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Input

• 1 group containing geometry, including points.
• 2 groups. 1 containing geometry, plus 1 containing a closed edge path, used as mask.

Operation

Direct

1. Pre-select valid inputs, per above.
2. Run Form.
3. To adjust result, type values.

Form is a Pick command.

Features

• If your single input group contains a clearly defined perimeter, Form will automatically apply the perimeter as a rim for the new terrain, and also include the rim as part of the new terrain.
• If you use 2 input groups, one containing the target geometry, plus one containing a clearly defined perimeter, Form will shape terrain heights by the target, and then automatically use the perimeter to cut the terrain rim.
• To visualize the mask before forming, start Form with nothing selected. Then, within Form, Pick a mask or any other target geometry. The mask will show in magenta outline.

Try Form Yourself

Basic – Form from face

Create a single face, e.g. a rectangle, in empty space. Group it. Select it. Click Form.

You should now have a new terrain.

Intermediate – Forming with mask

Intermediate – First, make sure your model has one group containing e.g. isocurves, points, or any non-Landshape terrain geometry, for instance an Add-Location terrain. Second, create a mask. A mask is a closed edge loop. You can create a mask by drawing e.g. a rectangle, and grouping it. Third, Select both the source group, and the mask group. Run Form.

You should now have a new terrain, whose rim is cut by the mask.

Note

You cannot form with more than two input groups selected.

Limitations

Currently, you cannot form new terrain where there is already terrain. Reposition your input, and try again. To check plan clearance, use View Top.

Troubleshooting Form Input

🤔 Does Form not work as expected? Probably, you are using invalid input.

😎 For Pick commands, it's easy to learn valid inputs. Try one of these:

• Simply hover the toolbar command button. The tooltip summarizes valid input.
• While Forming, right-click geometry and go directly to: Landshape > Learn Form. Alternatively, open Learn from anywhere, and manually navigate to the command's page.
• Open SketchUp's Instructor panel. The Instructor will update as you switch tools. You may dock it to the side.

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🌱 ...this Learn section is still incomplete. Expect more content in a future Landshape update.

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