After importing or creating your own terrain, you may want to add new entities to your model.

After importing or creating terrain you may need to edit or refine it to fit your needs. With the Sandbox tools native to SketchUp you can transform even a flat Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) into a fully fleshed out landscape.

SketchUp provides everything you need to create your own terrain for your model using the Sandbox tools.Tip: The Sandbox tools are available as a toolbar you can add in View > Toolbars. The From Contours and From Scratch tools can also be found in Draw > Sandbox.Creating terrain can be useful when:

Importing FilesWith SketchUp, you can import files that already include geolocation data or have been positioned in real-world locations. This includes other SketchUp files, and even files created with other software. Importing a geolocated file can be a great way to integrate multiple models for large-scale projects while still keeping the original file intact. You can import a file by selecting File > Import.

Geolocating a model or adding terrain puts your SketchUp design into real-world surroundings. By using SketchUp’s Add Location feature, importing data or site context, or creating your own terrain, you can enhance your model with specific and accurate location data and site context.