Product(s):	InRoads, MX, GEOPAK
Version(s):	08.11.09.493+
Area:	Terrain Model
Original Author:	Kevin McDonald, Bentley Technical Support Group

 

Problem:

User is given and ESRI SHP file that contains 2D contours and needs to create a 3D Terrain Model (or DTM/TIN).

 

Solution:

First, view this article that details the steps to use Bentley Map to import the contours and assign them elevations.
Importing ESRI Shapefiles with Topo to their proper elevation

Bentley Map is delivered with InRoads and GEOPAK, and can be accessed in the Applications>Activate Map menu.

Once the graphics are displayed in the DGN at the specified elevations, use the Create Terrain Model By Graphical Filters command or the Create from Elements command to build the terrain from the 3D graphics.