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1. Next gt Cancel X Figure 2 20 Equipment Configuration Type 4 Enter the measurements as described and illustrated on the screen Figure 2 21 and click Next The equipment measurements screen varies depending on the type of equipment and sensor selected Incorrect measurements or data entry errors directly E gt affect grading accuracy Take each measurement twice and carefully review the entries before continuing Bulldozer w GPS 1 Above blade edge fiz 2 In from edge jas 3 Behind edge ooo 8 4 Width of blade ae 0 ia Antenna type Topcon MC A2 dual e Figure 2 21 Enter Equipment and Sensor Measurements 2 18 3D Office Users Manual Machine Equipment Files 5 For GPS mmGPS applications enter the maximum GPS errors allowed for measuring points Click Next GPS Precisions Max GPS errors roving Max Horizontal RMS 0 20 Max Yertical RMS 30 Max GPS errors point measurement Max Horizontal RMS 10 10 Max Vertical RMS 0 20 lt Back Cancel Figure 2 22 Enter GPS Point Measurement Precision Error Values 6 Specify the sensor configuration parameters Figure 2 23 and click Next The sensor options screen varies depending on the type of sensor selected 7 Click Finish to complete the equipment configuration and save the file Figure 2 23 GPS radio configration Radio type Pacific Crest POL UHF v Connected to Serial Port
2. Displays the last magnification of the Plan View Zoom extents Displays the entire design area Pan Changes the cursor to a hand with which to grab and move the map Select Changes the cursor to a crosshairs with which to click and select individual entities or to click and drag over an area creating a rectangle that selects enclosed entities Poly cursor Changes the cursor to a crosshairs with which to draw a polygon around the entities to select Information Displays a text editor window containing information about the selected entities 3D Office User s Manual Getting Acquainted 3D view and Profile View Menu Bars The 3D view and Profile view menu bars for 3D Office Figure 1 9 include menus for controlling the view and the machine The available menus depend on the type of view selected Solid Model 3D Simulation Menu Bar Po File Edit View Theme Machine Motion Window Help Profile Menu Bar Wireframe 3D Simulation Menu Bar View a File Edit View Alignment Window Help Figure 1 9 3D view and Profile View Menu Bars The menu bar for solid model simulations TIN and alignment has the following menu selections File and Edit menus have standard menu selections View menu zooms in and out selects topography information to display selects the view in relation to the cab applies grid and contour interval options Theme menu changes the look of the gr
3. 3 Select the machine file to export and click Open Figure 2 25 on page 2 21 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller 2 20 3D Office Users Manual Machine Equipment Files Look in MachineFiles e A c e E CAT D6 mb3 i HiPerPls_Rover mb3 File name HiPerPls_R over mb3 Files of type Machine files mb3 7 Cancel Figure 2 25 Select Machine to Export On the Pocket 3D files dialog box enter a new file name or keep the default file name Figure 2 26 The file type 1s automatically selected Click Save to export the selected equipment file to the Pocket 3D controller s memory Figure 2 26 P N 7010 0684 Pocket 3D files Name Size kB Created HiPerPls_Rover 0 6 Friday July 28th 2000 4 07PM Fixed range pole amp 0 6 Friday July 28th 2000 3 56PM File name CAT DE Files of type fi i M EEEN Figure 2 26 Save File to Pocket 3D Controller 2 21 Working in 3D Project Files Measuring a Distance or Area The measuring tool computes distances between points and areas of polygons For example this tool can be used to determine the length along a route or to measure the area of a building pad 1 With a 3D Project file open click Tools gt Measure distance area A check mark displays next to the menu option The polygon cursor is automatically selected and a pop up box displays running length and bearing 2 Click at a point to begin the measurement
4. Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Serial Adjusted 900026 lt COM1 Serial port v Add Delete Download i Cancel What s New with 3D Office Template Placement Function Moved Templates Template placement For alignments the template Station Name Applied A 881 50 000 88150A Right placement function is now 881 50 000 88150L Left 882 00 000 88200A Right 882 00 000 88200 Left included as a tab on the Road Se aA 885 00 000 88500L Left templates dialog box 887 00 000 88700L Left 892 00 000 89200L Left 892 50 000 89250L Left 893 00 000 89300L Left 895 50 000 89300L Left 897 13 910 89713 91L end normal sect Left 888 00 000 88800R Right 892 00 000 89200R Right 893 00 000 89300R Right 894 00 000 89400R Right 894 00 000 89400A Right Rann nnn RIRRNR Rinht Add Edit Road templates S Cancel Alignment Profile EEE Wew A profile of the alignment can be a attra viewed mama See Viewing a Profile of the Alignment on page 6 36 for details Point N 2400 AB Ee TIN 2 133l Grade al Sot ae aa Eimi mr i L414 1 Alignment Elements Import Alignments In a 3D Proj ect file horizontal Horizontal centerline centerlines vertical profiles and alae emplates x sections can be 1mp or ted fr om Reverse alignment stationing various file formats Generate TIN From 3D alignment c6 view 3D sim
5. Files of ype TIN surface files TN3 si Cancel Figure 5 2 Select and Open Pocket 3D TIN File The information from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Importing from an AutoCAD File Follow these steps to import a TIN surface from an AutoCAD dweg dxf file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click TIN gt Import TIN gt From AutoCAD file 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 5 3 The information from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Look in 3 PP_topo m B PP_topo_Nov20 TIN dwg a pp_topo_Nov22 points dwg File name PP_topo_N ov20 TIN dwa aN Files of type Autocad DWG files dwa v Cancel Figure 5 3 Open AutoCAD 3D TIN File P N 7010 0684 5 3 TIN Files Importing an REB Triangle File Follow these steps to import a TIN surface from an REB triangle file reb into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click TIN gt Import TIN gt From REB triangle file 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 5 4 The information from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Look in 3dme O MachineFiles EYL_OSS REB File name EYL_OSS REB Files of type REB triangle files reb x Cancel Figure 5 4 Open REB Triangle File Opening a TIN Surface To open a
6. Name Size kB Created TEST SITE EX TOPO 101 8 Monday March 1st 2004 4 40PM File name TEST SITE Ex TOPO Files of type Point files PT3 v Cancel Figure 3 2 Select and Open Pocket 3D Point File The point data from the selected file is added to the 3D Project or 3D Points file Importing Points from an AutoCAD File Follow these steps to import points from an AutoCAD dwe dxf file into either a 3D Project file or a 3D Points file 1 With a 3D Project or 3D Points file open click Points gt Import points gt From AutoCAD file 2 Navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 3 3 Look in gt PP_topo ic PP_topo_Nov20_inework dwg a pp_topo_Nov22 points dwaq File name pp_topo_N ov22 points dwg Files of type Autocad DWG files dwg v Cancel Figure 3 3 Open AutoCAD 3D Points File The point data from the selected file is added to the 3D Project or 3D Points file P N 7010 0684 9 3 Point Files Importing a Text File Follow these steps to import points from a text file into either a 3D Project file or 3D Points file li With a 3D Project or 3D Points file open click Points gt Import points gt From text file On the Select custom format dialog box select the format type and click Next Figure 3 4 See Creating Custom Import Export Formats for Text Files on page 2 2 for details on creating or editing import formats S
7. Point naming rules Add Edit Delete Figure 2 5 Save New Format The newly created format can be used for subsequent import export operations 9 4 3D Office User s Manual Managing Layers Managing Layers 3D Project files may consist of imported data sets such as points linework alignments etc as well as any layers associated with the data file Each 3D Project layer is identified with a name and color To view add or edit layers click Project gt Layer selection amp management The View layers dialog box displays each layer in the 3D Project file Figure 2 6 e The enable disable box next to each layer name indicates whether or not the layer s contents display on the Plan View e See the following sections for details on adding a layer deleting a layer setting layer colors or setting point labels e Show all enables all layers for display on the Plan View e Show none disables all layers from being displayed on the Plan View View layers Layers GROUND Default Mew layer Delete Set color Faint labels Show all Show none Cancel Figure 2 6 View Linework Layers P N 7010 0684 9 5 Working in 3D Project Files Adding Layers Multiple layers are useful for distinguishing between the various land and project features 1 On the View layers dialog box click New layer A new layer entry appears in the layer list 2 Type aname for the layer Figure 2 7
8. Selected Grid Name Parameters Display Layer lt no layer gt oe Grids d3 eg i Y Visible es z o E ff Origin x 1835295 804 Orient Yes Visible Origin Y Origin 1835295 804 Orientation forogoo Dimension Origin Y 770893 743 Interval 10 000 Bime emt E Dimension x E Extents x 299 999 Dimension 18 Extents 180 000 Oo Cancel pi Figure 8 7 Copy and Name Grid Surface P N 7010 0684 8 9 Grid Files Deleting a Grid Surface Only delete a surface when the data it contains will never be needed again If necessary save a backup copy of the file before deleting surfaces E gt Deleting a surface will also delete all of its contents 1 On the Grid surfaces dialog box select the grid surface to delete and click Delete 2 Click OK to confirm the deletion Figure 8 8 To undo the deletion click Edit Undo edit grid surfaces or press Ctrl Z Topcon 3D Office 2 Confirm the deletion of this surface i Cancel Figure 8 8 Delete Grid Surface Loading a Grid Surface from a TIN Surface 3D Office can load the 3D Grid surface with interpolated data from a TIN surface A TIN surface must exist in the 3D Project file You can select to either match the color origin interval from the TIN file or to enter a new color origin interval for the Grid surface 1 Click Grid gt Load current grid gt Load from TIN surface 2 Select the TIN surface to
9. e to check clearances between the design surface and existing gas lines or other utility lines of known depth e to determine the grade of the design or existing surface along a line The profile can be viewed statically or dynamically by dragging the profile line across the field 1 To view a profile of the field click Alignment gt View profile A check mark displays next to the menu option 2 Inthe Plan View click a location at which to begin the profile Stretch the line across the field and click once to end it Figure 6 41 Figure 6 41 Select Area to View in Profile The Profile View displays Figure 6 42 the following information e elevation tic marks on the left of the view window e across section of the current TIN e a pop up box showing XY point coordinates TIN Z coordinates and grade at the point of the crosshair e a horizontal scale bar 6 36 3D Office User s Manual Viewing a Profile of the Alignment e cross hair coordinates in the status bar The vertical exaggeration is shown as a ratio next to the elevation in the status bar on the far right View Point N 240801 484 E 1942775 782 TIN Z 1331 945 Grade 41 560 N 240801 484 E 1942775 782 2 1320 414 2 1 Figure 6 42 Profile View 3 On the View dialog box Figure 6 42 use the toolbar to manipulate the view See 3D view and Profile View Toolbars on page 1 14 for information on the toolbar buttons 4 To
10. s Manual File Operations Look in B PP_topo AP Nealste Feb03 tp3 e O2 tp3 File name PP_topo_N ov20 tps Files of type 3D Project tp3 Cancel Figure 1 11 Select File to Open Saving a File To save a file do one of the following e Click File gt Save e click the Save button on the toolbar e Press Ctrl S When closing a file or closing 3D Office after making changes to the current file a Save changes confirmation displays Click Yes to save the changes and complete the operation Figure 1 12 Topcon 3D Office A Save changes to MealSite_Feb03 tpa Mo Cancel Figure 1 12 Save Changes P N 7010 0684 1 17 Introduction To save the file under a different name or to a different location click File gt Save As Navigate to the location in which to save the file enter a name for the file then click Save Figure 1 13 Save ire i PP_topo AS PP topo _Nov20 tp3 2 SimpsonTopoNov13_O02 tp3 File name NealSite_FebO3 tp3 nave ag type aD Project tp3 Cancel Figure 1 13 Save File with a Different Name or in Another Location Save the file as a variant of the original file to keep a backup copy or to track progress Printing the Display Preview see Print Preview on page 1 19 for Before printing view the display using Print details To print the Plan View do one of the following e click File gt Print e click
11. 0 035 PP4 NAIL 125 206 0 023 PPE NAIL 38 370 0 094 PP7 78 985 0 006 PPE CAP 268 339 0 006 PPS NAIL 150 029 0 024 PP10 n008 0 000 Topcon 3D Office prcccececccesssenccccsceseccsees 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 global 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 gt 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 C Use localization 2 Use predefined projection Details CaliforrialZone3 oS Projection arena
12. 1 With a 3D Project file open click Project gt Import control points gt 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 3dme X File name TEST GC3 Files of type Topcon GC3 file gc3 Cancel Figure 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 Connect the 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 gt 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 is added to the 3D Project file 9 2 3D Office Users Manual Importing and Opening a Control Point File Pocket 3D files Name Size kB PP_topo_Nov20 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 3
13. 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 PP 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 PPS NAIL 771162 87 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 Chapter 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 gt 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 i PP_topo app _topo_now4 chs test _Cutrillt cfs Gbtest_cutrillz cfs Gbtest_cutrills cf3 Gbtest_cutrilld cf3 File name pp_topo_nov4 cf3 Files of type Cutfil plat cf
14. SPC27 CaliforniafZone Californial2one6 Datum 3 CalitornialZone r NAD2 Colorado Central Ellipsoid Colorado N orth CLEBE Colorado S auth Connecticut wt Custom A Use genid model e 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 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 NOOO0 Oo OO Name cA Origin easting 0 000 Origin northing 0 000 Ellipsoid Custom Datum Definition DX m DY m Region DZ m Mote RX wesed hs cae 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 transfor
15. Selected surface Name Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM Layer knolayes o l Wisible Visible Point on surface North 770983 609 Orientation Yes East 1835292 200 Main fall Elev 910 538 Cross fall Point on surface North 770983 609 Orientation 10 00 00 East 1835292 200 Main fall 1 959 Elev 910 538 Cross fall 0 478 ca Figure 7 8 Create a New Plane Surface Editing a Plane s Boundary The boundary of a plane defines the extents of the region to use in volume comparison calculations In order to compare the volume between two plane surfaces at least one of the planes must have a boundary 3D Office provides two ways to define the boundary of a plane surface using the polygon selection tool or choosing an existing closed polygon Remove a Current Boundary A boundary clips a plane surface to a defined perimeter Removing boundary detaches and deletes the boundary from the plane a plane s infinitely extending the plane surface in 3 dimensional space To remove the boundary from the current plane surface click Plane gt Define plane boundary gt Remove current boundary 3D Office User s Manual Working with Plane Surfaces Figure 7 9 illustrates this process The arrows along the grid lines indicate main fall and cross fall direction 45 5 APIa 46 43 5 m Y r z572 65 she ik TY Ue f g tj 6 4 7939 40
16. 0 022 PPE MAIL 0 022 0 094 PP 0 01 0 007 PPE CAP nave 0 nF PRY MAIL Coord System C Use localization Use predefined projection Details A ER Projection SPC27 CalifomialZone CaliforniafZone3 CaliforniafZone4 CaliforniafZone5 CaliforniafZone6 Datum California Zone NAD2 ra EA Colorado Central Ellipsoid Localization ado North CLKE66 Eee see tensed sdo South Projection Oblique stereographic Datum WGS84 scticut v Origin E Custom North 771 017 412 Lat N40 06 57 15412 East 1835210 594 Lon w82 58 35 60553 Geoids g2003u01 if Scale 1 00001574 Rotation 0 8 09 mmGPS Transmitters i Vertical adjustment Inclined plane 300026 Incline x E ast 0 0031 0 Incline Y North Vertical offset 1 Sie lt gt COM 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 enabl
17. 10 5 Select Surface to Compare 10 4 3D Office User s 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 Cutrillt ADe ER ier cam Windoer i oe SE Ff RRR A PPue Sy E Lacs ta Figure 10 6 Cut fill File for Compared Surfaces 3 Save the cut fill file Click File gt 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 Depending on 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 gt Compare TIN surface gt With 3D surface file e For 3D Project files Plane gt Compare current plane surface gt With 3D surface file or TIN gt Compare current TIN surface gt 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 fi
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19. Add or Remove Programs and remove the Topcon 3D Office program 2 Click Yes at the confirmation Figure 1 4 3D Office Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its Features p Figure 1 4 Remove 3D Office The Setup Status dialog box briefly displays showing the uninstall progress 3 Click OK to acknowledge the removal of 3D Office Figure 1 5 Figure 1 5 3D Office Successfully Removed P N 7010 0684 1 3 Introduction Starting 3D Office To start 3D Office click one of the following e Start gt Programs gt Topcon gt 3D Office Topcon 3D Office shortcut Upon initial startup 3D Office requires authorization codes to start Figure 1 6 Record the device identification number and contact your Topcon Dealer with the following information to receive authorization codes e Device identification e Contact phone number e Company name e Contact email address e Contact name e Software Type 3D Office e Company address Once you receive the authorization codes enter them and click OK to open 3D Office Figure 1 6 When opening for the first time a new project file displays See File Operations on page 1 16 for details on creating opening and saving projects Topcon 3D Office Device identification 55555555 Topcon 3D Office Registered user name Device identification 59555555 Authorization code 1 Registered user name Topcon Authorization code
20. B z Baud rate 38400 Format CMR Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 23 Enter Sensor Options and Save Equipment Configuration P N 7010 0684 2 19 Working in 3D Project Files Importing Equipment Files Import equipment files from Pocket 3D to adapt an equipment type that was defined for another project 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a 3D Project file open in 3D Office click Equipment gt Import machine gt From Pocket 3D controller 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure 2 24 The file type is automatically selected Pocket 3D files Size kB Fixed range pole amp 0 6 Monday September 13th 2004 6 50PM File name Fixed range pole amp HiPer Files of type ny p Figure 2 24 Select and Open Pocket 3D Equipment File Exporting Equipment Files Some activities such as initializing a GPS system or starting an LPS station require Pocket 3D to be loaded with an equipment file before proceeding 3D Office can export equipment files to Pocket 3D for use on the jobsite 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a 3D Project file open in 3D Office click Equipment gt Export machine gt To Pocket 3D controller
21. Exporting a TIN Surface to Pocket 3D To use the TIN surface file in the field export it to a Pocket 3D controller 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a TIN surface file or 3D Project open click TIN gt Export TIN surface gt To Pocket 3D controller or TIN gt Export current TIN surface gt To Pocket 3D controller 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box do one of the following and click Save Figure 5 24 e Select an existing file to replace e Enter a new file name or keep the default file name Pocket 3D files Name Size kB File name NOV20 TOPO Files of type Save caer Cancel Figure 5 24 Save TIN Surface File to Pocket 3D Controller 5 26 3D Office Users Manual Chapter 6 Alignment Files An alignment defines the route of a road utility line water way etc and is typically comprised of both horizontal and vertical elements Also an alignment may include cross sectional information This chapter describe creating alignments and how alignments are used in 3D Office Importing and Opening an Alignment 3D Office opens three dimensional alignment files for viewing and editing horizontal centerlines and vertical profiles creating and applying templates viewing a vertical profile or 3D simulation exporting an alignment or setting alignment options 3D Office imports alignments into
22. Linework gt Import linework gt From AutoCAD file 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 4 3 Look in gt PP_topo a pp_topo_Nov22 linework dwg Ao pp_topo_Nov22 points dwa File name pp_topo_N ov22 linework dwg Files of type Autocad DWG files dwg v Cancel Figure 4 3 Open AutoCAD 3D Linework File P N 7010 0684 4 3 Linework Files Opening a Linework File To open a 3D linework file click File gt Open 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as Linework In3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 4 4 Look in 3 PP_topo 4PP_topo_Nov20 In3 File name PP_topo_N av20 In3 Files of type Linework In3 v Cancel Figure 4 4 Open 3D Linework File Opening a Pocket 3D Linework File If a Pocket 3D controller and the computer are connected 3D Office can open linework 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 gt Open Pocket 3D file 2 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file type In3 and the desired file then click Open Figure 4 5 Pocket 3D files Created TEST SITE LINEWORK 7 8 Monday March 1st 2004 4 40PM File name TEST SITE LINEWORK Files of type Linework fil
23. Linework from Pocket 3D 000 4 2 Importing from an AutoCAD File 0 eeees 4 3 Opening a Linework File sosise 4 4 Opening a Pocket 3D Linework File 0 4 4 Creatine LIne Work ecis a a Aas 4 5 Draping Polylines onto TIN cceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 4 6 Deleting FONI necrose EN 4 7 Viewing Linework Information cccseeeseereeeeteeeeees 4 7 Managing Linework Layers cccccccceceeeeesesseeseeeeees 4 8 Sette Umit PlONS sernesta e 4 8 EX Oren TAC W OV eeii e R 4 9 Exporting Linework to a File eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 4 9 Exporting Linework to a Pocket 3D Controller 4 10 Chapter 5 TAINS conia 5 1 Importing and Opening a TIN Surface 0 0 0 eee 5 1 Importing a TIN SurtaCe ossessi lo aR 5 2 Importing from Pocket 3D ccececeeeesssnetetnteeeeees 5 2 Importing from an AutoCAD File 0 0 eeees 5 3 Importing an REB Triangle File cers 5 4 Openin a TIN SuLlace eisai 5 4 Opening a Pocket 3D TIN File eee 5 5 Creatine a TIN SUMAC wasise erai EE 5 6 Creating a TIN Surface From a 3D Alignment 5 6 Creating a TIN Surface From Selected Points Linework cccccceeeeeeeeerteeees 5 7 P N 7010 0684 iji Table of Contents Creating a TIN Surface Clipped to the SclechOn POLY COM wiser teed eoro tenia 5 8 Creating a TIN Surface From Selected Triangles 5 8 Viewing Triangle Information cccccceeeeetteeteeneeeees 5 9 View
24. N 770969 04 E 1835401 99 2 801 15 N 770919 68 E 1835374 21 2 800 06 N 770940 52 E 1835413 36 2 600 03 N 770943 02 E 1835349 09 2 801 30 N 770969 04 E 1835401 99 2 601 15 N 771002 47 E 1835445 31 2 601 97 N 771060 62 E 1835471 43 2 603 52 Figure 5 8 Click Information Button and View Selected Entities 3 To save the information as a text file click File gt Save as On the Save As dialog box type a name for the file or keep the default file name Navigate to the location in which to save the file and click Save P N 7010 0684 TIN Files Viewing and Editing TIN Surfaces Viewing the TIN model may be helpful for getting a feel of how the point and line data are used to represent the physical land surface The view can also be used to select triangles to delete Triangles might be deleted in order to trim the model along its perimeter or to otherwise reduce the model size Long narrow triangles can also be removed if desired To view the 3D Project s TIN surfaces click TIN gt TIN surfaces The TIN surfaces dialog box displays the following information about the selected TIN surface Figure 5 9 on page 5 11 TIN surfaces a listing of all TIN surfaces in the 3D Project file Name the name of the selected current TIN surface Layer the layer in which the TIN surface exists Click the drop down box to change the layer for the currently selected TIN surface Visible whether or not th
