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2022 - 2023 Day 2 Seminar Handbook Table of Contents (Final)

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Note to Self-Paced Users of the Day 2 Seminar Handbooki
Notices1
Quick Reference2
Table of Contents3
Seminar Outline16
Program and Vector Data Overview19
- A Toolbox for Creating Earthwork Models19
- AGTEK Site Modeling Products Compared20
- Should AGTEK 3D Users Upgrade to AGTEK 4D?22
- Requirements for Importing Vector Data24
- Similarity of CAD, Vector PDF and LandXML Data25
- Raster PDF vs. Vector PDF26
- Tips for Working with Multiple PDF Plan Sheets27
  - Revised PDF Plan Sheets28
  - Image Selection Utility28
  - Alignment Strategies29
- Start-Up Options Menu30
- AGTEK Data File Maintenance32
- Requesting and Receiving Vector Data Files33
  - Why Import Vector Data Files?33
  - Vector-File-Ready Checklist34
  - What to Ask For (CAD/Vector PDF/LandXML)35
  - Improving the Odds of Getting CAD Files36
  - Sample Pre-Bid CAD File Request Letter37
  - Sample Contract-Award CAD File Request Letter38
  - File Types and Corresponding Procedures39
  - File Viewing, Editing and Conversion Resources41
- Typical Vector Data File Manipulation Sequence42
Modeling with Vector Data Step-by-Step44
- Sample Site Grading Plan44
- Street Details, Location Map and Plan Abbreviations/Notes45
- New Job for Setup for PDF Data46
  - Import First PDF Plan Sheet47
    - Adjust Display and Note PDF Data Type49
    - Set Scale for First PDF Plan Sheet50
    - Verify and Correct PDF Plan Scale - AGTEK 4D Method51
    - Extract and Transfer Vector Plan Data52
    - Verify PDF Plan Scale - AGTEK 3D Method53
    - Correct PDF Plan Scale - AGTEK 3D Method54
  - Translate Job File to Designer's Coordinates55
  - Match Point Selection for Aligning Next PDF Plan Sheet56
    - Direct Coordinates or Selected Points?56
  - Import Next PDF Plan Sheet57
    - Adjust Display, Note PDF Data Type, Set Scale58
    - Align Next PDF Plan Sheet (To Previous Sheet)59
      - AGTEK 3D (Dialog Method)60
      - AGTEK 4D (Shortcut Method)61
    - Extract Next PDF Plan Sheet's Vector Data62
    - Unrecognized Vector PDF Plan Sheet Problem63
    - Transfer Next PDF Plan Sheet's Vector Data64
  - Some Points About Vector PDF Plan Data65
    - Only 2D Data From Vector PDF Plans65
    - Missing or Overlapping Vector PDF Line Work65
    - "Horizontal Shift" Error With Next PDF Sheet65
    - Correcting Next PDF Sheet's "Horizontal Shift" Error66
  - Re-Importing PDF Plan Sheets - AGTEK 3D67
  - Re-Importing PDF Plan Sheets - Earthwork 4D68
  - Re-Importing PDF Plan Sheets - Gradework 4D69
  - Manual PDF Realignment (Align Matching Edges)70
- Starting a New Job With CAD Data72
  - Incompatible AutoCAD File Versions72
  - External/Block References and Locked/Off/Frozen Layers73
  - Widely-Separated Data74
    - Arbitrary and State Plane Coordinate Data74
    - Crop Rectangle74
    - Document SPC Translation Point(s)75
  - Troubleshoot Missing CAD Data78
- Selection and Transfer of Vector Data80
  - Existing and Design Data on Same Layer80
  - Pre-Transfer Data Settings and Functions81
    - Compression (Point Reduction)81
    - Crop Rectangle81
    - Min/Max Valid Elevation Filter81
    - Transfer Units (Feet/Meters/Architectural)81
    - Join Selected Data (AGTEK 4D)81
  - Vector Data Display Options82
    - Layer Display Control (Alt-B)82
    - Hide/Hide All But/Show All/Gray Hidden Lines82
    - Label Display Options82
      - CAD Text82
      - Elevations82
      - Rotated Text (AGTEK 4D)82
  - Vector Data Selection Options83
    - Area Select83
    - Layer Select/Deselect (Ctrl Key, Left Click)83
    - Object Select/Deselect (Shift Key, Left Click)83
