Elevations with MEP

[jadoidge]

I have received a topographic site survey drawing (2D DWG), showing the contour lines and their associated elevations. I would like to show a cross section of this profile however under line properties it will not let me set and elevation for the individual lines it returns to zero. Any ideas? Or is there a better way to do this?

[StykFacE]

I'm not understanding completely. Are you trying to take the 2D contours of the site plan and create a 3D elevation from them?

[jadoidge]

Yes I thought if i added the line levels to the line elevation properties, I would be able to rotate the drawing and view from the side. Given that the drawing has only side to side contour lines I was hoping this would provide a ground level profile.

[Hugh_Compton]

l like to use the DRAPE command for creating 3D environments.
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[jadoidge]

Thanks i'll see how that work