How to create an existing ground surface using points?

The most common way to create a surface model is by adding point data to the definition of a surface.

Open the0418_Exercise.dwg or (0418_Exercise_METRIC.dwg) file. Create a new surface called Existing. Add the point group Topo to its definition. Leave the default styles.

Solution

1. On the Home tab ➢ Create Ground data panel of the ribbon, click Surfaces ➢ Create Surface.
2. Name the surface Existing and click OK.
3. In Prospector, expand the Surfaces ➢ Existing ➢ Definition branches.
4. Right-click Point Groups and select Add.
5. Select the point group Topo and click OK.

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