    - Delete Unwanted Data83
  - Vector Data Transfer Options84
    - To Existing or Design Surface (Right Click or Menu)84
    - To Specified Surface and Layer (Send To Button)84
    - Cut/Paste Function (AGTEK 4D)84
  - Import and Transfer CAD TIN Surface85
  - Import and Transfer LandXML Surface Data86
- Selecting and Transferring Step-by-Step Exercise Data87
  - CAD Elevation Text Labels87
  - Line Work Layers88
- Use PDF Plan Sheet to Verify CAD Data90
  - Import and Align PDF Plan Sheet90
  - Check CAD Line Work92
  - Check CAD Elevation Text Labels92
- Find and Correct Spiked CAD Elevations93
  - File Info Min/Max Report93
  - Find Elevation Function95
- 2D-to-3D Conversion Techniques96
  - Existing Surface Data Lines96
    - Contours in Edit Mode96
      - F9 Elevation Snap96
      - Bridge Gap (Join) Utility97
      - F8 Auto-Increment Snap98
      - Spot Elevations in Edit Mode99
      - Point Compress Existing Contours100
      - Conform Selected Utility101
      - Spot Elevations and Break Lines in Entry Mode102
  - Design Surface Data Lines105
    - Landscape and Pond Contours105
      - Cleanup Pond's CAD Contour106
    - Building Lines107
      - Bridge Gap (Join) Utility107
      - F9 Elevation Snap107
      - Auto Pad Utility108
      - Trim and Remove Overhanging Contours111
      - Top-of-Wall Landscape Grade Lines113
        
        Snap Circle Setting114
      - Varying Landscape Spot Grades at Building115
      - Level Landscape Grade Lines at Building (Offset)116
    - Street Line Work117
      - Edit Mode Method117
      - Entry Mode Method120
    - Lot Grade Line123
      - Prep with Swap Ends, F7 Extend, F6 Insert123
      - Assign Elevation by Conform123
      - Assign Elevation by Slope124
      - Assign Elevation by Daylight124
- Checklist to Complete the Earthwork Takeoff125
- Translate Job File to State Plane Coordinates126
- Geo-Reference Job File with State Plane Coordinates128
- Identify State Plane Coordinate Zone131
  - NGS Coordinate Conversion and Transformation Tool131
  - Gradework 4D State Plane Lookup Utility132
- Reminder of Useful Functions (Edit Mode)133
- Reminder of Useful Functions (Entry Mode)134
Additional CAD Data Manipulation Examples135
- Check and Adjust for Architectural Units135
  - Adjusting Import Transfer Units (Prevention)136
  - Scale Correction in AGTEK 4D (Repair)139
  - Scale Correction in AGTEK 3D (Repair)140
- Data Prep for Auto Pad Utility141
  - Import Layer Selection (Alt-B) to Filter Transfer Layers141
  - Create Missing CAD Line Work143
    - Prep CAD ROW Lines for Pad Setback Offsets143
      - Label Select, Hide All But, Join and Compress143
      - Swap Ends145
    - Offset ROW Pad Setback Lines145
    - Prep CAD Rear Lot Lines for Pad Setback Offsets146
      - Label Select, Deselect, Join and Compress146
      - Change Line Label of Isolated Rear Lot Lines149
    - Offset Rear Pad Setback Lines150
    - Prep and Offset Partial Rear Pad Setback Line152
  - Cleanup Conflicting CAD Line Work153
    - Label Select for Hide or Delete154
  - Run Auto Pad Utility156
    - Label Select Pad Elevation Text Labels156
    - Auto Pad Offset Value156
    - Auto Pad Data Line Errors157
    - Manual Select Pad Elevation Text Labels159
    - Fix Non-Responsive Pad Elevation Text Label160
    - Create Artificial Pad Elevation Text Label161
  - Cleanup for Auto Pad Data Line Errors163
    - Horizontal Spikes in Auto Pad Data Lines163
    - Gaps in Bounding Annotation Line Work164
    - Trim CAD Contours Extending Into Auto Pad Area165
- Street Model from "Conformed" Centerline167
  - Join Lines Before Conforming Centerline169
  - CL High-, Low-, and Match-Point CAD Text Grades170
