site design introduction to site modeling
SITE DESIGN INTRODUCTION TO SITE MODELING
To begin, let’s talk about what Site Modeling means in Vectorworks. Site Modeling refers to the creation and grading of a digital terrain model. A Site Model in Vectorworks creates a complex 2D and 3D model of site terrain. Utilizing survey or GIS data, as well as supplemental on-site measurements, a representation of the existing site can be generated. That existing site can then be adjusted for grading or drainage needs. These modifications are used to generate not only a visual representation of the site, but also cut and fill calculations.
Site Models can be generated from various types of source data. Source data may come in different forms; scanned images or PDFs of site contours, DWG files with 2D or 3D contours, or survey files that include X, Y, and Z data.
Using the multitude of import options available with Vectorworks, this data can be imported in the form of 3D loci, polygons, polylines, or stake objects. These objects can then be used to generate a Site Model in Vectorworks.
Site Models not only provide the 2D and 3D representation of this data, but also have complex analysis properties. From slope analysis to cut and fill calculations, site models can be utilized at any stage of design.
In the next chapters, we will take a close look at not only the creation of a Site Model, but site modification and analysis.
To begin, let’s talk about what Site Modeling means in Vectorworks. Site Modeling refers to the creation and grading of a digital terrain model. A Site Model in Vectorworks creates a complex 2D and 3D model of site terrain. Utilizing survey or GIS data, as well as supplemental on-site measurements, a representation of the existing site can be generated. That existing site can then be adjusted for grading or drainage needs. These modifications are used to generate not only a visual representation of the site, but also cut and fill calculations.
Site Models can be generated from various types of source data. Source data may come in different forms; scanned images or PDFs of site contours, DWG files with 2D or 3D contours, or survey files that include X, Y, and Z data.
Using the multitude of import options available with Vectorworks, this data can be imported in the form of 3D loci, polygons, polylines, or stake objects. These objects can then be used to generate a Site Model in Vectorworks.
Site Models not only provide the 2D and 3D representation of this data, but also have complex analysis properties. From slope analysis to cut and fill calculations, site models can be utilized at any stage of design.
In the next chapters, we will take a close look at not only the creation of a Site Model, but site modification and analysis.
