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Quickly Convert Feet to Metres in 12d Model Using Cadastral Entry

In 12d Model, there’s a handy feature for handling units when working with old cadastral plans. You don’t need to manually convert distances from feet to meters before inputting them. Simply enter the distance in feet followed by a lowercase "f" (e.g., "233f"), and 12d Model will automatically convert it to meters for you. For [...]

How to Control the Display of New Data in 12d Model

In 12d Model, multiple views are often open at once, so when you create new elements—like strings, text, or a tin—the software doesn't automatically display them in a specific view. Fortunately, you can choose where new data appears! To do this, simply type or select a model name, then add a comma followed by the [...]

Control data display settings during data import

Did You Know? When importing a file into 12d Model, a new view is automatically created, and the imported data is added to it. But here’s something you might not know—you have options! You can: Allow 12d Model to create a new view by default, Add the data to the active view (the last view [...]