25. Office User s Manual Viewing and Editing Alignments Copying an Alignment The copy function is useful for creating a new alignment that has components common to an existing alignment Selecting an alignment and clicking OK will display that version on the Plan View From there the current alignment can be edited and exported for use in other files 1 On the Alignments dialog box select the alignment to copy and click Copy Figure 6 16 2 Type a unique name for the new alignment and press Enter or click elsewhere on the screen Figure 6 16 Alignments vided Highway Divided Highway_Plan2 Delete New ae Selected alignment Divided Highway Name New Cory Delete Selected alignment Name Divided Highway Laver kno layer ss ti tst lt CSOSCSCts Visible Yes v Layer Visible Starting station 0 00 000 Ending station f 1 83 151 Starting station 0 00 000 Ending station f 1 83 151 OK Cancel Figure 6 16 Copy and Name Alignment 3 Make layer and visibility changes to the selected new alignment as applicable Or rename it if needed 4 If needed select the new alignment and click OK to view it on the Plan View P N 7010 0684 6 13 Alignment Files Deleting an Alignment Only delete an alignment when the data it contains will never be needed again If necessary save a backup copy of the f
26. Open 7 3 Plane Files Calculating a Plane Surface When 3D Office calculates a best fit plane surface it produces a single planar surface based on the input point and line data that most closely fits the data point elevations A best fit design computation 1s often a good starting point for a user customized design The plane parameters point on surface mainfall crossfall slopes and boundary can be easily modified after completing a best fit computation 1 If needed import points into a 3D Project file Select the desired points from which to create a plane surface Figure 7 5 2 Click Plane gt Calculate new plane surface gt Best fit through selected points 3D office calculates a plane surface and applies a boundary Figure 7 5 3D Office Project2 Planes Calculate new plane surface gt Best fit through selected points Define plane boundary SRiPARAAR Import plane gt Export current plane gt Compare current plane surface gt Options x 1835598 19 Y 771168 86 Figure 7 5 Import and Select Points then Calculate Surface To edit the main fall and cross fall slopes of the plane surface see Working with Plane Surfaces on page 7 5 7 4 3D Office User s Manual Working with Plane Surfaces Plane surfaces can also be created or copied from existing surfaces using the Planes dialog box See Working with Plane Surfaces on page 7 5 for details Work
27. PP_topo_Nov20 pt3 2 File Edit Selected entities Points name description layer coordinates 17 EL GROUND N 771062 17 E 1835466 64 Z 911 16 18 EL GROUND N 771072 62 E 1835433 09 Z 912 33 57 EL GROUND N 770960 69 E 1835435 59 Z 907 82 58 EL GROUND N 770974 49 E 1835467 37 Z 907 69 59 EL GROUND N 770976 95 E 1835500 29 Z 907 62 60 EL GROUND N 770976 14 E 1835534 00 Z 907 93 61 EL GROUND N 770979 63 E 1835560 53 Z 908 42 62 EL GROUND N 770999 26 E 1835569 07 Z 909 10 63 EL GROUND N 771023 09 E 1835574 53 Z 909 58 64 EL GROUND N 771034 96 E 1835541 98 Z 909 73 65 EL GROUND N 771050 12 E 1835501 81 Z 910 37 66 EL GROUND N 771014 36 E 1835431 54 Z 910 29 67 EL GROUND N 771015 46 E 1835467 19 Z 909 61 68 EL GROUND N 771012 09 E 1835502 45 Z 909 01 69 EL GROUND N 771004 99 E 1835529 48 Z 908 78 70 EL GROUND N 770998 77 E 1835558 16 Z 909 21 71 EL GROUND N 771039 35 E 1835432 99 Z 911 67 Figure 3 10 Click Information Button and View Selected Entities 3 To save the information as a text file click File Save as On the Save As dialog box type a name for the file or keep the default file name Navigate to the location in which to save the file and click Save 3D Office User s Manual Managing Point Layers Managing Point Layers Point files can be divided into layers of points where eac
28. PVI Curve Length Grade PYT Grade PYC vertical point 840 44 94 1571 08 Sym parabola 947 18 21 1250 88 1000 00 Sym parabola 976 79 76 1206 46 1600 00 vertical point 985 79 76 1246 96 AeA 6 Oo bo t co co gt iw me M 1218 46 968 79 76 PVI 1571 08 PVI 1206 46 976 79 76 P y C 1354 089 Sta 912 77 93 Grade 3 000 Figure 6 22 Vertical Alignments To import a vertical profile see Importing Alignment Features on page 6 5 6 20 3D Office Users Manual Vertical Profile Elements Adding a Profile Element When adding a new vertical profile element 3D Office places the new record at the end of the table and highlights it for editing On the vertical profile table click Add The new element is added to the end of the table Figure 6 23 Af Fie Edit View Element ld Element Sta PVI Eley PYI Curve Length Grade PYT Grade PYC vertical point 840 44 94 1571 08 3 000 Sym parabola 947 18 21 1250 88 1000 00 3 000 1 500 Sym parabola 976 79 76 1206 46 1600 00 1 500 4 500 vertical point 985 79 76 1246 96 4 500 100 000 985 79 77 1246 97 100 000 i Sea 262 oO r m T co C 1218 46 968 79 76 PYI 1571 08 PVI 1206 46 976 79 76 P y 1354 089 Sta 912 77 93 Grade 3 000 Figure 6 23 Add New Element See Editing a Vertical Profile Element on page 6 23 for editing the element s
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30. Plane files 1 Click Plane gt Compare current plane surface gt With other surface in this project 2 On the Surfaces dialog box select the following and click OK Figure 7 13 on page 7 13 The Surface of type from the drop down list either TIN surface Road alignment surface or Plane surface Only the surface types that exist in the project will be available from this list e The desired surface in the surface list 7 12 3D Office User s Manual Comparing Surfaces Surfaces Surfaces of type TIN surface Nove20 TOPO Surface details Name NO vw20 TORO Number of tangles 365 Number of paints 159 Figure 7 13 Select Surface to Compare 3D Office compares the two surfaces and opens a Cut Fill view displaying the compared information Figure 7 14 3D Office CutFill2 Po File Edit View Cut Fill Window Help GAP ARALD N 771270 53 E 1835288 24 Figure 7 14 Cut fill View for Compared Surfaces P N 7010 0684 7 13 Plane Files 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 gt Save as navigate to the desired located type a name for the file and click Save Comparing Surfaces in Different Files l Click P
31. an automatic recomputation of the localization 1 Click Project gt 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 _ 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 06 56 74933 WGS84 longitude w92 58 36 47493 WGS64 height 799 02 Edit X 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 gt 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 Error V Enor PP3 CAP 163 732
32. 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 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 Fill Unite 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
33. and press Enter View layers Layers GROUND Default 1 Delete Set color Paint labels Show all Show none OF Cancel Figure 2 7 Add New Layer to 3D Project When added the new layer is empty until entities are manually added or imported Use the procedures below to edit a layer s color or point attributes Setting a Layer s Color Setting a unique color to individual layers in a 3D Project file helps to quickly differentiate between layers 1 On the View layers dialog box click the desired layer then click Set color 2 Select a color from the Color dialog box and click OK Figure 2 8 on page 2 7 9 6 3D Office User s Manual Managing Layers The color of the layer s name changes to the selected color and the layer s information will appear in this color on the Plan View Custom colors a mis sy ey g g go Define Custom Colors gt gt Cancel Figure 2 8 Select Layer s Color 3 To select a color not shown in the Basic colors grid click Define Custom Colors Define the custom color and click Add to Custom Colors Setting a Layer s Point Labels Displaying point labels can help to identify points in the plan view 1 On the View layers dialog box click the desired layer then click Point labels 2 Check the desired label settings for the layer or for all layers and click OK Figure 2 9 Point labels Show descriptions of points in thi
34. change the position of the profile view click in the Plan View then click grab and drag the start or end point of the profile line in the Design View to a new position The grabbed point is green while being moved The Profile View changes accordingly Or you can grab the line and shift it without changing its direction or length Closing the Profile View quits the profile function Repeat steps 1 through 3 to display the profile view again 5 To quit this function press Esc P N 7010 0684 6 37 Alignment Files Setting View Options The Road options dialog box sets the parameters to use for the various alignment views plan view profile view simulation view 1 Click Alignment gt Options 2 On the Plan view tab select the desired parameters Figure 6 43 e Enable or disable Show road feature lines Show horizontal transition points and Show vertical transition points as needed e Enable Show regular station lines at intervals of to display station lines at a certain interval along the route Enter the interval in the field provided Road options Plan view Profile view 3D simulation i Show road feature lines Show regular station lines at intervals of kW Show horizontal transition points Show vertical transition points Cancel Figure 6 43 Set Plan View and Profile View Options 3 Click the Profile view tab and select the desired parameters Figure 6 4
35. desired click Save to save the calculated grid coordinates as a text file 2 10 3D Office Users Manual Calculating Geodetic and Grid Coordinates Inverse Coordinate Calculation This procedure calculates geodetic coordinates based on given grid coordinate 1 Click Project gt Utilities gt Coordinate calculator 2 Select the projection and the geoid optional to use in the calculation Figure 2 13 3 If the given coordinates are in a known grid system click Grid gt Geodetic to compute geodetic coordinates Figure 2 13 Coordinate calculator 3 UTMNmth UTM cuth Select a projection 1 Gemia o gt Giat ied Arizona West Arkansas N orth Geodetic cones Arkansas South C topcon 3dme Geoids g1999u05 off aos Inout WIGS walkie C Ing California Zone1 Geoid file CaliforniafZone2 WwiSAd CaliforniafZone3 _ Fo CaliforniafZone4 CaliforniafZone5 CaliforniafZone6 CaliforniafZone Colorado Central C Geodetic gt Grid direct Grid gt Geodetic inverse Figure 2 13 Select Projection Geoid and Transformation 4 Enter the XY grid coordinates and the elevation Figure 2 14 on page 2 12 e If a geoid file has been specified leave the Geoid height field blank 3D Office will enter the geoid height as determined from the geoid file e If a geoid model is unavailable manually enter the geoid height Leave this blank if you do not know the value P N 7010 0684 9 11 W
36. fields P N 7010 0684 6 21 Alignment Files Inserting a Vertical Profile Element An inserted curve is placed above the curve Inserting an alignment element will affect all elements following the new element On the vertical profile table window select an element to insert the new element before and click Insert Figure 6 24 amp File Edit View Element Li Element a E Sta PVI Elev PVI Curve Length Grade PYT Grade PVC vertical point Sym parabola Sym parabola vertical point SESAT 262 D b g T m T co to _ Ww a 840 44 94 893 81 58 947 18 21 976 79 76 985 79 76 1571 08 1250 89 1250 88 1206 46 1246 96 893 81 58 t PYI 1250 89 1354 089 6 000 1000 00 0 000 1600 00 1 500 4 500 Sta 912 77 93 Grade Figure 6 24 Insert New Element 6 000 0 000 1 500 4 500 3 000 See Editing a Vertical Profile Element on page 6 23 for editing the element s fields 6 22 3D Office User s Manual Vertical Profile Elements Editing a Vertical Profile Element The editable cells of the vertical profile table contain either drop down lists or text entry boxes for editing element components Editable cells highlight in yellow static cells highlight in red Grade PVT and Grade PVC cannot be directly changed however they can be changed indirectly by editing fields that t
37. 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 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 is 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 If needed 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 G
38. grid coordinates based on given geodetic coordinates 1 Click Project gt Utilities gt Coordinate calculator 2 Select the projection and the geoid optional to use in the calculation Figure 2 10 on page 2 9 9 3 3D Office User s Manual Calculating Geodetic and Grid Coordinates 3 Click Geodetic gt Grid to compute grid coordinates Figure 2 10 Coordinate calculator Browse i South Amaia UPS USA a UINE UTM S ah Select a projection Arizona West Geudeeke gt Gand haer Arkansas North Arkansas S outh 7 m Mah oaia CalifomiaZone1 F C topcon 3dme Geoids g21999u05 gff Browse Califomnia Zone2 Califomia Zone3 wit Sad CaliforniafZone4 CaliforniafZone5 CaliforniafZone6 CaliforniafZone Colorado Central Pelewe d Geoid file OF Input WGS valisi Geodetic gt Grid direct C Grid gt Geodetic inverse Figure 2 10 Select Projection Geoid and Transformation 4 Enter either WGS or Local geodetic coordinate values Click the desired radio button then type the Latitude Longitude and ellipsoidal ht value in each entry box Figure 2 11 on page 2 10 e The input format for latitude and longitude is DDD MMsSSssss Use negative values for West longitude and South latitude e Enter the ellipsoid height in the same unit currently set for distances in the project P N 7010 0684 9 9 Working in 3D Project Files Coo
39. it up the alignment Fast forward during logfile playback speeds up the logfile Play during logfile playback plays the logfile Pause during logfile playback pauses the logfile Stop stops the logfile playback Snap to Station Rewind during logfile rotates the profile line playback rewinds the logfile P N 7010 0684 1 15 Introduction File Operations From the File menu you can create open and save project files You can also preview and print the display window as well as enter title block information for any printed material The following sections describe opening and saving files printing the display and using the Print Setup feature Opening a File 3D Office opens the following types of files e 3D Project tp3 e Points file pt3 e Control file gc3 e Plane surface pl3 e TIN surface tn3 e Cut fill plot cf3 e Alignment rd3 e Grid surface gd3 e Linework 1n3 By default these files are saved to the last selected folder on the computer s hard drive However files can be saved to and opened from any selected folder 1 To open a file do one of the following e click File gt Open e click File then a recently opened file e click the Open button on the toolbar e press Ctrl O 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type select the desired file and click Open Figure 1 11 1 16 3D Office User
40. load grid data from 3 Select the coloration to apply to the grid and click OK Figure 8 9 on page 8 11 e Match to TIN color origin and enter the color origin e Match to TIN color interval and enter the color interval 8 10 3D Office User s Manual Loading a Grid Surface from a TIN Surface Load grid from TIN surface TIN surface Thursday May 25th 2006 5 58PM Coloration V Match TIN color origin V Match TIN color interval Color origin 910 763 Color interval 1 001 Figure 8 9 Load Grid Information from TIN Surface The Grid surface will load with information from the TIN surface Figure 8 10 gt JD Office Projoct4 Figure 8 10 Grid Surface Loaded with TIN Information Removing Grid Data To clear loaded TIN surface grid information click Grid gt Load current grid gt Remove all grid data Click OK at the confirmation P N 7010 0684 9 11 Grid Files Exporting a Grid Surface If you made changes to a grid surface you can export the changed surface to a new grid surface file or replace an existing file with the new information l Pas Export versions of the file to track progress Click Grid gt Export current grid gt To 3D grid file gd3 2 On the Save As dialog box do one of the following Figure 8 11 e To export to an existing TIN file navigate to the location of the file and select it then click Save the contents of the existing file are replaced e T
41. new color The origin of the grid surface The size of the grid surface the also affects the extents The orientation of the grid surface The interval of the grid lines 3 Change or edit the following display information as needed e If using multi color elevation display type the color origin and or interval e If using the number of passes display type the color for up to four passes e f using the difference from previous pass display type the color for up to four passes Enter the step difference between passes 4 Click OK to save the changes and apply then to the selected surface Copying a Grid Surface The copy function provides a way to produce multiple versions of a grid surface which may be useful for reducing an existing grid into one or more sub regions Selecting a grid surface and clicking OK will display the grid in the design view 1 On the Grid surfaces dialog box select the grid surface to copy and click Copy Figure 8 7 2 Type a unique name for the new grid surface and press Enter Figure 8 7 8 8 3D Office Users Manual Viewing Grid Information 3 Make any desired changes as described in Editing a Grid Surface on page 8 8 4 To view or edit the copied grid surface select it and click OK From here you can make changes to the grid surface then export it for use in another file Grid surfaces Grid surfaces Baur Delete Selected Grid Delete tag aE
42. point Middle of blade h Start simulation at start of road Start simulation at specific station along road Ea 50 00 Travel in direction of increasing stations Travel in direction of decreasing stations Loop indefinetly Cancel Figure 6 45 Set 3D Simulation View Options 5 Click OK to apply the view options to the alignment file Setting Unit Options The Project options dialog box sets the type of units to use for various quantities and is the same as for 3D Project files See Setting Project Units on page 2 15 for details on the Units tab 6 40 3D Office User s Manual Exporting an Alignment Exporting an Alignment If you made changes to an alignment you can export the modified alignment to a new alignment file or overwrite a current file with the new information l Fas Export versions of the file to track progress Exporting to an Alignment File 1 With a 3D Project file open click Alignment gt Export current alignment gt To 3D alignment file rd3 2 On the Save As dialog box do one of the following Figure 6 46 e To export to another alignment file navigate to the location of the file and select it then click Save This will overwrite the content of the existing file e To save to a new file navigate to the desired folder type a name for the new file and click Save Save As Save in O PP_topo 5 6220 A12 Grade Work rd3 AB A RD3 A Inner perimeter of lake r
43. rd3 files the Alignment menu provides the following functions Only some menu items are available for rd3 files displays alignment information defines horizontal elements and vertical curves creates edits and places templates reverses alignment stationing generates a TIN surface from alignment information displays a 3D representation of the alignment displays a profile of the alignment surface imports alignment information horizontal centerlines vertical profiles and cross sections exports alignment information sets alignment options 1 9 Introduction Table 1 3 3D Office Menu Options Continued Plane menu Plane Planes Calculate new plane surface Define plane boundary Import plane Export current plane Compare current plane surface gt Options Plane parameters Export plane surface gt Compare plane surface gt Options Grid menu Grid surfaces Create new grid gt Load current grid gt Import grid gt Export current grid gt Options Grid properties Options Equipment menu New machine Edit machine setup Import machine Export machine Tools menu Measure distance area 1 10 Available for 3D Project tp3 and Plane surface pl3 files the Plane menu provides the following functions displays plane information sets plane parameters calculates new plane surfaces defines plane boundaries imports and exports pla
44. specific elements so that the import export process runs as intended Text files txt provide a simple format for exchanging point information between software and platforms Import export formats are independent of project files and can be created or accessed when importing exporting text files l Navigate to the Select custom format dialog box and click New format Figure 2 1 For example click Project gt Export control points gt To text file On the Custom format definition dialog box type a name for the new format and an extension of the file then click Add on the Line items tab Figure 2 1 Select custom format Custom format definition Format name Points File extension eg TXT Line items Import rules Export rules OK Cancel Figure 2 1 Create New Format Select a line item Type and enter the desired parameters for the new format then click OK The available parameters depend on the type of line item selected Figure 2 2 on page 2 3 9 9 3D Office User s Manual Creating Custom Import Export Formats for Text Files 4 Repeat step 3 for each line item to add the desired number of line items Figure 2 2 Custom format definition Format name Points File extension eg TXT TXT Line item V Fixed width field Justified Line items Import rules Export rules Width Point name V Fixed width field Justified Width
45. system along the vertical axis Control points Projection Oblique stereographic Datum Ww Se Origin Morth 771 017 42 Lat N40 06 57 1 BA 2 East 1 635210 594 Lon hw 82 58 35 60553 Scale 1 00001574 Rotation o aud Vertical adjustment Inclined plane Incline East 0 0031 Os Incline North 0 00298 Vertical offset 1 11 517 Cancel Figure 9 20 GPS Localization Information 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 tfor example a state plane system in 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 is commonly known as localization The basic approach to calculating t
46. these Terms and Conditions including the Software license warranty and limitation of liability SAFETY Improper use of the receiver can lead to injury to persons or property and or malfunction of the product The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers Users should review and heed the safety warnings in an Appendix MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be amended modified superseded or canceled at any time by TPS The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws P N 7010 0684 yi Preface Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Example Description File gt Exit Click the File menu and click Exit Enter Click the button labeled Enter Topo Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Notes Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen Further information to note about the configuration maintenance or setup of a system Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system on system operation system performance D Supplementary information that can have an affect measurements or personal safety adversely affect system operation system Notification that an action has the potential to performance data integrity or persona
47. triangles gt With long sides Type a length to delete triangles with at least one edge greater than the entered value Figure 5 12 3D Office deletes all triangles that have at least one edge as long as the length Delete triangles With edge length greater than 1 00 00 i Cancel Figure 5 12 Delete Triangles with an Edge Greater Than 3D Office automatically regenerates the surface 5 14 3D Office User s Manual Working with TIN Surfaces Figure 5 13 shows before and after screen shots of this process Figure 5 13 Before and After Deleting Triangles with Long Sides Deleting Selected Triangles If deleting interior triangles a red border replaces the outer edge of the deleted triangles indicating a boundary around the hole left by deleted triangles This function affects the current TIN surface 1 Using the select tool click or draw a rectangle around the triangles to delete 2 Click TIN gt Delete triangles gt Selected or press Delete on the keyboard 3D Office deletes the selected triangles 3D Office automatically regenerates the surface P N 7010 0684 5 15 TIN Files Figure 5 14 shows before and after screen shots of this process Figure 5 14 Before and After Deleting Selected Triangles Consolidating Duplicate TIN Points Some data sets may contain points that are so close to their neighbors that they can be considered duplicates and unnecessary Such points will cause sm
