How to create a 3D Landscape out of a 2D topology in 3ds max

Intro: set units and create plane

A: Create topolgy with “Edit poly” and “Quick slice” and “Cut”

B: Create topology with “Tesselate” modifier and Graphite modeling tools “Topology”

Draw and delete additional edges

Create 3D landscape with “Edit poly” in animate mode: extrude, bevel, hinge from edge

Use “inset” to refine topology

Use “hinge from edge” to refine topology

Use para3D disassemble to prepare for lasercutter

Use labelsystem for better overview

Use packing controller before export

Export as “DWG”