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Notices
Quick Reference
Seminar Outline
Program Overview
A Toolbox for Creating Earthwork Models
AGTEK Site Modeling Products Compared
Requirements for Importing PDF/CAD Data
Raster and Vector PDF Data
Typical PDF/CAD Data Modeling Sequence
Requesting and Receiving CAD Files
Why Use CAD (or Vector PDF) Files?
CAD-File-Ready Checklist
What to Ask For
Improving the Odds of Getting CAD Files
Sample Pre-Bid CAD File Request Letter
Sample Contract-Award CAD File Request Letter
File Types and Corresponding Procedures
File Conversion Resources
Modeling With PDF/CAD Data Step-by-Step
Sample Site Plan
Sample Site Plan Street Details
Starting a New Job With PDF Data
Import and Scale PDF Data
Extract Vector PDF Data
Verify PDF Image Scale
Correcting PDF Image Scale
Align PDF Data to Plan Coordinates
Re-Importing PDF Plan Image
Starting a New Job With CAD Data
Identifying Missing Data
Existing & Design on Same CAD Layer
Bind External References with AutoCAD LT
Program Settings for Importing CAD Data
Data Selection and Transfer Overview
Selecting and Transferring Layers
Verify CAD Data Matches Plan Data
Using Paper Plan Sheet
Using PDF Plan Image
Checking for Bad CAD Elevations
2D to 3D Conversion Techniques
Existing Surface Data Lines
Contours
Elevation Snap (F9)
Auto-Increment (F8)
Bridge Gap Utility
Conform Annotate Utility
Spot Elevations
Free-Standing Points
Points-On-A-Line
Break Lines
Design Surface Data Lines
Contours
Building Lines
Elevation Snap (F9)
Auto Pad Utility
Street Line Work
1 - Via Edit Mode
2 - Via Entry Mode
Offset Line Example
Elevations by Conform Annotate
Elevations by Slope & Daylight
Checklist for Finishing Surface Models
Recap of Useful Functions (Edit Mode)
Recap of Useful Functions (Entry Mode)
Additional CAD Data Manipulation Examples
Checking and Adjusting for Architectural Units
Auto Pad Utility: With Complications
Street Model Using Conform Annotate
CAD Spot Elevation Topo Exercise
Coordinate Translations
Translate North/East & Align Matching Edges
Modeling with PNEZ Coordinate Text Survey Data
Survey Data Overview
Required Data Format
Borrow Pit Survey Data Modeling & Volumes
Cross-Section Data Modeling Problem
Existing Topo Verification Exercise
Modeling with AGTEK ESW Survey Files
Existing Topo Verification Exercise II
Appendix A – How to Get Help, Training, Program Updates
Getting Help
Getting Trained
Getting Program Updates
Appendix B – Keyboard Shortcuts
CAD Transfer Mode
Edit Mode
Entry Mode
Profile View Mode
Plan View Mode
3D View Mode
Volume Report Mode
Haul Report Mode
Print Preview Mode
Appendix C – Download and Use Seminar Training Files
Appendix D - Exporting Data for Survey,
Grade Control, Etc.
Overview of Export Options
File Preparation Tips
Exporting DWG and DXF Files
Exporting AGT/CSV (PNEZ Coordinate Text) Files
Exporting Topcon and Trimble Grade Control Files
Appendix E – Manipulating CAD Files with AutoCAD LT®
Do I Need CAD Software?
Getting Started with AutoCAD LT
Message Dialogs when Opening Files
Saving Changes to CAD Files
Missing Data?
Paper Space vs. Model Space
Block References
External References
AecCivil Contours
Files in Architectural Units
CAD Survey Data (Spot Elevations)
Appendix F – Horizontal and Vertical Survey Translations
Appendix G – Importing Multiple-Sheet PDF Files
Appendix H – Scaling Multiple Paper Sheets with CAD Data
About the Author and Seminar Instructor
Seminar Attendee Survey
Tear-Out Plan Sheet for CAD/PDF Modeling Exercise
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