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Visualize 3D Terrain with Fixed Surface

How to use fixed-surface terrain

Written by Holly Conrad Smith

Use fixed-surface terrain to quickly visualize topography over a large area.

Toggle on Terrain in the Terrain app.

Select "Fixed Surface"

The ground plane adjusts to match the terrain dataset.

Giraffe geometries drape on the terrain.

GIS datasets will also drape on this terrain. Satellite is shown here:

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