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TOC

Table of ContentsPreface ...............

Terms and ConditiManual Conventio

Whats New with 3

Chapter 1Introduction .......

Installing 3D-OfficUninstalling 3D-OStarting 3D-OfficeGetting Acquainte

Main Screen .Menu Bar ......Standard Toolb3D-view and P3D-view and P

File Operations ....Opening a FileSaving a File .Printing the Di

Help Topics .........Help Topic To

About 3D-Office .

Chapter 2Project Files .......

Importing ConImporting ConOpening a ConOpening a Poc

Viewing Selected Ci................................................... ixons ...................................................... ixns ........................................................ xii

D-Office .................................. xiii

................................................... 1-1e ......................................................... 1-1ffice .................................................... 1-3 ........................................................... 1-4d .......................................................... 1-5............................................................. 1-5............................................................. 1-6ar ....................................................... 1-12rofile View Menu Bars ...................... 1-14rofile View Toolbars ......................... 1-16............................................................. 1-18 ........................................................... 1-18............................................................. 1-19splay ................................................... 1-20............................................................. 1-22olbar ................................................... 1-24............................................................. 1-25

................................................... 2-1trol Points ........................................... 2-2trol Points from a Text File ............... 2-3trol Point File .................................... 2-4ket-3D File ......................................... 2-5ontrol Point Information .................. 2-6

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Managing Control Points ................................................. 2-8Adding Control Points ............................................... 2-9Editing Control Points ............................................... 2-11Deleting Control Points ............................................. 2-12

Creating Custom Import/Export Formats for Text Files .. 2-13Managing Layers .............................................................. 2-16

Adding a LayeDeleting a LaySetting Layer CDisplaying Poi

Using Coordinate SApplying a ProCreating a CusApplying a Ge

Viewing GPS LocaPrinciples of G

Viewing and AddiAdding a mmGDownloading m

Calculating CoordGeodetic/Grid Creating a CusSetting Project

Chapter 3Point Files ...........

Importing and OpeImporting intoImporting PoinImporting PoinImporting PoinOpening a PoinOpening a PocOpening an Au

Viewing InformatiPoint List ViewText File View

Managing Point La3D-Office Reference Guide

r .......................................................... 2-17er ........................................................ 2-18olor .................................................... 2-19

nt Labels ............................................. 2-19ystem Data ........................................ 2-20jection ................................................ 2-20tom Projection or Datum .................... 2-21oid ....................................................... 2-22lization Information ........................... 2-25PS Localization .................................. 2-26

ng mmGPS Transmitter Information .. 2-27PS Transmitter .................................. 2-28mGPS Transmitter Calibration Data 2-29

inates .................................................. 2-30Coordinate Calculations ..................... 2-30tom Projection .................................... 2-33 Units .................................................. 2-35

.................................................. 3-1ning Point Files .................................. 3-1 a 3D Project or 3D Point File ............ 3-1ts from Pocket-3D ............................. 3-2ts from an AutoCAD File .................. 3-3ts from a Text File ............................. 3-4ts File ................................................. 3-5

ket-3D Point File ................................ 3-5toCAD File ........................................ 3-6

on ........................................................ 3-6 .......................................................... 3-7

........................................................... 3-8yers .................................................... 3-9

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Working with Points ........................................................ 3-11Adding Points ............................................................ 3-11Editing Points ............................................................ 3-11Deleting Points .......................................................... 3-12Adjusting Point Elevations ........................................ 3-12Converting Coordinates to Feet or Meters ................ 3-13Translating Po

Exporting Points .Exporting PoinExporting PoinExporting Poin

Chapter 4Linework Files ...

Importing and OpeImporting LineImporting LineImporting LineOpening a LinOpening a Poc

Creating LineworkDraping PolyliDeleting Polyl

Viewing LineworkManaging LineworSetting Unit OptioExporting Linewor

Exporting LineExporting LineExporting Line

Chapter 5TIN Files .............

Importing and OpeImporting a TIImporting fromImporting fromImporting an Riii

int Coordinates ................................... 3-15............................................................. 3-16ts to a 3D Point File .......................... 3-16ts to a Pocket-3D Controller ............. 3-17ts to a Text File ................................. 3-18

................................................... 4-1ning Linework ................................... 4-1work into a 3D Project File ............... 4-2work from Pocket-3D ....................... 4-2work from an AutoCAD File ............ 4-3

ework File .......................................... 4-4ket-3D Linework File ........................ 4-4 ........................................................... 4-5nes onto TIN ...................................... 4-6ines ..................................................... 4-7 Information ....................................... 4-7k Layers ............................................. 4-8

ns ........................................................ 4-8k ......................................................... 4-8work to a File .................................... 4-8work to a Pocket-3D Controller ........ 4-9work to an AutoCAD File ................. 4-10

................................................... 5-1ning a TIN Surface ............................ 5-1N Surface ........................................... 5-2 Pocket-3D ........................................ 5-2 an AutoCAD File ............................. 5-3EB Triangle File ............................... 5-4

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Opening a TIN Surface File ....................................... 5-4Opening a Pocket-3D TIN File .................................. 5-5

Creating a TIN Surface File ............................................. 5-5Creating a TIN Surface File from a 3D Alignment ... 5-5Creating a TIN Surface From Selected

Points/Linework ..................................................... 5-7Creating a TINCreating a TIN

Selection PoMerging TIN S

Viewing Triangle IViewing and Editin

Editing a TIN Copying a TINDeleting a TIN

Working with TINDeleting TrianDeleting TrianConsolidating

Viewing a 3D SimViewing a Profile oComparing Surface

Comparing SuComparing 3D

Setting TIN SurfacSetting Unit OptioExporting a TIN S

Exporting a TIExporting a TI

Chapter 6Alignment Files ..

Opening an AlignmTools Menu Optio

Measuring theShowing SurfaComparing Al

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Surface From Selected Triangles ...... 5-7 Surface Clipped to the lygon ................................................... 5-8urfaces ............................................... 5-8nformation ......................................... 5-9g TIN Surfaces .................................. 5-10

Surface ................................................ 5-11 Surface .............................................. 5-12 Surface .............................................. 5-13 Surfaces ............................................. 5-13gles with Long Sides .......................... 5-13gles ..................................................... 5-15Duplicate TIN Points .......................... 5-16ulation of the TIN Surface .................. 5-16f the TIN Surface .............................. 5-18s ......................................................... 5-20

rfaces in 3D Project Files ................... 5-20 Surface Files ..................................... 5-21e View Options .................................. 5-22ns ......................................................... 5-23urface .................................................. 5-24N Surface to a TIN Surface File ......... 5-24N Surface to Pocket-3D ..................... 5-25

.................................................. 6-1ent File in 3D-Office ........................ 6-1

ns ......................................................... 6-1 Distance/Area of the Alignment ........ 6-2ce Elevations ...................................... 6-3ignment Surfaces ................................ 6-3ning an Alignment ............................. 6-4

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Importing an Alignment ............................................ 6-5Importing from Pocket-3D ........................................ 6-6Importing a LandXML Alignment File ..................... 6-6Importing Alignment Features .................................. 6-8Opening an Alignment in 3D-Office ......................... 6-9Opening a Pocket-3D Alignment File ....................... 6-9

Creating and EditinCreating a PolyCreating FeatuPlacing a RoadEditing TemplUsing Multiple

Viewing and EditinCopying an AlDeleting an Al

Horizontal ElemenAdding a HoriInserting a HorEditing a HorizDeleting a HorPrinting HorizSaving the Hor

Text File ....Vertical Profile Ele

Adding a ProfiInserting a VerEditing a VertiDeleting a VerPrinting VerticSaving the Ver

