The Smoove Tool

In tandem with the Smoove Tool, a From Scratch grid can be sculpted to simulate landforms and elevations (Fig. 12-5).

Fig. 12-5: Using the From Scratch tool, draw a grid composed of 4´ × 4´ squares. Make the Grid 80´ × 80´.

The Smoove Tool

This tool is intended to be used with From Scratch. When active, it utilizes a circular outline tool to select the edges and faces on a From Scratch grid. The selected geometry can then be pulled up or down to form mounds or depressions. The size of the circular outline can be adjusted to be larger or smaller. (See Fig. 12-6 through and Fig. 12-8.) The Smoove tool does take some practice to master.

Fig. 12-6: Use the Smoove tool on the From Scratch grid. Adjust the size of the Smoove tool to 35´.