PYTHAGORAS v. 13.1- A Quick Tour

Al Shabeeb Precision InstrumentsDoha, Qatar

Topics

Al Shabeeb Precision Instruments Pythagoras BVBA Pythagoras Software◦ Key features, system requirements◦ Training and support◦ Modules◦ Close look at some features Three (3) demo jobs

PYTHAGORAS BVBA

ADW Software BVBA, 1991 (Belgium)◦ Fons De Wolf - CEO

Pythagoras BVBA takeover in 2011◦ Jan Van Looy – CEO, Sales◦ Stijn Van Beek – CEO, R&D

Software development Activities in over 60 countries Focus on innovation http://www.pythagoras.net/

PYTHAGORAS CAD + GIS

Applications:◦ Surveying◦ Civil works◦ Road design◦ Lands management

Powerful Intuitive User-friendly

System Requirements

Windows OS◦ XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8

Works like other Windows applications◦ File structure◦ Opening/closing◦ Printing/plotting

Small ‘footprint’ Standalone or network license

Training and Support

Comprehensive online resources◦ Manuals/References◦ Tutorials◦ Training videos - sample

Initial training by Pythagoras BVBA instructor from Belgium (3 to 5 days)

Local technical support Online upgrades

Base Module

Intuitive drawing, calculation tools DWG and DXF compatibility Creation of symbols, line styles and

patterns Importing geo-tagged images Export to Google Earth VBA Macros to extend functionality

Geo Coding Module

Field data ↔ complete drawing Compatible with GPS and TPS

instruments Code checking Benefits (as data is downloaded)◦ Symbols, line styles◦ Annotations, labels◦ Layers

A ready-to-use coding system is available

Digital Terrain Model

Load surface point cloud data Quickly create accurate profiles and

sections Draw contour lines Create DTM colorized maps Calculate accurate volumes

Road Design

Integrate horizontal and vertical design

Implement wideningAdd utility referencesCreate extensive profilesCalculate volumes

GIS

Create thematic and spatial mapsAnalyze data Import/Export SHAPE filesGIS Services

Projected benefits

Instruments currently in use are supported No additional hardware requirements QND95 Coordinate system is built-in A very short learning curve◦ Software design◦ Available library files (almost ready-to-use) Feature codes based on PWA standards Symbols and line styles

Technical support from practitioners

Actual Demo

Exporting to Google – a breeze! Importing SHAPE files◦QND95 coordinate system

Topographical survey◦Field data to drawing◦Volume calculation

Thank you!