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Open / New 12d Project

To "Open" or create a "New" 12d project can be done a number of ways. If you are not currently in a 12d Model software project; Simply double click on the 12d Model desk top icon (as shown below) and view the list of recently opened projects. Select one from the list provided and [...]

Check Base Points

This option allows Users to check the current number of points loaded within a 12d Model project. Project > Check Base Points The size of the 12d Model "Base module", will determine the maximum number of points that can be loaded within a single 12d Model project. (Ignoring the Bigfoot, Base module type). Typically [...]

Layout.4d

This simple to add feature allows 12d model menus or Company customized menus to be set on screen when a project is opened. To create the desired layout, you simply need to position the menus (or panels) around your monitor where you would like them to be saved. Using the standard screen layout file (SLX) [...]

Title Block Files (*.tbf)

Title Block Files (*.tbf) It is suggested that all 12d users create at least two tbf files for for their companies (A1 and A3 size sheets). This will allow users to produce quick and professional plots (PDF files) using very little effort on all future Project work. The following steps are required to create a [...]

Contour Levels

This option is used to translate contours strings with no Z values (heights) back onto 3d data. The video below will show how to translate contour strings with no Z-values. To open the Set Heights for 2d/Super Strings panel, Select: User => Miscellaneous => A to C => Contour levels After selecting a known contour [...]

Convert Text Strings to 3d Strings

Let's hope you never need this option as a starting point. But YES, there is a way! Convert Text string to 3d strings is your option when all the "survey data" you have received is flat (2d) and you need to create a 3d model. The option will read the value of the Text (spot [...]

Apply Kerb Return

The Kerb Return option is used to help create the vertical geometry for an alignment string (Super Alignment) being used as a kerb return (Reference string). Design > Apply > Kerb Return The function which will automatically create the quarter-point vertical geometry for the kerb return and will recalculate it as required, if the selected [...]

Defaults.4d

The "Defaults" panel has been superseded by "Project Settings" option which includes values for the project from not only from the old Defaults file but also contains additional settings from other 12d panels. The "Defaults" menu will be removed from future versions of 12d Model Software as it has now been superseded. Detailed information [...]

macros.4d and project_macros.4d

These simple text files are not shipped with 12d Model Software. They are an opportunity for 12d Model Users to setup and further customise the software when a 12d project is first created or ever time a project is opened. The “macros.4d” file will run the user defined specific macros or chains when a new [...]

12d Model Software Webinars – All

The following videos are grouped from the 12d Model Software website (www.12d.com) The "Industry Solutions" videos are provided to showcase insights and challenges in an evolving industry. These sessions will be less technical than the Training sessions, and are suitable for managers and non-users of 12d Model Software and 12d Synergy. The "Training" webinars showcase [...]