Slope Vectors

 

Ribbon: Add-On > DTM > Slope Vectors

Toolbar: PCAD > Add-On > Slope Vectors

Menu: Add-On >  Slope Vectors

Keyboard: SLOPEVECTORS

 

This command creates the slope vector grid of a terrain represented by 3D Faces. It allows you to select how dense the grid of slope vectors will be when superimposed on a 3D terrain represented by 3D Faces. The grid text will have different sizes and colors based on the slope value, providing a visual representation of the terrain’s steepness.

 

PROCEDURE

  • Run the SLOPEVECTORS command

  • Optional: Choose one of the following options:

    • C (Color): Opens a dialog to select the vector color.
    • S (Step): Enter a percentage (1–10) to define the grid step.
      • You can skip both options if you prefer
  • Select the 3D face terrain to apply the command and press Enter.

 

 

In the image below, a segment of 3D terrain is shown with slope vectors. These vectors indicate the direction and steepness of the slopes, highlighting areas of low, moderate, and high inclination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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