I have a project requiring me to render a 3D image and animation of a specific piece of property with specific elevations, a stream and trees in specific places.
I have managed to create a terrain model that pretty closely matches the topography of the property, and I think I can create acceptable mapping for color, bumps, etc.

The PROBLEM...

Is in placing the trees and some other elements in exact locations on the terrain - (there are lots of trees and they need to be in the correct arrangements). When viewing the terrain in the Bryce modeling window it appears as a wireframe... unless you do a quick render... but when you place an object into the scene - back to wireframe.

HELP!! - - How do I get my trees where they should be?... there must be a way, but this is driving me nuts.

Bryce is a neat program, and you can make imaginary landscapes out the yazoo - but how do you make a replica of a view with terrain and items placed in precise positions?

Any help will REALLY be appreciated!!

Thanks

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