google Earth.

You may add plateaus and roads to a terrain and the cut and fill volumes you need to fill or remove for these ones can be calculated. The work area width can be specified so the volume that has to be backfilled also appears in the report.

There are several different representations for 3D model. ARCHline.XP generates Regular Grid or Triangulated Irregular Network or Labeled Contours. Shaded 3D surface displays based on elevation, slope are available. The user has the control of color and number of shading intervals.

Breaklines are an important part of terrain modeling. They prevent triangles from crossing over a linear feature such as a border or road line. Polygonal boundaries can be used to restrict the calculations inside specific areas. The terrain model can also be output via DWG/3DS as 3D faces to be used in other 3D rendering software.

The combination of architectural design and modeling of terrain allows you to create town mock-ups. Symbols for city-plans in the library can be added to the city-plans.