Transcript Civil 3D Survey Database

Importing the Most Useful Data Into Survey in
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012
Russ Nicloy
Civil Applications Engineer
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Class Summary
This class will cover
what should be setup before using the survey database
what considerations should be taken in the field when collecting data
how to import several different types of data
and 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
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General Setup
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General Setup
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Linework Codes
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Special codes to start linework figures
 Some customizability
 Can create a set for different uses
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Civil 3D Survey Database
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General Setup
 Linework Codes
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Figure Prefix Database
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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
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General Setup
 Linework Codes
 Figure Prefix Database
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Equipment Database
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Data sheets for each piece of equipment
 Not necessary, only if using closure analysis
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Civil 3D Survey Database
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General Setup
 Linework Codes
 Figure Prefix Database
 Equipment Database
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Survey “User” Settings
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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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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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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
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Point Codes
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Do you use Description Keys?
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Field Collection
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Point Codes
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Do you use Description Keys?
Linework Codes
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Importing Data to Database and Files
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Download or Import
• Translate to FBK
• ASCII Text Files (with Linework)
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Survey Data Collection Link
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Download or Import
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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 Connect
3. Translators inside Civil 3D
 Survey Link has limited FBK output
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Download or Import
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Survey Data Collection Link
 Transfer
 Conversion
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Download or Import
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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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Survey Network Data
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Survey Points
 Figures
 Network
 Import Events
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Inserting and Removing from DWG
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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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Translating coordinate zones
 In the database
 Survey Translate command
 Need at least one point
 Need two for rotation
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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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Adding more survey data
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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
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Extracting Data - Proposed Points
 Extracted from corridor (road) design
 Proposed Points
 Topo, from grid
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Exporting for Stakeout
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Through the database
 To FBK file
 Project data consolidation
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Exporting for Stakeout
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ASCII text file
 Direct to survey equipment
 From Point Group
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Demonstration
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