Sweep

Quickgrade terrain along selected paths.

Useful to create elevation for paths or roads. Input path controls both shape and elevation.

Type: Pick, Shape
Menu: Extensions > Landshape > Pick > Sweep

Input

1 raw edgepath, open or closed.
1 or several groups, containing an edgepath that is open or closed.

Input Elevation Matters

The heights that your input edgepath goes through will control the local elevations of your Sweep. Draw and position your path carefully.

Parameters

Width

Width is the total width of your Sweep in the direction of travel.

Blend

Blend is the percentage of the Width that is transitioning to the surrounding terrain.

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Command is active, Sketchup's statusbar will show the current state and options. Read the statusbar carefully.
The VCB and its label shows any current parameters. Right after a Command commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Command effect.
To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Command on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

🌱 ...this Learn section is still incomplete. Expect more content in a future Landshape update. Keep Landshape updated and check back soon.

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Last edited 2026-03-23

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Command is active, Sketchup's statusbar will show the current state and options. Read the statusbar carefully.

The VCB and its label shows any current parameters. Right after a Command commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Command effect.

To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Command on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

🌱 ...this Learn section is still incomplete. Expect more content in a future Landshape update. Keep Landshape updated and check back soon.