3D-Office User`s Manual -- Ch9-10, ApA-B, Index, Back
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1. Pocket 3D files Name Size kB PP_topo_Nov20 4 9 Monday August 2nd 2004 7 12PM File name PP_topo_Nov20 Files of type 3D control files GC3 X ee Cancel Figure 9 6 Select File and Click Open The Pocket 3D control point file opens in 3D Office P N 7010 0684 9 5 Control Files Viewing Selected Control Point Information The information button in 3D Office opens a text file that displays various details about the selected entity or entities 1 Using the select tool click on or draw a rectangle around the desired point s then click the activated Information button Figure 9 7 30 Office PP_topo_Mow20 pc3 Fk ay Fin Edt View Prefect Window Help _ x sa F Aaa alg oe Information sbout selected entities MFTIIS8IT E 15350 10 Figure 9 7 Select Control Point s and Click Information 2 Click the activated information button on the toolbar A text file opens displaying information on the selected control points Figure 9 8 Any modification to this text file has no affect on the values stored in the control file PP_topo_Nov20 9c3 2 File Edit Selected entities Control points name description local coords wG584 coords PP6 NAIL N 771000 36 E 1835176 22 Z 910 91 N40 06 56 98404 W82 S8 36 04681 799 307 PP7 N 770976 82 E 1835142 84 Z 910 53 N40 06 56 74933 W82 58 36 47493 799 02 Figure 9 8 Information on Selected Entities 9 6 3D Office User s Ma2. This information also displays in the title bar when printing the graph Properties Total area 1 604ac Total cut volume 1211 91 Once Total fill volume 1242 3E7urF Total balanced volume 30 457 ycF Fill Cut fill min max 1 976 Fill 3 564 Cut Effective cut fill ratio 0 98 Save Print Figure 10 2 Plot Properties Saving Plot Properties to a Text File 1 Click Cut Fill Plot properties and click Save Figure 10 3 on page 10 3 2 Navigate to the location in which to save the text file enter a name for the file and click Save 10 2 3D Office User s Manual Viewing Plot Properties Properties Total area 1 604ac Total cut volume 1211 910yd Seven Om QA Mete C3Geoids Total fill volume 1242 3E7urF Logfiles My Recent Logs Total balanced volume 30 457 f Documents Cutrfill min max 1 916 Fill 3 564 Effective cut fill ratio 0 98 Save N J Neo File name PP_topo_Nov20_Plol v aces 4 Save as type Text file txt v Cancel Figure 10 3 Save Plot Properties As Text File Printing Plot Properties 1 Click Cut Fill Plot properties and click Print Figure 10 4 2 On your system s print dialog box select desired settings and click Print Properties Total area 1 604ac Total cut volume 1211 91 Once Total fill volume 1242 3E7urF Total balanced volume 30 45 ycF Fill Cutt min max 1 976 Fill 3 564 Cut Effectiv
3. Exporting Control Points to a Pocket 3D Controller l Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller Select the points to export and click Points Export control points To Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects to the Pocket 3D controller and retrieves control files On the Pocket 3D files dialog box do one of the following and click Save Figure 9 25 e Selecta file in which to save the desired information e Enter a new file name or keep the default file name to save a new file to the controller s memory The file type is automatically selected Pocket 3D files Nam Size kB File name PP_topo_Nov20 Files of ype 3D control fies GCI Cancel Figure 9 25 Save File to Pocket 3D Controller The information from the selected file is saved in the Pocket 3D controller s memory or added to the selected file in the controller 9 24 3D Office User s Manual Exporting Control Points Exporting Control Points to a Text File l Select the points to export and click Points Export control points To text file On the Select custom format dialog box select the format type and click Next Figure 9 26 See Creating Custom Import Export Formats for Text Files on page 2 2 for creating new formats or editing current formats Select custom format Formats New format NOTEPAD TT Poin
4. Numerics 3D Project See Project 3D simulation See 3D view play log 5 17 3D view 5 17 6 34 log file 5 17 menus 1 13 options 6 38 simulation options 6 39 toolbar 1 14 view menu 1 7 A About 3D Office 1 11 1 21 ActiveSync A 1 A 4 connections A 2 install A 1 settings one COM port A 3 two COM ports A 4 starting A 2 Alignment 1 9 6 1 See also Horizontal element See also Templates See also Vertical curve and linework 4 5 6 7 compare 5 20 5 21 copy 6 13 create 6 7 6 11 feature line 6 8 generate TIN 5 6 horizontal elements 6 15 import 6 1 open 6 1 P N 7010 0684 Index print 6 19 6 24 rename 6 13 template placement 6 10 6 31 templates 6 25 versions 6 13 vertical curve 6 20 view options 6 38 view profile 6 20 Antenna measurement 2 18 Authorization codes 1 4 1 21 update 1 21 Backup file 1 18 Boundary create 7 9 7 11 C Calculate plane surface 7 4 Calculate coordinates 2 8 Compare plane boundary note 7 8 Compare surfaces 5 20 5 22 7 12 7 14 generate cut fill 5 20 10 4 Control points 1 8 9 1 9 8 accuracy 9 19 add 9 9 9 9 9 11 edit 9 11 location 9 20 Controller import files A 1 Coordinate system 9 8 Create job 1 11 Create new 3D Project 2 1 Crossfall 7 6 7 16 Index Index Cut fill plot 5 20 5 22 generate 7 13 10 4 10 7 options 10 8 print 1 18 print setup 1 20 DGPS geoids 9 15 Equipment 1 10 2 17 See also Machine setup files Export text file fo