Templates ............Adding a TemEditing a TempDeleting an ElDeleting a Tem

Placing a Road TemAdding a RoadEditing a Roadv

g an Alignment in a 3D Project File . 6-10line .................................................... 6-10

re Line Templates .............................. 6-11 Template .......................................... 6-13

ates ..................................................... 6-14 Templates ......................................... 6-14g Alignments .................................... 6-15

ignment .............................................. 6-16ignment .............................................. 6-17ts ........................................................ 6-18zontal Element .................................... 6-19izontal Element ................................. 6-20ontal Element .................................... 6-21izontal Element .................................. 6-22ontal Elements .................................... 6-22izontal Alignment Table as a ............................................................. 6-22ments ................................................. 6-23le Element .......................................... 6-24tical Profile Element .......................... 6-25cal Profile Element ............................ 6-26tical Profile Element .......................... 6-27al Profiles ........................................... 6-27tical Profile Table as a Text File ....... 6-27............................................................. 6-28plate .................................................... 6-28late .................................................... 6-31

ement .................................................. 6-32plate .................................................. 6-33plate ................................................. 6-34

Template Placement ......................... 6-35 Template Placement ......................... 6-36

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Deleting a Road Template Placement ........................ 6-36Viewing a 3D Simulation of the Alignment ..................... 6-37Viewing a Profile of the Alignment ................................. 6-39Setting View Options ....................................................... 6-41Exporting an Alignment ................................................... 6-43

Exporting to an Alignment File ................................. 6-43Exporting to a

Setting Unit Optio

Chapter 7Plane Files ..........

Importing and OpeImporting a PlImporting fromOpening a PlanOpening a Poc

Calculating a PlaneWorking with Plan

Viewing PlaneViewing a 3D Sim

Copy a Plane SCreate a New PEditing a PlaneDefine a BounDefine a BounDeleting a Plan

Comparing SurfaceComparing Su

Setting Plane OptioExporting a Plane

Exporting to a Exporting to a

Chapter 8Grid Files ............

Opening a Grid SuOpening a GridGrid Propertie3D-Office Reference Guide

Pocket-3D Controller ......................... 6-44ns ......................................................... 6-45

.................................................. 7-1ning a Plane Surface .......................... 7-1ane Surface ......................................... 7-1 Pocket-3D ........................................ 7-2e Surface in 3D-Office ...................... 7-3

ket-3D Plane File ................................ 7-3 Surface .............................................. 7-4e Surfaces ........................................... 7-5 Surfaces ............................................. 7-5ulation of the Plane Surface ................ 7-7urface ................................................. 7-7lane Surface ...................................... 7-8s Boundary ....................................... 7-9

dary Using the Selection Polygon ...... 7-10dary by Selecting an Existing Polygon 7-12e Surface ............................................ 7-13s ......................................................... 7-13

rfaces in Different Files ...................... 7-15ns ....................................................... 7-17

Surface ................................................ 7-18Plane File ........................................... 7-18Pocket-3D Controller ......................... 7-19

.................................................. 8-1rface in 3D-Office .............................. 8-1 File ................................................... 8-1

s ........................................................... 8-2

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Tools Menu Options ........................................................ 8-2Computing the Distance Between Points/Polygons .. 8-2Displaying Surface Elevation .................................... 8-5Comparing Grid Surfaces .......................................... 8-5Importing a Grid ........................................................ 8-6

Creating a Grid Surface ................................................... 8-7Viewing Grid Info

Editing a Grid Copying a GridDeleting a Grid

Loading a Grid SuExporting a Grid S

Chapter 9Cut/Fill Files .......

Opening a Cut/fill Cut/Fill Main S

Viewing Plot PropSaving Plot PrPrinting Plot P

Creating a Cut/fill Comparing SurfaceSetting Plot Option

Appendix AConnecting a Com

Appendix BHot Keys .............

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rmation ............................................... 8-10Surface ............................................... 8-13 Surface ............................................. 8-13 Surface ............................................. 8-14

rface from a TIN Surface ................... 8-15urface ................................................. 8-17

................................................... 9-1File ..................................................... 9-1creen ................................................. 9-2

erties ................................................... 9-2operties ............................................... 9-3roperties ............................................. 9-4File ..................................................... 9-4s in Different Files ............................ 9-6s ......................................................... 9-8

puter to a Controller ............. A-1

................................................... B-1

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Preface

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Manual ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Example Description

FileExit Click the File menu and click Exit.Enter Click tTopo IndicaNotes Indica

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Whats New

Whats New with 3D-OfficThe following list brieflatest version of 3D-OfProjection, Datum, and GSupport A number of projections

geoids are included with installation.See Using Coordinate SData on page 2-20 for de

Custom projections and dare supported via a 3D Pror 3D Control file.See Creating a Custom Projection or Datum on page 2-21 for details.

mmGPS Transmitter Sup If a control point file incl

mmGPS transmitter information, this data canviewed.

If the computer and mmGtransmitter are connectedfirmware and adjustment can be uploaded. See Viewing and AddingmmGPS Transmitter Information on page 2-2details.xiiiely describes new features and functions for the fice. eoid

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Template Placement Function MovedFor alignments, the template placement function is now included as a tab on the Road templates dialog box.

Merge TIN SurfacesA new function that mergesvisible TIN surfaces into onSee Merging TIN Surfacepage 5-8 for details.

Alignment ProfileA profile of the alignment cviewed.See Viewing a Profile of tAlignment on page 6-39 fdetails.

Alignment Elements ImpIn a 3D Project file, horizocenterlines, vertical profilex-sections can be importedvarious file formats.See Importing Alignment Features on page 6-8 for d3D-Office Reference Guide

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Surface ParametersFor TIN, Alignment, Plane and Grid surfaces, parameters are located/have been relocated on the corresponding surfaces dialog box. From here, the surface namlayer, and visibility can be edited. The surfaces propecan be viewed or edited.See one of the following secfor details. Viewing and Editing TIN

Surfaces on page 5-10 Viewing and Editing

Alignments on page 6-1 Working with Plane Surf

on page 7-5 Viewing Grid Informatio

page 8-10Grid Surface SupportGrid surfaces are now suppand include the following functions: View, edit, copy, delete g Create a grid Load grid data from a TIN

surface Import/export grids View machine pass informSee Chapter 8 for details.

Surface TooltipsDrag the cursor anywhere wthe surface to display the elevation. See Showing SuElevations on page 6-3 fordetails.xv

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Update Authorization CodesOccasionally, authorization codes can be purchased to upgrade or update a current copy of 3D-Office. See About 3D-Office on page 1-25 for details. 3D-Office Reference Guide

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Chapter 1

IntroductionWelcome to 3D-Officemachine control applicWith 3D-Office, you caprepare files for any jothe System Five-3D cothe field. 3D-Office imbox and Pocket-3D for

Installing 33D-Office comes on a system requirements necomputer; optional accbetween the computer

1. Insert the 3DMC Scomputer.

2. Navigate to the CD3D-Office folder t

3. Double-click the Sinstallation process

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Microsoft Wind2000/XP

128MB of RAM1-1, Topcons fully featured 3DMC software for ations.n create, edit, import/export, design, and

bsite. Many of these files can be exported to ntrol box and Pocket-3D for immediate use in ports files from the System Five-3D control office evaluation.

D-OfficeCD to install on a computer. Table 1-1 lists the eded to properly use this software on a

essories include CF card access to transfer files and System Five-3D control box.

oftware CD into the CD-ROM drive of the

-ROM drives folder and double-click the o open it.etup.exe icon (Figure 1-1) to begin the .

re 1-1. 3D-Office Setup.exe Icon

-1. 3D-Office System Requirements

ows 98/NT/ 2MB of available hard-disk space (3MB recommended)

CD-ROM drive

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4. Select a new destination folder or keep the default folder in which to install 3D-Office, and press Next (Figure 1-2).

