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Working With CAD & Survey Data

Day 2 Seminar Handbook Table of Contents (Final)

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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