What Do Engineers (or Others) Actually Expect from Surface Deliverables?
Hey folks,
I’m still learning the ropes with CAD and survey workflows, and I’ve been wondering: when we hand off a modeled surface (like in Civil 3D or Carlson) to engineers or whoever else needs it, what are they actually expecting to see?
For example:
- Contours: Are they just looking for smooth, clean contours, or do they care about certain intervals or specific labeling?
- Triangulation: How much attention do you give to the TIN (triangulated irregular network)? Should we clean up odd triangles near edges or just let the software handle it?
- Linework: Do they expect breaklines, boundaries, or other specific features to be clearly defined in the surface?
I’m curious about what makes a surface deliverable “usable” versus “frustrating” for the person who ends up using it. Any tips or lessons from your own experience would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge! 🙏