Sending Objects to the Model Surface

Once the site model is complete, objects, such as cars, trees, or other site fixtures, may need to be placed on the surface of the model. For this purpose, use the Send to Surface command.

This command is effective for 3D loci, 3D polygons, extrudes, sweeps, meshes, slabs, light objects, and symbols with a 3D component. If a 2D polyline or 2D polygon is selected, it will first be converted into its 3D equivalent before being sent to the surface.

To send an object to the surface:

1.	Make the layer with the site model object the active layer.

2.	Place the object on the ground plane or change to Top view. Move the object to the desired location on the site model.

3.	Select Landmark > Send to Surface (Landmark workspace) or AEC > Terrain > Send to Surface (Architect workspace).

The correct Z value is given to place the object on the surface of the site model.