5. After reading the License Agreement, press I accept... and press Next. The installation process begins (Figure 1-2).

6. Press Finish to exicreates a shortcut tcomputers Deskto

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Figure 1-2. Install 3D-Office

t the installation wizard. The wizard also o 3D-Office (Figure 1-3), placing it on the p.

igure 1-3. 3D-Office Shortcut

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Uninstalling 3D-Office1. Navigate to the computers add/remove programs dialog box

(press the Start buttonSettingsControl PanelAdd or Remove Programs) and remove the Topcon 3D-Office program.

2. Press Yes at the confirmation (Figure 1-4).

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The Setup Status duninstall progress.

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ialog box briefly displays, showing the

wledge the removal of 3D-Office (Figure 1-5).

-5. 3D-Office Successfully Removed

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Starting 3D-OfficeTo start 3D-Office, click one of the following:

StartProgramsTopcon3D-Office Topcon 3D-Office shortcut

Upon initial startup, 3D(Figure 1-6). Record thyour Topcon Dealer wiauthorization codes:

Once you receive the auopen 3D-Office (Figurtime, a new project filefor details on creating,

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Once entered, the authothe About 3D-Office scmore details on viewin

Device identificati Company name Contact name Company address3D-Office Reference Guide

-Office requires authorization codes to start e device identification number and contact th the following information to receive

thorization codes, enter them and press OK to e 1-6). When opening 3D_Office for the first displays. See File Operations on page 1-18 opening, and saving projects.

igure 1-6. Enter Access Code

rization codes can be located and changed on reen. See About 3D-Office on page 1-25 for g/changing authorization codes.

on Contact phone number Contact email address Software Type (3D-Office)

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Getting AcquaintedThis section introduces the various menus, buttons, and windows used for viewing, managing, and editing project files.

Main ScreenThe 3D-Office main sccomponents:

Title bar displays Menu bar contain

and depends on typ Toolbar contains System buttons m

dialog boxes Status bar display

status, as well as c Plan View shows

in the current file

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reen (Figure 1-7) has the following

the name of the files drop-down menus for the various functions, e of file being displayed

shortcut buttons to frequently used functionsinimizes, maximizes, and closes windows and

s informative messages about the programs ursor/selection-tool coordinates a graphical representation of the data available

ure 1-7. 3D-Office Main Screen

Menu BarToolbar

Plan View

Status Bar

Title Bar

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Menu BarDepending on the type of file open in 3D-Office, the menu bar displays different menus. Figure 1-8 describes the menu bar for 3D-Office file types.

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Table 1-2 The followin

File Type

3D Office file (*.tp3)

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Control file (*.gc3)TIN surface (*.tn3)Alignment (*.rd3)

Points(*.pt3)Linework (*.ln3)Plane surface (*.pl3)

Cut/fill plot (*.cf3)

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re 1-8. Menu Bar for Project Files

g table lists the menu bar for other file types. Table 1-2. Types of Menus

Toolbar Type

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Table 1-3 describes the menu options available in each menu. Some menu options change, depending upon the file type open.

Table 1-3. 3D-Office Menu Options

Menu Functions

File Available for all file types, in general the File

Edit 1-7

menu provides the following functions: opens, saves, and closes a 3D-Office file opens a file from a Pocket-3D controller or

another programs file type closes the active file prints the contents of the current plan view defines variables for printing active Project or

Cut/Fill files provides fast access to recently opened files exits and closes 3D-Office Available for all file types, in general the Edit menu provides the following functions: allows a redo or undo of the last operation cuts, copies, or pastes information inverts selected/un-selected data in TIN surface

files

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View

In 3D simulation view, the View menu has specific functions for controlling thsimulation. See 3D-view aProfile View Menu Bars opage 1-14 for details.

Available for all file types, in general the View menu provides the following functions: zooms in by 200% and zooms out by 50% on the

display screen

Project

Table 1-3. 3D-Office Menu Options (Continued)

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zooms to a part of the design area indicated with a drawn window

displays the previous view magnification displays the entire extents of the design area sets the selection cursor to Select or Pan mode selects points and lines or triangles for some file

types sets the view status for the Toolbar, Scale bar,

and Status bar sets unit options for some file types

Available for 3D Project (*.tp3), the Project menu provides the following functions. For Control (*.gc3) files, only the Control points menu option is available. sets and manages layer properties displays control point and GPS localization

information imports and exports control points calculates map-projection coordinates defines a custom projection sets unit options for Project files

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Points Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) and Points (*.pt3) files, the Points menu provides the following: sets layer properties

Linework (.tp3)

Table 1-3. 3D-Office Menu Options (Continued)

Menu Functions

(.ln3)1-9

adds, edits, and deletes points displays the point list imports and exports control points transforms coordinates sets unit options for Project files Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) and Linework files (*.ln3) files, the Linework menu provides the following functions. For Linework (*.ln3) files, this menu also views and edits layers. creates a new polyline drapes selected polyline entities to the TIN deletes selected polylines converts polylines to a new alignment imports linework files exports selected linework

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TIN Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) and TIN surface (*.tn3) files, the TIN menu provides the following functions: displays TIN surface information

Alignment (.tp3)

Table 1-3. 3D-Office Menu Options (Continued)

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generates new TIN surfaces deletes triangles transforms the current TIN surface consolidates duplicate TIN points displays a 3D representation of the TIN surface displays a profile through the TIN surface imports and exports TIN surfaces compares the current TIN surface with another

surface sets TIN unit options Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) and Alignment (*.rd3) files, the Alignment menu provides the following functions. (Only some menu items are available for *.rd3 files). displays alignment information configures horizontal elements, vertical curves,

and template placement creates, edits, and places templates reverses alignment stationing generates a TIN surface from alignment

information displays a 3D representation of the alignment displays a profile of the alignment surface imports alignment information, horizontal

centerlines, vertical profiles, and cross-sections exports alignment information sets alignment profile and plan view options

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Plane (.tp3) Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) and Plane surface (*.pl3) files, the Plane menu provides the following functions: displays plane information

Grid menu

Tools menu

Table 1-3. 3D-Office Menu Options (Continued)

Menu Functions

(.pl3)1-11

sets plane parameters calculates new plane surfaces defines plane boundaries imports and exports plane surfaces compares a plane surface with another surface

type sets plane options

Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) and Grid surface (*.gd3) files, the Grid menu provides the following functions: displays grid surface information creates a new grid removes all grid data loads a current grid surface imports and exports a grid surface sets grid surface options

Available for 3D Project (*.tp3) files, 3D TIN (*.tn3), 3D Alignment (*.rd3), 3D Plane (*.pl3), and 3D Grid (*.gd3) files, the Tools menu provides the following functions: computes the distance between points and areas

of polygons shows surface elevations (depending on the

view) shows surface/alignment tool tips (depending on

the view) compares surfaces (depending on the view)

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Standard TooThe standard toolbar fofrequently used functio

F

Upon start-up, the tool To display or hide To move the Toolb

the Toolbar, then dthe mouse button.

Window menu Available for all file types, the Window menu provides the following functions: opens the current file in a new window

Help menu

Table 1-3. 3D-Office Menu Options (Continued)

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lbarr 3D-Office (Figure 1-9) contains buttons for ns.

igure 1-9. 3D-Office Toolbar

bar displays beneath the menu bar.the Toolbar, click ViewToolbar.ar, press and hold the grab bar on the left of rag the Toolbar to a new location and release

any changes made in the new window are made in all windows of the same file

arranges open files in cascade (stacked) view and arranges icons

arranges open files in tile (adjacent) view and arranges icons

lists all open files

the active file is marked with a check mark

Available for all file types, the Help provides the following functions: opens on-line help topics gives 3D-Office version and copyright date

information.

