AutoTURN Feature (3D Simulation) - What are the types of Terrains that can be used for doing 3D simulations?

Category: 3D Simulation

Topic: Terrain 

Current Terrain

The current terrain is used by a number of different 3D tools that require a terrain upon which to generate/place a 3D turn simulation. The current terrain concept allows you to perform various operations repeatedly without having to continuously re-select the terrain element.

It is important to remember that only one terrain can be current at any one time, and it can be any supported surface or mesh element:

 

AutoCAD/BricsCAD/ZWCAD:

  • Polygon Mesh
  • Polyface Mesh
  • Civil 3D Surface
  • Civil Terrain object (BricsCAD v20)
  • MicroStation ORD Terrains
  • 3D Face (three vertices)

 

Note: Set the MESHTYPE system variable to 0 in versions 2010 or later of AutoCAD and version 13 or later of BricsCAD to create compatible polygon or polyface surface elements.

 

MicroStation:

Mesh

Note:

  • Use Mesh from Points or Mesh from Contours instead of Mesh from Element when creating meshes for use with AutoTURN Pro.
  • MicroStation terrain elements are only supported in MicroStation V8i SS3.