5. Control points 2 On the Control points dialog box and the mmGPS Transmitters tab view the following information loaded mmGPS transmitters Figure 9 20 The Serial number up to four The Firmware revision e Whether or not the transmitter has been Adjusted calibrated 9 20 3D Office User s Manual Viewing and Adding mmGPS Transmitter Information Control points Control points Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Adjusted x COMI Serial port x Add Delete Download Figure 9 21 mmGPS Transmitter Information Adding a mmGPS Transmitter 1 Click Project gt Control points 2 On the Control points dialog box and the mmGPS Transmitters tab click Add 3 Enter the serial number of the new transmitter and press Enter Figure 9 22 Control points 900026 3 COMI Serial port v 2 k Delete Download Figure 9 22 Add New Transmitter P N 7010 0684 9 21 Control Files Downloading mmGPS Transmitter Calibration Data Calibration data for mmGPS transmitters includes firmware revision and any adjustment calibration performed to fix errors 1n incline in the self leveling mechanism of the transmitter The adjustment process applies an offset to the transmitter l Connect a mmGPS transmitter to the computer running 3D Office refer to the transmitter s documentation for details Turn on the transmitter In 3D Office click Project Control
6. Table B 1 AGForm 3D Hot Keys Esc Quits the Measure distance area create new polyline and TIN profile view functions Arrow keys When in 3D simulation mode pans the screen left right up and down also depends on the type of simulation When in 3D simulation mode for TIN files zooms in When in 3D simulation mode for TIN files zooms out When in 3D simulation mode for TIN files changes the view from inside the machines cab When in the Points List view allows in place editing When in 3D simulation mode for TIN files changes the view from outside the machine s cab When in 3D simulation mode for TIN files changes the view from above the machine Tab When in 3D simulation mode for TIN files changes the machine to the next machine in the Machine menu P N 7010 0684 B 1 F2 F3 F4 Hot Keys Hot keys that correspond to a menu option are listed next to the menu option Figure B 1 View New Ctrl M f zoom in Open Ctrl G Zoom out Close Zoom window Save Ctrl 5 i Zoom previous Save ds Ctr rz Ctrl zoom extents Open Pocket 3D File Open Autocad drawing File Ctrl Pan w Select Print Etrie Select polygo Print Preview Ctrrw Select all Print Setup i P w Toolbar 1 RatcliffRdSouth_Surface tn3 oar 2 RatcliffRdSouth_ Section pls Exit Hot Keys x Scale Bar Figure B 1 Menu Examples with Hot Keys B 2 3D Office User s Manual index
7. 9 tools 1 10 view 1 7 window 1 11 NGS 9 15 O Open 1 16 6 1 job 1 11 Project 2 1 P Plane surface 7 1 calculate 7 4 compare 5 20 5 21 7 12 7 14 copy 7 6 create 7 4 grid orientation 7 16 P N 7010 0684 Index grind interval 7 16 options 7 16 parameters 7 6 rename 7 7 view 7 6 Points 1 8 3 6 layers 3 9 list view 3 6 3 7 point labels 3 11 view 3 8 Polyline 6 7 7 11 See also Linework connectivity 6 7 define boundary 7 11 delete 4 7 draping onto TIN 4 6 multiple 6 7 Print 1 18 6 19 6 24 alignment 6 19 6 24 horizontal elements 6 19 preview 1 19 6 19 6 24 setup 1 20 6 19 vertical elements 6 24 Profile 1 13 Profile view 5 18 5 20 6 20 6 36 6 37 change view 5 20 6 37 menu 1 13 quit 5 20 6 37 Project 1 8 2 1 create 2 1 layers 2 5 measure distance area 2 22 open 1 16 2 1 print 1 18 print setup 1 20 units 2 15 Projection 9 8 Road features See Feature line See Templates Rotate grid 7 16 Index Index S Save as 1 18 Save files 1 12 1 17 backup 1 18 T Templates 6 25 add 6 25 add placement 6 32 alignment 6 10 delete 6 30 delete element 6 29 delete placement 6 33 edit 6 11 6 28 edit placement 6 33 elements 6 26 multiple 6 11 placement 6 31 Text files horizontal elements 6 19 import export formats 2 2 2 4 linework 4 7 points 3 8 TIN 5 9 vertical curves 6 24 TIN surface 1 9 5 1 5 9 3Dsimulation 5 17 compare 5 20 5 21 copy 5 12 8 8 draping polylines 4 6
8. 9 18 3D Office User s Manual Viewing GPS Localization Information Principles of GPS Localization GPS systems are capable of precise positioning but the positions computed are relative to a global reference system defined in terms of geographic latitude longitude and height above a reference ellipsoid To be useful for local site work global GPS coordinates need to be transformed into local site coordinates defined in terms of a distance north and east of some origin point and some distance above an elevation datum These north east and elevation coordinates NEZ may be those of a regional coordinate system for example a state plane system 1n the United States or they may be arbitrarily defined NEZ coordinates must be defined in terms of the construction design data In either case a mathematical conversion is necessary to transform global GPS coordinates into NEZ coordinates relative to the local coordinate system The transformation process 1s commonly known as localization The basic approach to calculating the mathematical transformation is to provide pairs of point coordinates for each control point on the project A point pair consists of e local NEZ coordinates for the point and e global latitude longitude and height coordinates for the point measured as described in this section These pairs of points are needed to calculate a precise mathematical formula for transforming all global GPS coordinates ge