  - Conform Centerline173
  - Fixed Horizontal EP Offset Lines174
  - Intersection Cleanup with Ctrl-X, F5, F7175
  - Tapered Horizontal EP Offset Line175
  - Line Snap Entry of EP Radius Lines177
    - Alt-V to Hide Background Layers177
  - Interpolating EP End-Point Existing Tie-In Grades178
  - Final EP Line Work Cleanup179
  - TBC Offset Lines179
  - Shoulder Offset Lines180
  - Conflicting Offset Lines and CAD Street Contours181
    - Prep for Removal of CAD Street Contours182
    - Trim and Delete CAD Street Contours183
  - Conform Other CAD Lines to Street Surface185
  - Identify and Correct Interpolation Errors185
Modeling with ASCII Text Survey Data187
- Overview and Required Data Format187
- Borrow Pit Modeling & Volumes I (No Starting Topo)191
- Borrow Pit Modeling & Volumes II (Before and After Topos)199
- Quantify and Document Bid Topo Update213
  - Survey Data Layer215
  - Apply Survey Utility216
  - Compare GPS and Bid Topos with Contours220
  - Compare GPS and Bid Topos with Cut/Fill Map221
  - Compare GPS and Bid Topos with Profiles224
  - Volume Calculations and Evaluation of Results225
- Cross-Section Data Modeling Problem231
Appendix A - How to Get Help, Training, Program Updates233
- Getting Help243
- Getting Trained245
- Getting Program Updates246
Appendix B – Keyboard Shortcuts249
- Import (CAD Transfer) Mode249
- Edit Mode251
- Entry Mode256
- Profile Mode259
- Planview Mode261
- 3D View Mode264
- Volume Report Mode267
- Haul Report Mode268
- Print Preview Mode269
Appendix C – Download and Use Day 2 Seminar Training Files271
Appendix D - Exporting AGTEK Data277
- Overview of Exportable File Types277
- File Preparation Tips for Field Data279
- Manage Export Colors (AGTEK 4D - Before Export)281
- Modeling Colors Display Option (Gradework 4D)281
- Manage Export Colors (AGTEK 4D - During Export)282
- Data for CAD Systems283
- 3D Surface for Autodesk Revit BIM284
- 3D Surface for SketchUp286
- Data for Google Earth287
- Data for Transfer between AGTEK Job Files290
- Data for Leica Grade Control293
- Data for Topcon Grade Control294
- Data for Trimble Grade Control297
- Data for Stringless Curb Machines299
Appendix E – Prepping CAD Files for AGTEK301
- Bind External Reference With DWG TrueView302
- Bind External Reference With AutoCAD LT304
- Convert DWG to Vector PDF With DWG TrueView305
- Convert Architectural Units With TurboCAD Deluxe306
- Convert Architectural Units With AutoCAD LT307
- CAD Spot Elevation Formats309
- Check for Geolocation Info (SPC Zone) with AutoCAD LT310
Appendix F - Catalog of Day 2 Handbook Web Resources311
Appendix G - Horizontal Translations Exercise323
Appendix H - CAD Spot Elevation Topo Exercise329
Appendix I – Geo-Reference Job File with Google Earth337
Appendix J - Design and Drafting Tools343
- Example Base Map with Existing Contours344
- Circle Utility347
- Point Compression Utility348
- Trim Lines Utility349
- Station Generator Utility353
- Copy vs. Cut for Pasting Surface Layer Data (AGTEK 4D)354
- Auto Pad Utility357
- Wild Card Label Selection358
- Assign Elevations by Daylight Function360
- Assign Elevations by Slope Function363
- Assign Elevations by Conform Utility364
- Fillet Line Utility366
- Establish Limit of Grading by Slope Intercept369
- Contour Surface Utility371
Appendix K – Scaling Multiple Paper Sheets with CAD Data (AGTEK 3D)373
Appendix L – Verify CAD Data and Paper Plan Match (AGTEK 3D)375
About the Author and Seminar Instructor377
Seminar Attendee Survey379
Tear-Out Grading Plan Sheet for Modeling with Vector Data Exercise381
Tear-Out Street Details Sheet for Modeling with Vector Data Exercise382

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