Overview

The terrain module is an optional extension to ELITECAD. This module can be used to model natural landscapes using height lines or dimensioning points, or to import terrain data in different formats. Streets, paths, external borders, excavation areas and landfill/dispersal areas are defined by parameter-based editing functions in order to provide a building's or a plant’s surroundings with the desired final appearance. The excavation volume or quantity of soil dug up is refreshed with every modification and is an indispensable tool for the calculation.
The 2D excavation plan contains slopes with the inclines indicated and automatically generated height lines. Points with the height values displayed are always up to date. The 3D design model depiction follows either with a finished building or as a 3D excavation plan. Height lines are transferred into the views; a section depiction is similarly possible.

Tip

In the course unit "Terrain" you can then see the functions in a practical example. In the pre-installed example project "Terrain" there is also an example file (Example_terrain) available.