9. PP4 NAIL 125 Description 770976 82 East 1 8351 42 84 Elev 910 53 V Use this point for horizontal localization iV Use this point for vertical localization WGS84 latitude N40 0856 74333 WGS84 longitude M 82 5836 47493 S84 height 799 02 Edit l Delete Figure 9 13 Edit Control Point Click Cancel on the Control points dialog box to leave the file unchanged without applying the edits to the control point Or after closing the dialog box click Edit Undo edit control points to return the file to its original state Deleting Control Points Deleting a control point will remove it from the control point file and cause an automatic recomputation of the localization Click Project Control points click the control point to delete and click Delete Figure 9 14 Click Yes at the confirmation Control points Control points Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Name Description HEmm V Eme PP3 CAP 183732 0 035 PP4 NAIL 125 206 0023 PPE NAIL 38 370 0094 PP7 78 985 0 006 PPE CAP 268 339 0 006 PPS NAIL 150028 0024 PPIO 0 005 0 000 Topcon 3D Office puessosaesesessonessonesseseesena Leer Figure 9 14 Select the Control Point to Delete and Confirm 9 12 3D Office User s Manual Using Coordinate System Data Using Coordinate System Data Coordinate system data represents the relationship between local positions and real world gl
10. Projection Oblique stereographic Datum WGS84 acticut v Origin E Custom North 771 017 412 Lat N40 06 57 15412 East 1835210 594 Lon w82 58 35 60553 Geoids g2003u01 iff Scale 1 00001574 Rotation 0 809 mmGPS Transmitters i Vertical adjustment Inclined plane 900026 Incline x E ast 0 0031 0 Incline Y North Vertical offset 1 are lt COMI Serial port v Add Delete Download Figure 9 10 Control Points Dialog Box Adding Control Points The following steps describe how to add control points to the project 1 Click Project gt Control points then click Add on the Control points tab Figure 9 11 2 Enter the following information and click OK Figure 9 11 e A Name and Description optional for the control point The North East and Elevation project coordinates for the new control point P N 7010 0684 9 9 Control Files e As needed enable or disable the horizontal and vertical localization check boxes In general these boxes should be enabled for each point However certain scenarios may require only one of the localization check boxes to be enabled For example the project surveyor may indicate a certain Control Point has an elevation error or find the vertical error for a Control Point to be out of the tolerance range after localizing e The WGS84 coordinates for the new control point Control points 770921 89 East 1835099 09 Elev 309 50
11. be installed on the computer to transfer data between a Pocket 3D controller and a computer with 3D Office ActiveSync establishes a connection between the computer and a mobile device such as a TPS Controller The mobile device must have the Windows CE operating system ActiveSync 1s available for free from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com P N 7010 0684 A 1 Connecting a Computer and Controller Follow the procedure below to establish a connection between the computer and a Pocket 3D controller using Microsoft ActiveSync 1 Ifneeded download and install Microsoft ActiveSync following the on screen instructions from microsoft com and the ActiveSync Install Wizard 2 Connect your device and computer using the desired connection method serial cable USB cable ethernet cable to connect to a network or Bluetooth wireless technology 3 Switch on the Pocket 3D controller and computer Start Microsoft ActiveSync 5 Click Next on the Get Connected dialog box Figure A 2 Get Connected Get Connected x cub LS To connect your device to this PC 1 Connect the cable to the PC 2 Turn on the device 3 Place the device in its cradle ActiveSync should automatically detect your device If your device is not automatically detected click Next If you are using infrared IR click Help hy Cancel Help Figure A 2 Connect Using ActiveSync The computer establishes a connection with the device I
12. gt Control points 2 On the Coordinate System tab select Use predefined projection and click Custom 3 Enter the desired parameters for the projection See Creating a Custom Projection on page 2 13 for details 4 If creating a custom datum click the browse button and enter desired parameters See Creating a Custom Datum on page 2 14 for details 5 Click Ok to save the custom projection Figure 9 16 Custom Projection Definitiion Mame My projection Projection type Transverse Mercator T Name Value Central meridian E00700 00 001 Scale 1 50000000 Origin latitude H nn Name C Origin easting 0 000 Origin northing 0 000 Ellipsoid Custom Datum Definition DX m DY m Region DZ m Mote RX wGSB4 Ta cana Figure 9 16 Create Custom Projection and or Datum 9 14 3D Office User s Manual Using Coordinate System Data Applying a Geoid A geoid model can be used to transform the ellipsoidal heights measured by GPS purely geometrical to heights that are based on a physical reference surface such as mean sea level Over small regions there is little difference between the two reference surfaces but for large projects the differences may be unacceptable Working with a geoid model when surveying with GPS will ensure proper point measurements Geoid models for the United States have been developed by the Natio
13. iV Use this point for horizontal localization V Use this point for vertical localization WGS84 latitude N40 0E57 1 2345 WGS84 longitude IE 84 53 05 67890 S84 height 798 34 Cancel Figure 9 11 Add Control Point 9 10 3D Office User s Manual Managing Control Points The new control point is added to the control points list and a new localization is automatically computed Click OK to view the new control point on the Plan View Figure 9 12 New Control Point WO Office PP_lopa_Mew peT Control points Nam Description HEnor CAP Edit Delete Figure 9 12 Control Point Added to File Click Cancel on the Control points dialog box to leave the file unchanged without adding the new control point Or after closing the dialog box click Edit gt Undo edit control points to return the file to its original state Editing Control Points You can edit the name description coordinates and localization for any control point Editing coordinates will cause an automatic recomputation of the localization 1 Click Project Control points click the control point to edit and click Edit Figure 9 13 on page 9 12 2 Edit the desired information and click OK Figure 9 13 on page 9 12 P N 7010 0684 9 11 Control Files Control points fx Control points Coord System Localization mmGPS Trans Control point Name Description H E Name PP7 PP3 CAP 163 a
