topic Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile in Civil 3D Forum

3D Modelling Stockpile

irfanaan — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 04:25:25 GMT

To make a 3D model for the Stockpile like the image attached, how do you do the steps? I have point data from measurements using a Total Station in the form of NEZ, I have made a surface and base to calculate the volume

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

Pointdump — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:23:42 GMT

Hi Muhammad,
Welcome the the Autodesk Forums.
Are you just trying to view the stock pile in 3D, or do you need to calculate volume? Can you post your NEZ file?
Dave

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

irfanaan — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:10:13 GMT

Hi Dave,

I'm trying to view the stockpile shape in 3D as the image I attached is in .pdf form
Of course here's my NEZ file.

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

Pointdump — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:37:50 GMT

Muhammad,
After adding PENZD file to definition of surface, set surface style to "Elevation Banding (2D)" and in surface style turn on "Elevations". Then click a corner of the view cube. Hold down shift and use scroll wheel to adjust your view.
Drawing attached.
Dave

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

irfanaan — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:55:14 GMT

Hi Dave
Can you please explain in more detail starting from turn on "Elevation" and when I clicked on the cube it turns gray as shown below, and if I shift + scroll it zoom in/out.
Thanks in advance.

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

Pointdump — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:02:32 GMT

Muhammad,
Turn off "Triangles". And hold your scroll wheel down, don't rotate the wheel.
Dave

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

irfanaan — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:10:10 GMT

When i turn off the "Triangles" it becomes flat

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

Pointdump — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:21:44 GMT

Muhammad,
Your surface is fairly flat compared to the area, so it's not very dramatic.
Dave

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

irfanaan — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:33:17 GMT

Hi Dave
Oh okay, so if I get data with a higher height ratio can I get an image like the one I attached first?
Thank you so much for your help Dave, maybe ill come back here again when still can't get it.
Best regards,
Irfan

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

Pointdump — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:42:39 GMT

Irfan,
"...if I get data with a higher height ratio can I get an image like the one I attached first?"
Yes. I wish I had a "dramatic" stockpile to show you.
Dave

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

Pointdump — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:30:08 GMT

Irfan,
Apologies. I steered you wrong. Elevation Banding (2D) is indeed flat until you change Display Type to "3D Faces". It's under the Analysis Tab of the Surface Style. Then you'll have to play with the color range.
I think the PDF you posted can only be achieved exactly like that in Map 3D Feature Styles.
Dave

Re: 3D Modelling Stockpile

irfanaan — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:57:00 GMT

Hi Dave
Sorry for late reply. Yes that's it, thank you very much Dave, that's very helpful.
Best regard
Irfan