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Table 1-4 describes the function of the various buttons on the Toolbar. Table 1-4. Standard Toolbar Button Functions

Button Description Button Description

New Creates a new 3D Project file.

Zoom Out Zooms out from the map by 50%.

Open Opens a3D project file.Save Saves thproject or file tofolder.Cut Removesselected informthe page or winplacing it on theWindows clipCopy Copies information froor window, placthe Windows clPaste points Pselected informthe Windows cl(points only) tocursor position.About DisplaAbout 3D-Officbox.

Print Prints thView.

Print preview how the Plan Vlook when print1-13

n existing

Zoom In Zooms in on the map by 200%.

e active current

Zoom window Zooms to a rectangular area drawn in the Plan View.

the ation from dow,

board.

Zoom previous Displays the last magnification of the Plan View.

selected m the page ing it on ipboard.

Zoom extents Displays the entire design area.

laces ation from ipboard the current

Pan Changes the cursor to a hand to grab and manipulate the map.

ys the e dialog

Select Changes the cursor to a crosshairs with which to click and select individual entities, or to click and drag over an area, creating a rectangle that selects enclosed entities.

e Plan Select polygon Changes the cursor to a crosshairs with which to draw a polygon around the entities to select.

Displays iew will ed.

Entity Information Displays a text editor window containing information about selected entities.

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3D-view andThe 3D-view and Profiinclude menus for contavailable menus depen

Figure 1-1

The menu bar for solihas the following menu

File and Edit menu

Zoom Out Zooms out from the map by 50%.

Site Link allows you to transfer files, project, data, and messages to other 3D-Office, 3DMC, and Pocket-3D users

Table 1-4. Standard Toolbar Button Functions (Continued)

Button Description Button Description

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Profile View Menu Barsle view menu bars for 3D-Office (Figure 1-10) rolling the view and the machine. The d on the type of view selected.

0. 3D-view and Profile View Menu Bars

d model simulations (TIN and alignment) selections:s have standard menu selections

on the jobsite. NOTE: You must be connected to a Site-Link service (provided directly by Topcon or through a Site-Link server hosted on the job).Other features include remote desktop support for 3DMC machine operators, the transfer of RTK corrections across the Site-Link connection, and real-time collaborative as-build mapping.NOTE: The availability of this machine configuration is controlled by OAF.

el 3D Simulation Menu Bar

Wireframe 3D Simulation Menu Bar

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View menu zooms in and out, selects topography information to display, selects the view in relation to the cab, applies grid and contour interval options

Theme menu changes the look of the ground in the simulation Machine menu changes the machine displayed in the simulation Motion menu pla

movement, monito Window and Help

The menu bar for Proselection for zooming iexaggerating/decreasin

The menu bar for basfollowing menu selecti

File and Edit menu View menu zoom

increases the viewi Alignment menu

options Window and Help 1-15

ys log files, follows the road alignment during rs machine movement during real timemenus have standard menu selections

file views shows only the View menu n/out, using the pan or select pointer, and g the vertical view.

ic wireframe simulations (alignment) has the ons:s have standard menu selectionss in/out, rotates the view left/right, decreases/ng angle, provides machine image controls has plan, profile, and 3D simulation view

menus have standard menu selections

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3D-view and Profile View ToolbarsThe 3D-view toolbars for 3D-Office (Figure 1-11) includes buttons for controlling the view and machine. The available buttons depend on the type of 3D simulation, either solid model or wireframe.

F

Upon start-up, the tool To display or hide To move the Toolb

the Toolbar, then dthe mouse button.

Table 1-5 The followin3D-view toolbars.

Table 1-5

Button Descri

Zoom In zthe 3D-view

Solid Model Simula

Rewind duplayback, relogfileFast forwardlogfile playbspeeds up thPlay durinplayback, pllogfile

Solid Model 3

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igure 1-11. 3D-view Toolbars

bar displays beneath the menu bar.the Toolbar, click ViewToolbar. ar, click and hold the grab bar on the left of rag the Toolbar to a new location and release

g table describes the various buttons on the

. 3D-View Toolbar Button Functions

ption Button Description

ooms in on by 200%

Zoom Out zooms out on the 3D-view by 50%

tion Wireframe Simulation

ring logfile winds the

Slow down slows down the movement of the machine

during ack, e logfile

Speed up starts and speeds up the movement of the machine

g logfile ays the

Rotate view left

Wireframe 3D Simulation Toolbar

D Simulation Toolbar

lbar

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Pause during logfile playback, pauses the logfile

Rotate view right

Stop stops the logfile playback

Lowers the viewing angle

Record dutime monitocreates a logmachine

Pan changcursor to a which to grmove the maSelect at thof the crosshTIN, and Grinformation a tip box.Snap to Statrotates the pperpendiculacenter line, pit up the aligFast forwardlogfile playbspeeds up thPause duriplayback, palogfile

Table 1-5. 3D-View Toolbar Button Functions (Continued)

Button Description Button Description1-17

ring real-ring, file for the

Raises the viewing angle

Stop in a wireframe simulation, stops the movement of the machine

Profile View

es the hand with ab and p

Exaggerates the vertical scale

e location airs, Point, ade display in

Decreases the vertical scale

ion rofile line r to the ositioning nment

Rewind during logfile playback, rewinds the logfile

during ack, e logfile

Play during logfile playback, plays the logfile

ng logfile uses the

Stop stops the logfile playback

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File OperationsFrom the File menu, you can create, open, and save project files. You can also preview and print the display window, as well as enter title block information for any printed material.The following sectionsdisplay, and using the P

Opening a Fi3D-Office opens the fo

By default, these files acomputers hard drive. from any selected folde1. To open a file, do o

click FileOp press File then press the Open press Ctrl+O

3D Project (*.tp3) Control file (*.gc3 TIN surface (*.tn3 Alignment surface Linework (*.ln3) REB Triangle file3D-Office Reference Guide

describe opening and saving files, printing the rint Setup feature.

lellowing types of files:

re saved to the last selected folder on the However, files can be saved to and opened r.ne of the following:en a recently opened file button on the toolbar

)) (*.rd3)

(*.REB)

Points file (*.pt3) Plane surface (*.pl3) Cut/fill plot (*.cf3) Grid surface (*.gd3) AutoCAD (*.dwg/*.dxf)

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2. On the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the file, select the file type, select the desired file, and press Open (Figure 1-12).

Fi

Saving a FileTo save a file, do one

Click FileSave Press the Save butt Press Ctrl+S

When closing a file or current file, a Save chaPress Yes, to save the c(Figure 1-13). 1-19

gure 1-12. Select File to Open

of the following:

on on the toolbar

closing 3D-Office after making changes to the nges confirmation displays. hanges and complete the operation

Figure 1-13. Save Changes

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To save the file under a different name or to a different location,

press FileSave As. Navigate to the location in which to save the file, enter a name for the file, then press Save (Figure 1-14).

Figure 1-14. Save Fi

Printing the

To print the Plan View, click FilePrint press the Print but press Ctrl+P

The current view printsthe Plan View on page

TIP

Save tha back

TIP

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le with a Different Name or in Another Location

Display

do one of the following:

ton on the toolbar

, along with a title block (see Print Preview of 1-21 for setting title block information).

e file as a variant of the original file to keep up copy or to track progress.

printing, view the display using Print w (see Print Preview on page 1-21 for ).

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Print Preview Use the Print Preview function to see how printed information will look on paper. Use this preview to check orientation, font size, etc.

To view the print previPrint Preview button The print preview dialowill be printed (Figure

Figure

Print Setup The Print the size for text and mahere is a global field anClick FilePrint Setuwith display views.

TIP

Depending on the parameters previously set in the Print dialog box, the Print Preview will be in either portrai1-21

ew, click FilePrint Preview or press the on the toolbar.

g box displays the graphic/information that 1-15).

