Connecting Trimble Instruments to 12d Field

Using 12d Field with Trimble instruments Connecting  12d Field to your Trimble Instrument requires FIVE steps. These are summarised here, and detailed instructions are given below. Install the TPSDKRedist.Win32.exe. DO THIS FIRST This is a Trimble Re-distributible package. Scroll down for more detailed instructions. Register on the Trimble Website, to get a username and password. [...]
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Setout Strings

Setout strings are strings from a road design that have an effect on (or are used by) the nodes on the Water string Setout Strings are used by 12d Model for three things: To allow setout information for be given for a location other than the node center. An example is where an inlet structure [...]
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Backup a 12d Model Project

Creating Backups of your work is just plain common sense if you are working with a computer. There are 3 ways that you can backup your 12d Model projects: Use Backup Software.  Hey, this is a given; you (or your I.T. people) should be doing this as a matter of course. Use the 'Copy' command [...]
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Text (Vertex Text)

This post describes the use, editing and deletion of 'Vertex Text' Vertex Text is text that is associated with a vertex (or point) if the vertex moves the text moves with it is typically used by Surveyors to add information about a point can be imported with Genio data - and usually needs to be [...]
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Initial and Continuing Losses

  Loss Models are methods that Hydrologists use to calculate how much of the rainfall on a catchment runs off, and how much is 'lost'. Hydraulic structures (pits, pipes, culverts and channels) need only to be designed for the water that runs off the catchment (not the total amount that falls onto the catchment). The [...]
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Authorise 12d Model

You will need to authorise 12d Model if: You have just installed 12d Model on your machine. See this post for instructions on how install 12d Model. You have upgraded your license of 12d Model. The new authorisation file will allow you to use the new modules. You have been using your Perpetual license of [...]
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Certify Codemeter Dongles

Certify Codemeter Dongle 12d Model Software uses Codemeter Dongles. These dongles must be Certified over the internet every two months. 12d Model will automatically certify the dongle. The only time you need to do anything is if the automatic Certify process fails. The 'Certify Codemeter Dongle' panel is shown below. If you see this message [...]
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Network Dongles

12d Model requires access to a 'dongle' in order to run. Most users have a 'standalone' dongle attached to a USB port in their computer. Standalone dongles are available in full size USB, mini USB, and micro SD Card Since 2015 12d Solutions has shipped 'Codemeter' dongles with new licenses of 12d Model If your [...]
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TfNSW Customisation – Links and Information

A number of customised files are available from EXDS that will configure 12d Model Software for TfNSW Survey and Civil Engineering infrastructure project work. These files are available by completing the registration form available here. Please contact EXDS Technical Support on (02) 9453 9449 if you believe your organization has already purchased these files. A [...]
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