14. options 5 23 view 5 9 Title block 1 18 1 20 Toolbar 1 11 3D views 1 14 standard 1 11 Tools 1 10 coordinate calculator 2 8 measure distance area 2 22 Uninstall 1 3 Units 2 15 Index for Plane files 10 8 project 2 15 V Vertical curve 6 20 6 24 add 6 21 delete 6 24 edit 6 23 insert 6 22 print 6 24 Vertical error 9 10 View 3D view 1 7 menu 1 7 profile 5 18 5 20 6 36 6 37 W WGS 2 9 Window 1 11 X XML configuration file 2 8 3D Office Users Manual a PVY TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94551 800 443 4567 www topcon com ISO 9001 2000 FM 68448 3D Office User s Manual P N 7010 0684 Rev B 05 06 250 2006 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication
15. 7 1835173 86 911 90 40 065858958 82 583608855 800 42 Figure 9 28 Exported Control Points in Text Editor Window 9 26 3D Office User s Manual Chanter 10 Cut Fill Files Cut fill files provide relative height information between two surfaces These files can be used to determine cut and fill volumes between surfaces and to ascertain the high and low excavation areas within a project 3D Office creates cut fill files through the surface comparison function Opening a Cut fill File 3D Office opens current cut fill files or creates cut fill files through the compare surface function 1 To open a cut fill file cf3 click File Open 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as Cut fill plot cf3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 10 1 Look In C PP_topo ipp_topo_now4 cf3 test cutrilt cF3 test Cutrilz cF3 test cutril3 cF3 test cutrild cF3 File name Ipp_topo_nov4 cf3 Files of type Eutzfil nlnt f3 Cancel Figure 10 1 Open Cut fill File P N 7010 0684 10 1 Cut Fill Files Viewing Plot Properties To view the cut fill plot properties click Cut Fill Plot properties The Properties dialog box displays the following Figure 10 2 e Total area of surface model e Total cut and fill volumes e Total balanced volume e Cut fill minimum and maximum values e Effective cut fill ratio cut volume to fill volume
16. Chanter 9 Control Files Control points are reference points at or near the project site that provide physical access to the project coordinate system Control files contain coordinate data for the control points In the case of GPS applications they also provide the mathematical link between the GPS and project coordinate systems Importing and Opening a Control Point File 3D Office provides an interface for working directly with control points through control files gc3 Using a control file you can add edit or delete control points as well as view control point coordinates 3D Office imports points into 3D Project files from three file types 3D control files gc3 e Pocket 3D controller files See Importing From Pocket 3D on page 9 2 for import details e Text files txt See Importing Control Points from a Text File on page 9 3 for import details P N 7010 0684 9 1 Control Files Importing Control Points Follow these steps to import control points from a 3D Control Point file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click Project gt Import control points From 3D control file gc3 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 9 1 The information from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Look in C 3dmc X File name TEST GC3 Files of type Topcon GC3 file gc3 v Cancel Figu
17. GA098 FF gt Palco File name g2002u0 iff x open aces Files of type Topcon Geoid files off ff x Cancel Figure 9 19 Apply Geoid File 9 17 Control Files Viewing GPS Localization Information Localization is a mathematical transformation between global GPS coordinates and local project coordinates If a project contains a localization the localization information displays in the Control points dialog box 1 Click Project gt Control points 2 On the Control points dialog box and the Localization tab view the following information Figure 9 20 The Projection and Datum used for the localization The horizontal coordinates of the Origin for both the project and GPS coordinate systems The Scale difference between the project and GPS coordinate systems The Rotation angle between the project and GPS coordinate systems The inclination in percent of the horizontal plane with respect to the X and Y axis and the offset of the two coordinate system along the vertical axis Control points Projection Oblique stereographic Datum Ww Se Origin Morth 771 17 412 Lat N40 06 57 1 5412 East 1 935210 594 Lon hw 82 58 35 60553 Scale 1 00001574 Rotation o aud Vertical adjustment Inclined plane Incline 4 East 0 0031 Os Incline North 0 00298 Vertical offset 1 11 517 Cancel Figure 9 20 GPS Localization Information