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49. 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 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
50. 10 91 6178882 93 6178854 44 6176864 41 6178916 73 6178939 13 6178972 97 6179004 37 6179000 18 6178970 79 6178946 28 6178921 86 6178897 10 6178872 27 6178865 17 6176889 18 6178917 59 6178942 22 E 6178551 50 Figure 3 9 Point List 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 12 31 69 gt For the point list window the toolbar is modified and provides only save cut copy paste and about buttons See Working with Points on page 3 12 for details on adding editing and deleting points Any changes made in the point list are reflected in the plan view and the primary file Points selected in the list are also selected in the plan view and vice versa Click Window Cascade for side by side viewing of selected points in the point list and plan view P N 7010 0684 Point Files Text File View 3D Office can opens a text editor window for viewing data associated with the selected entities 1 Select the entities points lines TIN triangles to view information on e click the entities e use the select tool to select a group of entities 2 Click the activated Information button on the toolbar A text editor window opens displaying relevant information about the selected entities Figure 3 10
51. 173943 18 2065148 33 6178910 91 zm J Office SimpeceTopeherd 3 07 pad g Pie Edt vers Poia Window Help Select ma Deerpioor Iar SECTREPS ERE REP ESE BERR REE REREREEES 20272204 06 1234 92 20272204 05 1234 92 20272150 74 1235 19 20272082 56 1234 70 20271976 66 1233 85 arf 67 75282 44 cue 6775357 31 cine BF 75390 87 com eof OF FS407 41 FREREGE SERS REESE PSR eRe se SRRRERRREPER REESE PSR EES a ee ee ee eee ee oe oF Figure 3 20 Before and After Coordinate Conversion Process Translating Point Coordinates Point translations are shifts along the three respective coordinate axes that is along the X East Y North and Z Elevation axes Typically point translations are done on the entire data set if at all rather than on a subset of points Use caution with this routine especially when operating on a subset of the data data will be permanently changed 1 In the point list view or plan view select the desired point s to translate and click Points gt Transform coordinates gt Translate in XYZ Press Ctrl A to select all points P N 7010 0684 9 17 Point Files 2 On the Translation dialog box enter the desired North East and Elev translation values and click OK Figure 3 21 Translation Translate points by Morth East Eley 5 00 10 000 e Cancel Figure 3 21 Enter XYZ Tra
52. 2 Authorization code 1 0000000000000000 Authorization code 2 0000000000000000 Figure 1 6 Enter Access Code Once entered the authorization codes can be located and changed on the About 3D Office screen See About 3D Office on page 1 21 for more details on viewing changing authorization codes 1 4 3D Office User s Manual Getting Acquainted Getting Acquainted This section introduces the various menus buttons and windows used for viewing managing and editing project files Main Screen The 3D Office main screen Figure 1 7 has the following components Title bar displays the name of the file Menu bar contains drop down menus for the various functions and depends on type of file being displayed Toolbar contains shortcut buttons to frequently used functions System buttons minimizes maximizes and closes windows and dialog boxes Status bar displays informative messages about the program s status as well as cursor selection tool coordinates Plan View shows a graphical representation of the data available in the current file 3D Office SimpsonTopoNov1 3_02 tp3 Title Bar File Edit view Project Points Linework TIN Alignment Plane Grid Equipment Tools Window Help K Menu Bar D ga 4 amp TFAAR ARAA MHO lt 4 Tool Bar wal 427112 42427899 Figure 1 7 3D Office Main Screen P N 7010 0684 1 5 Introduction Menu Bar Depending o
53. 3 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 4 1 Look in 3 PP_topo HPP topo _Nov20 In3 File name PP_topo_Nov20 In3 Files of type Linework In3 Cancel Figure 4 1 Open 3D Linework File Importing Linework from Pocket 3D Follow these steps to import a Pocket 3D controller linework file into a 3D Project file 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a 3D Project file open click Lmework gt Import linework gt From Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller and retrieves In3 linework files 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure 4 2 on page 4 3 The file type is automatically selected 4 9 3D Office User s Manual Importing and Opening Linework Pocket 3D files Created TEST SITE LINEWORK 7 8 Monday March 1st 2004 4 40PM S gt File name TEST SITE LINEWORK Files of type Linework files LN3 Cancel Figure 4 2 Open Pocket 3D Linework File Importing from an AutoCAD File Follow these steps to import linework from an AutoCAD dwg or dxf file into either a 3D Project file or a 3D Linework file All associated layers defined in the AutoCAD file will be imported 1 With a 3D Project or 3D Linework file open click
54. 3D Project files from three file types e 3D alignment files rd3 e Pocket 3D controller files See Importing from Pocket 3D on page 6 2 for details e LandXML files See Importing a LandXML Alignment File on page 6 3 for details P N 7010 0684 6 1 Alignment Files Importing an Alignment Follow these steps to import an alignment from a 3D alignment file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project open click Alignment gt Import alignment gt From 3D alignment file rd3 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 6 1 The alignment from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Look in DB PP_topo e t ek 3 6220 12 Grade Work rd3 A RD3 Inner perimeter of lake rd3 File name Inner perimeter of lake rd3 Files of type Topcon RD3 files 1d3 Y Cancel Figure 6 1 Import 3D Alignment File Importing from Pocket 3D Follow these steps to import an alignment from a Pocket 3D controller into a 3D Project file 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller See Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a 3D Project open click Alignment gt Import alignment gt From Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller and retrieves alignment files 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure
55. 3D TIN surface file click File Open 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as TIN surface tn3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 5 5 Look in 9 PP_topo ex EE pp_topo_nov4 tn3 File name pp_topo_nov4 tn3 Files of type TIN surface tn3 ba Cancel Figure 5 5 Open 3D TIN Surface File 5 4 3D Office User s Manual Importing and Opening a TIN Surface Opening a Pocket 3D TIN File If a Pocket 3D controller is connected to the computer 3D Office can open TIN surface 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 gt Open Pocket 3D file 2 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file type tn3 and the desired file then click Open Figure 5 6 Pocket 3D files Created TEST SITE TIN SUPER 85 4 Monday March 1st 2004 4 43PM si File name TEST SITE TIN SUPER i Files of type TIN surface files TN3 v Cancel Figure 5 6 Select File and Click Open P N 7010 0684 TIN Files Creating a TIN Surface In many applications an elevation of the terrain or a cut fill to a design surface is needed at an arbitrary location within the project 3D Office can provide this information based on a TIN model generated from the project point data A design surface
56. 4 on page 6 39 e Enable or disable the Show vertical transition points Show vertical transition point labels and Show tangent lines as needed e Enter a Default vertical scale exaggeration factor to set the amount the vertical scale is magnified as compared to the horizontal scale 6 38 3D Office User s Manual Setting View Options Road options Plan view Profile view 3D simulation W Show vertical transition points W Show vertical transition point labels Show tangent lines Default vertical scale exaggeration factor i Cancel Figure 6 44 Set Plan View and Profile View Options 4 Click the 3D simulation tab and select the desired parameters for wire frame simulations Figure 6 45 on page 6 40 e Select the Machine type either Bulldozer Motor grader or 3 track curb machine e Select the Road feature to steer to and the Machine steering point e Select either Start simulation at start of road or Start simulation at specific station along road If starting at a specific station enter the station number e Select either Travel in direction of increasing stations or Travel in direction of decreasing stations e Enable Loop indefinitely to have the simulation restart when the virtual machine reaches the end of the road P N 7010 0684 6 39 Alignment Files Road options Plan view Profile view 30 simulation Machine type Bulldozer h Road feature to steer to Centerline r Machine steering
57. 41 gt D 3 578 55 B7 Beg 63 69 h2 6o 61 APIA AB 44 co 43 38 ag AoH Figure 7 9 Removing the Boundary of a Plane Surface Define a Boundary using the Selection Polygon The selection polygon may be used to define the boundary of an existing polygon Use this tool to re define the boundary of a plane or to apply a boundary to a plane To create a plane surface see Calculating a Plane Surface on page 7 4 1 Using the polygon selection tool trace a polygon around the area for which to define a boundary When the polyline becomes a thick white border click once to close the polygon Figure 7 10 P N 7010 0684 7 9 Plane Files TIN Alignment Plane Equipment Tools Window Help 2 RAAM Figure 7 10 Trace Polygon and Calculate Best fit Surface 2 Click Plane gt Define plane boundary gt By selection polygon 3D office generates a new boundary for the existing plane surface based on the selection polygon Figure 7 11 TIN Alignment Plane Equipment Tools Window Help s TIN Alignment Plane Equipment Tools Window Help a RAQAM LOE RAQAM O Figure 7 11 Define Boundary and Apply 7 10 3D Office Users Manual Working with Plane Surfaces Define a Boundary by Selecting an Existing Polygon This function uses an existing polygon to create a boundary This may be useful when a project already contains one or more closed polygons such as building pads that mark the edges of regions that must be gr
58. 42 TOPCON 3D Office Office Software 4 i i A l rl d _ ft ee eat ie iy fi a i User s Manual TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS 3D Office User s Manual Part Number 7010 0684 Rev B Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc June 2006 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon Positioning System Inc All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon ECO 2786 ToC Table of Contents PRCTACE cesascteusesenivedessaiwewecuusiseosatuaraecucadiiunasanseacesisns Ix Terms and Conditions sridi cates ia ncacenithoeciieless 1X Mangal Conventions serere xii What s New with 3D Office ccssseeeeeeee xiii Chapter 1 NNUROGUCIIONN E T E 1 1 Inistallinie SD ONICO 1 1 Uninstalling 3D Offfce seras es 1 3 Sarme oD OCE sasana At hd Aine 1 4 Cetine Acquainted osinean dada i 1 5 Main Screen coenensis a 1 5 MOB ae A E ents 1 6 Standard TOOlDAT onii ita ieieeatctiad 1 11 3D view and Profile View Menu Bars 000 1 13 3D view and Profile View Toolbars cece 1 14 Pie OPS ratlons vrchet ccktceven cctv seh ittashtiuttanaletnaaiacntaneuuas ets 1 16 Openin a PUG eee 1 16 ey 1 DEE a aa l 17 Printing the Display seimissnrurines aeo e E 1 18 Print Preview oceaan aE 1 19 PENG SC UEP ea 1 2
59. 5 To add other elements to the same template click Add on the Edit template dialog box and repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Review the elements as needed and click OK to add the template to the template list Figure 6 30 Road templates Grade 85 00 0 120 H Dist amp Dist 32 00 5 00 89889 91R end normal sect 89450L OK Cancel Figure 6 30 Add Template to List 7 Click OK on the Road templates dialog box to apply the changes to the file P N 7010 0684 6 27 Alignment Files Editing a Template 1 On the Road templates dialog box select the desired template to edit and click Edit 2 Select the element to edit and click Edit Figure 6 31 Road templates Edit template 88200R at K 1 Delete H Dist amp Dist 0 070 4 000 H Dist amp V Dist 21 990 3 670 S Brk 4 000 4 000 ESP 4 000 4 000 EPR 24 000 2 000 EP 10 000 4 000 ESP 12 000 16 667 Wilo 8 000 25 000 S Brk 27 200 100 000 2 ea Delete OK Cancel Figure 6 31 Select Template and Element to Edit 3 On the Template element dialog box edit the desired parameters and click OK Figure 6 32 The fields differ depending on the element type selected Template element Element type Feature name ESP Offset from CL 22000 H Dist 00e Grade 4 000 Cancel Figure 6 32 Edit Element Parameters and Update Template 6 28 3D Office User s
60. 5 54 Y 242778 84 Figure 6 18 Add New Element See Editing a Horizontal Element on page 6 18 for editing the element s fields 6 16 3D Office User s Manual Horizontal Elements Inserting a Horizontal Element An inserted element is placed above the selected element Inserting an alignment element will affect all elements following the new element On the horizontal alignment table select an element to insert the new element before and click Insert Figure 6 19 3D Office 6220 A12 Grade Work rd3 2 f Fie Edit View Element W FAaga D S Start station Element CurveDr gt length Radus Statz 918 35 58 Straight 627 66 1942704 03 924 63 24 Straight 16 48 1943014 87 924 79 72 928 29 72 939 06 56 942 56 56 942 56 57 9444 11 28 947 11 28 962 58 27 965 58 27 Spiral TS SC Curve PC PT Spiral SC ST Straight Straight Spiral TS SC Curve PC PT Spiral SC ST Straight Right Right Right 350 00 1076 84 350 00 154 71 300 00 1546 99 300 00 209 12 1637 02 1637 02 1637 02 2291 83 2291 83 2291 83 1943023 03 194320700 1944069 61 1944411 25 1944411 26 1944563 44 194485723 1946123 44 1946294 19 1946409 46 967 67 39 Spiral TS SC Left 350 00 1637 02 2324 POB 840 44 94 TRR Ws 915 05 58 B 918 Sta 864 22 91 x 1937913 20 Y 243820 97 Figure 6 19 Insert New Element See Editing a Horizontal Element on page 6 1
61. 50 00 1637 02 1943023 03 240558 32 150 18 52 928 29 72 928 29 72 Curve PC PT Left 1076 84 1637 02 1943207 00 240260 77 144 11 22 939 06 56 ee 939406 56 Spiral SC ST a Left ernes mem tO 37 02 1944069 61 0 239648 99 EO 10693000 942 56 56 42456 56 Straight aa ze 1944411 25 239573 78 Ss _100 22 30 942456 57 942 56 57 Straight 71 1944411 26 239573 77 100 22 30 944411 28 944411 28 i Right 0 00 2291 83 1944563 44 239545 91 22 30 947 11 28 947 11 28 P Right X99 2291 83 1944857 23 239485 47 07 30 962 58 27 962 58 27 Spi Right 1 2291 83 1946123 44 238648 58 47 59 965 58 27 965 58 27 ight YY 1946294 19 238401 98 16 32 59 967 67 39 M Straight Curve PC PT Radius Figure 6 20 Edit Element 6 18 3D Office User s Manual Horizontal Elements Deleting a Horizontal Element To delete an element from the file select the desired element from the horizontal alignment table and click Delete or click Element gt Delete gt Current record Deleting an alignment element will affect all following elements Click Edit gt Undo delete element to return the deleted element to the list Printing Horizontal Elements When the horizontal alignment table displays the File menu contains specific options for previewing and printing the table or graph Figure 6 21 Save Chrl 5 Save as text File Print Table Ctrl P Preview Table Print Graph Pr
62. 6 2 on page 6 3 The file type is automatically selected The alignment information from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file 6 2 3D Office Users Manual Importing and Opening an Alignment Pocket 3D files Size kB TEST SITE ROAD 2 8 Monday March 1st 2004 4 40PM i a File name TEST SITE ROAD a Files of type Road surface files AL3 hi Cancel Figure 6 2 Select and Open Pocket 3D Alignment File Importing a LandXML Alignment File Follow these steps to import an alignment from a LandXML file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click Project gt Import alignment gt From LandXML file 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 6 3 Look in PP_topo o s e EB 2 CAICE Design 20Project xml 2 Jetport 201nterch E2 Campground xML L2 OlympusSubdivisior 2 CarlsonSurvCADXML XML 2 Parcels xml Ei pipework xml 2 InFrasoft 20MX26 20Demo 20landxml 20data xml 2 rail xml Inroads existing xml L ROUTE202 XML lt Filename DivideHw xML Files of type LandXML XML files xml v Cancel Figure 6 3 Open LandXML File 3 On the Import LandXML alignment s dialog box select the desired alignment s Figure 6 4 on page 6 4 e Click the desired alignment s Hold down the Shift key to select groups of alignments Hold down the Ctrl key to select separate ali
63. 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 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 vV 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 User s 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
64. 8 for editing the element s fields P N 7010 0684 6 17 Alignment Files Editing a Horizontal Element The editable cells of the horizontal alignment table contain either drop down lists or text entry boxes for editing horizontal element components Editable cells highlight in yellow static cells highlight in red Except for the first record Start Station Start X Start Y and End station cannot be directly changed however they could be changed indirectly when editing fields they are based on To edit a horizontal element double click or select and press F2 to place the table cell in edit mode Figure 6 20 e For drop down lists click the selection Element types include Straight Curve PC PT Spiral TS SC and Spiral SC ST Curve directions are either Right and Left e For text entry boxes type the value and press Enter Any changes are reflected in the plan view below the table Start station Element Curve Dir Length Radius Start x Start Start Azi End station 898 01 91 Spiral TS SC Right 330 00 2291 83 1941170 69 242360 42 107 43 22 901 31 91 901 31 91 Curve PC PT Right 1373 67 2291 83 1941482 45 242252 48 111 50 52 915 05 58 915 05 58 Spiral SC ST Right 330 00 2291 83 1942533 81 241400 5 4 146 11 22 918 35 58 918 35 58 Straight 627 66 1942704 03 241117 92 150 18 52 924463 24 924463 24 Straight 16 48 1943014 87 240572 63 150 18 52 924479 72 924 79 72 Spiral T5 5C Left 3
65. 835393 1835393 1835388 1835372 1835367 1835355 1835338 638 216 266 749 033 333 306 677 432 592 372 545 193 995 978 603 736 170 158 482 103 371 Figure 3 27 Exported Points in Viewer 3D Office User s Manual Chapter 4 Linework Files Linework files contain layers comprised of polyline entities where each layer is assigned a name and color A polyline is a series of continuous line segments that may represent features or objects within the project such as building pads curbs and sidewalks top and toes of slopes or the boundary of the project With 3D Office linework can be transformed into points and alignments Importing and Opening Linework 3D Office can read linework files from several formats Linework in 3D Office can be assigned to layers draped onto TINs converted to alignments edited deleted and exported to various file format types 3D Office recognizes linework from three file types e 3D linework files 1n3 e Pocket 3D controller files See Importing Linework from Pocket 3D on page 4 2 for import details e AutoCAD files See Importing from an AutoCAD File on page 4 3 for import details P N 7010 0684 4 1 Linework Files Importing Linework into a 3D Project File Follow these steps to import linework from a 3D Linework file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click Lmework gt Import linework gt From 3D linework file In
66. 9 Alignment Simulation Wire Frame 6 34 3D Office User s Manual Viewing a 3D Simulation of the Alignment To view a solid model simulation of the alignment click Alignment gt View 3D simulation gt Solid model A new window opens displaying an interactive 3 dimensional simulation of movement along the alignment Figure 6 40 Click and hold on the screen to have the pointer rotate the view The arrow keys on the keyboard control the motion of the machine up arrow is forward down arrow is backward left and right arrows rotate the ground accordingly On a mouse with a scroll wheel the scroll wheel zooms in out Use the View menu to display contour or grid lines the road alignment or a cross section of the road Use the View gt Options menu to set grid and contour intervals See 3D view and Profile View Menu Bars on page 1 13 for details on the menus and menu items See 3D view and Profile View Toolbars on page 1 14 for details on the 3D view toolbar 3D Office 6220 A12 Grade Work rd3 2 TBR File Edit wiew Theme Machine Motion Window Help afe Dad FAR x 1944216 73 Y 23959717 Z 1268 79 5 7 FPS Figure 6 40 Alignment Simulation Solid Model P N 7010 0684 6 35 Alignment Files Viewing a Profile of the Alignment The profile view is a powerful tool for visualizing cut and fill heights along a line through the alignment road surface and can be used for the following
67. AD File on page 5 3 for import details e REB triangle files See Importing an REB Triangle File on page 5 4 for import details P N 7010 0684 5 1 TIN Files Importing a TIN Surface Follow these steps to import a TIN surface from a 3D TIN file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project open click Project gt Import TIN gt From 3D TIN file tn3 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 5 1 The TIN surface from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Look in PP_topo Epp _topo_nov4 tn3 File name pp_topo_nov4 tn3 Files of type TIN surface tn3 v Cancel Figure 5 1 Open 3D TIN File Importing from Pocket 3D Follow these steps to import a Pocket 3D controller TIN file into a 3D Project file 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a 3D Project open click TIN gt Import alignment gt From Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure 5 2 on page 5 3 The file type is automatically selected 5 2 3D Office Users Manual Importing and Opening a TIN Surface Pocket 3D files Created TEST SITE TIN SUPER 85 4 Monday March 1st 2004 4 43PM File name TEST SITE TIN SUPER
68. C Use localization Use predefined projection CalifornialZone CalifornialZone4 CalitormialZonef Calitormial one CalitoriajZone Colorado Centr Coloradof orth Colorado S auth Connecticut Look in O Geoids GlobalGeoid UD DEE My Recent E g2003u02 jff Documents E g2003u03 jff E g2003u04 jff E g2003u05 ff Desktop g2003u06 jff E g2003u07 jf a E 92003108 FF E caogs jf e l a intel File name 92003u01 iff hi RN aces Files of type Topcon Geoid files off iff z 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
69. 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 gt 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 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 S6 yP Total balanced volume 30 457 ycF Fill Cutt min max 1 976 Fill 3 564 Cut Effective cutfill ratio 0 98 Save Print Figure 10 2 Plot Properties Saving Plot Properties to a Text File 1 Click Cut Fill gt 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 91 0ycF Savein 3dmo QA eam O Geoids Total fill volume 1242 367yf Logfiles My Recent Logs Total balanced volume 30 457 f Documents Cutrfill min max 1 916 Fill 3 564 Effective cutfill ratio 0 98 Save Ly J ui File name PP_topo_Nov20_Plol v aces Save as type Text file txt v Cancel
70. D OFfice Standard Toolbar The standard toolbar for 3D Office Figure 1 8 contains buttons for frequently used functions Bla FARRAR THOG Figure 1 8 3D Office Toolbar Upon start up the toolbar displays beneath the menu bar e To display or hide the Toolbar click View gt Toolbar e To move the Toolbar click and hold the grab bar on the left of the Toolbar then drag the Toolbar to a new location and release the mouse button Table 1 4 describes the various buttons on the Toolbar Table 1 4 Standard Toolbar Button Functions a New New Opens a new a new Zoom Zoom Out Zooms out from _ Zooms out from Project file window the map by 50 Open Opens a project Zoom In Zooms in on the Lar map by 200 P N 7010 0684 1 11 Table 1 4 Standard Toolbar Button Functions Continued Save Saves files to the current folder Cut Removes the selected information from the page or window placing it on the Windows clipboard Copy Copies selected information from the page or window placing it on the Windows clipboard Paste Places selected information from the Windows clipboard to the current cursor position Print Prints the Plan View Print preview Displays how the Plan View will look when printed About Displays the About 3D Office dialog box Zoom rectangle Zooms to a rectangular area drawn in the Plan View Zoom previous
71. D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click Project gt 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 Edit 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 is added to the 3D Project file Import points from text file Text file C PP_topo PP_topo_Oct26_controlpaints txt Browse TTT Figure 9 4 Open Control Point Text File Opening a Control Point File To open a control point file click File gt 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 4PP_topo_Nov20 gc3 File name PP_topo_N ov20 gc3 Files of type Control file gc3 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 cont
