Modelling terrained roads.

[Claudio Branch]

Of course, I work strictly on architecture, not any thing like claudio does with highway systems and interchanges, therefore we're not overly worried about precision. It works pretty well if you don't have an abundance of 2d data or civil drawings to work from.

 

 

This is an excellent point. I have suspected for some time that alot of arch sites probably just have their accuracy requirements minimized. I cannot afford to do this on some transportation projects for obvious reasons.

 

However, some arch sites do require a high degree of accuracy and ES is there to deliver it. I did a very large commercial development site a few months back with lots of roads, sidewalks, parking lots, intersections and building pads that required it.

[Guest Tomass]

Hi Guys,

 

So Easy Site holds good relations with Max interms of importing?

 

 

Thanks.

[Claudio Branch]

 

So Easy Site holds good relations with Max interms of importing?

 

 

Yes.

 

EasySite is basically just a bunch of AutoCAD LISP routines with a graphical interface. You can export the geometry as a 3ds file or import the geometry from the Max side as layers, just like you would with anything else done within AutoCAD.

 

Easy.

[Guest Tomass]

Hi Claudio,

 

I just wanted to ask you in general about exporting AutoCad made geometry into max. Suggesting that complexed forms become distorted once imported. I have tried a few things and this does seem to be the case. Perhaps there's a certain method that should be used?

 

Kind Regards.

[Claudio Branch]

 

I just wanted to ask you in general about exporting AutoCad made geometry into max. Suggesting that complexed forms become distorted once imported. I have tried a few things and this does seem to be the case. Perhaps there's a certain method that should be used?

 

 

The number one issue is having all of your geometry within AutoCAD located near the origin (0,0,0). Other than that, you should not have any major issues.