18. Type a value in Grid interval to set the spacing of the cut fill grid lines Enable Show contours to display contours of the cut fill surface Enable Show solid colored regions to display the cuts and fills as solid colors The color grid describes the colors associated with a cut fill value Type a value in Color interval to change the cut fill range value associated with the corresponding color 3 Click the Units tab See Setting Project Units on page 2 15 fora description of the fields on this tab 3D Office User s Manual Setting Plot Options View options Cut Fil Units W Show boundaries Show contours Show break lines W Show solid colored regions Ii Show grid of cut fill values Color interval 0 50 Grid interval 25 00 Cancel Figure 10 9 Set Cut fill View Options P N 7010 0684 10 9 Cut Fill Files Notes 10 10 3D Office User s Manual Appendix A Connecting a Computer and Controller Connecting the Pocket 3D controller and a computer will allow files to be transferred between devices for jobsite and file management Connect your device and computer using the desired connection method serial cable USB cable Figure A 1 ethernet cable to connect to a network or Bluetooth wireless technology FC 100 with P ocket 3D PC laptop with 3D Office USB cable Figure A 1 Connect Controller and Computer Regardless of the connection method Microsoft ActiveSync must
19. e cut fill ratio 0 98 Print n Close Figure 10 4 Print Plot Properties As Text File P N 7010 0684 10 3 Cut Fill Files Creating a Cut fill File Cut fill files are created through the compare surfaces function using TIN surfaces plane surfaces or road alignments in a 3D Project file The compare surfaces in current file option is only available in 3D Project files not 3D Plane 3D TIN or 3D Alignment files 1 Clickoneof the following menu options to compare two surfaces in the same file e Plane gt Compare current plane surface gt With other surface in this project e TIN gt Compare current TIN surface gt With other surface in this project 2 On the Surfaces dialog box select the following and click OK Figure 10 5 The Surface of type from the drop down list e The desired surface in the surface list Surfaces Surfaces of type TIN surface v NOY20 TOPO Surface details Name NO 20 TOPO Number of triangles 365 Number of points 189 Cancel Figure 10 5 Select Surface to Compare 10 4 3D Office Users Manual Creating a Cut fill File 3D Office compares the two surfaces and opens a Cut Fill file displaying contours and or a grid of cut fill values depending on the display settings Figure 10 6 T A Hien L F I2 K Ele EM em Cut Window Hola O a Ff RRR mm A FILE E Lacs ta Figure 10 6 Cut fill File for Compared Surfaces 3 Save the cut f
20. eoid is used for the job A custom projection can be created See Using Coordinate System Data on page 9 13 for details on this tab The Localization tab displays tab displays the results of a localization computation The fields on this tab are read only and displays the numerical results of the localization computation See Viewing GPS Localization Information on page 9 18 for details on this tab The mmGPS Transmitters tab displays serial number and firmware revision of transmitters loaded into 3D Office or included with the control point file The adjustment status of the transmitter also displays A new transmitter can be added and if connected to the computer a transmitter s information can be loaded See Viewing and Adding mmGPS Transmitter Information on page 9 20 for details on this tab 3D Office User s Manual Managing Control Points Control points Control points Coord System Localization mmGP5 Transmitters H Emr V Emm CAP PPS 0 026 0z PP4 MAIL 0 026 0 022 PPE MAIL 0 022 34 PP 0 01 0 007 PPE CAP noie 0 nF PRY MAIL Coord System C Use localization Use predefined projection Details A ER Projection SPC27 Califomia Zone CaliforniafZone3 California Zone4 CaliforniafZone5 CaliforniafZone6 Datum California Zone NAD27 r DL EA Colorado Central Ellipsoid L calization ado North CLK66 UL xiolSouth
21. f the device is switched on the Connected dialog box displays The system tray also displays a green ActiveSync circle indicating a successful computer to device connection Figure A 3 Microsoft ActiveSync File View Tools Help l3 a B Details Explore Options Guest Connected 6 16 PM Successful mic ti Pien Ce ERL i Dera onnection Information Type Status Figure A 3 Connection Established A 2 3D Office Users Manual If the computer has only one COM port 1 Start Microsoft ActiveSync 2 Click File Connection Settings Figure A 4 File View Tools Help Synchronize Stop Mobile Device Explore Delete Partnership Get Connected Connection Settings Figure A 4 Open Connection Settings 3 On the Connection Settings dialog box click and enable the following parameters Figure A 5 e Allow network Ethernet and Remote Access Service RAS server connection with this desktop computer e Show status icon in Task bar Connection Settings Click Get Connected to connect your mobile device to this aj computer Status Device connected Status COM port is available Allow USB connection with this desktop computer Status Connected I Allow network Ethernet and Remote Access Service RAS server connection with this desktop computer Status Network is available Status icon V Show status icon in Taskbar OK Cancel Help Figure A 5 Connection Se
22. ill file Click File Save as navigate to the desired located type a name for the file and click Save P N 7010 0684 10 5 Cut Fill Files Comparing Surfaces in Different Files Saving surfaces in different files allows you to track grading progress 3D Office supports this approach to project management through the compare surface function Comparing surfaces in different files creates a cut fill file of the highs and lows of the overlapping surfaces 1 Dependingon the type of file open click one of the following e For 3D Plane files Plane gt Compare plane surface gt With 3D surface file e For 3D TIN files TIN Compare TIN surface gt With 3D surface file e For 3D Project files Plane Compare current plane surface With 3D surface file or TIN Compare current TIN surface With 3D surface file 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the folder in which the file resides select the Files of type from the drop down list either TN3 files PL3 files or RD3 files select the desired file and click OK Figure 10 7 Look in C FP_topo epp topo nowt tna File name lpp_topn_no4 tn3 Files of type Tapcon TH3 files tr3 Cancel Figure 10 7 Select Surface to Compare current surface otherwise no comparison is The selected surface file must overlap with the possible 10 6 3D Office User s Manual Comparing Surfaces in Different Files 3D Office compares the two surfaces and
