Sketchup Topography

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Hi Guys

I have recieved a quite large 2d autoCad site survey with spot levels and contour lines of a large gadren/ Site. I am looking the easiest and quickest way to make a accurate model of the topography that can be easily manipulated.

Thanks

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Fredo TopoShaper

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I think my problem is transfering the 2d cad file into sketchup. It will be a flat surface. Can toposhaper create these lines of contour from a flat surface?

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Just look at the video to get an idea or search YouTube for more detailed tutorials about Fredo TopoShaper

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Elevate Contours Extension for SketchUp - YouTube - there’s an extension called ‘Elevate Contours’ - not sure if that’s in @mihai.s video or not.

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Yes it is possible, you can set the distance between level lines, with toposhaper then click every line and it will automatically move it to the correct position on the z axis. If you don’t have toposhaper you can do it manually, selecting the lines and moving them on the z axis until all the lines you have are separated the distance you need. It’s easier and faster using toposhaper obviously.