Create a Hole in the Mesh

  1. Select the existing Mesh.
  2. With the Mesh tool, draw a closed polygon that falls entirely within the Mesh polygon.
  3. The New Mesh Points dialog box opens.

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  4. Choose the “Create Hole” radio button.
  5. Choose an option from the drop-down menu to define the relationship between the newly created points and existing ones.
    • No Surface Fitting: The slopes of the Mesh will be connected to the bottom elevation of the Mesh.

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    • Fit to User Ridges or Fit to All Ridges: With these options, no slopes will be connected to the bottom of the Mesh, allowing you to place your building exactly into the excavated site.

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