1-15. Print Preview of the Plan View

Setup feature sets title block information and p fonts. The title block information applied d will be applied to all printed information.p to change title block information printed

t or landscape orientation.

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Use the Print setup dialog box (Figure 1-16) to set the following: Company name enter owner/user information to include in the

title block Comment enter desired information to include in the Comment

area of the title block, such as the jobsite or location Text font sets the Map font sets the

such as point name

Help TopicClick HelpHelp Topmore information (FiguContents Tab: On the to display a list of topicneed help with.

Index Tab: On the Indkeyword to find field be3D-Office Reference Guide

text size in reports and title blocks text size for entities viewed in the plan view, s, coordinates, etc.

Figure 1-16. Print Setup

sics to get help on any menu item that requires re 1-17 on page 1-23).Contents tab, click on the topic of your choice s for further research on whatever topic you

ex tab, enter a keyword in the Type in the low to find help on a specific menu item.

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Figure 1-17. Help

Search Tab: On the Sekeyword to find field be

List Topics presskeyword previousl

Select Topic to diskeyword entered ab

Display Window (binformation on the1-23

Topics for 3D-Office Contents/Index Tabs

arch tab, enter a keyword in the Type in the low (Figure 1-18 on page 1-24). to display a list of topics related to the

y entered in the field above.play displays the topics related to the ove.

ox to the right) displays detailed selected topic.

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Help Topic TT

Icon Command

Hide

Back

Forward

Stop

Refresh

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re 1-18. Help Menu Search Tab

oolbarable 1-6. Help Topic Toolbar

Description

Hides the first column of information (Contents, Index, and Search tabs)

Press to go back one level to the last item selected.

Press to go forward to the next topic.

Press to stop the current command.

Press to collapse back to level one of any given topic.

Press to print the information on display in the display window to the right.

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About 3D-OfficeThe About 3D-Office dialog box (HelpAbout 3D-Office) contains the following information:

Software version Copyright date

On the About 3D-OfficTopcon 3D-Office dialfollowing information:

Device identificatio Authorization code

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NOTE

Occasimay bebecom1-25

e dialog box, press Authorization. The og box contains (Figure 1-19 on page 1-25) the

n numbers

igure 1-19. About 3D-Office.

onally, upgraded or different functionality required for different authorization codes to e active.

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Contact your Topcon Dealer with the following information to receive authorization codes:

3. Click HelpAbou4. Press Authorizatio

enter the new autho5. Press From File on

authorization code6. Close and re-open

Device identification Company name Contact name Company addr

Contact phone number Contact email address Software Type (3D-Office)3D-Office Reference Guide

t 3D-Office. n on the About 3D-Office dialog box and rization codes (Figure 1-19 on page 1-25). the Topcon 3D-Office dialog box to copy

s directly onto the GX-60 via a USB file.3D-Office to activate the updated codes.

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Chapter 2

Project Files3D Project files providcomponents of a jobsit

Much of the functionalin other respective file certain features useful information and 3D Prfollowing:

selecting and mana calculating map-pr working with poly creating, managing creating and manag creating machine c setting units for the2-1e a way to incorporate the various individual e into a single, cohesive file.

Figure 2-1. 3D Project Menu

ity available in 3D Project files is the same as types. However, 3D Project files provide to working with multiple sets of different oject specific functions, including the

ging layersojection coordinateslines, and transforming TIN surfacesing plane surfaces

onfiguration files 3D Project

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The following sections provide the procedures on functions specific to 3D Project files, as well as some features useful for working with multiple file types. When 3D-Office first opens, an empty 3D Project displays.

To create a new 3D Project file, click FileNew. To open a current 3

the location of the For working with data types, see chapters 3 th

Importing CoFollow these steps to imfile into a 3D Project fi1. With a 3D Project

pointsFrom 3D2. On the Open dialo

file, select it, and cthe selected file is

Figur3D-Office Reference Guide

D Project file, click FileOpen. Navigate to file, select a *.tp3 file, and click Open. sets in a 3D Project file or with individual file rough 9.

ntrol Pointsport control points from a 3D Control Point

le.file open, click ProjectImport control control file (*.GC3). g box, navigate to the location of the desired lick Open (Figure 2-2). The information from added to the 3D Project file.

e 2-2. Open 3D Control Point File

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Importing Control Points from Pocket-3D ControllerFollow these steps to import control points from a Pocket-3D controller into a 3D Project file.1. Connect the Pocke

controller (see Appcontroller.

2. With a 3D Project ProjectsImportcontroller. 3D-Office connect*.pt3 files.

3. On the Pocket-3D click Open (Figure

Figure 2-3. Open C

Importing CoFileFollow these steps to impoint file into a 3D Pro1. With a 3D Project

pointsFrom tex2-3

t-3D controller to the computer and turn on the endix A for details). Run Pocket-3D on the

or 3D control Points file open, click control pointsFrom Pocket-3D

s with the Pocket-3D controller and retrieves

files dialog box, select the file to import and 2-3). The file type is automatically selected.

ontrol Points File From a Pocket-3D Controller

ntrol Points from a Text

port control points from a text 3D control ject file.file open, click ProjectImport control t file.

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2. On the Select custom format dialog box, select the format type and click Next (Figure 2-4). See Creating Custom Import/Export Formats for Text Files on page 2-13 for details on creating or editing import formats.

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3. On the Import poinNavigate to and se

4. Click Finish to iminformation from t

Figure

Opening a C1. To open a control p2. On the Open dialog

the file type as Conclick Open (Figure3D-Office Reference Guide

igure 2-4. Select Format Type

ts from text file dialog box, click Browse. lect the desired *.txt file and click Open.port the control points (Figure 2-5). The he selected file is added to the 3D Project file.

2-5. Open Control Point Text File

ontrol Point Fileoint file click FileOpen. box, navigate to the location of the file, select trol file (*.GC3), select the desired file, and 2-6 on page 2-5).

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Opening a PoIf a Pocket-3D controllwill open control pointopened, the file can be computer. See Appendcontroller.1. Click FileOpen 2. On the Pocket-3D

and the desired file

Figur

The Pocket-3D control2-5

igure 2-6. Open Control File

cket-3D Fileer and the computer are connected, 3D-Office files directly from the controller. Once exported to other files or saved to the ix A for details on connecting a computer and

Pocket-3D file. files dialog box, select the file type (*.GC3) , then click Open (Figure 2-7).

e 2-7. Select File and Click Open

point file opens in 3D-Office.

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Trimble File to import a Trimble proprietary control point file into a Pocket-3D file, click ProjectImport control pointsFrom Trimble file (*.DC).

Viewing Selected Control Point InformatioThe information buttodisplays various details1. Using the select to

desired point(s), th(Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-8. Select C

2. Press the activatedon the toolbar. 3D-Office Reference Guide

nn in 3D-Office opens a text file that about the selected entity or entities.

ol, click on or draw a rectangle around the en click the activated Information button

ontrol Point(s) Press the Information Button

information button (Figure 2-9 on page 2-7)

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A text file opens, to display information on the selected control points (Figure 2-9). Any modification of this text file has no affect on the values stored in the control file.

Figure 2

3. To save the informname and select a l(Figure 2-10).

Figure 2-10. Sa

4. To copy the informinformation and cl2-7

-9. Information on Selected Entities

ation as a text file, click FileSave as, enter a ocation for the file, then click Save

ve Control Point Information to a Text File

ation to the clipboard, highlight the desired ick EditCopy.

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Managing Control PointsControl points are surveyed points on or around a job site that provide reference coordinates for the project. As a project advances and changes, the current control points may need to be added to, revised or even removed.To view the list of contProjectControl poinfollowing four tabs (Fi

The Control pointsrespective informahorizontal and vertcoordinates and theacceptable tolerancSee the following spoints.

