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Contents Inside formZ   The formZ work area   Navigating around the work area Creating a terrain model   Using the terrain modeling tools   Changing views   Using the layers palette   Inserting an underlay   Drawing contour lines   Joining contour lines Adding objects to the model   Drawing trees   Drawing stairs and ramps   Drawing buildings   Moving an object   Copying an object   Changing color Rendering the model Saving   Download file   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assignment   In this tutorial we introduce you to 3D modeling and computer-aided design using the software package known as formZ. formZ is a powerful tool for designing in three dimensions and can be used to design virtually anything you can dream up. However, in this tutorial we will be focusing on one of the most important features for landscape architecture -- how to build 3D terrain models and add simple buildings and other site features (trees, walls, etc.) to this terrain model.