The HELIOS 3D Local Grading feature optimizes resource use and minimizes earth movements and mass transportation. You can set specific local minimum and maximum distances for the lower edges of modules to the ground. Unlike flat grading, which uniformly removes or fills the ground to a fixed distance and maximizes cut/fill volumes, this approach is more work and cost-efficient.

ith these options, you can create cutting and filling planes, granting full control based on the terrain contour. Set the minimum distance for module edges to the ground or define an acceptable distance for filling local depressions.

The “after” situation illustrates the graded ground and highlights the volume savings achievable with these choices.