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Import terrain (XYZ)
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  1. Open File > Project Preferences > Location Settings
  2. Enter the national coordinates from the download package into the «East value» and «North value» fields – with a minus sign at the start. Confirm with OK.
  3. You'll find the coordinates and the elevation in the info sheet 00_INFO.pdf included in the download package – they're highlighted in green there.
  4. In the menu select swissTools > Import > SwissGis palette
  5. The SwissGis palette appears in the toolbar – click the folder icon
  6. In the swissTools panel check the settings and select National coord. LV95
  7. Select the Terrain.xyz file from the download package and confirm with Open
  8. Select the visible layer (e.g. ArchiCAD layer) for export and activate the survey point
  9. From an area of 500 × 500 m a reduction area is recommended: click the symbol and place the frame where the terrain should stay detailed – outside it the point density is reduced so ArchiCAD runs more smoothly
  10. Click Place to import the terrain
  11. The terrain is imported and appears as a 3D terrain model