23. it Delete i Cancel Figure 9 3 Select Format Type 3 On the Import points from text file dialog box click Browse Navigate to and select the desired txt file and click Open P N 7010 0684 9 3 Control Files 4 Click Finish to import the control points Figure 9 4 The information from the selected file 1s added to the 3D Project file Import points from text file Text file C APP_topo PP_topo_0ct26_controlpoints txt Browse TTT Figure 9 4 Open Control Point Text File Opening a Control Point File To open a control point file click File Open 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as Control file gc3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 9 5 Look in PP_topo xi SPP_topo_Noy20 gc3 File name PP_topo_N ov20 gc3 Files of type Control file 7 gc3 v Cancel Figure 9 5 Open Control File 9 4 3D Office User s Manual Importing and Opening a Control Point File Opening a Pocket 3D File If a Pocket 3D controller and the computer are connected 3D Office can open control point files directly from the controller Once opened the file can be exported to other files or saved to the computer See Appendix A for details on connecting a computer and controller 1 Click File Open Pocket 3D file 2 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file type gc3 and the desired file then click Open Figure 9 6
24. nal Geodetic Survey NGS The most recent model is called Geoid 2003 To keep the file size smaller the continental United States is divided into a grid with eight zones each zone has a geoid Use Figure 9 17 to help you determine the geoid file to use for your project For Geoid 2003 the files are numbered g2003u01 to 2003u08 to correspond to grids 1 to 8 Contact your local representative or Topcon Support with questions I I I Grid 1 Grid 2 i Grid 3 Grid 4 58 40 N amp 111 130 W 58 40 N amp 94 113W 58 40N amp 77 96W 58 40 N amp 60 79 W I 270 Figure 9 17 Geoid Grid for US 260 P N 7010 0684 9 15 Control Files Note the following requirements for using geoid files e Only new projects can be assigned geoid files If the file already has data other than the master benchmark the geoid function will be disabled If the geoid file cannot be found when opening a project a warning displays Press OK then browse to the location of the geoid to update the folder where 3D Office will find the geoid file Press Cancel to open the file without the geoid Note that the warning will continue to display each time the project is opened e Once a project contains data the geoid cannot be changed e Geoid files must be in the Topcon proprietary format gff or Jff The latest files for the US and Australia are included on the software CD Files from other sources can be con
25. nerated In the GPS receiver to local NEZ coordinates for a particular project The following steps ensure a high quality localization suitable for centimeter level surveying e First the local control points must be precisely measured The quality of measurements directly affects the results of the localization e Second the control points need to be located more or less evenly around the site Generally the more uniformly dispersed the control points the better In contrast if they are clustered together the results will be less than ideal P N 7010 0684 9 19 Control Files A good rule of thumb 1s to place control points evenly around the perimeter of the site or grading area While not directly related to the quality of the localization points should be placed in areas having easy access and few obstructions e GPS localization requires a minimum of three control points but at least four or more well placed points should be used for better results Viewing and Adding mmGPS Transmitter Information Millimeter GPS mmGPS combines the elevation accuracy of a laser with the horizontal and vertical accuracy of GPS receivers to provide millimeter accuracy while grading or surveying The system provides multiple rover support for machine and pole mounted sensors 3D Office can display transmitter information when included with a control point file or can load new transmitters and respective information 1 Click Project gt
26. nual Viewing Selected Control Point Information 3 To save the information as a text file click File Save as enter a name and select a location for the file then click Save Figure 9 9 Save As Save in PP_topo vi r er E PP_topo_Nov20 txt File name PP_topo_N ov20_NailPoints Save as type Text Files ta X Cancel Figure 9 9 Save Control Point Information to a Text File 4 To copy the information to the clipboard highlight the desired information and click Edit Copy P N 7010 0684 9 7 Control Files Managing Control Points Control points are surveyed points on or around a job site that provide reference coordinates for the project As a project advances and changes the current control points may need to be added to revised or even removed To view the list of control points for adding editing or deleting click Project Control points The Control points dialog box has the following four tabs Figure 9 10 on page 9 9 The Control points tab lists all control points in the file and their respective information The description is optional The horizontal and vertical errors represent the fit between the project coordinates and the GPS coordinates They should be within acceptable tolerances for the jobsite See the following sections for adding editing or deleting control points The Coord System tab selects to use localization or projection data for the job and if a g
