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Working With CAD & Survey Data

For Earthwork 3D / SiteModel 3D

Day 2 Seminar Handbook: Table of Contents (Revisions in Progress)

Notices

Quick Reference

Seminar Outline

A Toolbox for Creating Earthwork Models

AGTEK Modeling Products Compared

Modeling with CAD Data

Why Use CAD Files?
Requesting and Receiving CAD Files
CAD-File-Ready Checklist
What to Ask For
Improving the Odds of Getting CAD Files
Pre-Bid CAD File Request Letter
Contract-Award CAD File Request Letter
File Types and Corresponding Procedures
File Conversion Resources
General Software Overview for CAD Data
Mouse and Digitizer
Typical CAD Modeling Sequence
CAD Modeling Step-by-Step
Sample Site Plan and Street Section
Starting a Job with CAD Data
Identifying Missing Data
Program Settings for Importing CAD Data
Data Selection and Transfer Overview
Selecting and Transferring CAD Layers
Verifying CAD Data Matches Plan Sheets
Scale Paper Plan with CAD Data
Scale PDF Image with CAD Data
Checking for Bad Elevations
2D to 3D Conversion Techniques
Contours
Conform Annotate
Break Lines
Spot Elevations
Building Lines
Curb Lines
Auto Pad Utility
Recap of Useful Functions (Edit Mode)
Recap of Useful Functions (Entry Mode)
Checklist for Finishing Surface Models
Architectural Units CAD File Exercise
Auto Pad Utility Exercise
Conform Annotate to Data Lines Exercise
CAD Spot Elevation Topo Exercise

Coordinate Translations

Translate North/East & Align Matching Edges

Modeling with Raw Survey Data

Survey Data File Types
Processing Coordinate Text Files
Required Data Format
Before and After Pit Survey Exercise
Existing Topo Survey Exercise I
Processing AGTEK ESW Survey Files
Existing Topo Survey Exercise II

Appendix - Exporting Data for Survey, Grade Control and Other Uses

Overview of Export Options
File Preparation Tips
Exporting DWG and DXF Files
Exporting AGT/CSV (Coordinate Text) Files
Exporting Topcon and Trimble Grade Control Files

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 – WinZip and Compressed Files

Download and Install WinZip
Unzipping Compressed Files
Zipping (Compressing) 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 – Translating Survey Coordinates

Appendix G – Importing Vector PDF Files

Vector Data vs. Raster Data
Importing and Transferring Vector PDF Data
Importing Multiple-Sheet PDF Files

Appendix H – Scaling Multiple Paper Sheets with CAD Data

About the Author and Seminar Instructor

Seminar Attendee Survey

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