Not too long ago, someone (agiel, I thought) had a post going about getting Vue to show contour lines by intersecting planes with a terrain. I tried using the search tool, and poking around in the 'backroom', but no luck. Okay, I'm obviously a dummy, but this dummy sure would appreciate it if someone can give me a link. Found a good use for this technique, but can't recall how it worked. Thanks!

Try the Backroom page (link in the header of the forum), under the Terrains section :)

Just in case some who do not have Infinite would like to achieve a similar effect i.e show contour altitude lines on a terrain, there is a possibility to use a colored map and an altitude dependent filter. (does not work in 4 Pro though still bugged alas...) It works in Vue4 .

Could've sworn I looked in there, but couldn't see it. See it now, so that's all that matters. Anyways, this should solve a problem or two. Watch for a render featuring the Xfrog giant sequoias in the coming weeks... something Stewart asked me to do a few years ago. I have all the tools now... just need to make em work. I thought it was one of your posts... thanks, agiel!

For the benefit of those who have never seen a somewhat large tree, thought I'd post a couple pics.

http://www.digreal4d.com/misc/hug.jpg

http://www.digreal4d.com/misc/ringofthelords.jpg

The first is me attempting to hug the average sequoia. The sequoia is the only tree I ever tried to hug. The second is a cluster... look closely for the tiny humans.

Attached Link: http://sittingblue.3dup.net/v5i_terrain/index.htm

Here is my version of the contour material if anyone wants it.