Shape a surface with points
Open point editing from a supported surface and choose the correct height interpretation.
Shape PointsPoint-based surface shaping uses the Volume points editor. Some surface controls refer to Height Points or Height points when naming a layer or top-surface option. These open the point editing workflow; there is no separate survey-import editor named Shape Points.
Open a supported surface
Select a surface with an editable height-points layer or choose the offered Height Points top-surface option. Terrain also provides Model → Volume Points. The selected object and face determine which route is available.
Set point heights
In Volume points, choose Raise by or Set level to, then add or select points. Set Height, Radius and Falloff. Check the height mode before using a known elevation; additive heights and absolute levels are different.
Inspect the blend
Choose Smooth, Linear or Stepped interpolation and inspect the result. Overlapping influences and profile curves affect the surface. The tool does not certify survey accuracy or guarantee exact interpolation of every overlapping input.
Continue with the detailed guide
Use the Volume points article for point selection, curves, deletion and Done. Use Sculpt for brush-based shaping instead of individual point controls.