Survey – Page 2

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 [...]

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 [...]

Check Shot (V14)

The Check Shot option opens the 12d Field - Check Shot panel. This panel is used to check the integrity of the current station setup by taking a measurement to a known point. Continue down the page to see the 12d Field - Check Shot panel options. To view the 12d Field - Check Shot panel, Use: Show Options => [...]

Checks (Setout) (V14)

The Checks menu panel is used to display options for conducting survey checks with the instrument in the field. Continue down the page to see the various menu panel options. To view the Checks (Setout) menu panel, Use: Show Options => Checks The Checks (Setout) menu panel consists of the below options: Check Shot - [...]

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 [...]

Station Height Cal (V14)

The Station Height Cal option opens the 12d Field - Inst Stat Hgt Cal panel. This panel is used to establish the level of the instrument station point. Note: The 12d Field - Inst Stat Hgt Cal panel is ONLY used for establishing level and therefore will use the positional co-ordinates of the last known setup. This option [...]

Station Helmert (V14)

The Station Helmert option opens the 12d Field – Helmert Resection panel. This panel is used to calculate and establish the position of the instrument in relation to known control points, this method is known as a resection. Continue down the page to see the 12d Field – Helmert Resection panel options. To view the 12d Field – Helmert Resection panel, [...]

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 [...]

Station Standard (V14)

The Station Standard option opens the 12d Field - Instrument Setup panel. This panel is used to establish the position of the instrument over a station point. Continue down the page to see the 12d Field - Instrument Setup panel options. To view the 12d Field - Instrument Setup panel, Use: Show Options => Station Setup => Station [...]

Station Details (V14)

The Station details are displayed in the 12d Field - Current Setup Details panel. Scroll down the page to see the various information that the 12d Field - Current Setup Details panel displays. To view the 12d Field - Current Setup Details panel, Use: Show Options => Station Setup => Station Details See the below image of [...]