Terrain Models in Element Information

As a terrain model is a MicroStation element, a wealth of information can be found in the Element Information dialog. One important option is display on/off of terrain model features. Example, contours, triangles, and voids.

Edge Method

This displays the Edge Method used when creating the terrain model.

Source Features Display

Turns the display off or on for any data that was used to create the terrain model. The change is immediately visible on the screen, it is not necessary to exit the file and re-enter.

Feature

Lists the feature name and feature definition of the selected terrain model.

Information

Lists the X,Y,Z range of the selected terrain model. In addition, it has the number of each type of source features, i.e., the number of points, voids, or break lines.

Calculated Features

Turns the display off or on for any data in the terrain model that is not source data. Example, triangles, high points, low points, and flow arrows. The change is immediately visible on the screen, it is not necessary to exit the file and re-enter.