12d Field

12d Field is one of many modules available for purchase with 12d Model software. This module empowers users to seamlessly integrate survey instruments with the 12d Model software, streamlining survey operations directly within the software interface. Essentially, 12d Field serves as the central control hub for survey instruments, eliminating the need for cumbersome data transfer [...]
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Exporting a Leica Roads file from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting Road data to the Leica platforms, that have the on board Leica software known as 'RoadRunner', can be done via the .DBX format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under Survey => Leica => 1200 =>Roads. The Create Leica 1200 Road File panel allows the user to create point and line databases for use on the Leica platforms. The [...]
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Exporting a Leica Strings file from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting strings to the Leica platforms can be done via the .DBX format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under Survey => Leica => 1200 =>Strings. The Create Leica 1200 String File panel allows the user to create point and line databases for use on the Leica platforms. The user can fill out the Jobname box, with [...]
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Exporting a Leica Triangles file from 12d Model to Leica

Triangles, also know as a Triangulated Irregular Network (T.I.N.) in 12d Model, are used to provide a surface with know z values (heights). These triangles can be used by surveyors to setout a design surface like a road or building pad. Exporting triangles (T.I.N) to the Leica platforms can be done via the .DBX format. [...]
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Exporting a .DXF from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting strings, and/or points, to the Leica platforms can be done via the .dxf format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under File I/O => Data Output => DWG/DXF/DXB => DWG/DXF/DXB. The Write DWG/DXF file for panel allows the user write a .dxf file by selecting the data source that they wish to export. NOTE: The default file type, in [...]
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Exporting a .CSV file from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting points to the Leica platforms can be done via the .csv format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under File I/O => Data Output => x y z => x y z general. The Write X Y Z General File for panel allows the user write a .csv file by selecting the data source [...]
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Common Function Panel Buttons (V14)

In 12d Field there are several buttons that are common and have the same function across many 12d Field panels. Scroll down the page to see the functions of these buttons. MEASUREMENT STYLES Distance SNGL –  The <Distance SNGL> button when pressed, will take a single bearing and distance shot. Distance MULT – The <Distance MULT> button when pressed, will take [...]
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Show Options (V14)

The second button from the right of the 12d Field Control Bar, when pressed, opens the 12d Field Options menu panel. The list of options in the Options menu are: Station Setup - When pressed opens up the Station Setup menu panel Checks - When pressed opens up the checks (Setout) menu panel Setout - When pressed opens up the [...]
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TPS Settings

The yellow button, third from the left, on the 12d Field instrument control bar opens up the 12d Field - TPS Settings panel. This panel allows the user to control the instruments measurement parameters and settings. The 12d Field - TPS Settings panel is divided into four tabbed sections. Settings Windows Measurements Other The Settings [...]
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Target Heights

The first button on the left of the control bar is used to display the current height of target, and when pressed opens up the "12d Field - Target Heights Panel". This panel is used to change the current target height. Target heights can be changed by using one of the three options on this [...]
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