How to generate a TIN (triangulated irregular network) file

Rhino Rhino for Windows
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Topcon is a survey equipment manufacturer that has software which automatically controls construction equipment. The operator inputs a surface into the machine which controls its operation. The input file is a TIN file which is frequently used in terrain mapping and consists of a series of triangles matching the actual surface. I am trying to generate a TIN file using Rhino 6. I would like to know if there are any plug-ins or other software which uses Rhino that can generate this type of surface.

Jack

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Did you figure it out Jake?

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I’m also interested if you figured it out–TIN export from Rhino would save me quite a bit of time as an architect.

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I have still not found a method to generate a TIN surface with Rhino. It would be helpful for me to be able to do it so I will continue to explore it.

Jack

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Hi - as far as I know, the TIN file format is proprietary. You’ll have to find some other application that can write these.
-wim