27. obal positions The project can use coordinate data from either a localization or a projection Applying a Projection 3D Office comes loaded with a number of projections from around the world A projection contains the pre defined transformation data that is used for the conversions between local and global positions l 2 Click Project Control points On the Coordinate System tab select Use predefined projection Navigate through the projection tree to select the projection for the applicable geographical area Projection datum and elevation information will display Figure 9 15 If applying a geoid select the option and click the browse button See Applying a Geoid on page 9 15 for details Click OK to save the setting s and apply them to the project Figure 9 15 Control points Control points Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Use localization 2 Use predefined projection Details Eallfnrrialznrie3 ti Projection ivi SPE27 EalforniaZane7 Ealifarnia ZarieB Datum 3 Califormia Zone 7 MADI27 Colorado Central Ellipsoid Colorado North CLEGG Colorado S auth Connecticut wt Custom A Use genid model Figure 9 15 Select Projection P N 7010 0684 9 13 Control Files Creating a Custom Projection or Datum A custom projection or datum can be created if no suitable pre defined projections exists in the list 1 Click Project
28. opens a Cut Fill view displaying the results of the comparison Figure 10 8 3D Office CutFill3 File Edit View Cutifill Window Help Da EAP ARA AAJN F108 62F108 08F107 99F107 88 __ F108 91F108 35F107 82F107 49F107 72F107 88F106 94ETDZ 71 F109 26F108 68F108 07F107 48F107 33F107 33107 34F107 57F107 10F106 41F106 685 1107 84F107 73F107 95F108 22F108 33F108 476406 71 N771158 18 E 1835273 86 Figure 10 8 Cut fill File for Compared Surfaces 3 View the cut fill information See Cut Fill Files on page 10 1 for details on cut fill surface files e If needed re compare the surface files after making desired adjustments in the original 3D surface files for example changing the Direction of mainfall for a plane file e Save the cut fill file Click File Save as navigate to the desired located type a name for the file and click Save P N 7010 0684 10 7 Cut Fill Files Setting Plot Options The View Options dialog box sets various cut fill display options and the type of units to use for various project quantities 1 With a cut fill file open click Cut Fill gt Plot options 2 On the Cut fill tab select and enter the following information Figure 10 9 on page 10 9 Enable Show boundaries to display the boundary of the surface Enable Show breaklines to display any breaklines in the surface definition Enable Show grid of cut fill values to display a grid of cut fill values
29. points On the Control points dialog box and the mmGPS Transmitters tab select the COM port of the computer that is connected to the transmitter Select a transmitter and click Download Click Ok at the confirmation Figure 9 23 3D Office connects to the nmGPS transmitters and downloads calibration data 9 22 Con rol point trol points DI System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Spit y AREA EAn AEA Topcon 3D Office Figure 9 23 Download Transmitter Calibration Data 3D Office Users Manual Exporting Control Points Exporting Control Points 3D Office exports control points from a 3D Control Point or 3D Project file to a control files gc3 and text files as well as to a Pocket 3D controller Exporting Control Points to a Control File Use this process to keep copies of files or track progress 1 Selectthe points to export and click Project Export control points gt To 3D control file gc3 2 On the Save As dialog box do one of the following Figure 9 24 e To overwrite an existing control file navigate to the location of the file and select it then click Save e To save to a new file navigate to the desired folder type a name for the new file and click Save Save in C PP_topo E PP_topo_Nov20 gc3 File name NewControlPoints_Feb04 Save as type Topcon GC3 file qc3 sl Cancel Figure 9 24 Save Control File P N 7010 0684 9 23 Control Files
30. re 9 1 Open 3D Control Point File Importing From Pocket 3D Follow these steps to import a Pocket 3D controller control point file into a 3D Project file 1 Connectthe Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller See Appendix A for details 2 With a 3D Project file open click Points gt Import points From Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller and retrieves control point files 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure 9 2 on page 9 3 The file type is automatically selected The information from the selected file 1s added to the 3D Project file 9 2 3D Office User s Manual Importing and Opening a Control Point File Pocket 3D files Name Size kB PP_topo_Noy20 49 Monday August 2nd 2004 7 12PM File name PP_topo_Nov20 Cancel Figure 9 2 Select and Open Pocket 3D Control Point File Importing Control Points from a Text File Follow these steps to import control points from a text 3D control point file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click Project Import control points gt From text file 2 On the Select custom format dialog box select the format type and click Next Figure 9 3 See Creating Custom Import Export Formats for Text Files on page 2 2 for details on creating or editing import formats Select custom format Formats ControlFiles New format Ed
