CAD tip # 7118:

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Vertical exaggeration of 3D terrain.

If you need to emphasize the shape of your terrain model - make it more "dramatic" for the documentation of your project, you can use the vertical exaggeration. All Z-axis values will be multiplied by a factor - similarly to e.g. Google Earth.

You can find the exaggeration settings in the surface style dialog. On the Triangles tab switch the "Triangle Display Mode" to Exaggerate Elevations and then enter the exaggertaion factor (e.g. 3x, 10x) in "Exaggerate Elevations By":

Terrain exaggeration (CZ version)

You can use the same approach for terrain analysis.

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applies to: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 · AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 ·

See also:
Tip 7216:	How to use 3DFACEs as a definition for terrain surface?
Tip 6895:	How to use spline as a breakline in Civil 3D?
Tip 6802:	Draping an aerial image on a Civil 3D terrain surface.
Tip 6563:	Creating an intersection curve of two terrain surfaces.
Tip 6445:	Displaying elevation labels on a Civil 3D surface.

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