TerrainCAD for AutoCAD is a terrain modeling plug-in for AutoCAD®. This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to create a terrain mesh from a set of unordered points, lines and polylines. The terrain mesh is created as a Delaunay Triangulation, which is regarded as the best method to create a terrain mesh from unorganized point data. TerrainCAD for AutoCAD can also import a set of points from a text file containing point coordinate data along with point numbers and point descriptions.

TerrainCAD for AutoCAD can solidify a terrain mesh by giving it thickness. It also has a command to calculate the mass properties of a mesh such as volume and surface area.

TerrainCAD for AutoCAD is powered by TerrainLib, a state of the art terrain modeling library developed by SYCODE.

TerrainCAD for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into AutoCAD and adds a new submenu called "TerrainCAD" to the AutoCAD menu.

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of TerrainCAD for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find TerrainCAD for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run the TerrainCAD command). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

(16.15 MB)
($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. TerrainCAD for AutoCAD is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since TerrainCAD for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into AutoCAD open a drawing containing the set of points or import points from a text file using the ImportPoints command. Then run the TerrainCAD command to create a terrain mesh. Truly, software made simple!

The 'TerrainCAD' menu consists of the following commands:

• TCImportPoints - Import points from a text file
  
  
• TCCreateTerrain - Create a mesh from a set of unordered points, lines and polylines
  
  
• TCSolidifyTerrain - Solidifies a terrain mesh
  
  
• TCMeshProperties - Display mesh properties
  
  
• TCMeshMerge - Merge meshes into a single mesh
  
  
• TCHelp - Displays the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD help file
  
  
• TCRegister - Registers your copy of TerrainCAD for AutoCAD
  
  
• TCAbout - Displays the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD about box

The TerrainCAD submenu

TerrainCAD for AutoCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
 
Online Help

For more images please visit the TerrainCAD for AutoCAD Gallery. If you have used TerrainCAD for AutoCAD to create a land mesh and wish to display your work on our gallery, send us an e-mail containing images and a brief description along with your personal details.

Customization

If you want TerrainCAD for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your needs.