Exercise 2: Import Terrain

Add a contour file and drape coverages on it.

Start by importing a contour file that establishes the basic elevations for your model.

For each data store you import, you map properties in that data store to properties in the model schema.

For the terrain, you map the level property in the contour file to the Set Elevation property in the model.

To import a contour file

1. On the Data Sources panel, click (Add File Data Source).
2. Click the file type for your contour file, such as SHP.
3. Navigate to the contour file and open it.
4. On the Data Sources panel, double-click the new contour entry to configure it.
5. Set the Type to Terrain.
6. On the Source tab, set the Draping Options to Set Elevation.
7. Map the Set Elevation property to a property in the contour file, such as Level, and click OK.
8. Click Close & Refresh.

To import a coverage file

1. On the Data Sources panel, click Add File Data Source.
2. Click the file type for your coverage file, such as SHP.
3. Navigate to the coverage file and open it.
4. On the Data Sources panel, double-click the new coverage entry to configure it.
5. Set the Type to Coverage Areas.
6. Map the properties in the coverage file that match properties in the model.

   For example, if the coverage file contains a property that matches Name or Category, select those properties from the appropriate drop-down list.

7. If the coverage file contains a property that is appropriate for styling, select it from the drop-down list for Rule Style.

   For example, a park coverage might have an ecotype property. A parking lot coverage might have a material property.

8. On the Source tab, set the Draping Options to Drape, and click OK.
9. Click Close & Refresh.