Step Detail

3.3.2 - Create surface boundary using polyline

Step Description:

Create the boundary line by drawing a closed polyline around the entire surface. NOTE: Any triangle that the polyline touches will be removed after adding the boundary to the definition.

• Type pline in the command window.
• Create boundary line

NOTE: It is helpful to turn off Object Snap, located on the bottom task bar, for this process.
Object Snap Icon Image

• Prospector tab > expand Surfaces > expand [surface name] > expand Definition > right-click Boundaries > Add
• Input [boundary name] > choose boundary type > uncheck Non-destructive breakline box

Add Boundaries Dialog Image

• In the Drawing select the newly created pline boundary
• Regen drawing

Rebuild Surface

• Prospector tab > expand Surfaces > right-click [surface name] > Rebuild

Select Rebuild Image

• Dismiss Event Viewer dialog

For more information watch the video below:

• Create the Surface (WMV)