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Convert contour polylines into triangular mesh

richard.tam — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 07:44:40 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to build a 3d model for CFD, and I am having problem converting the contour lines into a 3d triangular mesh.

Re: Convert contour polylines into triangular mesh

Alfred.NESWADBA — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:08:25 GMT

Hi,

best would be to use Civil 3D for that, do you have access to Autodesk Civil 3D?

- alfred -

Re: Convert contour polylines into triangular mesh

richard.tam — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:10:21 GMT

Sadly I don't.

Re: Convert contour polylines into triangular mesh

Alfred.NESWADBA — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 21:23:58 GMT

Hi,

does the attached file help?

- alfred -

Re: Convert contour polylines into triangular mesh

richard.tam — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:47:09 GMT

It looks very similar to the end product I want, however the edges are a little bit janky, also the ground level completely changed. I think I will have to loft the contour lines manually to stitch the mountain out