72. Figure 10 3 Save Plot Properties As Text File Printing Plot Properties 1 Click Cut Fill gt 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 367yf Total balanced volume 30 45 ycF Fill Cutt min max 1 976 Fill 3 564 Cut Effective cuttill ratio 0 98 Print gt 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 Click one of 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 E NOV 20 TOPO Surface details Name NO 20 TOPO Number of triangles 365 Number of points 189 Cancel Figure
73. Files From a 3D Project file 3D Office can create edit import and export machine equipment files mb3 for use in the System Five 3D control box or in Pocket 3D The Machine Equipment File provides vital information about the type of machine the setup of the components on the machine machine or component measurements and radio configuration Creating and Editing Equipment Files 1 Click Equipment gt New machine to create a new equipment file Click Equipment gt Edit machine setup to edit a current equipment file 2 Type aname for the new equipment file Figure 2 19 or select a current equipment file and click Open Save As Save in O MachineFiles X File name CAT DA Save as type Machine files mb3 M Cancel Figure 2 19 Create New Equipment File 3 Select the following information and click Next Figure 2 20 on page 2 18 e Configuration name if needed type a new name for the equipment configuration e Machine type the type of machine to be used in the configuration e Sensor the type of sensor on the machine e Location the location of the sensor on the machine P N 7010 0684 9 17 Working in 3D Project Files e Units the units of measure used to specify the location of the sensor on the machine Configuration name type Configuration name CAT DG Machine type Bulldozer v Sensor GPS ntenna x Location Middle v Units of measure v
74. IP file plt Navigate to and select the plt CLIP file and click Open To import a vertical profile click Alignment gt Import alignment gt Vertical profile gt From CLIP file alz Navigate to and select the alz CLIP file and click Open To import a cross section click Alignment gt Import alignment gt X section gt lt file type gt Navigate to and select the desired file and click Open Cross sections can be imported from ISPOL files scl CLIP files trv and InRoads files soe Opening an Alignment in 3D Office Click File gt Open to open a 3D alignment file 2 Onthe Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as Alignment rd3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 6 5 Look in QPPtpe lt OSC amp fs ec 6220 012 Grade Work rd3 AZ A RD3 2 Inner perimeter of lake rd3 File name Inner perimeter of lake rd3 Files of type Topcon RD3 files 1d3 M Cancel Figure 6 5 Open 3D Alignment File P N 7010 0684 6 5 Alignment Files Opening a Pocket 3D Alignment File If a Pocket 3D controller is connected to a computer 3D Office can open alignment files directly from the controller Once opened the file can be exported to other files or saved to the computer 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller See Appendix A for details Click File Open Pocket 3D file On the Poc
75. Layer dialog box see Managing Layers on page 2 5 Setting Unit Options The Project options dialog box sets the type of units to use for the various quantities used in the 3D Linework file To set unit options in a Linework file click View gt Options The dialog box that displays has the same fields as for 3D Project files See Setting Project Units on page 2 15 for details on the Units tab 4 8 3D Office Users Manual Exporting Linework Exporting Linework If you made changes to a linework file you can export the changed file to a new linework file or replace a current file with the new information l Fas Export versions of the file to track progress Exporting Linework to a File The following steps describe exporting linework to a 3D Linework file In3 1 Select the linework to export and click Linework gt Export selected linework gt To 3D linework file 2 On the Save As dialog box type a name for the new linework file or select a linework file to replace Click OK to export the file Figure 4 10 Save in O PP_topo EE PP topo _Nov20 In3 File name PP_topo_Nov22 Save as type Topcon LN3 file In3 v Cancel Figure 4 10 Save Linework File P N 7010 0684 4 9 Linework Files Exporting Linework to a Pocket 3D Controller To use the linework file in the field export it to a Pocket 3D controller 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the
76. Manual Templates 4 Click OK to update the template Review the elements as needed and click OK to update the template on the template list Figure 6 33 Road templates Templates Template placement S BrKESEP OK lS Cancel Figure 6 33 Update Template 5 Click OK on the Road templates dialog box to apply the changes to the file Deleting an Element 1 To delete an element from a template select the template and click Edit Then select the element and click Delete Figure 6 34 on page 6 30 2 Repeat step 1 to delete any other elements in the selected template 3 Click OK to apply the changes to the template then click OK to apply the changes to the file P N 7010 0684 6 29 Alignment Files Edit template Name 88500R 4 000 4 000 ESP Delete 4 000 4 000 EP 24 000 2 000 EP 10 000 4 000 ESP 12 000 16 667 flo 8 000 25 000 S Brk 60 000 100 000 Edit Cancel Figure 6 34 Delete Element Deleting a Template 1 To delete a template select the desired template and click Delete Figure 6 35 2 Click OK to apply the changes to the file Road templates Templates Template placement 89889 91R end normal sect 89450L Figure 6 35 Delete Template 6 30 3D Office User s Manual Placing a Road Template Placing a Road Template Once a template has been created it is available for placement along t
77. Move the polygon cursor to the next point and click Continue in this manner until the desired distance or area has been delineated e When measuring a distance the length of the drawn line drawn displays Figure 2 27 Length 69 15 s Lendik Bearing 180 00 00 Figure 2 27 Measure Distance e When measuring an area click three or more points then return the polygon cursor to the starting point to complete the polygon The polygon perimeter length and its area display in the pop up box Figure 2 28 on page 2 23 9 99 3D Office User s Manual Measuring a Distance or Area Length 256 60 4rea 0 096ac Figure 2 28 Measure Area 3 To quit this function click Tools gt Measure distance area or click one of the selection tools or press Esc P N 7010 0684 9 23 Working in 3D Project Files Notes 9 94 3D Office User s Manual Chapter 3 Point Files Points are an integral part of a job file and may represent topographic information control coordinates as build information etc 3D Office can use points to generate linework alignments surfaces and TINs Importing and Opening Point Files 3D Office can read point records from several file types Points in 3D Office can be assigned to layers exported to various file format types edited transformed displayed and printed 3D Office imports points into 3D Project files from four file types e 3D point files pt3 on a computer e 3D p
78. Name enter a name for the new grid surface e Layer select a layer in which to store the grid surface e Visible select whether or not the grid surface is visible or if it will be visible by layer P N 7010 0684 3 3 Grid Files e Origin X Origin Y enter the X and Y origin of the grid surface This is the point that represents the bottom left corner of the rectangle Dimension X Dimension Y enter the X and Y dimensions of the grid These values determine the size of the grid surface and affect the Extents X Extents Y values Orientation enter the orientation of the grid surface from the bottom left to bottom right corners This should be the same line drawn for a rotated rectangle grid Interval enter the interval for grid lines Parameters Display Name Grid3 Layer lt no layer gt v visible Yes z Origin 1835025 645 Orientation osoooo Origin 770829 665 Inkervall 10 000 Dimension x 18 Extents 180 000 Dimension Y 2 Extents Y 250 000 Cancel Figure 8 4 Enter New Grid Parameter Information 4 Enter the following display information for the grid Figure 8 5 on page 8 5 e Display select the display to use for grid surface information Multi color elevations will show colored elevation contours at the entered interval Number of passes will show a different color for each pass of a machine Previous pass height difference will h
79. PC PT Spiral TS SC or Spiral SC ST Curve Dir the direction of the curve either left or right Length the length of the element in the project units Radius the radius of the curve or spiral Start E X Start N Y the horizontal coordinates of the beginning point of the element Start Azi the starting azimuth direction of the element End station the ending station of the element To import a horizontal centerline see Importing Alignment Features on page 6 5 P N 7010 0684 6 15 Alignment Files Adding a Horizontal Element When selecting elements on the horizontal alignment table fields highlighted in yellow can be edited fields highlighted in red cannot be edited On the horizontal alignment table click Add The new element is added at the end of the horizontal elements table Figure 6 18 Af File Edit view Element BW AA S a M Start station Element Curve Dir 942 56 56 Straight i 1944411 25 944 11 27 Spiral TS SC Right 300 00 2291 83 1944563 43 9474 11 27 Curve PC PT Right 1546 99 2291 83 1944857 22 962 58 26 Spiral SC ST Right 300 00 2291 83 1946123 43 965 58 26 Straight 209 12 1946294 18 967 67 38 Spiral TS SC Left 350 00 1637 02 1946409 45 9714 17 38 Curve PC PT Left 734 10 1637 02 1946612 55 978 51 48 Spiral SC ST 350 00 1637 02 1947189 48 982 01 48 Straight 100 00 1947516 83 1947611 60 Doek TARLA o1 915 05 56 x 194573
80. Print Setup defines printing variables 1 RatcliffRdSouth_Surface2 tn3 2 RatcliffRdSouth_Section1 pl3 Exit exits and closes 3D Office closes the active file provides fast access to recently opened files Edit menu Available for all file types in general the Edit menu provides the following functions a a allows a redo or undo of the last operation Cut Ctrl X cuts copies or pastes information Copy Ctrl C Paste Ctrl y inverts selected un selected data in TIN surface Invert selection files View menu Available for all file types in general the View menu provides the following functions Zoom in Scie e zooms in by 200 and zooms out by 50 on the Zoom window display screen Zoom previous Zoom extents zooms to a part of the design area indicated with Pan a drawn window y Select Select polygon displays the previous view magnification Select all Ctrl 4 PE displays the entire extents of the design area v Status Bar yeaa sets the selection cursor to Select or Pan mode Options selects points and lines or triangles for some file In 3D simulation views the types View menu has specific sets the view status for the Toolbar Scale bar functions for controlling the and Status bar simulation See 3D view and Profile View Menu Bars on page 1 13 for details sets unit options for some file types P N 7010 0684 1 7 Introduction Project Table 1 3 3D Office Menu Options Continued menu Ava
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82. TIN is useful for stakeout and grading and is an essential model for 3DMC TIN surfaces can only be created in 3D Project files not 3D TIN files Creating a TIN Surface From a 3D Alignment 3D Office offers a powerful tool to generate a TIN model from a 3D Alignment This is useful for comparing the existing terrain surface to a road design surface thus providing a means to compute cut and fill volume quantities 1 From a 3D Project file that contains both a horizontal and vertical alignment click Alignment gt Generate TIN from 3D alignment 2 On the Generate TIN model dialog box select the desired generation parameter and click OK Figure 5 7 on page 5 7 e Generate points using regular sampling interval generates a TIN having more uniformly shaped triangles This option may take longer to generate the TIN Enter the sampling interval in the project s units Generate points only where necessary may reduce the size of the TIN file Triangle vertices will be generated at the alignment definition points and as necessary to maintain the break lines implied in the alignment definition e Maximum arc chord separation sets the maximum separation distance between the straight side of the triangle and the arc of a curve A smaller separation value will create triangle edges that will more closely approximate the curve but this will also create more and smaller triangles 3D Office generates a TIN model from the
83. V Fixed width field Justified Precision Delete Width Peeeceseeecsecsseseneseqpeceese Text Low point i i Cancel Figure 2 2 Add Line Items to Format 5 Click Import rules and click Add Select the desired Rule and enter the applicable Number of lines to skip or lines with a certain Prefix to skip Click OK Figure 2 3 Import rule Rule Custom format definition Skip header lines Format name i f Ponts SSS Number of lines File extension eg TXT TXT Line items Import rules Export rules Rule Skip prefised lines S Pretix Joo Import rule i Cancel Figure 2 3 Add Import Rules 6 Repeat step 5 for each import rule P N 7010 0684 9 3 Working in 3D Project Files 7 Click Export rules and click Add Select the desired Rule and type a number to start at for points with no number Click OK Figure 2 4 Custom format definition Format name Expo rt rule Points Rule File extension eg TXT TXT 5 Reassign null pt numbers ka Line items Import rules Export rules Assign pte with NO number starting at 1000 i Cancel Figure 2 4 Enter Export Rules 8 Repeat step 7 for each export rule 9 When finished adding the desired Line items Import rules and Export rules click OK to save the new format Figure 2 5 Custom format definition Format name Points File extension eg TXT TXT Line items Import rules Export rules
84. ace file comparing with another plane surface or setting plane options 3D Office recognizes plane surfaces from two file types e 3D plane files pI3 e Pocket 3D controller files See Importing from Pocket 3D on page 7 2 for import details Importing a Plane Surface Follow these steps to import a plane surface from a 3D plane file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project open click Plane gt Import plane gt From 3D plane file pI3 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 7 1 on page 7 2 The plane surface from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file P N 7010 0684 7 1 Plane Files Look in O PP_topo e aea Ppr topo_nov4 pi3 File name pp_topo_nov4 pl3 Files of type Topcon PL3 files pl3 v Cancel Figure 7 1 Open 3D Plane Surface File Importing from Pocket 3D Follow these steps to import a Pocket 3D controller plane file into a 3D Project file 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller See Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller With a 3D Project file open click Plane gt Import plane gt From Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller and retrieves p 3 files On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure 7 2 The file type is automatically selected The informat
85. aded to planar surfaces 1 Using the selection tool select a closed polygon using one of the following methods e If creating a polygon closed polyline see Creating a Polyline on page 6 7 e Click an existing polygon 2 Click Plane gt Define plane boundary gt By selected closed polyline 3D Office calculates a plane surface and applies a boundary based on the chosen polygon Figure 7 12 TIN Alignment Plane Equipment Tools Window Help RAQAM LO Figure 7 12 Select Polyline and Define Boundary Notice that the chosen polygon changes color to indicate that it overlays a plane surface boundary P N 7010 0684 7 11 Plane Files Deleting a Plane Surface Only delete a surface when the data it contains will not be needed again If necessary save a backup copy of the file before deleting surfaces 1 Click Plane gt Planes to view all available plane surfaces in the 3D Project Select the plane surface to delete and click Delete 3 Click OK at the confirmation then OK on the Planes dialog box to apply the change to the file Comparing Surfaces When comparing surfaces 3D Office creates and opens a cut fill file Surface comparisons are useful for monitoring excavation or for determining the quantity of material that has been imported to or exported from the job site Comparing Surfaces in the Current File The compare surfaces in current file option is only available in 3D Project files not 3D
86. all or narrow triangles in the TIN mesh The consolidate duplicate points function removes one of the duplicate points The consolidate duplicate TIN points option is only available in 3D Project files not 3D TIN files This function affects the current TIN surface 1 From a 3D Project with a TIN model click TIN gt Consolidate duplicate TIN points 2 Enter the tolerance value and click OK Figure 5 15 The tolerance value specifies the 3D distance used to consider two point to be duplicates 3D Office consolidates duplicate points removing one of them from the TIN data set and regenerates the TIN model 5 16 3D Office User s Manual Viewing a 3D Simulation of the TIN Surface Figure 5 15 Enter the Duplicate Tolerance of Points Viewing a 3D Simulation of the TIN Surface The 3D views in 3D Office use lines and colors to give a three dimensional perception of a field or pad on a two dimensional screen Using the 3D view can help to visualize what the topography or design surface looks like To view a simulation of the TIN surface click TIN gt View 3D simulation A new window opens displaying an interactive 3 dimensional simulation of the TIN surface Figure 5 16 on page 5 18 e Click and hold on the screen to have the pointer rotate the view The arrow keys on the keyboard control the motion of the machine up arrow is forward down arrow is backward left and right arrows rotate the ground accord
87. allows a polyline to be created across the current TIN model Using this function the elevations of the polyline vertices are derived from the TIN model Thus the polyline is draped onto the TIN model 1 After drawing a polyline in the plan view use the Selection tool to select the new polyline Click Linework gt Drape polyline s onto TIN 2 Click OK to create new TIN vertices Figure 4 8 Topcon 3D Office 2 Allow creation of new vertices at triangle edges Mo Cancel Figure 4 8 Create New Vertices at Triangle Edges 3D Office will redraw the portion of the TIN surface that changed adding vertices to the TIN surface along the new polyline 4 6 3D Office User s Manual Viewing Linework Information Deleting Polylines l To delete polylines from the file use the Selection tool and click the desired polylines 2 Press Delete or click Linework gt Delete polyline s Viewing Linework Information Linework information can be viewed using a text editor displaying the layer the linework resides in the number of vertices in the linework and the coordinates for the vertices of the selected linework This information can be saved as a text file for later reference l Select the linework to view information on e click the individual linework e use the select tool to select a group of linework Click the activated Information button on the toolbar A text file opens displaying linework info
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89. ce User s Manual Chapter 2 Working in 3D Project Files 3D Project files provide a way to incorporate the various individual components of a jobsite into a single cohesive file Much of the functionality available in 3D Project files is the same as in other respective file types However 3D Project files provide certain features useful to working with multiple sets of different information and 3D Project specific functions including the following e selecting and managing layers calculating map projection coordinates working with polylines creating managing and transforming TIN surfaces creating and managing plane surfaces creating machine configuration files measuring a distance or area e setting units for the 3D Project The following sections provide the procedures on functions specific to 3D Project files as well as some features useful for working with multiple file types When 3D Office first opens an empty 3D Project displays e To create a new 3D Project file click File New e To open a current 3D Project file click File gt Open Navigate to the location of the file select a tp3 file and click Open For working with data sets in a 3D Project file or with individual file types see chapters 3 through 9 P N 7010 0684 9 1 Working in 3D Project Files Creating Custom Import Export Formats for Text Files Import export formats for text files provide the information needed to identify
90. ceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 6 24 Saving the Vertical Profile Table as a Text File 6 24 PCP AUSS 5 xs5556c28 asset a actibatoteitat Sasecet S 6 25 Addine a Template icici pecans isis 6 25 Edine a Templie rinrin astra aa oies 6 28 Deleting an Element eriin 6 29 Deleting a Template ceses ii 6 30 Placing a Road Template cc cccccccssssssseseesseeeeeseeeees 6 31 Adding a Road Template Placement 0 6 32 Editing a Road Template Placement 0 6 33 Deleting a Road Template Placement 6 33 Viewing a 3D Simulation of the Alignment 6 34 Viewing a Profile of the Alignment cc ecccseeeeees 6 36 Setin Vew OPlONS oncesi a a E 6 38 Setn hil OPMONS asin E E 6 40 Exporting an Alignment ssssosoooesooeeerrrerreessssssssssssssss 6 41 Exporting to an Alignment File ceccceceeeeeees 6 41 Exporting to a Pocket 3D Controller 0 6 42 P N 7010 0684 V Table of Contents Chapter 7 PIANC PICS cresgi aa 7 1 Importing and Opening a Plane Surface eee 7 1 Importing a Plane Surface icense ionia 7 1 Importing from Pocket 3D oo ceesesesseseeeeeeeeeeeees 7 2 Opening a Plane Surface in 3D Office ee 7 3 Opening a Pocket 3D Plane File eee 7 3 Calculating a Plane Surface sieca 7 4 Working with Plane Surfaces ccccccccsssssessesesseeeeeeeeeees 7 5 Viewing Plane Surfaces sionit 7 5 Copy Plane Surta
91. controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 Select the linework to export and click Linework gt Export selected linework gt To Pocket 3D controller 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box do one of the following and click Save Figure 4 11 e Select an existing file to replace e Enter a new file name or keep the default file name Pocket 3D files Name Size kB File name PP_topo_Nov20 Files of type JLinework files LN3 Figure 4 11 Save Linework File to Pocket 3D Controller 4 10 3D Office User s Manual Chapter 5 TIN Files A TIN Triangulated Irregular Network model can be used to represent an irregular land surface The model is derived from a set of points and edges optional 3D Office can generate a TIN from existing point line data or it can read an existing TIN model from an outside source such as an AutoCAD file A TIN model of the existing ground can be used to display cut and fill information and earth volume quantities with respect to a design surface Importing and Opening a TIN Surface 3D Office opens imports a TIN model for displaying editing exporting and comparing to other surfaces TIN options can also be set in 3D Office 3D Office recognizes TIN surfaces from four file types e 3D TIN files tn3 e Pocket 3D controller files See Importing from Pocket 3D on page 5 2 for import details e AutoCAD files See Importing from an AutoC
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93. d3 File name pp_topo_Nov18 0 K Save as type Topcon RD3 file rd3 Cancel Figure 6 46 Save Alignment File The selected alignment overwrites the existing file or creates a new alignment file P N 7010 0684 6 41 Alignment Files Exporting to a Pocket 3D Controller To use the alignment file in the field export it to a Pocket 3D controller 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a3D Alignment file or 3D Project file open click Alignment gt Export alignment gt To Pocket 3D controller or Alignment gt Export current alignment gt To Pocket 3D controller 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box do one of the following and click Save Figure 6 47 e Select an existing file to replace e Enter a new file name or keep the default file name Pocket 3D files Name Size kB File name 6220 412 Grade Work Files of type Save EM Cancel Figure 6 47 Save Alignment to Pocket 3D Controller 6 42 3D Office User s Manual Chapter 7 Plane Files A plane file defines a planar surface with a particular location and orientation in three dimensional space Planar surfaces are frequently used to define a design surface Importing and Opening a Plane Surface 3D Office opens any three dimensional plane surface file p13 for setting plane parameters exporting to another plane surf
