NOTE: The idea behind this is to create boundaries to define you Model Object. You will need closed polygons, or areas enclosed by lines [curves, etc] for this to work.
To create a SHP or SDF file:
- In Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® or Autodesk® AutoCAD® MAP 3D, use MAPEXPORT>output type SHP [ESRI] or SDF
- [For SHP] Set object Type to line, and choose objects manually [select in the drawing]
- In Infraworks, use Data Import, choose SHP/SDF, and select the SHP/SDF file you just created in Civil 3D/MAP 3D.
When Configuring as Buildings:
Common Tab
- Set Type to Buildings
- Set Roof Height [slope, etc]
- Set Style> Rule style to assign building material
When Configuring as Coverage Areas:
Common Tab
- Set Type to Coverage Areas
- Set Style> Rule style to assign Coverage material
Source Tab
- Draping Options> Drape
- Ensure Convert polylines to polygons is selected
When Configuring as Tree Areas:
Common Tab
- Set Type to Trees
- Set Style> Rule style to assign Tree Style
Source Tab
- Draping Options> Drape
- Ensure Convert polylines to polygons is selected
NOTE: Tree areas defined by imported shape files will not have the Density Slider [found in Stand of Trees]. You will need to go to the object properties, and manually adjust/update Stylization> Object Spacing and Object Spacing Variance.
When Configuring as Water Areas:
Common Tab
- Set Type to Water Areas
- Set Style> Rule style to assign Water Style
- Water Level, Buffer Width, and Bank Width can also be set
Source Tab
- Draping Options> Don't Drape [default] as you can assign the water level previous
- Ensure Convert polylines to polygons is selected
When Configuring as Water Sheds:
Common Tab
- Set Type to Watersheds
- Set Style> Rule style to assign Water Style
Source Tab
- Draping Options> Drape
- Ensure Convert polylines to polygons is selected
Willy Campbell