The Coord System data for the job, anprojection can be cSee Using Coordithis tab.

The Localization talocalization compudisplays the numerSee Viewing GPSdetails on this tab.

The mmGPS Transfirmware revision oincluded with the ctransmitter also disconnected to the coloaded.See Viewing and page 2-27 for detai3D-Office Reference Guide

rol points for adding, editing or deleting, click ts. The Control points dialog box has the

gure 2-11 on page 2-9): tab lists all control points in the file and their tion. The description is optional. The ical errors represent the fit between the project GPS coordinates. They should be within es for the jobsite.ections for adding, editing, or deleting control

tab selects to use localization or projection d if a geoid is used for the job. A custom reated. nate System Data on page 2-20 for details on

b displays tab displays the results of a tation. The fields on this tab are read-only and ical results of the localization computation. Localization Information on page 2-25 for

mitters tab displays serial number and f transmitters loaded into 3D-Office or ontrol point file. The adjustment status of the plays. A new transmitter can be added, and if mputer, a transmitters information can be

Adding mmGPS Transmitter Information on ls on this tab.

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Figure 2-11. C

Adding ContTo add control points t1. Click ProjectCo2. Press Add on the C3. Enter the following

page 2-10): Name enter a Description d2-9

ontrol Points Dialog Box Information Tabs

rol Pointso the project, do the following:ntrol pointsontrol points tab (Figure 2-12 on page 2-10). parameters and press OK (Figure 2-12 on

name for the control point.escribe the control point (optional).

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North/East/Elevation enter project coordinates (North, East, Elev) for the new control point.

Use this point for horizontal localization check mark this box to enable horizontal localization.

Use this point for vertical localization check mark this box to enable verticNOTE: In genpoint. Howevelocalization chproject surveyoelevation errorbe out of the to

WGS84 coordiWGS84 coord

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The new control polocalization is auto

4. Press OK to view t(Figure 2-13 on pa

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al localization.eral, these boxes should be enabled for each

r, certain scenarios may require only one of the eck boxes to be enabled. For example, the r may indicate a certain Control Point has an

or find the vertical error for a Control Point to lerance range after localizing.nates enter latitude, longitude, and height inates for the new control point.

igure 2-12. Add Control Point

int is added to the control points list and a new matically computed. he new control point on the Plan View ge 2-11).

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Figure

Click Cancel on the Counchanged, without adddialog box, click Editits original state.

Editing ContYou can edit the name,any control point. Editirecomputation of the lo1. Click ProjectCo2. On the Control poi

and press Edit (Figparameters.

3. Press OK (Figure 2

New Control Point2-11

2-13. Control Point Added to File

ntrol points dialog box to leave the file ing the new control point. Or, after closing the Undo edit control points to return the file to

rol Points description, coordinates, and localization for ng coordinates will cause an automatic calization.ntrol points.nts tab, highlight the control point to change, ure 2-14 on page 2-12) to edit the desired

-14 on page 2-12) to save your changes.

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4. To abandon edits mdialog box to leaveto the control pointclosing the dialog b

Deleting ConDeleting a control poincause an automatic rec1. Click ProjectCo2. Highlight the contr

box.3. Press Delete (Figu4. Click Yes on the co

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igure 2-14. Edit Control Point

ade, either press Cancel on the Control points the file unchanged, without applying the edits or click EditUndo edit control points after ox to return the file to its original state.

trol Pointst will remove it from the control point file and omputation of the localization.ntrol points.ol point to delete on the Control points dialog

re 2-15 on page 2-13). nfirmation screen.

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Creating Custom Import/Export Formats for Text Files

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Figure 2-15. Sel

Creating CFormats foImport/Export formats identify specific elemeintended. Text files (*.tpoint information betwformats are independenaccessed when importi1. Click ProjectEx

custom format dia2. Press New format

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ect the Control Point to Delete and Confirm

ustom Import/Export r Text Files

for text files provide the information needed to nts so that the import/export process runs as xt) provide a simple format for exchanging een software and platforms. Import/export t of project files and can be created or

ng/exporting text files.port control pointsTo text file. The Select log box displays (Figure 2-16 on page 2-14). .

2

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3. On the Custom format definition dialog box, type a name for the new format and an extension of the file, then press Add on the Line items tab (Figure 2-16 on page 2-14).

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4. Select a line item Tnew format, then pthe type of line item

5. For each additiona

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6. Press the Import ruRule and enter the skip (Figure 2-18 o

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gure 2-16. Create New Format

ype and enter the desired parameters for the ress OK. The available parameters depend on

selected (Figure 2-17). l line item, repeat step 3 (Figure 2-17).

e 2-17. Add Line Items to Format

les tab, then press Add. Select the desired applicable Number of header/prefixed lines to n page 2-15).

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7. Click OK (Figure 2-18).

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8. Repeat step 6 for e9. Press the Export ru

Rule and type a nuClick OK (Figure

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10. Repeat step 8 for e

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igure 2-18. Add Import Rules

ach import rule.les tab, then press Add. Select the desired mber to start at for points with no number. 2-19).

gure 2-19. Enter Export Rules

ach export rule.

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8a

8b

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11. After adding the desired Line items, Import rules, and Export rules, click OK to save the new format (Figure 2-20).

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The newly created formoperations.

Managing 3D Project files may colinework, alignments, edata file. Each 3D ProjTo view, add, or edit lamanagement. The VieProject file (Figure 2-2The enable/disable boxnot the layers contentsSee the following sectilayer, setting layer colo 3D-Office Reference Guide

ure 2-20. Save the New Format

at can be used for subsequent import/export

Layersnsist of imported data sets, such as points, tc., as well as any layers associated with the ect layer is identified with a name and color.yers, click ProjectLayer selection & w layers dialog box lists each layer in the 3D 1 on page 2-17). next to each layer name indicates whether or display on the Plan View.ons for details on adding a layer, deleting a rs, or setting point labels.

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Fig

Adding a LayMultiple layers are useproject features.1. On the View layers

New layer. 2. Type a name for th

appears in the laye2-17

ure 2-21. View Linework Layers

erful for distinguishing between various land and

dialog box (Figure 2-22 on page 2-18), press

e layer and press Enter. A new layer entry r list.

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Figure

When added, the new ladded or imported. Uselayers color or point a

Deleting a LaOnly delete a layer whagain. If needed, save a

1. On the View layersthe desired layer, th

Click OK at the confir

NOTICE Deletin

1

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2-22. Add New Layer to 3D Project

ayer is empty until entities are manually the following procedures below to edit a

ttributes.

yeren the data it contains will never be needed backup copy of the file before deleting layers.

dialog box (Figure 2-24 on page 2-20), click en press Delete.

mation.

g a layer will also delete all of its contents.

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Setting Layer ColorSetting a unique color to individual layers in a 3D Project file helps to quickly differentiate between layers.1. On the View layers dialog box, click the desired layer, then press

Set color.2. Select a color from

(Figure 2-23 on paThe color of the lathe layers informa

Fig

3. To select a color noCustom Colors. DCustom Colors to

Displaying PDisplaying point labels1. On the View layers

the desired layer, th2-19

the Color dialog box and press OK ge 2-19).yers name changes to the selected color and tion will appear in this color on the Plan View.

ure 2-23. Select Layers Color

t shown in the Basic colors grid, press Define efine the custom color, then press Add to save for future projects.

oint Labels can help to identify points in the plan view. dialog box (Figure 2-22 on page 2-18), click en press Point labels.

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2. On the Point labels dialog box (Figure 2-24), check the desired label settings for the layer(s) and press OK.

Figure 2-24. S

Show all press to Show none press

Plan View.

