Videos

The videos in this section provide conceptual demonstrations for some of the most common grading objects in Grading Optimization.

Using Zone Objects

How zones work in Grading Optimization to provide accurate surface grading solutions.

Zone Constraints, Objectives, and Visualization

Learn about using different violation views when adjusting slope constraints and objective weights.

Zone Grading Limits

Learn about specifying a zone that encompasses an area in which grading optimization will occur.

Overlapping Zone Prioritization

Learn about how overlapping zones work with one another in Grading Optimization.

Using Drainage Objects

Explore key concepts when working with drain lines, low points, and drainage specific zone properties.

Using Drain Lines and Low Points

Learn how to use drain lines and low points to affect the slope of your surface when considering drainage.

Competing Drainage Objects and Exclusive Drainage Zones

Learn how multiple drainage objects interact with one another on a surface.

Understanding Minimum Drain Inclination

Learn about how to control the drainage direction within a zone independent of the surrounding surface.

Other Grading Optimization Videos

Using Aligned Edges

Learn how to force surface triangles to align along a line.

Using Bend Lines

Learn how to influence terrain smoothing along a line on the optimized surface.

Using Bounded Points

Learn how to create and constrain points along a surface for optimization.

Using Offset Points

Learn how to use offset points to designate linear high and low points on the optimized surface.