94. day May 25th 2006 4 10PM Planes Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM CopiedPlaneSurface Selected surface Name Layer New Copy Delete Selected surface Visible Name Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM Point on surface Layer lt no layer gt v North 770983 609 Orientation Visible Yes X East 1835292 200 Main fall Elev 910 538 Cross fall Point on surface North 770983 609 Orientation 0 00 00 East 1835292 200 Main fall 1 959 Elev 910 538 Cross fall 0 478 Cancel Figure 7 7 Create a Copy of a Plane Surface Create a New Plane Surface This process will create a plane surface without a boundary After creating the surface you can define a boundary using the polygon selection tool see Editing a Plane s Boundary on page 7 8 1 Click Plane gt Planes and click New Figure 7 8 on page 7 8 2 Type aname for the copied plane surface and press Enter Figure 7 8 on page 7 8 If needed click pause click a plane surface name to rename a plane surface P N 7010 0684 7 7 Plane Files Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM NewPlaneSurface CopiedPlaneSurface Planes Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM CopiedPlaneS urface NewPlaneSurface New k Copy Delete Selected surface Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10 Name Layer New Copy Delete
95. e placement on the Road template placement dialog box and click Delete 2 Click OK on the Road template placement dialog box to apply the changes to the file P N 7010 0684 6 33 Alignment Files Viewing a 3D Simulation of the Alignment The 3D views in 3D Office use lines and colors to give a three dimensional perception of a field or pad on a two dimensional screen Using the 3D view will help you to visualize what the project terrain looks like Any changes made in this view using the Road options menu selection will also be saved in the Plan view To view a wireframe simulation of the alignment click Alignment gt View 3D simulation gt Wire frame A new window opens displaying an interactive 3 dimensional simulation of movement along the alignment Figure 6 39 For wire frame simulations lines mark the centerline horizontal alignments vertical curves and stations The arrow keys on the keyboard control the motion of the machine up arrow is forward go down arrow is slow down stop Use the Alignment gt Options menu to set the type of machine used in the simulation and simulation steering details see Setting View Options on page 6 38 for details See 3D view and Profile View Toolbars on page 1 14 for details on the 3D view toolbar 3D Office 6220 A12 Grade Work rd3 2 Fie Edit View Alignment Window Help Dee AA aeri OVA x 1939651 22 Y 242846 01 Z 1459 35 Sta 882 06 51 Figure 6 3
96. e triangles perimeter and contours of the TIN surface are visible or if these element are visible by layer TIN element color boxes the color of the TIN element triangle perimeter and contour Click the button to change the element s color Number of triangles the number of triangles on the TIN model Number of points the number of points in the TIN model Number of regions the number of regions in the TIN model Number of holes the number of holes in the TIN model Surface area the surface area of the TIN model in the project s unit 5 10 3D Office User s Manual Viewing and Editing TIN Surfaces TIM surfaces Wednesday November 13th 2002 Copy Delete Selected surface Name Wednesday November 13th 2002 Layer eno laper Visible Yes IERES Perimeter Contours Number of triangles 757 Number of regions 1 Number of paints 435 Number of holes jo Surface area 8 02ac Cancel Figure 5 9 TIN Surfaces Editing a TIN Surface 1 On the TIN surfaces dialog box in a 3D project file click TIN gt Tins surfaces select the TIN surface to edit Figure 5 9 2 Change or edit the following parameters as needed e The name of the TIN surface e The layer in which the TIN surface exists e If the elements of the TIN surface are visible not visible or visible by position in a layer e The color of the triangles perimeter or contours of t
97. ed 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 WGSS4 coordinates for the new control point Control points 770921 89 East 1835099 09 Elev 309 50 iV Use this point for horizontal localization V Use this point for vertical localization WGS84 latitude N40 06 57 1 2345 WGS84 longitude E 84 53 05 67890 WGSS4 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 _tops_Mevi peT Control points Name 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
98. elect custom format Formats ControlFiles New format NOTEPAD TXT _New format Edit Figure 3 4 Select Format Type Click Browse Navigate to and select the desired txt file and click Open Enter a name for a new layer or select a current layer to add the points to If the imported text file includes a layer field as part of its record definition select Layer specified as line item Click Finish to import the points Figure 3 5 Import points from text file Text file and Settings 4manda_Hall Desktop FROM Kyle PP_topo_Nov20 txt Browse Create new layer NewLayer C Add to existing layer C k Cancel Figure 3 5 Open Point Text File 3 4 3D Office User s Manual Importing and Opening Point Files Opening a Points File To open a 3D Points file click File gt Open 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as Points pt3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 3 6 Look in 3 PP_topo PPP topo Nov20 pt3 File name PP_topo_N ov20 pt3 Files of type Topcon PT3 files pt3 M Cancel Figure 3 6 Open 3D Points File Opening a Pocket 3D Point File If a Pocket 3D controller and the computer are connected 3D Office can open points 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 co
99. elected polylines Import linework 4 imports linework files Export selected linework gt exports selected linework 3D Office User s Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 3 3D Office Menu Options Continued TIN TIN surfaces Generate new TIN surface Delete triangles Transform current TIN surface Consolidate duplicate TIN points view 3D simulation view profile Import TIN Export current TIN surface Compare current TIN surface Options Alignment menu Alignment Alignments Horizontal centerline vertical profile Templates Reverse alignment stationing Generate TIN From 3D alignment view 3D simulation view profile Import alignment Export current alignment Options Alignment Horizontal centerline vertical profile Templates Reverse alignment stationing view 3D simulation view profile Export alignment Options P N 7010 0684 TIN menu Available for 3D Project tp3 and TIN surface tn3 files the TIN menu provides the following functions displays TIN surface information generates new TIN surfaces deletes triangles transforms the current TIN surface consolidates duplicate TIN points displays a 3D representation of the TIN surface displays a profile through the TIN surface imports and exports TIN surfaces compares the current TIN surface with another surface sets TIN options Available for 3D Project tp3 and Alignment
100. emplate element dialog box select the type of element and enter the required information The fields differ depending on the element selected Figure 6 29 on page 6 27 Element type the type of element either Offset from CL Grade H Dist amp V Dist Curb or Side slope Offset from CL the offset from the centerline the first element will always have zero for the offset H Dist the horizontal distance of the element V Dist the vertical height of the element Grade the grade of the element Curb grade the curb grade Ditch width the ditch width Cut slope the cut slope Fill slope the fill slope 4 Click OK to add the element to the template 6 26 3D Office Users Manual Templates Template element Template element Template element Element type Element type Grade H Dist amp V Dist Feature name RidgeLine Feature name RightLane Offset from CL 85 000 Offset from CL Element type Offset from CL Feature name InsideShoulder Offset from CL H Dist H Dist W Dist Dist Template element Element type Element type Side slope Curb l ue Feature name Canal Feature name RightE dge Offset from CL 35 000 Offset from CL 35 000 Ditch width fi 5 000 Di 32 000 Cut slope 0 230 Di 5 000 Fill slope 0 1 60 Cancel Cancel Figure 6 29 Template Element Dialog Boxes
101. ent area of the title block such as the jobsite or location e Text font sets the text size in reports and title blocks e Map font sets the text size for entities viewed in the plan view such as point names coordinates etc Print setup Company name TPS Comment m comments Test font 12 kd Map font 10 canci Figure 1 15 Print Setup 1 20 3D Office Users Manual About 3D Office About 3D Office The About 3D Office dialog box Help gt About 3D Office contains the following information e Software version and copyright date e Device identification number e Registered user e Authorization codes About 3D Office Ar 30 0ffice v6 04 Copyright C 2002 2006 Device identification 55 155555 Registered user name Topcon Authorization code 1 oooooooooonaoo0n Authorization code 2 ooooo0o000000000 canci Figure 1 16 About 3D Office Occasionally upgraded or different functionality may required different authorization codes to become active 1 Contact your Topcon Dealer with the following information to receive authorization codes e Device identification e Contact phone number e Company name e Contact email address e Contact name e Software Type 3D Office e Company address Click Help gt About 3D Office and enter the new codes 3 Close and re open 3D Office to activate the updated codes P N 7010 0684 1 21 Introduction Notes 1 22 3D Offi
102. es LN3 Figure 4 5 Select File and Click Open 4 4 3D Office Users Manual Creating Linework Creating Linework The polygon selection tool can be used to create polylines in a 3D Project file With 3D Office linework can be transformed into points and alignments l To add a new polyline to the file click the polygon selection tool then click on the screen to begin the polyline Click at subsequent locations to create the end point or corner points Figure 4 6 Click once at the end point then do one of the following e right click and click New polyline on the pop up menu Figure 4 6 e click Linework gt New polyline 3D Office PP_topo_Nov20 tp3 AF File Edit View Project Points Linework TIN Alignment Plane Window Help D ga SATARA THO 910 01 g 1 o oO 1 l i E 1 1g ra Start 3D simulation i Figure 4 6 Trace New Polyline with Polygon Tool and Add to File P N 7010 0684 4 5 Linework Files 3 On the Polyline dialog box select the layer in which to enter the new polyline and enter an elevation for the polyline then click OK Figure 4 7 Polyline Layer GROUND Default vertes elevation 0 50 i Cancel Figure 4 7 Enter new polyline parameters The new polyline is stored as linework in the file The elevation entered in the dialog box is assigned to all vertices of the new polyline Draping Polylines onto TIN The drape polyline to TIN function
103. et Connected Get Connected xz veto Uur 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 IA click Help Cancel Help Figure A 2 Connect Using ActiveSync The computer establishes a connection with the device If 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 r a 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 gt Connection Settings Figure A 4 File View Tools Help Synchronize Stop Mobile Device la 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 S
104. ettings Click Get Connected to connect your mobile device to this a computer Status Device connected Status COM port is available V 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 Settings 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 gt 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 a Click Get Connected to connect your mobile device to this to computer Status Device connected wescccnaccenelttecesceacsousessnecnsecosceacasesessescasccescosscosscessocssscnecsosecssecsssceccsscscoscesosecsocccnssucssececcceesed Status COM port is available Figure A 6 Connection Settings for Multiple COM Ports In this case Microsoft ActiveSync req
105. eview Graph Print Setup Figure 6 21 File Menu for Horizontal Elements List Previews Faa Before printing view the display using the Saving the Horizontal Alignment Table as a Text File The File menu contains an option to save the horizontal elements list as a text file Click File gt Save as text file then save the file to the desired location using the Save As dialog box The text file will include all information shown in the table as well as the date file name and road name P N 7010 0684 6 19 Alignment Files Vertical Profile Elements Vertical profile elements define the height component of the alignment The elements are either constant grade lines or parabolic vertical curves To view add edit or copy vertical profiles click Alignment gt Vertical profile The vertical profile table displays along with the profile view The table contains the following information about the vertical alignment Figure 6 22 Element the type of the vertical element Sta PVI the station at the point of vertical intersection Elev PVI the elevation at the point of vertical intersection Curve Length only for vertical curve elements the length of the vertical curve Grade PVT displays the grade at the point of vertical tangency Grade PVC displays the grade at the point of vertical curve 3D Office 6220 A12 Grade Work rd3 2 AF File Edit View Element WH D H zs Sta PVI Elev
106. 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 O PP_topo Bb Pp_topo_Nov20 9c3 File name NewControlPoints_Feb04 Save as type Topcon GC3 file ge3 Cancel Figure 9 24 Save Control File P N 7010 0684 9 23 Control Files 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 gt Export control points gt 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 Select a 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 Name Size kB File name PP_topo_Nov20 Files of ype 3D control fies GCI gt 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 Users Manual Exporting Control Points Exp
107. f the main fall Enter a positive value if the plane rises along the main fall direction Cross fall enter the percentage of slope in the direction that is 90 clockwise from the main fall direction Enter a positive value if the plane rises in the cross fall direction To view a plane surface select the surface from the list and click OK Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM NewPlaneSurface CopiedPlaneSurface New Copy Delete Selected surface Name Layer Visible Point on surface North East Eley Thursday May 25th 2006 4 10PM lt no layer gt sa Yes v 770983 609 Orientation 10 00 00 1835292 200 Main fall 1 959 910 538 Cross fall 0 478 Cancel Figure 7 6 Plane Surfaces Copy a Plane Surface The copy function provides a way to produce multiple versions of a plane surface which may be useful for monitoring job progress Selecting a plane surface and clicking OK will display that version on the Plan View From there the plane surface can be edited and exported for use in other files k Click Plane gt Planes to view all available plane surfaces in the 3D Project Select the plane surface to copy and click Copy Figure 7 7 on page 7 7 3D Office Users Manual Working with Plane Surfaces 3 Type a name for the copied plane surface and press Enter Figure 7 7 If needed click pause click a plane surface name to rename a plane surface Planes Thurs
108. face gt With 3D surface file or TIN gt Compare current TIN surface gt With 3D surface file 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select the file type either TIN Plane or RD3 alignment and click Open Figure 5 20 P N 7010 0684 Look in QPPptpo o SY q ss Filename pptoponovp3 o Files of type Topcon PL3 files pl3 M Cancel Figure 5 20 Open File to Compare With 0 21 TIN Files 3D Office compares the two surface and opens a cut fill view displaying the compared information Figure 5 21 3D Office CutFill2 pr File Edit Yiew Cut Fill Window Help Ds SR ARQRQAlH 56 64F0 43F0 2 761 6001 1700 26C0 04F0 36F0 75F0 96F0 9 Figure 5 21 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 surfaces after making changes tot he original surfaces for example changing plane parameters or deleting triangles in a TIN file e Save the cut fill file Click File gt Save as navigate to the desired located type a name for the file and click Save 5 29 3D Office User s Manual Setting TIN Surface View Options Setting TIN Surface View Options The TIN options dialog box sets plan view parameters and TIN computation parameters li 2 Click TIN gt TIN options On the Plan view tab select the desired parameters Figu
109. following settings e Name enter a name for the new grid surface Layer select a layer in which to store the grid surface Visible select whether or not the grid surface is visible or if it will be visible by layer Origin X Origin Y enter the X and Y origin of the grid surface This is the point that represents the bottom left corner of the rectangle Dimension X Dimension Y enter the X and Y dimensions of the grid These values determine the size of the grid surface and affect the Extents X Extents Y values Orientation enter the orientation of the grid surface from the bottom left to bottom right corners This should be the same line drawn for a rotated rectangle grid Interval enter the interval for grid lines The Display tab contains the following settings e Display select the display to use for grid surface information Multi color elevations will show colored elevation contours at the entered interval Number of passes will show a different color for each pass of a machine Previous pass height difference will how the elevation difference between the previous pass and the current pass e Multi color elevation for this display enter the origin the elevation that appears as center the center contour and the interval the elevation difference between contours of the 8 6 3D Office Users Manual Grid surfaces Viewing Grid Information colored contour sections C
110. gency for both private use and commercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without TPS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your receiver The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by TPS P N 7010 0684 ix Preface TRADEMARKS Topcon HiPer 3D Office Pocket 3D and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks of TPS Microsoft Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc under license AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk Inc Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED AS IS THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WA
111. gnments P N 7010 0684 6 3 Alignment Files e Click Select All to select all available alignments The button becomes a Select First button to select only the first alignment When selecting all alignments any cross section surfaces associated with the selected alignments will display in the bottom pane 4 If the alignment selected in the top pane contains cross section surfaces click Import lt CrossSectionSurf gt as TIN surfaces to select de select the desired surfaces in the bottom pane By default all cross section surfaces will be imported as TIN surfaces Uncheck the box to prevent the surface from being imported The selected alignments from the LandXML file are added to the 3D Project file Import LandXML alignment s Road Alignments Divided Highway Select All I Import lt CrossSectSurl gt entities as TIN surfaces 3D Difice layer name Orig _ Surface Divided Highway Ong_Surface001 pavement Divided Highway pavement 001 shoulder Divided Highway shoulder001 base Divided Highwaybase007 sub grade Divided Highway sub grade 001 Cancel Figure 6 4 Select LandXML Alignment s 6 4 3D Office Users Manual Importing and Opening an Alignment Importing Alignment Features A 3D Project file can import horizontal centerlines vertical profiles and cross sections from other files types To import a horizontal centerline click Alignment gt Import alignment gt Horizontal centerline gt From CL
112. h layer is assigned a name and color To view add or edit layers click Points gt Layers The View layers dialog box displays each layer in the points file and it s display status on the Plan View Figure 3 11 on page 3 9 e The enable disable box next to each layer name indicates whether or not it will be displayed on the Plan View e See the following sections for details on adding a layer deleting a layer setting layer colors or setting point labels e Show all enables all layers for display on the Plan View e Show none disables all layers from being displayed on the Plan View View layers Layers GROUND Mew layer Delete Set color Faint labels Show all Show none Cancel Figure 3 11 View Point Layers P N 7010 0684 9 9 Point Files Adding Layers Multiple layers are useful for distinguishing between the various land and project features 1 On the View layers dialog box click New layer A new layer entry appears in the layer list 2 Type aname for the layer Figure 3 12 and press Enter When added the new layer is empty until points are manually added or imported See Importing and Opening Point Files on page 3 1 for importing points to a layer View layers Layers F GROUND Delete Set color Paint labels Show all Show none OF Cancel Figure 3 12 Add New Layer to Points Setting a Layer s Color Setting a unique color to ind
113. hapter 10 GUUPUNFINGS sis ccectcctten cept ttre at ee totes leceeteeptet cee 10 1 Opening a Cavi Pile cttaruies Sat otchat diated abantaedvnat idieet dake 10 1 Viewing Plot Properties lt i cnccnicinin eis 10 2 Saving Plot Properties to a Text File oe 10 2 Printing Plot Properties sccciscsscicscsetesaeesysavdeeewtz ese 10 3 Creaune a Cit fal Pile erer 10 4 Comparing Surfaces in Different Files eee 10 6 Setting Plot Options cacaseecscresasasenasentecadaunvassssegsemnvesanseine 10 8 P N 7010 0684 vii Table of Contents Appendix A Connecting a Computer and Controller A 1 Appendix B PIOUINGY S cie n aa a B 1 Index Vili 3D Office User s Manual Preface Pretace Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver survey product or accessory the Product The materials available in this manual the Manual have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc TPS for owners of Topcon products This Manual is designed to assist owners with the use of software the Software to be used with the Product and its use is subject to these terms and conditions the Terms and Conditions E gt Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions USE This product is designed to be used by a professional The user should have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection a
114. he grab bar on the left of the Toolbar then drag the Toolbar to a new location and release the mouse button Table 1 5 describes the various buttons on the 3D view toolbars Table 1 5 3D View Toolbar Button Functions emon Bescon Buton Dest Zoom In zooms in on Zoom Out zooms out on ae the 3D view by 200 on the 3D view by 50 Solid Model Simulation Wireframe Simulation Rewind during logfile Slow down slows down the playback rewinds the movement of the machine logfile Play during logfile Rotate view left playback plays the logfile Fast forward during Speed up starts and speeds logfile playback up the movement of the speeds up the logfile machine 1 14 3D Office User s Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 5 3D View Toolbar Button Functions Continued emon Bescon Buon Destnon Pause during logfile Rotate view right playback pauses the Lowers the viewing angle logfile Record during real Raises the viewing angle time monitoring creates a logfile for the machine Stop in a wireframe simulation stops the movement of the machine Profile View Pan changes the cursor to a hand with which to grab and move the map Exaggerates the vertical scale Select at the location Decreases the vertical scale of the crosshairs Point TIN and Grade information display in a tip box perpendicular to the center line positioning
115. he TIN surface click the element s button and select a new color 3 Click OK to save the changes and apply then to the selected surface P N 7010 0684 5 11 TIN Files Copying a TIN Surface The copy function provides a way to produce multiple versions of a TIN surface which may be useful for reducing an existing TIN into one or more sub regions Selecting a TIN surface and clicking OK will display the TIN in the design view 1 On the TIN surfaces dialog box select the TIN surface to copy and click Copy Figure 5 10 2 Type a unique name for the new TIN surface and press Enter Figure 5 10 TIN surfaces Wednesday November 13th 2002 TIN surfaces Wednesday November 13th 2002 Wednesday November 28th 2002 ial Delete Selected surface Copy Delete Name Wednesday November 1 Layer lt no layer gt Selected surface vey Yes lt Name wednesday November 28th 2002 Layer kno laye o l Number of triangles 757 Number 4 Visible Number of points 1435 Number Surface area 8 02ac Number of triangles 757 Number of regions 1 Number of points 1435 Number of holes fo Surface area 8 02ac ENE Figure 5 10 Copy and Name TIN Surface 3 Make any desired changes as described in Editing a TIN Surface on page 5 11 4 To view or edit the copied TIN select it and click OK From here you can make cha
116. he 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 generated 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 is 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 m
