Marko_JJ Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 What is the best way to model landscape when having AutoCAD plans for the elevation of the land. When it comes to mountains there are alot of inconsistantsies in the terrain. Right now I am attempting to Draw curves along the elevation lines and match the points on the curves to the hieights written on the plans. After the curves are all done I am going to Loft them together (XSI term) Lofting matches the points on the curves and fills in the empty space with polymesh making it a grid but with edges and lines according to the curves you make. Anyways I have been doing this and it is taking some time, I was wondering if there is a fast better way. Its also interesting trying to make sure its in perfect proportion to the development. let me know Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swapnil Deshmukh Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 As far as I know, I use surface modifier. I use 3D Max 8. U can anytime move the curves and get a desired effect. The longer procedure would be using poly edges to create a terrain Which software do u use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis.cho Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 many way can be used to acheive a great mountains from poly modeling to nurbs. Its about the result you want. For a smooth surface like a valley or a plain i would suggest to use your topology line and loft it in 3d max or make it with the terrain compond obj. If you want a rocky mountain you can do it without trouble in poly modeling mode with enought division on a plane and use the push/pull tool to displace the vertex. the other way is to learn terragen who is a complex but very cool terrain generator (free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 This is a frequently asked question, so do some searching for other threads. If the site is in Canada, look for a DEM (digital elevation model) file from your version national version of the US Geological Survey. That file will generate an accurate surface in a variety of software, including some inexpensive ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko_JJ Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Thanks guys... I use XSI softimage by the way. I can think of abunch of ways to do it I just wanted to know what is the fastest and most accurate.... but like all 3D programs there is always lots of different ways to do something. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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