Place Pad creates earthwork site pads associated with the terrain model. Site pads are parametric in the creation and modification and are dynamic during the placement. As site pads are associated with the terrain model, accurate cut and fill calculations are calculated and displayed.

See Place Pad - Geometry and Slopes for descriptions of dialog options.

Create By - Length, Width, Center

Allows creation of a site pad on the terrain model automatically by specifying a placement point and an orientation.

1. Select Place Pad.
2. Select Length, Width, Center from the geometry and slopes - Create By Property field.
3. Enter the dimensional parameters in the Length and Width property fields.
4. Specify a data point on the terrain model to define the placement point of the site pad. Using a plan view ensures accurate placement.
5. Specify the orientation of the site pad by dynamically entering a data point.
6. Reset to complete.

Create By - Start, End, Width

Allows creation of a site pad on the terrain model automatically by specifying a start point and an end point. Length and orientation are calculated from these two points.

1. Select Place Pad.
2. Select Start, End, Width from the Geometry and Slopes – Create By Property field.
3. Enter dimensional parameters in the Width Property fields.
4. Specify a data point on the terrain model to define the start point of the site pad. Using a plan view ensures accurate placement.
5. Specify a data point on the terrain model to define the end point of the site pad.
6. Reset to complete.

Once a site pad is created handles can be used to modify or manipulate elements. See Handles and Parametric Dimensions for more information.

Tagging Properties

The Place Pad dialog allows naming of the site pad. By default a name is generated but can be overwritten with any naming convention. Descriptions can also be entered.

Volumes

Once the pad is created the volume of cut or fill is calculated depending on the interference area with the terrain model. This is an estimate and the accuracy will depend on the accuracy of the terrain imported.

Cut Volume - The volume of material required to be removed to create the defined site pad.