117. he road alignment Placing a template along the road defines where the various cross sectional designs begin and end See Templates on page 6 25 for creating a template To view add or edit the placement of road templates click Alignment gt Templates The Templates placement tab displays the following information about the template used at each station Figure 6 36 e Station the station at which the template is placed e Name the name of the template used e Applied the side to which the template is applied either Left Right or Left right of the alignment left and right are based on the direction of increasing stationing Road templates Templates Template placement 88150A Right 887 50 000 887 50L 882 00 000 88200A 882 00 000 ag200L 8855 00 000 88500A 8855 00 000 ag500L 887 00 000 88700L 892 00 000 89200L 692 50 000 69250L 693 00 000 B9300L 8995 50 000 B9300L 897 13 910 89713 91L end normal sect 8508 00 000 S8800 8922 00 000 89200A 8993 00 000 89300A 8994 00 000 89400A 894 00 000 89400A 2gR RA AAN SOAANA Add Edit Delete Figure 6 36 Road Template Placement P N 7010 0684 6 31 Alignment Files Adding a Road Template Placement 1 Onthe Template placement tab click Add 2 Select and enter the following on the Edit template placement dialog box and click OK Figure 6 37 e Select a Template e Select the Side of centerline to apply the
118. hey are based on To edit a vertical profile element double click or select and press F2 the desired cell to place the cell in edit mode Figure 6 25 e For drop down lists click the selection Elements include Vertical point and Sym parabola e For text entry boxes type the value and press Enter Any changes are reflected in the plan view below the vertical curves table Sta PVI Elev ai Curve Length Grade PYT Grade PYC Vertical point 840 44 oF Sym parabola Sym parabola 947 18 1 R50 88 1000 00 Sym parabola 976 79 76 K 46 1600 00 Vertical point 985 79 76 Element Elev PVI Curve length an STA PVi Figure 6 25 Edit Element P N 7010 0684 6 23 Alignment Files Deleting a Vertical Profile Element To delete an element select the desired element from the vertical profile table and click Delete or click Element gt Delete gt Current record Deleting an element will affect all following elements Click Edit gt Undo delete element to return the deleted element to the list Printing Vertical Profiles When the vertical profile table window displays the File menu contains specific options for previewing and printing the table or profile view Figure 6 26 Save Chrl 5 Save as text File Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Figure 6 26 File Menu for Vertical Profile View To print either view click in the view to make it active then click File gt Print Bef
119. iew 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 gt Save as navigate to the desired located type a name for the file and click Save P N 7010 0684 7 15 Plane Files Setting Plane Options The Plane Options dialog box sets grid lines for showing the orientation of the mainfall and crossfall and determines if the plane s boundary will display on the Plan View 1 Click Plane gt Options 2 Select and enter the following information then click OK Figure 7 17 e Enable Show main fall and cross fall grid lines to show a grid oriented along the main fall and cross fall directions Grid interval sets the spacing between grid lines Grid orientation rotates the grid Changing the grid orientation value will also change the main fall and cross fall directions shown in the Plane parameters dialog box Changing the grid orientation value in this dialog box will not alter the location or orientation of the plane in 3D space e Enable Show boundary to display the boundary Plane options Plan view V Show main fall amp cross fall grid lines Grid interval 25 00 Grid orientation o oo oo lv Show boundary Cancel Figure 7 17 Set Plane S
120. iewing a Profile of the TIN Surface Fok fs Fo i Pa 403 46 4 420 60 J oases 219 52 7920 39 423 79 421 43 Figure 5 17 Select Area to View in Profile The Profile View displays Figure 5 18 the following information e elevation tic marks on the left of the view window e across section of the current TIN a pop up box showing XY point coordinates TIN Z coordinates and grade at the point of the crosshair a horizontal scale bar e cross hair coordinates in the status bar The vertical exaggeration is shown as a ratio next to the elevation in the status bar on the far right l Point N 2064703 197 E 6178730 127 TIN Z 389 256 Grade 15 036 370 00 360 00 Ready N 2064703 197 E 6178730127 2 378 683 2 1 Figure 5 18 Profile View P N 7010 0684 5 19 TIN Files 3 Onthe View dialog box Figure 5 18 use the toolbar to manipulate the view See 3D view and Profile View Toolbars on page 1 14 for information on the toolbar buttons 4 To change the position of the profile view click in the Plan View then click grab and drag the start or end point of the profile line in the Design View to a new position The grabbed point is green while being moved The Profile View changes accordingly Or you can grab the line and shift it without changing its direction or length Closing the Profile View quits the profile function Repeat ste
121. ilable for 3D Project tp3 the Project menu provides the following functions For Control Layer selection amp management gc3 files only the Control points menu Control points option is available Import control points Export control points sets and manages layer properties Utilities displays control point and GPS localization Options information imports and exports control points calculates map projection coordinates defines a custom projection sets unit options for Project files Points menu Available for 3D Project tp3 and Points pt3 files the Points menu provides the following New point Edit point Delete points Point list view sets layer properties adds edits and deletes points Import points p displays the point list Export selected points gt eas F imports and exports control points transforms coordinates sets unit options for Project files Linework menu Available for 3D Project tp3 and Linework files In3 files the Linework menu provides the New polyline following functions For Linework ln3 files Drape polyline s onto TIN Delete polyline s Convert polylines to alignment this menu also views and edits layers creates a new polyline Import linework Export selected linework drapes selected polyline entities to the TIN 1 8 Layers New polyline Delete palyline s converts polylines to a new alignment deletes s
122. ile before deleting alignments E gt Deleting an alignment will also delete all of its contents 1 On the Alignments dialog box select the alignment to delete and click Delete Figure 6 17 2 Click OK to confirm the deletion Figure 6 17 Alignments Divided Highway Divided Highway _Plan2 New Copy Selected alignment Name Divided Highway_Plan2 a owe it Visible Yes v Topcon 3D Office Starting station 0 00 000 Ending station f 1 83 151 hs Confirm the deletion of this alignment i Cancel Cancel Figure 6 17 Delete Alignment To undo the deletion click Edit gt Undo edit alignments or press Ctrl Z 6 14 3D Office User s Manual Horizontal Elements Horizontal Elements Horizontal elements define the location of the alignment in the horizontal plane Horizontal elements consist of straight segments curves and spiral curves Each segment has an associated beginning and ending station beginning and ending coordinates and curve parameters if it is a curve To view add or edit horizontal elements click Alignment gt Horizontal centerline The horizontal alignment table displays along with the plan view The table contains the following information about each horizontal element in the alignment file Figure 6 18 on page 6 16 Start station the starting station of the element Element the element type either Straight Curve
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124. ing with Plane Surfaces Once you have a Plane surface you can edit it for project requirements A plane surface can also be compared to other surfaces within the job for volume computation purposes Making copies of plane surfaces is also useful for project management and design The following sections describe e Viewing copying and deleting existing plane surfaces e Creating a new plane surface e Editing plane parameters and defining plane boundaries Viewing Plane Surfaces To view the plane surfaces in a 3D Project file click Plane gt Planes The Planes dialog box displays the following information about the selected plane surface Figure 7 6 on page 7 6 Plane surfaces a listing of all plane surfaces in the 3D Project file Name the name of the selected current plane surface Layer the layer in which the plane surface exists Click the drop down box to change the layer for the currently selected plane surface Visible whether or not plane surface is visible or if the surface is visible by layer Point on surface the unique definition of a planar surface Changing any of these parameters affects the location and slopes of the plane surface Point on surface enter the coordinates through which the plane passes P N 7010 0684 7 5 Plane Files Direction of mainfall enter the direction of mainfall slope Main fall enter the percentage of slope along the plane in the direction o
125. ingly On a mouse with a scroll wheel the scroll wheel zooms in out See 3D view and Profile View Menu Bars on page 1 13 for details on the menus and menu items See 3D view and Profile View Toolbars on page 1 14 for details on the 3D view toolbar To play a machine log file click Motion gt Playback from log file and select the machine log file m13 for the job The machine on the 3D view will move as the machine at the jobsite moved P N 7010 0684 5 17 TIN Files z 3D Office PP_topo_Nov20 tp3 2 File Edit view Theme Machine Motion Window Help Dae ei iQalanr um x 1835332 40 Y 770987 72 IOIA 12 4 FPS Figure 5 16 TIN Simulation Viewing a Profile of the TIN Surface The profile view is a powerful tool for visualizing cut and fill heights along a line through the TIN model and can be used for the following e to check clearances between the design surface and existing gas lines or other utility lines of known depth e to determine the grade of the design or existing surface along a line The profile can be viewed statically or dynamically by dragging the profile line across the field 1 To view a profile of the field click TIN gt View profile A check mark displays next to the menu option 2 Inthe Plan View click a location at which to begin the profile Stretch the line across the field and click once to end it Figure 5 17 on page 5 19 5 18 3D Office User s Manual V
126. ion from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file Pocket 3D files Created 0 4 Thursday April 1st 2004 7 37PM Plane surface files PL3 hd EE Cancel Figure 7 2 Select and Open Pocket 3D Plane File 7 2 3D Office Users Manual Importing and Opening a Plane Surface Opening a Plane Surface in 3D Office To open a 3D plane file click File gt Open 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as 3D Plane p13 select the desired file and click Open Figure 7 3 Look in 3 PP_topo pp_topo_noyv4 pl3 Filename pp toponovap8 oo Files of type Topcon PL3 files pI3 M Cancel Figure 7 3 Open 3D Plane Surface File Opening a Pocket 3D Plane File If a Pocket 3D controller is connected to the computer 3D Office can open plane surface 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 gt Open Pocket 3D file 2 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file type pl3 and the desired file then click Open Figure 7 4 The Pocket 3D plane file opens in 3D Office P N 7010 0684 Pocket 3D files Name Size kB Created PAD 0 4 Thursday April 1st 2004 7 37PM File name PAD1 R Files of ype Plane surface files PL3 Cancel Figure 7 4 Select File and Click
127. ith area greater than Cancel Figure 5 22 Set Plan View and Triangulation Options Setting Unit Options The Project options dialog box sets the type of units to use for the various quantities used in the 3D Project To set unit options in a TIN file click View gt Options The dialog box that displays has the same fields as for 3D Project files See Setting Project Units on page 2 15 for details on the Units tab 5 24 3D Office User s Manual Exporting a TIN Surface Exporting a TIN Surface If you made changes to a TIN surface you can export the changed surface to a new TIN file or replace an existing file with the new information l Fas Export versions of the file to track progress Exporting a TIN Surface to a TIN Surface File 1 Select TIN gt Export current TIN surface gt To 3D TIN file tn3 2 On the Save As dialog box do one of the following Figure 5 23 e To export to an existing TIN file navigate to the location of the file and select it then click Save the contents of the existing file are replaced e To save to a new file navigate to the desired folder type a name for the new file and click Save ETO Denote H pp_topo_nov4 tn3 File name Demo_Pit Save as type Topcon TN3 file tn3 l Cancel Figure 5 23 Save TIN Surface File The selected TIN surface overwrites the existing file or creates a new 3D TIN surface file P N 7010 0684 5 25 TIN Files
128. ividual layers helps to quickly differentiate between layers 1 On the View layers dialog box click the desired layer then click Set color 2 Select a color from the Color dialog box and click OK Figure 3 13 on page 3 11 The color of the layer s name changes to the selected color and the layer s points on the Plan View will appear in this color 3 10 3D Office User s Manual Managing Point Layers Basic colors oe See Enn Custom colors a IB RE EEE Define Custom Colors gt gt Cancel Figure 3 13 Select Layer s Color 3 To select a color not shown click Define Custom Colors Define the custom color and click Add to Custom Colors Setting a Layer s Point Labels Displaying point labels can help to identify points based on their associated data 1 On the View layers dialog box click the desired layer then click Point labels 2 Enable the desired point labeling parameters for the layer or for all layers and click OK Figure 3 14 Point labels W Show names of points in this layer Show descriptions of points in this layer Show elevations of points in this layer Apply this labelling to all layers Cancel Figure 3 14 Select Point Labeling Parameters for Layer P N 7010 0684 3 11 Point Files Deleting Layers Only delete a layer when the data it contains will never be needed again If necessary save a backup copy of the file before de
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130. ket 3D files dialog box select the file type rd3 and the desired file then click Open Figure 6 6 The Pocket 3D alignment file opens in 3D Office Pocket 3D files Size kB Created TEST SITE ROAD 2 8 Monday March 1st 2004 4 40PM File name TEST SITE ROAD Files of type Road surface files AD3 v Figure 6 6 Select File and Click Open 6 6 3D Office Users Manual Creating and Editing an Alignment in a 3D Project File Creating and Editing an Alignment in a 3D Project File The following sections give details on creating an alignment in a 3D Project file using imported linework or user drawn polylines Steps for creating and applying basic road templates are also given A layer must exist before creating an alignment E gt See Managing Layers on page 2 5 for layer information Creating a Polyline An alignment can be created from either a newly drawn polyline or imported linework e If drawing a polyline see Creating Linework on page 4 5 If importing linework see Importing and Opening Linework on page 4 1 1 With the selection tool select the polyline or linework and click Linework gt Convert polyline s to alignment 2 Enter a name for the new alignment and the connectivity tolerance for multiple polylines then click OK Figure 6 7 Selected polylines whose end points are within the tolerance from each other will be linked in the new alignment definition Convert pol
131. l health Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury 3D Office Users Manual What s New What s New with oD Office The following list briefly describes new features and functions for the latest version of 3D Office Projection Datum and Geoid Support e A number of projections and geoids are included with the installation See Using Coordinate System Data on page 9 13 for details e Custom projections and datums are supported via a 3D Project or 3D Control file See Creating a Custom Projection or Datum on page 9 14 for details mmGPS Transmitter Support e If a control point file included mmGPS transmitter information this data can viewed e If the computer and mmGPS transmitter are connected firmware and adjustment data can be uploaded See Viewing and Adding mmGPS Transmitter Information on page 9 20 for details P N 7010 0684 Control points Control points Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters C Use localization Use predefined projection Details CaliforniafZone3 CaliforniafZone4 CaliforniafZone5 CaliforniafZone6 CaliforniafZone NAD2 Colorado Central Ellipsoid Colorado N orth CLKEE Colorado S outh Connecticut v Custom f Use geoid model E Projection SPC2 CaliforniafZone Datum Cancel Control points Control points
132. lane Compare plane surface gt With 3D surface file for 3D Plane files or Plane Compare current plane surface gt With 3D surface file for 3D Project files 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 7 15 Look in i FP_topo aa pp_topo_novd tn3 File name pp_topo_nov4 tn3 Files of type Topeon TN3 files tn3 r Cancel Figure 7 15 Select Surface to Compare The selected surfaces must overlap otherwise no comparison is possible NOTE O o gt 7 7 14 3D Office Users Manual Comparing Surfaces 3D Office compares the two surfaces and opens a Cut Fill file displaying the compared information Figure 7 16 3D Office CutFill3 File Edit Yiew Cut Fill Window Help D a el Ba FARKRRAG F108 62F108 08F107 99F 107 68 4 n O F108 91F108 35F107 82F107 49F 107 72 107 88F106 94F102 21 F109 26F108 68F108 07F107 48F107 33F 107 33 107 34F107 57F107 10F106 41F 106 68 da 76 F109 24F108 47F107 65F107 23F106 87F106 42F106 32F106 33F106 19F 106 18F106 76F107 14F107 14F107 Y 1 F109 15F108 43F107 78F107 17F106 48F106 21F105 85F105 74F 105 68 105 96F106 65F107 81F108 01F 108 44 ei a F107 84F107 73F107 95F108 22F108 33F 108 4 E 08 7 1 Figure 7 16 Cut fill File for Compared Surfaces 3 V
133. le and click OK Figure 10 7 Look irr i FP_topo Epp topo nowt tna File name pp_topo_nov4 tn3 Files of type Topoon TN3 files tn3 ba 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 opens a Cut Fill view displaying the results of the comparison Figure 10 8 3D Office CutFill3 g File Edit Yiew Cut Fill Window Help Da EAP ARA AAJN F108 62F108 08F107 99F 107 66 F108 91F108 35F107 82F107 49F107 7 107 86F106 94FTORZ1 F109 26F108 68F108 07F107 48F107 33F107 33F107 34F107 57F 107 10F106 4iF 106 60 F107 84F 107 73F 107 95 108 22F 108 33F 108 476406 71 N 771158 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 gt 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
134. leting layers E gt Deleting a layer will also delete all of its contents 1 On the View layers dialog box click the desired layer then click Delete 2 On the confirmation dialog box click OK Figure 3 15 Topcon 3D Office LY Delete layer and all of it s contents Cancel Figure 3 15 Delete Layer Working with Points Points can be added deleted or edited from both the point list view and the plan view Points can also be transformed from the plan view version of the original to track progress Faa After making changes to a point file save it as a Adding Points 1 To add a new point to the point file click Points gt New point 2 On the Add edit point dialog box enter the following information for the new point and click OK Figure 3 16 on page 3 13 e Type a Number and Description optional for the point e Select the Layer from the drop down list e Enter the North X East Y and Elev Z coordinates 3 12 3D Office User s Manual Working with Points 770896 35 1 839167 05 E 0 01 Cancel Figure 3 16 Add New Point Editing Points 1 To edit a point select the desired point in the plan view or point list and click Points Edit point 2 On the Add edit point dialog box edit the desired information and click OK Figure 3 16 Deleting Points To delete points select the desired point s in either the point list or plan view and click Points gt Delete
135. lick Best Fit to use the highest and lowest elevation within the grid to calculate the optimal color origin interval to cover the grid surface evenly Number of passes for this display click the button select the color to display for each machine pass Difference from previous pass for this display click the button to change the color for up to four passes Enter the step difference size of elevation change between each stage between passes Copy Delete Selected Grid Parameters Display Name Layer Visible Origin x Origin Y Dimension amp Dimension Y P N 7010 Copy Delete Selected Grid Parameters Display 1835295 804 Orientation n x Display Multi color elevations v Popart Interval Multi color elevations 30 Extenta Xi 299 999 Color Origin 310 763 Color Interval E 001 F as a ass fis oo Extents Y 180 000 Number of passes aea Difference from prev pass 4 Figure 8 6 Grid Surfaces 0684 8 7 Grid Files Editing a Grid Surface 1 On the Grid surfaces dialog box select the grid surface to edit Figure 8 6 2 Change or edit the following parameters as needed The name of the grid surface The layer in which the grid surface exists If the grid surface is visible not visible or visible by layer The color of the triangles perimeter or contours of the TIN surface click the element s button and select a
136. m 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 National 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 1 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 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
137. mGPS 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 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 e The Firmware revision e Whether or not the transmitter has been Adjusted calibrated 9 20 3D Office Users Manual Viewing and Adding mmGPS Transmitter Information Control points Contral points Coord System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Adjusted x COM1 Seral port r 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 COM1 Serial port 2 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 trans
138. menu option Figure B 1 View New Ctrl M f zoom in Open Chrl o Zoom out Close j Zoom window Save Chrl 5 i zoom previous Save s Chrl 2 Ctrl zoom extents Open Pocket 3D file Open Autocad drawing File Ctrl Pan w Select Print Etrie Select polygo Print Preview Corley Select all Print Setup i P w Toolbar 1 RatcliffRdSouth_Surface tn3 oar 2 RatcliffRdSouth_ Section pla Exit Hot Keys w Scale Bar Figure B 1 Menu Examples with Hot Keys B 2 3D Office Users Manual Index 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 Calcula
139. mitters includes firmware revision and any adjustment calibration performed to fix errors in 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 gt Control 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 mmGPS transmitters and downloads calibration data 9 22 Con rol point trol points coha System Localization mmGPS Transmitters Spit y AREA EAn AEA Topcon 3D Office Figure 9 23 Download Transmitter Calibration Data 3D Office User s 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 Select the points to export and click Project gt 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
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141. mplate Click OK again to save the template to the file Figure 6 11 Road templates Edit template Name EOP Elements Offset 10 000 2 000 Grade 10 000 2 000 Center H Dist amp Dist 5 000 1 500 InnerEdge Grade 5 O00 2 150 eh aerial InnerEddeeftEdgeCenter Center Figure 6 11 Save Template P N 7010 0684 6 9 Alignment Files Placing a Road Template 1 Click Alignment gt Templates and click the Template placements tab Then click Add Figure 6 12 Road templates Templates Template placement Station Name Applied Cancel Figure 6 12 Place Road Templates 2 Select the Template the Side of centerline to apply it to and the Station to start at Then click OK Figure 6 13 Edit template placement Template EOP Side of centerline Leftright 0400 00 Figure 6 13 Apply Template to Centerline 3 Click OK on the Road template placement dialog box to place the template and view the result on the Plan View Figure 6 14 on page 6 11 If needed set view options to view template information see Setting View Options on page 6 38 for details 6 10 3D Office User s Manual Creating and Editing an Alignment in a 3D Project File Figure 6 14 Alignment with Templates Editing Templates Click Alignment gt Templates Select the template and click Edit 3 Click Add to add more elements or select an eleme
