topic Can ArchMap export DEM data to a .dxf 3D face file? in Elevation Data Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/elevation-data-questions/can-archmap-export-dem-data-to-a-dxf-3d-face-file/m-p/769830#M41 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I am a total newbie when it comes to ArchMap and GIS in general. I am a 3D visualization artist looking for a way to utilize ArchMap&nbsp;to export DEM data to a&nbsp;usable 3D surface for use in 3DS Max. In the past I have used a program called Global Mapper to do this. Global Mapper has the ability to export what is called a .dxf 3D face file. The .dxf 3d face file is composed of 4 sided polygonal mesh as opposed to a TIN file. This type of surface is preferred due to the cleaner more editable nature of the mesh. Attached is a .pdf that describes the process I use in Global Mapper. Is there a similar process that I can use in ArchMap that will produce similar results? I am using ArchMap 10.5.1 and have access to 3D Analyst license. Any help is much appreciated!</P><P></P><P>Thanks,</P><P>Brian&nbsp;</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:20:39 GMT BrianPeterson4 2018-02-27T14:20:39Z Can ArchMap export DEM data to a .dxf 3D face file? https://community.esri.com/t5/elevation-data-questions/can-archmap-export-dem-data-to-a-dxf-3d-face-file/m-p/769830#M41 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I am a total newbie when it comes to ArchMap and GIS in general. I am a 3D visualization artist looking for a way to utilize ArchMap&nbsp;to export DEM data to a&nbsp;usable 3D surface for use in 3DS Max. In the past I have used a program called Global Mapper to do this. Global Mapper has the ability to export what is called a .dxf 3D face file. The .dxf 3d face file is composed of 4 sided polygonal mesh as opposed to a TIN file. This type of surface is preferred due to the cleaner more editable nature of the mesh. Attached is a .pdf that describes the process I use in Global Mapper. Is there a similar process that I can use in ArchMap that will produce similar results? I am using ArchMap 10.5.1 and have access to 3D Analyst license. Any help is much appreciated!</P><P></P><P>Thanks,</P><P>Brian&nbsp;</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:20:39 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/elevation-data-questions/can-archmap-export-dem-data-to-a-dxf-3d-face-file/m-p/769830#M41 BrianPeterson4 2018-02-27T14:20:39Z