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    • S Offline
      Starlex
      last edited by

      Hi!

      I'm trying to create terrain using sandbox tools

      I have to create terrain on poly-figurefigure

      When I use Scratch tool, I get terrain plane as a squarescratch square

      Is it possible to get smthg like this (I edit pic @ Photoshop)result

      Thanks for suggestions!

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        TIG Moderator
        last edited by

        The 'site' shape and the sandbox mesh surface are separated as the mesh is grouped.
        Selected the 'site' and Edit>Cut it.
        Double click the mesh-group to edit it, then Edit>PasteInPlace the site.
        The site now merges with the mesh.
        Erase the parts of the mesh you don't want.
        Now you have a mesh the shape of the site - manipulate its levels etc as desired..........

        TIG

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          Starlex
          last edited by

          Thanks!
          but I have to ask: How can I improve and speed up erasing parts of mesh, that I don't need?
          maybee, there is draping with erasing parts of mesh to fit object....

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            xrok1
            last edited by

            @starlex said:

            Thanks!
            but I have to ask: How can I improve and speed up erasing parts of mesh, that I don't need?
            maybee, there is draping with erasing parts of mesh to fit object....

            how are you erasing now? eraser tool or select/delete?

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              xrok1
              last edited by

              this is how i would do it. drag select then delete as much as possible, then use the eraser tool for the finer deleting along the edges.


              Capture1.JPG

              β€œThere are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”

              http://www.Twilightrender.com try it!

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              • GaieusG Offline
                Gaieus
                last edited by

                • You can also smooth the mesh surface first
                • then drape the terrain shape on it
                • triple click anywhere with the select tool
                • double click in the middle with the Shift key pressed (to deselect the middle part)
                • and hit the Delete button
                  You can unsoften you mesh later - or leave it like that (you would probably soften it eventually anyway) as the other sandbox tools work on smooth surfaces, too - or you can display hidden geometry any time from the View menu.

                Gai...

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