Using CooCoordinate system datapositions and real-worlcoordinate data from e

Applying a P3D-Office comes loadethe world. A projectionthat is used for the con1. Click ProjectCo2. On the Coordinate

projection.3. Navigate through t

the applicable geogThere will be a listinformation (Figur

4. If applying a geoid3D-Office Reference Guide

elect Point Labeling Parameters for Layer

enable to display all layers on the Plan View. to disable all layers from being shown on the

rdinate System Data represents the relationship between local d global positions. The project can use ither a projection or a localization.

rojectiond with a number of projections from around contains the pre-defined transformation data

versions between local and global positions.ntrol points.

System tab, enable Use predefined

he projection tree to select the projection for raphical area.

ing of projection, datum, and elevation e 2-25 on page 2-21). , check mark the Use geoid model box.

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5. Press the browse button. See Applying a Geoid on page 2-22 for details.

6. Press OK to save the setting(s) and apply them to the project (Figure 2-25).

F

Creating a CDatumA custom projection ordefined projections exi1. Click ProjectCo2. On the Custom Pro

page 2-22), enter thprojection:

Name enter a Projection type

list. Central meridi Scale enter a Origin latitude

2

3

6

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igure 2-25. Select Projection

ustom Projection or

datum can be created if no suitable pre-sts in the list.ntrol points.jection Definition dialog box (Figure 2-26 on e following parameters to define the custom

name for the projection select a projection type from the drop-down

an enter a value for the meridian value for the scale enter a parameter for latitude

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Origin easting/northing enter easting/northing parameters NOTE: You can enter new parameters or keep the default values.

Region enter a description of the region (optional) Note enter and notes (optional) about the custom projection Datum select

Browse buttona Custom Datu

Figure 2-26.

Applying a GA geoid model can be measured by GPS (purphysical reference surfthere is little differencelarge projects the differgeoid model when survmeasurements. 3D-Office Reference Guide

a datum from the drop-down list or press the to create a custom datum (see Creating m below).

Create Custom Projection and/or Datum

eoidused to transform the ellipsoidal heights ely geometrical) to heights that are based on a ace, such as mean sea level. Over small regions between the two reference surfaces, but for ences may be unacceptable. Working with a eying with GPS will ensure proper point

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Geoid models for the United States have been developed by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The most recent model is called Geoid 2003. To keep the file size smaller, the continental United States is divided into a grid with eight zones; each zone has a geoid. Use the following grid (click the image to view a larger version) to help you determine the geoid file to use for your project (Chapter 2). For Geoid 2003, the filecorrespond to grids 1 toTopcon Support with q

F

Before applying geoid

Only new projects has data (other thanwill be disabled.

If the geoid file canwarning displays.

1. Press OK (Figure 2of the geoid to updgeoid file.2-23

s are numbered g2003u01 to g2003u08 to 8. Contact your local representative or

uestions.

igure 2-27. Geoid Grid for US

files, you must do the following:can be assigned geoid files. If the file already the master benchmark), the geoid function

not be found when opening a project, a

-26 on page 2-22), then browse to the location ate the folder where 3D-Office will find the

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2. Press Cancel (Figure 2-26 on page 2-22) to open the file without the geoid. Note that the warning will continue to display each time the project is opened.

Once a project contains data, the geoid cannot be changed. Geoid files must be in the Topcon proprietary format (*.gff or

*.jff). The latesthe software Ca gff format usprogram.

1. Click ProjectCoThe Control points

2. On the Coordinate Use geoid mod

model. browse button

3. Navigate to the loc4. Highlight the desir

page 2-25). 5. Press OK to save t

(Figure 2-29 on pa

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t files for the US and Australia are included on D. Files from other sources can be converted to ing the Topcon Tools (or Topcon Link)

ntrol points. dialog box displays (Figure 2-28).

System tab:el check mark this box to apply a geoid

press to select a geoid file.

Figure 2-28. View Geoids

ation of the geoid file.ed file and press Open (Figure 2-29 on

he setting(s) and apply them to the project ge 2-25).

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F

Viewing GInformatioLocalization is a mathecoordinates and local plocalization, the localizpoints dialog box.1. Click ProjectCo

The Control pointspage 2-26).

2. On the Localizatioparameters (Figure

The Projection The horizontal

(North/East) a

42-25

igure 2-29. Apply Geoid File

PS Localization nmatical transformation between global GPS roject coordinates. If a project contains a ation information displays in the Control

ntrol points. dialog box displays (Figure 2-30 on

n tab, view the following localization 2-30 on page 2-26): and Datum used for the localization. coordinates of the Origin for both the project nd GPS (Lat/Lon) coordinate systems.

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The Scale difference (Vertical adjustment) between the project and GPS coordinate systems.

The Rotation angle between the project and GPS coordinate systems.

The inclination (in percent) of the horizontal plane with respect to the Xoffset of the tw

Figure

Principles ofGPS systems are capabcomputed are relative tgeographic latitude, lonTo be useful for local stransformed into local north and east of someelevation datum. Thesemay be those of a regioplane system in the UnNEZ coordinates must data. In either case, a mtransform global GPS cthe local coordinate sysknown as localization3D-Office Reference Guide

(East) and Y (North) axis, and the Vertical o coordinate system along the vertical axis.

2-30. GPS Localization Information

GPS Localizationle of precise positioning, but the positions o a global reference system defined in terms of gitude and height above a reference ellipsoid.

ite work, global GPS coordinates need to be site coordinates, defined in terms of a distance origin point and some distance above an north, east, and elevation coordinates (NEZ) nal coordinate systemfor example, a state

ited Statesor they may be arbitrarily defined. be defined in terms of the construction design athematical conversion is necessary to oordinates into NEZ coordinates, relative to tem. The transformation process is commonly .

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The basic approach to calculating the mathematical transformation is to provide pairs of point coordinates for each control point on the project. A point pair consists of:

local NEZ coordinates for the point global latitude, longitude, and height coordinates for the point

(measured as descrThese pairs of points aformula for transforminGPS receiver to local NThe following steps encentimeter-level survey

First, the local conquality of measurelocalization.

Second, the controaround the site. Gecontrol points the bthe results will be lA good rule of thumperimeter of the sitthe quality of the lohaving easy access

GPS localization reat least four or morresults.

Viewing anTransmitteMillimeter GPS (mmGwith the horizontal andprovide millimeter accprovides multiple rovesensors. 2-27

ibed in this section).re needed to calculate a precise mathematical g all global GPS coordinates generated in the EZ coordinates for a particular project.

sure a high-quality localization suitable for ing.trol points must be precisely measured. The ments directly affects the results of the

l points need to be located more or less evenly nerally, the more uniformly dispersed the etter. In contrast, if they are clustered together, ess than ideal.

b is to place control points evenly around the e or grading area. While not directly related to calization, points should be placed in areas

and few obstructions.quires a minimum of three control points, but e well placed points should be used for better

d Adding mmGPS r Information

PS) combines the elevation accuracy of a laser vertical accuracy of GPS+ receivers to uracy while grading or surveying. The system r support for machine and pole mounted

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3D-Office can either display transmitter information when included with a control point file or load new transmitters and respective information.1. Click ProjectControl points.

The Control points dialog box displays (Figure 2-31).2. On the mmGPS Tra

loaded mmGPS tra Serial number Firmware revis Adjusted tell

calibrated.

Figure 2

Adding a mm1. Click ProjectCo

The Control points2. On the mmGPS Tra3. Enter the serial num

(Figure 2-32 on pa3D-Office Reference Guide

nsmitters tab, view the following information nsmitters (Figure 2-31): enter up to four digits.ion tells what firmware version is used.

s whether or not the transmitter has been

-31. mmGPS Transmitter Information

GPS Transmitterntrol points. dialog box displays.nsmitters tab, press Add.ber of the new transmitter and press Enter

ge 2-29).