142. mply changing the linear unit displayed in the project the convert coordinates to feet meters function changes the units associated with the numerical values of the coordinates For example this function is used to change a coordinate value of 3 000 m to 3 000 feet or vise versa This might be necessary for example when a text file with point data in units of meters is imported into 3D Office when the units in 3D Office are set to feet In this case the units associated with the coordinate values are in error and must be corrected Use caution with this routine especially when operating on a subset of the data 1 In the point list view or plan view select the desired point s to convert and click Points gt Transform coordinates gt Feet meters conversion Press Ctrl A to select all points 2 On the Convert feet meters dialog box select the desired new units from the drop down list and click OK For Custom scale factor enter the scale factor and click OK Figure 3 19 Convert feet meters Ed Convert feet meters Current display unite Current display unite Convert all coordinates to Custom cale factor Effective scale factor Effective scale factor 8579 Cancel Cancel Figure 3 19 Select Conversion Type 3 16 3D Office User s Manual Working with Points Figure 3 20 shows before and after views of this process 6178980 22 2065110 24 6173980 21 2065133 06 6178963 97 376 49 2065143 29 6
143. mputer 2 Navigate to the CD ROM drive s folder and double click the 3D Office folder to open it 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Figure 1 1 to begin the installation process Figure 1 1 3D Office Setup exe Icon P N 7010 0684 1 1 Introduction 4 Select a new destination folder or keep the default folder in which to install 3D Office and click Next Figure 1 2 5 After reading the License Agreement click I accept and click Next The installation process begins Figure 1 2 W Office Choosn Dnalinatien Locoaties Thank yes for pucthenng your Tepeeniecenees survey producl or acchaeery be Frosa The materiale wvedatle m the arial he Manual have heen scram ab aie Portioning Syeteme feex TPS for oara of Topcon rf f Mam ie dbo ummi owners wib ihe use of saltuan ihe Betray to be uad arih the Product cod te upe as Pupe to ese eria rd Eiei the Tene ancl Ciia y stall Shed Installing C Topcon 3D Office msyep 1 dll COO Cerea Figure 1 2 Install 3D Office 6 Click Finish to exit the installation wizard The wizard also creates a shortcut to 3D Office Figure 1 3 placing it on the computer s Desktop SHAME Figure 1 3 3D Office Shortcut 1 2 3D Office Users Manual Uninstalling 3D Office Uninstalling 3D Office 1 Navigate to the computer s add remove programs dialog box click the Start button gt Settings Control Panel gt
144. n the type of file open in 3D Office the menu bar displays different menus Figure displays the menu bar for 3D Project files tp3 A File Edit wiew Project Points Linework TIN Alignment Plane Grid Equipment Tools Window Help Menu Bar for Project Files Table 1 2 lists the menu bar for other file types Table 1 2 Types of Menus 3D Office file See Figure above tp3 Control file gc3 ay File Edit View Project Window Help TIN surface n3 g File Edit view TIN window Help Alignment rd3 a Fie Edit View Alignment Window Help Points pt3 Gi File Edit View Points Window Help Linework In3 GE File Edit view Linework window Help Plane surface pl3 Fe File Edit View Plane Window Help Cut fill plot cf ge File Edit view Cut Fill window Help Grid surface 9d3 File Edit View Grid Window Help 1 6 3D Office User s Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 3 describes the functions available in each menu Some menu options depend on the file type open Table 1 3 3D Office Menu Options File menu Available for all file types in general the File menu provides the following functions New Ctrl N Open Ctrl O Close Baia ied opens a file from a Pocket 3D controller or Save As another program s file type e opens saves and closes a 3D Office file Open Pocket 3D file Open Autocad drawing file Print Ctrl P prints the contents of the current plan view Print Preview
145. nd click Points gt Export selected points gt To text file Select the format type and click Next Figure 3 25 See Creating Custom Import Export Formats for Text Files on page 2 2 for creating new or editing current formats Figure 3 25 Select custom format Formats New format Edit Figure 3 25 Select Custom Format 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 the view results box to automatically open the text file when the export completes If needed select the desired Viewer Click Finish to export the selected points to a text file Figure 3 26 Export points to text file Text file C topcon 3dme PP_topo_Nov22 TXT Browse r V View results when export complete Viewer CAWINDOWS NotePad exe Se SO eos aie Figure 3 26 Exporting Points to Text File P N 7010 0684 9 91 Point Files If the view results box was checked the selected text editor opens and displays the exported points Figure 3 27 3 22 PD PP_topo_Nov22 TXT Notepad File Edit Format View Help 167 957 387 473 141 001 646 Titi 526 693 488 365 459 1355 468 763 640 211 036 261 390 155 1835466 1835280 1835305 1835353 1835277 1835294 1835328 1835365 1835398 1835435 1835467 1835431 1835467 1835432 1835409 1
146. nd or linework P N 7010 0684 5 7 TIN Files Creating a TIN Surface Clipped to the Selection Polygon Rather than using the convex hull of the point set to define the TIN boundary this function will clip the TIN model to the perimeter defined using the selection polygon This provides an easy way to customize the boundary of the TIN model 1 From a 3D Project file that contains points and or linework use the selection tool to select the elements from which to generate the TIN model Press Ctrl A to select all elements in the 3D Project 2 Click TIN gt Generate new TIN surface gt Clipped to selection boundary 3D Office generates a TIN model from the selected points and or linework clipped to the selection polygon Creating a TIN Surface From Selected Triangles 3D Office permits graphical selection of triangle data for TIN generation This is useful for creating a TIN surface that is a subset of an existing TIN surface 1 From a 3D Project file that contains triangles use the selection tool to select the triangles from which to generate the TIN model 2 Click TIN gt Generate new TIN surface gt From selected triangles 3D Office generates a TIN model from the selected triangles 5 8 3D Office Users Manual Viewing Triangle Information Viewing Triangle Information TIN Triangulated Irregular Network surface files are comprised of a mesh of non overlapping triangles computed from irregularly spaced poi
147. ne of the following and click Save Figure 7 19 e Select an existing file to replace e Enter a new file name or keep the default file name Pocket 3D files Name Size kB File name pp_topo_plane Files of type Plane surface files PL3 v Figure 7 19 Save Plane Surface File to Pocket 3D Controller 7 18 3D Office User s Manual Chapter 8 Grid Files A grid surface represents elevation at a specific interval and can display changes in elevation and passes by a machine using a range of colors Importing and Opening a Grid File 3D Office provides an interface for working directly with grids through grid files gd3 Using a grid you can add edit or delete grids as well as view grid information 3D Office imports grids into 3D Project files from 3D grid files gd3 Importing a Grid Follow these steps to import a grid from a 3D Grid file into a 3D Project file 1 With a 3D Project file open click Grid gt Import grid gt From 3D grid file gd3 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 8 1 on page 8 2 The information from the selected file is added to the 3D Project file P N 7010 0684 8 1 Grid Files Look in 3dme e Ee Grid1 gd3 File name Gridt gd3 Files of type Topcon GD3 files gd3 M Cancel Figure 8 1 Open 3D Grid File Opening a Grid File 1 To open a control poi
148. ne surfaces compares a plane surface with another surface sets plane options Available for 3D Project tp3 and Grid surface d3 files the Grid menu provides the following functions displays grid surface information creates a new grid removes all grid data loads a current grid surface imports and exports a grid surface sets grid surface options Available for 3D Project tp3 files the Equipment menu provides the following functions e creates or edits machine setup files e imports a machine setup from Pocket 3D e exports a machine setup to Pocket 3D Available for 3D Project tp3 files the Tools menu provides a tool to measure a distance or area in the plan view using the selection tool 3D Office User s Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 3 3D Office Menu Options Continued Window menu Available for all file types the Window menu Window provides the following functions New window e opens the current file in a new window any Cascade Tle changes made in the new window are made in Arrange Icons all windows of the same file soL PP rope NikalttHa e arranges open files in cascade stacked or tile 2 pp_topo_nov4 tn3 adjacent views and arranges icons e lists all open files the active file is marked with a check mark Help menu Available for all file types the Help menu opens on line help topics and gives 3D Office version AARTE and copyright date information About 3
149. nges to the TIN surface then export it for use in another file See Working with TIN Surfaces on page 5 14 for editing the TIN surface 0 12 3D Office User s Manual Viewing and Editing TIN Surfaces Deleting a TIN Surface Only delete a surface when the data it contains will never be needed again If necessary save a backup copy of the file before deleting surfaces E gt Deleting a surface will also delete all of its contents 1 On the TIN surfaces dialog box select the TIN surface to delete and click Delete 2 Click OK to confirm the deletion Figure 5 11 Topcon 3D Office ale J Confirm the deletion of this surface i Cancel Figure 5 11 Delete TIN Surface To undo the deletion click Edit gt Undo edit TIN surfaces or press Ctrl Z P N 7010 0684 5 13 TIN Files Working with TIN Surfaces 3D Office provides the power to easily view edit and import export TIN surfaces The following sections describe the TIN editing functions Deleting Triangles with Long Sides Before deleting information make a backup copy of the file This function affects the current TIN surface If deleted triangles fall within the interior of the mesh a red border replaces the outer edge of the deleted triangles indicating a boundary around the hole left by deleted triangles i If needed select the desired TIN surface click TIN gt TIN surfaces select the surface and click OK Click TIN gt Delete
150. nslation Values Figure 3 22 shows before and after views of this process WO Office SampeceTopeherd 107 p14 Liner TRIUND DRUK TRILHO UA TRILHO UA Sn UA TRILHO DERIK aa alopeter 3 07 rice ARSTILT marad ee i Ste ie AT ou AL SS a Pal nd SHES AF 206511019 2065110 24 2065133 06 2065143 29 2065148 33 6178980 22 6178980 21 6178963 97 6178943 18 6178910 91 r me Le pen ho DPHIL Le MRL Ti TAA TRER IHAJ oo Le DPL T GERLI TRER pen ho DPHIL Le MRL TRER IHAJ AEMP H m ar sen 2065115 19 sw 2065115 24 sna 2065138 06 saf 2065148 29 aw 2065153 33 1 See OE FEAT EPHE Coles ay 6178990 22 6178990 21 6178973 97 6178953 18 6178920 91 Figure 3 22 Before and After XYZ Translation Process Setting Unit Options The Project options dialog box sets the type of units to use for the various project quantities See Setting Project Units on page 2 15 for details on the Units tab 3 18 3D Office User s Manual Exporting Points Exporting Points 3D Office exports points from a 3D Point file or 3D Project file to point files pt3 and text files as well as a Pocket 3D controller Exporting Points to a Point File Use this process to keep copies of files or track progress 1 Select the points to export and click Points gt Export selected points gt To 3D point file pt3 2 On the Save As dialog box d
151. nt and click Edit to change its parameters 4 When finished click OK until the main screen appears The changes are automatically applied to the alignment file Using Multiple Templates Use multiple templates for a complicated project with frequent or sudden changes for example when the road narrows and widens at spots along the way or in grade changes 1 Follow the steps in Creating Feature Line Templates on page 6 8 for each new template 2 When finished apply the templates as seen in Placing a Road Template on page 6 10 All templates within a single alignment must have the same number of elements on the respective road sides P N 7010 0684 6 11 Alignment Files Viewing and Editing Alignments To view an existing alignment in a 3D Project click Alignment gt Alignments The Alignments dialog box Figure 6 15 lists all existing alignments in the 3D Project e Select an alignment to view its name layer information and station properties in the lower part of the dialog box e Click OK to display the selected alignment in the plan view Alignments Divided Highway New Copy Delete Selected alignment Name Divided Highway Layer lt no layer gt Wisible Yes v Starting station 0 00 000 Ending station i 1 83 151 Cancel Figure 6 15 Alignments in 3D Project The Alignments option is only available in 3D Project files not 3D Alignment files 6 12 3D
152. nt file click File gt Open 2 Onthe Open dialog box navigate to the location of the file select the file type as Grid surface gd3 select the desired file and click Open Figure 8 2 Look in 9 PP_topo File name Grid2 gd3 Files of type Grid surface gd3 v Cancel Figure 8 2 Open Grid File 3D Office User s Manual Creating a Grid Surface Creating a Grid Surface A grid surface represents elevation at specific intervals and two type of grid surfaces can be created in 3D Project files Using the selection rectangle option a rectangle is drawn on the surface that is aligned north south and east west Using the rotated rectangle selection a line is first drawn to show the orientation from start to end then a rectangle can be drawn with that same orientation 1 Click Grid gt Grid surfaces gt From selection rectangle or Grid gt Grid surfaces gt From rotated rectangle 2 On the Plan View click and draw a rectangle around the area to create a grid surface from The width and height of the new grid display in the pop up box Figure 8 3 When done the New Grid dialog box displays 3D Office Project4 File Edit View Project Points Linework TIN Alignment Plane Grid Equipment Tools Window Help De SR FARAQA MLO Width 300 233 Height 173 175 Figure 8 3 Draw Rectangle for New Grid Surface 3 Enter the following parameters for the grid Figure 8 4 on page 8 4 e
153. ntroller 1 Click File gt Open Pocket 3D file 2 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file type pt3 and the desired file then click Open Figure 3 7 P N 7010 0684 Pocket 3D files Name Size kB Created Monday March 1st 2004 4 40PM File name TEST SITE Ex TOPO Files of type Point files PT3 z Cancel Figure 3 7 Select File and Click Open Point Files Opening an AutoCAD File From a 3D Project file 3D Office can import points linework and text information from an AutoCAD dwg or dxf file 1 Click File gt Open AutoCAD drawing file 2 On the Open dialog box select the desired file and click Open Figure 3 7 The AutoCAD entities are imported into 3D Office Look in B PP topo o o c E B PP_topo_Nov20_linework dwg a T pp_topo_Nov22 points dwa File name pp_topo_Nov22 points dwg Files of type Autocad DWG files dwg v Cancel Figure 3 8 Select File and Click Open Viewing information Points are assigned three dimensional coordinates in the project s coordinate system 3D Office provides an interface for viewing editing transforming and printing points and for saving points to a text file Point List View To view a list of all points in the file click Points gt Point list view The point list opens in separate window and displays the following information about all points in the file except localization control points Figu
154. nts 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 geoid 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 ramGP S Transmitters HEnor W Etro CAP PPS 0 026 0 038 PP4 MAIL 0 026
155. nts with x y coordinates 3D Office opens a text file for viewing TIN triangle information 1 Select the TIN triangles to view information on e click the individual triangle s e use the select tool to select a group of triangles 2 Click the activated Information button on the toolbar A text editor window opens displaying the coordinates for the three points of each selected triangle Figure 5 8 pp_topo_novy4 tn3 2 File Edit pelected entities TIN triangles N 770906 77 E 1835287 06 2 800 19 N 770906 27 E 1835286 30 2 800 05 N 770919 68 E 1835374 21 2 800 06 N 770919 68 E 1835374 21 2 800 06 N 770919 68 E 1835374 21 2 800 06 N 770943 02 E 1835349 09 2 801 30 N 770933 67 E 1835318 25 2 801 24 N 770906 77 E 1835287 06 2 600 19 N 770933 67 E 1835318 25 2 801 24 N 770952 29 E 1835374 56 2 801 36 N 770952 29 E 1835374 56 2 801 36 N 770940 52 E 1835413 36 2 800 03 N 770960 06 E 1835439 77 2 800 15 N 770952 29 E 1835374 56 2 801 36 N 770980 73 E 1835357 92 2 804 23 N 770960 06 E 1835439 77 2 800 15 N 771002 47 E 1835445 31 2 801 97 N 770943 02 E 1835349 09 2 801 30 N 770940 52 E 1835413 36 2 800 03 N 770952 29 E 1835374 56 2 801 36 N 770969 04 E 1835401 99 2 801 15 N 770980 73 E 1835357 92 2 804 23 N 770952 29 E 1835374 56 2 601 36 N 771009 29 E 1835482 01 2 801 37 N 771009 29 E 1835482 01 2 801 37 N 770919 68 E 1835374 21 2 800 06
156. o one of the following Figure 3 23 e To export to another point 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 ir i PP_topo File name SimpsonT opoDeclO_O2 save a type Topcon FT3 file pt3 Cancel Figure 3 23 Save Point File The selected points are added to the existing or new 3D point file P N 7010 0684 3 19 Point Files Exporting Points to a Pocket 3D Controller 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller See Appendix A for details 2 Select the points to export and click Points gt Export selected points gt To Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box do one of the following and click Save Figure 3 24 e Select a file to overwrite 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 Name Size kB File name PP_topo_Nov20 Files of type Point files PT3 gt Cancel Figure 3 24 Save File to Pocket 3D Controller The selected points data is saved in the specified folder on the Pocket 3D controller 3 90 3D Office User s Manual Exporting Points Exporting Points to a Text File l Select the points to export a
157. o save to a new file navigate to the desired folder type a name for the new file and click Save Save in O 3dme v A Gridi gd3 A Grid2 gd3 File name Grid3 gd3 Save as type Topcon GD3 files gd3 v Cancel Figure 8 11 Save Grid Surface File The selected grid surface overwrites the existing file or creates a new 3D Grid surface file 8 12 3D Office Users Manual Chapter 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
158. oint files pt3 on a Pocket 3D controller e AutoCAD files dwg or dxf e Text files txt Importing into a 3D Project or 3D Point File Follow these steps to import points from a 3D Points file into a 3D Project file or 3D Points file 1 With a 3D Project or 3D Points file open click Points gt Import points gt From 3D point file pt3 2 Navigate to the location of the desired file select it and click Open Figure 3 1 on page 3 2 P N 7010 0684 9 1 Point Files Look in PP_topo 5 e A PP_topo_Nov20 pt3 File name PP_topo_Nov20 pt3 Files of type Topcon PT3 files pt3 M Cancel Figure 3 1 Open 3D Point File The point data from the selected file is added to the 3D Project or 3D Points file Importing from Pocket 3D Follow these steps to import a Pocket 3D controller points file into either a 3D Project file or a 3D Points file 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a 3D Project or 3D Points file open click Points gt Import points gt From Pocket 3D controller 3D Office connects with the Pocket 3D controller and retrieves pt3 files 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box select the file to import and click Open Figure 3 2 on page 3 3 The file type is automatically selected 3 9 3D Office User s Manual Importing and Opening Point Files Pocket 3D files
159. ojects click View gt Options On the Units tab select the following information and click OK to apply the options to the file Figure 2 18 on page 2 16 e Select the linear unit to use for distances and coordinates either Meters US Survey feet International feet or Feet Inches If using Feet Inches all values will show as 1 11 1 2 where 12 inches equal 1 foot and any value smaller than an inch will show as a fraction of an inch e Select the decimal places to use for numbers with fractions of a measurement from 0 to 4 decimal places e Select the angle unit to use either DD MM SS NDD MM SS E Gons or DD DDDD P N 7010 0684 9 15 Working in 3D Project Files Select the grade format to use either Percent Run Rise or Rise Run e Select the area unit to use either Square meters Square feet Acres or Hectares e Select the volume unit to use either Cubic meters or Cubic yards e Select the coordinate ordering to be displayed in 3D Office either North East Elev East North Elev or X Y Z e Select the stationing format to use either 100 000 1 00 000 or 10 0 00 Project options Units Distances US Survey fest Decimal Places 2dap l Angles DDMM SS Grades Pecent l Areas Aces Volumes Cubic yards Coordinates NothEastEler Shationing 1 00 000 Cancel Figure 2 18 Set Project Options 9 16 3D Office User s Manual Machine Equipment Files Machine Equipment
160. om Projection Creating a Custom Projection If a desired projection is not available a custom projection can be created 1 Click Project gt Utilities gt Custom projection 2 Enter a name for the projection and select the type of project Figure 2 16 3 If needed enter the following projection information or keep the default values Figure 2 16 e Central meridian e Scale e Latitude e East and North 4 Enter a description for the region any notes and select a datum Figure 2 16 To create a custom datum see Creating a Custom Datum on page 2 14 for details 5 Click Ok to save the custom projection Figure 2 16 f Mame My projection Custom Projection Definitiion Projection type Transverse Mercator ki Name My projection Projection type O Name Value Name Value Central meridian Eoo o0 oo cofoo A Central meridian Eoo o0 o0 00000 Scale 1 50000000 Scale Origin latitude Noo 00 00 00800 f origin latitude NOO O0 OO Oooo Origin easting 0 000 Origi 1 gin easting 0 000 O thi 0 000 M erua Origin northing 0 000 New Town Mew Town wG584 anc Figure 2 16 Create Custom Projection P N 7010 0684 9 13 Working in 3D Project Files Creating a Custom Datum If a desired datum is not available a custom datum can be created 1 Click Project gt Utilities gt Custom projection 2 Click the Datum browse button Figure 2 17 3 Enter a name f
161. or the datum and the following information Figure 2 17 and click OK to save the datum e Name enter a name for the datum e Ellipsoid select the ellipsoid used to create the datum e DX DY DZ enter the ellipsoid s shift parameters e RX RY RZ enter the ellipsoid s angle rotation parameters e Scale enter the scale to adjust the ellipsoid by e Notes type any desired notes b These parameters shifts rotations and scale specify a coordinate transformation from the new Ss datum to the selected ellipsoid WGS 84 using the following equation X DX P 1 RZ RY X Y py 1 Scale 10 RZ 1 RX Y Ziwcs_s4 PZ RY RX 1 Z nep sdai Custom datums will be available in the Datum list on the Custom Projection Definition dialog box 2 14 3D Office Users Manual Setting Project Units Custom Projection Definitiion Name My projection Projection type Transverse Mercator Value Name Central meridian E00 00 00 00000 Scale 1 50000000 Origin latitude Noo o0 oo 00000 Origin easting 0 000 Origin northing 0 000 WGS84 eal Cancel Figure 2 17 Create Custom Datum Setting Project Units The Project options dialog box sets the type of units to use for various quantities used in a 3D Project When importing data contained in ASCII text 3D Office considers the data to be in the same units as that assigned to the project To view or set the units for 3D Pr
162. ore printing view the display using the Print Preview Saving the Vertical Profile Table as a Text File The File menu contains an option to save the vertical profile table as a text file Click File gt Save as text file then save the file to the desired location using the Save As dialog box The text file will include all information shown in the table as well as the date file name and road name 6 24 3D Office User s Manual Templates Templates Templates provide a way to design and view the cross sectional profile of a road or channel To view add or edit current road templates click Alignment gt Templates The Road templates dialog box displays the following information about the available templates Figure 6 27 e Name lists the available templates e A graphical representation of the selected template Road templates Templates Template placement flo SlBrk Figure 6 27 Road Templates Adding a Template The following procedure create a new template definition Once added the template is available to place along the horizontal alignment 1 On the Road templates dialog box click Add 2 Type aname for the new template on the Edit template dialog box and click Add to add elements to the new template Figure 6 28 on page 6 26 P N 7010 0684 6 25 Alignment Files Edit template ae Edit Delete coca Figure 6 28 Enter Template Name and Add Element 3 On the T
