

If this menu option is not available in a given plan file, a terrain perimeter already exists.See “Toolbar Arrangement” on page 131 of the Reference Manual. On Floor 1 of your plan, select Terrain> Create Terrain Perimeter from the menu or click the corresponding toolbar button. To create and resize a terrain perimeter 1. See “Terrain Perimeter” on page 720 of the Reference Manual. It can also be used to represent a lot boundary. This tutorial continues from where the Materials Tutorial left off, so you may want to save this plan using a new name to archive your previous work.Ĭreating a Terrain Perimeter The Terrain Perimeter is a closed polyline that defines the boundary of the terrain that generates in 3D views, and of the contour lines that generate in floor plan view. In this tutorial, you will learn about: Ĭreating a Terrain Perimeter Creating a Walkout Basement Creating a Retaining WallĪdding a Driveway Adding Library Objects to Your Plan It is a good idea to become familiar with the Terrain Tools before beginning your own terrain project. In it, you will learn how to add elevation information to your terrain, how to create terrain features, and how to add plants and other objects from the library.

This tutorial describes how to use Chief Architect’s Terrain Tools.
