Measure – 12D Wiki

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 [...]

Measure Angle by 3 Points

This tool is used to measure an Angle by selecting 3 points. Use: Utilities => Measure => Angle x 3 Points Once the panel is open, select the appropriate option: Disjoint - is the default option and is used to measure 1 angle using 3 points. Continuous - is an option that allows the panel [...]

Measure Bearing / Distance

This tool is used to measure a bearing and distance between 2 points. Use: Utilities => Measure => Bearing/Distance Once the panel is open: Select the mode: Disjoint - is the default option to measure between 2 points. Continuous - in this mode, after the initial measure has been reported in the panel, the user [...]

Measure Plan Area

This tool is used to measure a Plan Areas enclosed by strings. Use: Utilities => Measure => Plan Area Note: If a string is not closed, the first and last points are considered to be connected to form a polygon. Once the panel is open: Mode Options: Disjoint - will only display the area of [...]

Measure Surface Area

This tool is used to measure the surface area of a tin restricted by a specified polygon. Use: Utilities => Measure => Surface Area Once the panel is open: Select the Tin - for the Surface area to be calculated from. Report Type - select the format for the report to be created in. Report [...]

Measure Value

This tool is used to calculate and display any of the measures available in the Measures pop-up menu. Use: Utilities => Measure => Value Note: The Measures pop-up menu can be found in numerous panel through out the 12d Model program. Once the panel is open, there are four options: At Point (Point only measurement) [...]

Measure String From Point

This tool is used to measure Chainage and Offset from a string to a point. Use: Utilities => Measure => String from point Once the panel is open: Select the String to measure - the Chainage will be measured along this string. Extend Mode: - No extending - Only the selected string will be utilised. [...]

Measure String from Cursor

This tool is used to measure Chainage and Offset of the a Cursor Position from a selected String. This option does not allow a point/string to be selected, but dynamically displays the cursor position information from the selected string to measure from. Use: Utilities => Measure => String from cursor Once the panel is open: [...]

Measure Xfall by Strings

This tool is used to measure the Crossfall (Xfall) between 2 selected strings. Use: Utilities => Measure => Xfall by Strings Once the panel is open: Select the Reference String - this could be a Road Centreline Super Alignment and the Chainage will be calculated from this string, and the calculation between strings 1 and [...]

Measure Xfall by Strings (Advanced)

This tool is used to measure the Crossfall (Xfall) between 2 strings. Use: Utilities => Measure => Xfall by Strings (advanced) Once the panel is open: The strings can be selected individually or the Pick All button allows the 3 strings to be picked one after the other with one button. Select the Reference String [...]