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Importing the Most Useful Data Into Survey in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012Russ NicloyCivil Applications Engineer

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Class Summary

This class will cover what should be setup before using the survey databasewhat considerations should be taken in the field when collecting datahow to import several different types of dataand how to return data from Civil 3D back to the field for stakeout.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to: Setup the survey database data collection Create field coding Import data into the database and design files Edit, adjust and add data to the database Export Data for Stakeout

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Database Setup Before Data Collection

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Civil 3D Survey Database

General Setup

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Civil 3D Survey Database

General Setup Linework Codes

Special codes to start linework figures Some customizability Can create a set for different uses

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Civil 3D Survey Database

General Setup Linework Codes Figure Prefix Database

The POINT codes that linework goes through Like desc keys for points - line management Be aware unless 100% used

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Civil 3D Survey Database

General Setup Linework Codes Figure Prefix Database Equipment Database

Data sheets for each piece of equipment Not necessary, only if using closure analysis

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Civil 3D Survey Database

General Setup Linework Codes Figure Prefix Database Equipment Database Survey “User” Settings

Overall settings, pathing Can usually be set once and left alone You can set default settings like US Feet versus International Feet

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Per Project Setup Set Working Folder

Where Database will be stored Point it to the project’s folder If you are going back to a project you should set this to where that

project folder is.

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Per Project Setup Set Working Folder Individual Survey Database Settings

Settings for individual project surveys Some settings can be defaulted (through Survey “User” Settings) Make sure Distance and Coordinate System settings are correct

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Demonstration

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Field Coding for the Database

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Field Collection

Point Codes Do you use Description Keys?

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Field Collection

Point Codes Do you use Description Keys?

Linework Codes

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Importing Data to Database and Files

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Download or Import

Survey Data Collection Link

• Translate to FBK

• ASCII Text Files (with Linework)

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Download or Import

Translate to FBK (Fieldbook File)1. Translators external to Civil 3D

Trimble TGO, Foresight DXM, etc.2. Translators attached to Civil 3D

Trimble Link or Carlson Connect3. Translators inside Civil 3D

Survey Link has limited FBK output

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Download or Import

Survey Data Collection Link Transfer Conversion

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Download or Import

ASCII Text File (with Linework) Must use the survey database Must be properly coded in the field

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Demonstration

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The Civil 3D Survey Database

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Survey Network Data Survey Points Figures Network Import Events

Inserting and Removing from DWG

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Editing Data in the Database FBK – edit points through the setups that observe the points TXT – edit points through

Network – Non-Control Point-Properties of the Point

Figures – through graphic select/right-click

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Translating coordinate zones In the database

Survey Translate command Need at least one point Need two for rotation

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Translating coordinate zones Outside the database

Unlock points in drawing Explode Survey Figures AutoCAD Move and Rotate commands (I do not recommend this)

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Civil 3D Survey Database

Adding more survey data Duplicate point numbers New “network” or not

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Demonstration

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Exporting for Stakeout

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Exporting for Stakeout

Extracting Data - Proposed Points Extracted from corridor (road) design Proposed Points Topo, from grid

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Exporting for Stakeout

Through the database To FBK file Project data consolidation

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Exporting for Stakeout

ASCII text file Direct to survey equipment From Point Group

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Demonstration

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