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Tins on a Section View

This option is used to look at the details of any tins added to a section view. The video below will show how to use the "Tins on a Section View" option. Or continue down the page to see the Tins on a Section View options. To view this Panel, Use: Tins => Inquire => [...]

Tins on a Plan View

This option is used to look at the details of any tins added to a plan view. The video below will show how to use the "Tins on a Plan View" option. Or continue down the page to see the Tins on a Plan View options. To view this panel, Use: Tins => Inquire => [...]

Plotters.4d / User_Plotters.4d

12d Model is shipped with a "plotters.4d" text file. This file has been setup with several plotting options for users to select as default when using the PPF (plot parameter file) options. Like many of the other (*.4d) text files provided by 12d, the plotters.4d file provided contains a "#silent_include" option and this will help [...]

Excavation Quantities

This functionality has been developed within the 12d Model Software to facilitate the calculation of trenching quantities based on the "Water Network" (Stormwater/Sewer) either designed or provided by proficient users of the 12d software. By using standard 12d "Design Templates" and the built-in "Apply Template" tools, earthworks trenches will be accurately configured based on the [...]

Trimesh BIM Objects Create Trench from WNE

This page covers the creation of DE (BIM) solid objects utilising your "Water Network" (WNE) for Trenching quantities. Some example Trench profiles have been supplied with the installation of 12d Model Software and the video below provides some guidance for further modification or enhancements to these examples for your project. You might also like to [...]

Exporting a 12d Supertin

This wiki page is for 12d Users looking at the best method of exporting a 12d Model Supertin. As you are probability aware a 12d Supertin is an extremely handy option with the combination of various surfaces to form an easily updatable interactive surface to calculate volumes, design and Objects can interact with. A common [...]

AutoCAD Drawing Template

AutoCAD Drawing Templates (*.dwt) The AutoCAD drawing template should be set up with a matching AutoCAD map file. (*.acadmf) Search the web here for the process of creating a "*.dwt" file. Whilst it is possible to create a single "*.dwt" file for 12d Model to use for all external mapping to Autocad, some 12d Users [...]

AutoCAD Export Map File

Autocad Map File (*.acadmf) This text file is used within the "File I/O => Data Output => DWG/DXF/DXB" menu. The file essentially maps the 12d string (object) names into specific Autocad layers and should be setup with a matching company standard drawing template (*.dwt). Both Survey and Design (PW - Public works) example files are [...]

Your 12d Model Training Workflow links

This page is dedicated to you and your 12d Model Training. 12d Model workflows have been meticulously developed to ensure the learning process is maximized to ensure you reach the fullest potential whilst using the software. Please click on the subject groups below and select a topic to learn more. General 12d Topics CAD Create [...]

Read REST Features Data

This option is used to read (import) Esri REST feature data format information directly into your 12d Model Project. Some Government Authority websites are now freely publishing public data which may be very beneficial for your projects. Providing you with quick detailed information on existing site features such as property boundaries, road corridor names or [...]