31. rmat 2 2 F Feature line 6 8 template placement 6 10 templates 6 8 6 9 File backup 1 18 geoid 2 8 open 1 16 save 1 17 save as 1 18 XML configuration 2 8 G Geoid 9 8 Geoid file 2 8 Geoids 9 15 cannot assign 9 16 Grid 8 1 remove data 8 11 Horizontal element 6 15 6 19 add 6 16 delete 6 19 edit 6 18 edit first record 6 18 insert 6 17 Index print 6 19 view 6 15 Horizontal error 9 10 Import 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 create format 2 2 from TPS controller A 1 machine setup 2 20 text files 2 2 Insert horizontal element 6 17 vertical curve 6 22 Install 3D Office 1 1 ActiveSync A 1 L LandXML 6 1 Layers 2 5 add 2 6 3 10 color 2 6 3 10 delete points layer 3 12 delete project layer 2 8 import points to 3 4 linework 4 1 4 5 4 8 point labels 2 7 3 11 point location on 3 6 points 3 9 project 2 5 project menu 1 8 Linework 1 8 4 5 4 7 and alignment 6 7 convert to alignment 6 7 create 4 5 delete 4 7 layers 4 5 4 8 use to create TIN 5 7 5 8 view 4 7 Localization 9 8 9 10 9 18 principle of 9 19 Log file play 5 17 3D Office User s Manual Machine setup 2 17 2 19 antenna measurements 2 18 import 2 20 sensor 2 18 Main screen 1 5 1 11 Mainfall 7 6 7 16 direction 7 6 Measure distance area 2 22 Menus 1 6 3D view 1 7 3D views 1 13 alignment 1 9 edit 1 7 equipment 1 10 file 1 7 grid 1 10 linework 1 8 plane 1 10 points 1 8 profile view 1 13 project 1 8 TIN 1
32. ts Edit Delete Cancel Figure 9 26 Select Custom Format On the Export points to text file dialog box click Browse Navigate to the desired location in which to save the file select a current file to replace or type a name for a new file Click Save Enable Append to existing file to add the control points to an existing file Enable the view results box to automatically open the text file when the export completes If needed select the desired Viewer P N 7010 0684 9 25 Control Files 6 Click Finish to export the selected points to a text file Figure 9 27 Export points to text file Text file c Mopeont3dmeAPP_topo_Mov20 tat Browse Append to existing file RW View results when export complete Viewer CAWINDOWS NotePad exe EIEIIEIi4EIElEIflEIfIElEIEli4EIElEIZI i Cancel Figure 9 27 Exporting Points to Text File The selected Viewer opens and displays the exported points in the specified format Figure 9 28 PP_topo_Nov20 TXT Notepad File Edit Format View Help PP3 CAP 770856 01 1835183 09 908 98 40 065555760 82 583594821 797 50 PP4 NAIL 771090 07 1835108 63 910 11 40 065786703 82 583692276 798 62 PPG NAIL 771000 36 1835176 22 910 91 40 065698404 82 583604681 799 30 PPZ 70976 82 1835142 84 910 53 40 065674933 82 583647493 799 02 PP8 CAP 771018 34 1835478 93 909 49 40 065717712 82 583215193 797 97 PP9 NAIL 771162 8
33. ttings In this case ActiveSync does not request the COM Port after disconnecting the TPS controller from the computer The COM Port connects the computer with a TPS GPS receiver or Total Station P N 7010 0684 A 3 Connecting a Computer and Controller If there are two or more COM ports on the computer 1 Start Microsoft ActiveSync 2 Click File Connection Settings 3 On the Connection Settings dialog box set the following parameters Figure A 6 e click and enable Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port e select a COM port from the drop down list usually COM 1 Connection Settings m Click Get Connected to connect your mobile device to this to computer Status Device connected Arta tritati tt Status COM port is available Figure A 6 Connection Settings for Multiple COM Ports In this case Microsoft ActiveSync requests the COM Port after disconnecting the controller and computer The COM Port is available only for devices that use the Windows CE operating system connections and computer to receiver Total Station Use separate COM Ports for computer to controller connections When reconnecting the Pocket 3D controller and TPS Controller use the same serial interface port set in the Connection Settings dialog box A 4 3D Office User s Manual Appendix B Hot Keys Table B 1 lists common keyboard shortcuts or hot keys for some 3D Office functions
34. verted to gff format using the Topcon Tools or Topcon Link program 1 Click Project gt Control points 2 On the Coordinate System tab select Use geoid model and click the browse button Control points Control points Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters C Use localization Use predefined projection Details California Zone3 farni Projection se leto SPC27 California Zone Ealifarnia ZoneB Datum Ealifarnia 2nne7 NAD27 Coltredg Central Ellipsoid Colorado No CLKBB Colorado S auth Connecticut lt V Use geoid model OK Cancel Figure 9 18 View Geoids 9 16 3D Office User s Manual Using Coordinate System Data 3 Navigate to the location of the geoid file select it and click Open Figure 9 19 4 Click OK to save the setting s and apply them to the project Figure 9 19 Control points P N 7010 0684 l Use geoid model C Mopcon 3dme Geoids g2003u01 ff Control points Coord System Use localization amp Use predefined projection California fone California oned California one California oneb California one Colorado Centr Colorado Morth Colorado S auth Connecticut Look in C Geoids CaSlobalGsoid UD EM My Recent 3 g2003u02 f Documents le 92003u03 jfF EE 92003u04 ff E 92003u05 jff Desktop m s2noauns f Ed 92003u07 ff 9 E 92003u08 ff E
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