How to change heightmap based on vector data

This How-to contains the steps on how to add a Grid Spatial to a Measure, that will adjust the DTM when the Measure is applied. Additionally, the Terrain Type can be altered. The region where this Grid Spatial is applied can be determined automatically or supplied manually.

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  Original Measure of City Plan with bridge connections situated under water and on sloped terrain.
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  Effect of using a Grid Spatials to adjust terrain height and type.

How to change heightmap based on vector data:

1. Open a project in the Editor
2. Click on the Geo Import button in the ribbon bar to start the Geo Import Wizard
3. In the Select Type step, select the option Terrains
4. In the Import Method step, select the option A GeoJSON File
5. Click on the Select local File button to select a GeoJSON file, or select it from the GeoShare

• Add a Grid Spatial to a selected Measure
  Add a Grid Spatial to a selected Measure
• Add a Grid Overlay to a Grid Spatial
  Add a Grid Overlay to a Grid Spatial
• Uncheck the option Calculate Area from Grids Automatically and click on Draw Area
  Uncheck the option Calculate Area from Grids Automatically and click on Draw Area
• Draw a manual selection for the Grid Spatial
  Draw a manual selection for the Grid Spatial
• Adjust the Terrain Type
  Adjust the Terrain Type

How-to's

• How to remove a waterway from the heightmap

See also

• Grid Spatial
• Measures
• Demo Dxf Import Project