Strings – 12D Wiki

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 [...]

On Grade

On Grade is a tool in 12d Model that allows the user to parallel (offset) an existing string at a user defined horizontal distance just like the CAD parallel, but the On Grade option allows you to maintain an existing crossfall (grade) between two existing strings. The example below show a cross-section of a road [...]

Water String Conversion to Pts and Lines

This option is used to convert 12d Water (Drainage) Strings into individual Points and Lines for each Node and Link within the network. This process is necessary when exporting data to GIS as most packages can't handle having Node/Link (Segment/Vertex) attributes. The panel splits the stings into their individual object elements and moves all current [...]

Colour Triangles by Strings

This option is used to change the colour of triangles based on a string selection. Continue down the page to see the Colour by Strings Panel options. To view the Colour by Strings Panel, Use: Tins => Colour => Colour by Strings Pick the <Tin> button and select the the tin to change the triangle [...]

Picking with Direction

Picking with Direction in 12d Model is an extremely useful tool that you can utilise for a lot of different operations. The video below will show how to utilise Picking with Direction. Or continue down the page to see some examples of the options where you can use Picking with Direction in 12d Model. Picking [...]

Segment Strings

This tool is used to Segment strings/segments into sub-segments, creating points on the selected string by three different options: by number by one distance by distance The video below will show how to Segment Strings. Or continue down the page to see the Segment Strings options. This tool is used to segment/divide string segments into [...]

String Inquire or Super String Inquire

One of the most useful tools in 12d Model Software is String Inquire. Accessed via the "Strings > Inquire" menu or by using the "F2" (short-cut) key on your keyboard. The string inquiry provides a lot of useful information at a quick glance. But it can do SO MUCH MORE! The image above is the [...]