You can edit and add data to a surface after you create it. 
Surface data categories include: 
-  Drawing objects. Includes Line, Point, Block, Text, 3D Faces, and Polyfaces. Used for creating surface points from AutoCAD entities. 
 
-  Point files. Includes ASCII point files. 
 
-  Point groups. Includes previously defined point groups. 
 
- Point survey queries. Dynamic references to the points that are included in survey queries. 
 
- Figure survey queries. Dynamic references to the figures that are included in survey queries. 
 
The Effects of Operation Order on Surfaces
Tutorial Exercise: Creating and Adding Data to a Surface