163. ored in the control file 7 PP_topo_Nov20 gc3 2 File Edit Selected entities Control points name description local coords WGS84 coords PP6 NAIL N 771000 36 E 1835176 22 Z 910 91 N40 06 56 98404 W82 S8 36 04681 799 30 PP 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 Manual Viewing Selected Control Point Information 3 To save the information as a text file click File gt Save as enter a name and select a location for the file then click Save Figure 9 9 Save As Save in PP_topo a e E E PP_topo_Nov20 txt File name PP_topo_N ov20_NailPoints Save as type Text Files txt 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 gt 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 gt 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 poi
164. orking in 3D Project Files Grid coordinates Coordinate calculator fi 906641 123m Ania e i Arkantan Moth Daid Fils 629986 1 23m mijai Epo e g a 528 1 23m Geoid height Cabiran BE a e E Malene de fhl ph Genelia oy Gia ured Renie cowini E i gt 1906641 123m pote 123m bs Pa Pa Figure 2 14 Enter Geodetic Coordinate Values and Geoid Height 5 Click Cale 3D Office calculates the geodetic coordinates and the geoid height if applicable Figure 2 15 Coordinate calculator Select a projection Arizona est Arkansas North Arkansas South C Mtopcon 3dme Geoids 199905 off B i g u05 g rowse California Zone1 California Zone2 California Zone3 Califomia Zone4 Projection SPC83 CaliforniafZone3 CaliforniafZone5 rae California Zone6 Ellipsoid GRS80 CaliforniafZone Datum NADS3 Colorado Central i ee ey Geoid g1999u05 off N4D83 Geoid file Geodetic gt Grid direct Grid gt Geodetic inverse Geodetic coordinates Grid coordinates x 1906641 123m Y 629986 123m Z 528 123m Geoid height 31 767m C WGS84 NAD2 Latitude N 37 39 59 39394 N37 39 59 37580 Longitude wi 21 33 29 71899 w1 21 33 29 67231 ellipsoid ht 495 92 496 356m Figure 2 15 Coordinates Calculated 6 If desired click Save to save the calculated geodetic coordinates as a text file 2 12 3D Office Users Manual Creating a Cust
165. orting Control Points to a Text File l Select the points to export and click Points gt Export control points gt 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 Points 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 Je Mtopeon 3dmc4PP_topo_Now20 tet Browse Append to existing file IY View results when export complete VIEWER CAWINDOWS NotePad exe SEUBOSEROE0Eeasbenes l 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 P PP_topo_Nov20 TXT Notepad File Edit Format View Help
166. ound in the simulation Machine menu changes the machine displayed in the simulation Motion menu plays log files follows the road alignment during movement monitors machine movement during real time Window and Help menus have standard menu selections The menu bar for Profile views has only the View menu selection for zooming in out using the pan or select pointer and exaggerating decreasing the vertical view The menu bar for basic wireframe simulations alignment has the following menu selections File and Edit menus have standard menu selections View menu zooms in out rotates the view left right decreases increases the viewing angle provides machine image controls Alignment menu has plan profile and 3D simulation view options Window and Help menus have standard menu selections P N 7010 0684 1 13 Introduction 3D view and Profile View Toolbars The 3D view toolbars for 3D Office Figure 1 10 includes buttons for controlling the view and machine The available buttons depend on the type of 3D simulation either solid model or wireframe Solid Model 3D Simulation Toolbar ie Ff Ak weer Ph G Wireframe 3D Simulation Toolbar Dee PF AA aei pTi Profile View Toolbar a A dm it amp yw Pb TI Figure 1 10 3D view Toolbars Upon start up the toolbar displays beneath the menu bar e To display or hide the Toolbar click View gt Toolbar To move the Toolbar click and hold t
167. ow the elevation difference between the previous pass and the current pass e Multi color elevation for this display enter the origin the elevation that appears as center the center contour and the 8 4 3D Office Users Manual Creating a Grid Surface interval the elevation difference between contours of the colored contour sections Click Best Fit to use the highest and lowest elevation within the grid to calculate the optimal color origin interval to cover the grid surface evenly Number of passes for this display click the button select the color to display for each machine pass Difference from previous pass for this display click the button to change the color for up to four passes Enter the step difference size of elevation change between each stage between passes Parameters Display Display Multi color elevations x Multi color elevations Color Origin 10 000 Color Interval T 001 Number of passes Pa ass 3 as J Difference from prev pass a Step Cancel Figure 8 5 Enter New Grid Display Information 5 Click OK to save the grid surface P N 7010 0684 9 5 Grid Files Viewing Grid Information To view the 3D Project and 3D Grid grid surfaces click Grid gt Grid surfaces or Grid gt Grid properties The Grid surfaces dialog box displays parameter and display information about the selected grid surface Figure 8 6 on page 8 7 The Parameters tab displays the
168. points of the alignment 5 6 3D Office User s Manual Creating a TIN Surface Generate TIN model Generate TIN model Sampling interval along CL i 0 00 f Generate points using regular sampling interval f Generate points only where necessary Sampling interval along CL 10 00 C Generate points only where necessary Figure 5 7 Select TIN Generation Parameters and Generate TIN Model Creating a TIN Surface From Selected Points Linework 3D Office permits graphical selection of point and line data for TIN generation This is very useful for generating a TIN model from an imported data set for example survey data All selected points become vertices of the TIN mesh and all selected lines appear as edges in the mesh Thus the selected lines function as breaklines that is they will not be crossed by any other edges in the TIN mesh The default boundary of the TIN is the so called convex hull a unique mathematical boundary for any point set See Creating a TIN Surface Clipped to the Selection Polygon on page 5 8 for an alternate way to define the TIN boundary 1 From a 3D Project file that contains points and or linework use the selection tool to select the elements from which to generate the TIN model Press Ctrl A to select all elements in the 3D Project 2 Click TIN gt Generate new TIN surface gt From selected points linework 3D Office generates a TIN model from the selected points a
169. points or press Delete on the keyboard Click Edit gt Undo delete entities to retrieve the deleted points P N 7010 0684 3 13 Point Files Adjusting Point Elevations The elevation adjustment is a translation along the vertical axis Point elevations may need to be adjusted for various reasons for example e The surveyor may have assigned an arbitrary elevation to the control points for the initial survey and later will want to translate the survey to a true or known elevation e A mistake may have been made in the height of the antenna and the elevations will need to be corrected accordingly If this occurred on one day of a multi day survey then only a subset of the data will need to be adjusted Use caution with this routine especially when operating on a subset of the data 1 In the point list view or plan view select the desired point s to adjust press Ctrl A to select all points and click Points gt Transform coordinates gt Adjust elevations 2 On the Adjust elevations dialog box type the number to add to or subtract from the current elevation and click OK Figure 3 17 Use a minus sign to subtract an elevation value Adjust elevations Adjust elevations of all selected points by gt Cancel Figure 3 17 Enter Elevation Adjustment Number 3 14 3D Office User s Manual Working with Points Figure 3 18 shows before and after views of this process WO Office Si
170. ps through 3 to display the profile view again 5 To quit this function press Esc Comparing Surfaces When 3D Office compares two surfaces it computes the volume of cut and fill between the surfaces the area of intersection between the surfaces and the maximum and minimum cut and fill heights between the surfaces Such information is useful for documenting excavation progress on a job Comparing Surfaces in 3D Project Files The 3D Project file must have a TIN surface and at least one other surface TIN plane or alignment for this option to be available 1 With a 3D Project file open click TIN gt Compare current TIN surface gt With 3D surface file 2 Select the Surface of type to compare with from the drop down list Figure 5 19 on page 5 21 3 If more that one surface of the surface type exists select the desired surface from the surface list 5 20 3D Office User s Manual Comparing Surfaces 4 Click OK 3D Office compares the two surfaces and opens a cut fill view Surfaces Monday December Sth 2002 11 2 Thursday May 8th 2003 2 56PM Plane surface TIN surface k Road alignment surface Plane surface Surface details Name Monday December Sth 2002 11 2 Number of triangles Number of points Figure 5 19 Compare Surfaces in 3D Project File Comparing 3D Surface Files 1 With a TIN surface file or 3D Project file open click TIN gt Compare TIN sur
171. rdinate calculator Anca en Arkama Hikara Sah R e Faa aiora ore Geodetic coordinates Input WGS values C Input local datum values WGS84 Local ee Latitude N37 39 59 401 23 o Goof chr Longitude w1 21 33 29 70123 AF input WGS vai C npu eal daturi wakisi ellipsoid ht 496 356 wih Sad Bamar EA Fiai eain Fa Figure 2 11 Enter Geodetic Coordinate Values and Geoid Height 5 Click Calc 3D Office calculates the corresponding geodetic coordinates WGS or local datum and the grid coordinates based on the selected projection Figure 2 12 Coordinate calculator Select a projection Arizonafw est Arkansas North Arkansas South C topcon 3dme Geoids 1999u05 gff B S g uga g rowse Califormia Zone1 7 _Browse CaliforniafZone2 CaliforniafZone3 Califomia Zone4 Projection SPC83 Califomnia Zone3 CaliforniafZone5 iip California Zone6 Ellipsoid GRS80 CaliforniafZone Datum NADS3 Colorado Central i ee ot I Geoid g1999u05 off N4D83 Geoid file Geodetic gt Grid direct Grid gt Geodetic inverse Geodetic coordinates Grid coordinates Input WGS values Input local datum values 1306641 561m WGS84 NADS3 y 629986 343m N37 39 53 40123 N37 39 59 38309 Latitude 7 528 454m Longitude wi 21 33 29 70123 w1 21 33 29 65437 Geoid height 31 767m ellipsoid ht 496 356 496 687m Figure 2 12 Coordinates Calculated 6 If
172. re 3 9 on page 3 7 e Select indicates 1f the point is selected or selects a point e Pt the number of the point e Description an optional description of the point e Layer the layer in which the point is located 3 6 3D Office User s Manual Viewing Information e Northing Y the north coordinate of the point in the project system e Easting X the east coordinate of the point in the project system e Elevation Z the elevation of the point e Created local time the date and time the point was collected imported or added 3D Office SimpsonTopoNov1 3_02 tp3 2 fe File Edit View Points Window Help Select Pt Description Layer Northing Easting Elevation 2065087 82 i 2065110 19 2065110 24 2065133 06 2065143 29 2065148 33 2065150 93 2065149 90 2065162 34 2065153 89 2065150 67 2065145 46 2065140 35 2065126 11 2065111 81 2065116 79 2065122 18 2065127 61 2065130 55 2065106 54 2065099 52 2065092 87 2065087 09 DOOOOOODOOOOODOOOOOOOoOoOoo FENCE GATE FENCE FENCE FENCE COR FENCE END GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND N 2065207 38 6178979 71 6178980 22 6178980 21 6178963 97 6178943 18 61789
173. re 5 22 on page 5 24 e Enable or disable the Show triangle edges Show boundaries and Show point elevations as needed e Enable Show contours to display the contours of the TIN surface e Enable Use colors to display the contour lines as colors associated with an elevation as shown in the color chart Click the Triangulation tab and select the desired parameters Figure 5 22 on page 5 24 e Select either Divide and conquer or Incremental for the Triangulation algorithm The default Divide and conquer selection is usually sufficient Enable Ok to generate and add interpolated points to data set as needed Use this function if the length of linework segments included in the TIN model were generally longer than the length of the typical triangle edge Otherwise long line segments included in the TIN might cause long narrow triangles along the linework If enabling this parameter select the desired sub parameters 4 Click OK to apply the view and triangulation options to the TIN file P N 7010 0684 5 23 TIN Files TIN options Plan view Triangulation i Show triangle edges Show contours W Show boundaries W Show point elevations TIN options Plan view Triangulation Triangulation algorithm Divide and conguer Cancel Il OK to add interpolated points along boundaries Avoid creating triangles with angles less than Avoid creating triangles w
174. rmation Figure 4 9 PP_topo_Nov20 tp3 2 File Edit Selected entities Polylines layer vertices Default 6 vertices coords curve radius curve direction x 1835278 63 Y 771120 62 Z 912 97 x 1835309 40 Y 771100 34 Z 912 42 x 1835337 44 Y 771079 00 Z 912 30 x 1835362 90 Y 771060 04 2 911 98 x 1835387 68 Y 771038 87 Z 911 57 x 1835408 25 Y 771012 95 Z 910 68 Default 11 vertices coords curve radius curve direction x 1835293 61 Y 771102 51 Z 912 88 x 1835258 73 Y 771077 84 Z 912 92 x 1835236 54 Y 771062 18 Z 912 94 Figure 4 9 Click Information Button and View Selected Entities To save the information as a text file click File gt Save as On the Save As dialog box type a name for the file or keep the default file name Navigate to the location in which to save the file and click Save P N 7010 0684 4 7 Linework Files Managing Linework Layers To view add or edit layers click Linework gt Layers The View layers dialog box displays each layer in the linework file e The enable disable box next to each layer name indicates whether or not it displays on the Plan View e See the following sections for details on adding a layer deleting a layer setting layer colors or setting point labels e Show all enables all layers for display on the Plan View e Show none disables all layers from being displayed on the Plan View For details on using the
175. roller 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 gt 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 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 3D Office PP_topo_Mov20 p 3 MEE ay Pie Edt Wew Project Window Help _ x 62 F Aaa alg oe Irfomation sbout seleched entities N 77S 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 st
176. s layer Show elevations of points in this layer Show cut fill to current TIN surface Show cutzfill to current alignment surface Show cutzfill to current plane surface Apply this labelling to all layers Figure 2 9 Select Point Labeling Parameters for Layer P N 7010 0684 9 7 Working in 3D Project Files Deleting Layers Only delete a layer when the data it contains will never be needed again If needed save a backup copy of the file before deleting layers E gt Deleting a layer will also delete all of its contents 1 On the View layers dialog box click the desired layer then click Delete 2 Click OK at the confirmation Calculating Geodetic and Grid Coordinates The coordinate calculator utility in 3D Project files calculates map projection grid coordinates 1f given geodetic coordinates and vice versa 3D Office calculates coordinates either directly using known geodetic coordinates or inversely using a known grid system If applying a geoid model to the elevation computations a geoid file off must be available A geoid file provides information about the separation between the purely geometric ellipsoidal representation of the earth and the physical model of the earth that closely approximates mean sea level the geoid For example use a geoid model to obtain approximate mean sea level heights from GPS measured ellipsoidal heights Direct Coordinate Calculation This procedure calculates
177. te 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 format 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
178. template to either Left Right or Left right e Enter the Station value Enter the value as a single number 3D Office will automatically convert to the station type selected on the Units dialog box See Figure 6 37 for an example Edit template placement x Edit template placement Template 89550A hi Side of centerline Lett right ka 896 00 00 Side of centerline Station Figure 6 37 Enter Template Placement Information 3 Click OK on the Road template placement dialog box to apply the changes to the file 6 32 3D Office User s Manual Placing a Road Template Editing a Road Template Placement 1 On the Template placement tab click Edit 2 Edit the desired information on the Edit template placement dialog box and click OK Figure 6 38 e Select a Template e Select the Side of centerline to apply the template to either Left Right or Left right e Enter the Station value Enter the value as a single number 3D Office will automatically convert to the station type selected on the Units dialog box See Figure 6 37 on page 6 32 for an example Edit template placement fx Template 88800A z Side of centerline Right r Station 888 00 00 Cancel Figure 6 38 Enter Template Placement Information 3 Click OK on the Road template placement dialog box to apply the changes to the file Deleting a Road Template Placement 1 To delete a template placement select the desired templat
179. ter SA TARRAA F TN Agaat Pire KV What s New with 3D Office Update Authorization Codes About 3D Office Occasionally authorization As Doen codes can be purchased to Copyright C 2002 2006 upgrade or update a current copy Device identification of 3D Office aa See About 3D Office on S _ page 1 2 1 for details Authorization code 1 oooooo0000000000 Authorization code 2 0000000000000000 Cancel XVI 3D Office User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to 3D Office Topcon s fully featured 3DMC software for machine control applications With 3D Office you can create edit import export design and prepare files for any jobsite Many of these files can be exported to the System Five 3D control box and Pocket 3D for immediate use in the field 3D Office imports files from the System Five 3D control box and Pocket 3D for office evaluation Installing 3D Office 3D Office comes on a CD to install on a computer Table 1 1 lists the system requirements needed to properly use this software on a computer optional accessories include CF card access to transfer files between the computer and System Five 3D control box Table 1 1 3D Office System Requirements e Microsoft Windows 98 NT 2MB of available hard disk 2000 XP space 3MB recommended e 128MB of RAM e CD ROM drive 1 Insert the 3DMC Software CD into the CD ROM drive of the co
180. the Print button on the toolbar e press Ctrl P The current view prints along with a title block see Print Setup on page 1 20 for setting title block information 3D Office Users Manual File Operations Print Preview Use the Print Preview function to see how printed information will look on paper Use this preview to check orientation font size etc Print dialog box the Print Preview will be in either Depending on the parameters previously set in the portrait or landscape orientation To view the print preview click File gt Print Preview or click the Print Preview button on the toolbar The print preview dialog box displays the information that will be printed Figure 1 14 3D Office PP_topo_Nov20 tp3 Testa weed Setiegge Aroeri ted DOi F I no Wobenety Foray h ID 3S N771204 14 E 1835156 18 Figure 1 14 Print Preview of the Plan View P N 7010 0684 1 19 Introduction Print Setup The Print Setup feature sets title block information and the size for text and map fonts The title block information applied here is a global field and will be applied to all printed information Click File gt Print Setup to change title block information printed with display views Use the Print setup dialog box Figure 1 15 to set the following e Company name enter owner user information to include in the title block e Comment enter desired information to include in the Comm
181. 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 converted 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 pork St SPC2 CaliforniafZone Californiaf Zone6 Datum CaliforniafZone NAD 2 Coltredg Central Ellipsoid Colorado No CLK66 Colorado S outh 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 iY Use geoid model C Mopcon 3dme Geoids g2003u01 ff Control points Coord System
182. uests 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 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 machine s 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
183. ulation See Importing Alignment Sas 99 a Featur es on p age 6 5 for details Import alignment X gt From 3D alignment file RD3 Export current alignment gt From Pocket 3D controller From LandXML file Options Horizontal centerline vertical profile Sections XIV 3D Office Users Manual Surface Parameters For TIN Alignment Plane and Grid surfaces parameters are located have been relocated on the corresponding surfaces dialog box From here the surface name layer and visibility can be edited The surface s properties can be viewed or edited See one of the following sections for details e Viewing and Editing TIN Surfaces on page 5 10 Viewing and Editing Alignments on page 6 12 Working with Plane Surfaces on page 7 5 Viewing Grid Information on page 8 6 Grid Surface Support Grid surfaces are now supported and include the following functions e View edit copy delete grids e Create a grid e Load grid data from a TIN surface e Import export grids e View machine pass information See Chapter 8 for details P N 7010 0684 What s New with 3D Office TIN surfaces Thursday May 25th 2006 5 58PM Copy Delete Thursday May 25th 2006 5 58PM GROUND v Selected surface Name Layer Visible Number of triangles 156 Number of regions f1 85 Number of holes 0 Surface area 238ac 2 Number of points at Vew Aoba Porte Li
184. urface File Options 7 16 3D Office User s Manual Exporting a Plane Surface Exporting a Plane Surface If you made changes to a plane file you can export the changed plane surface to a new plane file or replace a current file with the revised information This function is the same as the Save as function l Fas Export versions of the file to track progress Exporting to a Plane File 1 Click Plane gt Export plane surface gt To 3D plane file for 3D Plane files or Plane gt Export current plane surface gt To 3D plane file for 3D Project files 2 On the Save As dialog box type a name for the new plane surface file or select a plane file to replace Click OK to export the file Figure 7 18 Save As Save ir i PP_topo A pp_topo_nov4 pl3 File name pp_topo_nov1 4 pl3 save as Ipe Topcon PL3 file pl3 kd Cancel Figure 7 18 Save Plane File P N 7010 0684 7 17 Plane Files Exporting to a Pocket 3D Controller To use the plane surface file in the field export it to a Pocket 3D controller 1 Connect the Pocket 3D controller to the computer and turn on the controller see Appendix A for details Run Pocket 3D on the controller 2 With a plane surface file open click Plane gt Export plane surface gt To Pocket 3D controller for 3D Plane files or Plane gt Export current plane surface gt To Pocket 3D controller for 3D Project files 3 On the Pocket 3D files dialog box do o
185. yline s to alignment Name of new alignment FrontageRoad Connectivity tolerance multiple polylines 0 10 Cancel Figure 6 7 Set New Alignment Parameters P N 7010 0684 6 7 Alignment Files Creating Feature Line Templates 1 Click Alignment gt Templates and click Add on the Road templates dialog box Figure 6 8 Road templates Templates Template placement Name Delete Cancel Figure 6 8 Add Feature Line Template 2 Enter a name for the template and click Add on the Edit template dialog box Select the first element type as Offset from CL enter the H Dist and V Dist values and click OK Figure 6 9 Edit template Element type Offset from CL o Offset from CL ue H Dist hooo p Cancel Figure 6 9 Set First Template Element 6 8 3D Office User s Manual Creating and Editing an Alignment in a 3D Project File 3 Click Add to enter further elements selecting from the Grade H Dist amp V Dist Curb and Side slope as needed Figure 6 10 Click OK to save the element Template element Element type Template element Element type Feature name Template element Offset from CL Element type Feature name H Dist Grade E Offset from CL Righte dge Feature name Grade H Dist Offset from CL Y Dist H Dist 5 000 Grade 2 300 coca Figure 6 10 Add Templates Elements 4 Click OK to save te

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