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Fig

DownloadingCalibration DCalibration data for mmand any adjustment (cathe self-leveling mechaprocess applies an offs1. Connect a mmGPS

3D-Office (refer toTurn on the transm

2. In 3D-Office, clickThe Control pointspage 2-30).

3. On the mmGPS Tracomputer that is co

4. Select a transmitte5. Click Ok at the co

3D-Office connectcalibration data.

3

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ure 2-32. Add New Transmitter

mmGPS Transmitter ataGPS transmitters includes firmware revision

libration) performed to fix errors in incline in nism of the transmitter. The adjustment et to the transmitter. transmitter to the computer running the transmitters documentation for details). itter. ProjectControl points. dialog box displays (Figure 2-33 on

nsmitters tab, select the same COM port of the nnected to the transmitter.

r and press Download.nfirmation (Figure 2-33 on page 2-30).s to the mmGPS transmitters and downloads

Project Files

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Figure 2-33.

CalculatinThe coordinate calculaprojection (grid) coordversa. 3D-Office calcugeodetic coordinates orIf applying a geoid mo(*.gff) must be availabseparation between thethe earth and the physiapproximates mean seamodel to obtain approxmeasured ellipsoidal he

Geodetic/GriCalculationsThere are two types of and Geodetic Grid reve

3 4 53D-Office Reference Guide

Download Transmitter Calibration Data

g Coordinatestor utility in 3D Project files calculates map inates if given geodetic coordinates, and vice lates coordinates either directly using known inversely using a known grid system.del to the elevation computations, a geoid file le. A geoid file provides information about the purely geometric, ellipsoidal representation of cal model of the earth that closely level (the geoid). For example, use a geoid imate mean sea level heights from GPS ights.

d Coordinate

coordinate calculations: Geodetic Grid direct rse. A direct geodetic grid calculates geodetic

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coordinates based on given geodetic coordinates. A reverse geodetic grid calculates geodetic coordinates based on given grid coordinates. 1. To calculate geodetic and grid coordinate calculations, click

ProjectUtilitiesCoordinate calculator. On the Coordinate calculator dialog box, do the following: 2. Click on a Projecti

The Projection and3. In the Coordinate f

appear on the GridElev, East-North-E

4. Press Browse to se(optional).

Figure 2-34. Se

On the Conversion pan5. Enable Geodetic --

Enable either Ivalues,

For WGS vEllipsoid HThe input DDD.MMand South2-31

on from the Coordinate system panel. Ellipsoid fields to the right are populated.ield, select how you want the coordinates to coordinates panel below, either as North-East-lev, X-Y-Z, or X-Y-Z (South azimuth).lect a Geoid file to use in the calculation

lect Projection, Geoid, and Transformation

el (Figure 2-35 on page 2-32):> Grid (direct): nput WGS values or Input local datum

alues, enter the Latitude, Longitude, and gt value in each entry box.

format for latitude and longitude is SSssss. Use negative values for West longitude latitude.

Browse Button

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Enter the Ellipsoid Height in the same unit currently set for distances in the project. For Local datum values, press Convert.

3D-Office calculates the corresponding geodetic coordinates (Figure 2-35 on page 2-32) and the grid coordinates (Latitude/Longprojection.

6. Enable Grid --> G Select the proj

calculation (Fi Enter the XY g

If a geoid file hblank; 3D-Offifrom the geoidIf a geoid modheight. If you d

Press Convert3D-Office calcNorth/East/EleGeoid height c

Figure 2-35. C

7. Press Save to save (Figure 2-36 on pa3D-Office Reference Guide

itude/Ellipsoid Hgt) based on the selected

eodetic (inverse):ection had the geoid (optional) to use in the gure 2-35).rid coordinates and the elevation ().as been specified, leave the Geoid height field ce will enter the geoid height as determined file.el is unavailable, manually enter the geoid o not know the value, leave the space blank.

. ulates the corresponding geodetic coordinates v (based on the selected projection) and the oordinate, if applicable.

oordinate Calculator Conversion Panel

the calculated grid coordinates as a text file ge 2-33)

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Figure

Creating a CYou can create a customavailable.1. Click ProjectUt

The Custom Datumon page 2-34).

2. Enter parameters topage 2-34):

Name enter a Projection type

list. Central meridi Scale enter a Origin latitude Origin easting/NOTE: You cvalues (Figure

Region enter Note enter an2-33

2-36. All Coordinates Calculated

ustom Projection projection if the one you want is not

ilitiesCustom projection. Definition dialog box displays (Figure 2-37

define the custom projection (Figure 2-37 on

name for the projection select a projection type from the drop-down

an enter a value for the meridian value for the scale enter a parameter for latitude northing enter easting/northing parameters an enter new parameters or keep the default 2-37 on page 2-34) a description of the region (optional) d notes (optional) about the custom projection

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Datum select a datum from the drop-down list or press the Browse button to create a custom datum (see Creating a Custom Datum below).

3. Click Ok to save the custom projection (Figure 2-37).

Figur

Creating a Custom Dacan create a custom da1. Click ProjectUt2. Click the Browse b

a name for the datudisplays.

3. Enter the followingDefinition dialog b

Name enter a Ellipsoid sele DX(m), DY(m

parameters RX(), RY(),

parameters 3D-Office Reference Guide

e 2-37. Create Custom Projection

tum If a desired datum is not available, you tum.ilitiesCustom projection.utton (Figure 2-38 on page 2-35) to select m. The Custom Datum Definition dialog box

information on the Custom Datum ox (Figure 2-38 on page 2-35): name for the datum ct the ellipsoid used to create the datum

), DZ(m) enter the ellipsoids shift

RZ() enter the ellipsoids angle rotation

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Scale enter the scale by which to adjust the ellipsoid Notes type any notes about the datum (if preferred)

4. Click Ok to save thCustom datums will beProjection Definition d

Figure

Setting ProjeThe Project options ditype of units to use forimporting data containto be in the same units the units for 3D Projec

NOTE

These parameters (shifts, rotations, and scale) specify a coordinate transformation from the new datum to the selected ellipsoid (WGS-84) using the follow

XYZ WGS 84

DXDYDZ

=2-35

e datum and return to the previous screen. available in the Datum list on the Custom ialog box (Figure 2-38).

2-38. Create Custom Project/Datum

ct Unitsalog box (Figure 2-39 on page 2-37) sets the various quantities used in a 3D Project. When ed in ASCII text, 3D-Office considers the data as that assigned to the project. To view or set ts, click ProjectOptions.

ing equation:

1 Scale 10 6+( )1 RZ RYRZ 1 RXRY RX 1

XYZ new datum

+

2

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On the Units tab, select the following information and click OK to apply the options to the file (Figure 2-39 on page 2-37):

Distance select the linear unit to use for distances and coordinates, either Meters, US Survey feet, International feet, or Feet+Inches from the drop-down list.If using Feet+Inchinches equal 1 footas a fraction of an

Decimal Places swith fractions of a the drop-down list.

Angles select theNDDMM'SS''E, G

Grade select the Rise, or Rise : Run

Area select the afeet, Acres, or Hec

Volume select thCubic yards from t

Coordinate seleceither North-East-Eazimuth from the d

Stationing select1+00.000, 10+0.00

On the Comments tab (you might have concer3D-Office Reference Guide

es, all values will show as 1'11''1/2 where 12 and any value smaller than an inch will show inch.elect the decimal places to use for numbers measurement, from 0 to 4 decimal places from

angle unit to use, either DDMM'SS'', ons, or DD.DDDD from the drop-down list.grade format to use, either Percent (%), Run : from the drop-down list.rea unit to use, either Square meters, Square tares.

e volume unit to use, either Cubic meters or he drop-down list.t the coordinate order to display in 3D-Off