Working With CAD, Vector PDF & Survey Data
2022 - 2023 Day 2 Seminar Handbook Table of Contents (Final)
- Cover
- Note to
Self-Paced Users of the Day 2 Seminar Handbooki
- Notices1
- Quick Reference2
- Table
of Contents3
- Seminar
Outline16
- Program and Vector Data Overview19
- 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
- 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
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Reminder of Useful Functions (Entry Mode)134
- Additional CAD Data Manipulation Examples135
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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
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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
- Appendix A - How to Get Help, Training, Program Updates233
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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
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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