DATACONVERT Manual 0200 ENG · • ispol/istram • landxml • mdt • mxroad • protopo • htrazado • sierrasoft • rxl subsequently to

V2.0.0

APRIL 2013

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© SETTOP, Bofarull 14, 08027 Barcelona

Index

Data Convert ................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Point Conversion ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

DXF Outlet ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Processing a tacheomatric survey with a codification library .......................................................................... 7

DC Format ................................................................................................................................................................... 9

DiNi outlet (M5 format) ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Axes Conversion .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Roadline 2D and Roadline 3D Outlets (Geodimeter CU) ................................................................................... 13

Trimble Roads (DC/RXL) Outlet ............................................................................................................................ 14

Trimble Tunel (TXL) Outlet ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Outlet of Various Formats ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Graphs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Trimble Road Graphs .............................................................................................................................................. 26

Graphs in Various Formats ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Plan Viewer ............................................................................................................................................................... 30

Gradient Viewer ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

Transverse Viewer ................................................................................................................................................... 36

Tunnel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 39

Tunnel Sections ........................................................................................................................................................ 40

Assignation of Sections ........................................................................................................................................... 43

Utilities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45

Decompress XML Files ........................................................................................................................................... 47

CD/CI Raw Data ....................................................................................................................................................... 48

Profiles from Roads to transverses ....................................................................................................................... 51

Axis Editor - Plan ...................................................................................................................................................... 53

Axis Editor - Elevation ............................................................................................................................................. 55

Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 56

Tolerances ................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Graphs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Codification ................................................................................................................................................................ 60

Language ................................................................................................................................................................... 62

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Data Convert A software that simplifies the process of converting from source to destination files. Data Convert makes it possible to transform the Project axes to make them compatible with other layout software and with Trimble equipment.

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Installation To install the DataConvert software, it is necessary to execute the “setup.exe” file. Once it is installed and upon the first time of entering the program, a screen will appear requesting a code that will be provided once the form has been filled in and the email sent to soporte@al-top

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Point Conversion This action makes it possible to convert a point file in ASCII format with the N,X,Y,Z,C or N,Y,X,Z,C structure (whether separated by commas, spaces or tabulators) to another one with a picture interchange format (DXF), to a Trimble Data Collector file (DC) or to a Digital Level (DiNi) file

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DXF Outlet If there are duplicate points (with the same name) in the source file (ASCII), it will display a warning screen that will allow us to continue or cancel the operation. If, on the other hand, we activate the “Convert duplicate points” box, the conversion will take place automatically, with no interruptions due to point duplicity. Once the source file has been chosen, a file will be generated with the outlet format with the same name and in the same folder, which can be modified in both name and location. The generation parameters of the DXF are 1:1 and the choice of the scale only entails the size of the text with which the point shall be named. It is necessary to also choose the number of decimals and whether one wants to represent the points in 2 or 3 dimensions.

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Processsing a tacheometric survey with a codification library In order to codify a tachometric survey on the basis of a codification library, first of all, we must go to the main screen of the “Point Converter” Data Convert and select the file type to be entered under "Source ASCII Format". We have "N,X,Y,Z,C", "N,Y,X,Z,C" and "Multiple Format", in which:

• N: Point number • X: X coordinate • Y: Y coordinate • Z: Z coordinate • C: Code of point taken •

Afterwards, under “Generated Format”, we must select "DXF". Likewise, under “Source File”, we must select the tachometric survey taken on field. The assignation of the name of the *.dxf file will be done automatically on the basis of the name of tachometric survey. If we want to apply the code library, we must activate the “Apply code table” option and, under the section “Code Table”, select the *.cod file. Likewise, if we have blocks that we want to insert into each one of the points taken, such as, for instance, the drawing of a tree, we will have to assign the location of the folder where the blocks are located in the section “Block Folder”. Such blocks, it must be pointed out, must be generated in *.dxf format, created in versions not inferior to Autocad 2007 and with the name of the file identical to that assigned in the “Block” column of the *.cod file. It is essential to note that, in this tachometric survey, in the code section, we must have the same codes assigned as in the library. If, during the taking of a set of points, defined by the same code, we want an automatic union line to be created, we will have to add the "-I" suffix to the code name in order to start the line and “F” to end it. What follows is an example: 1 99.762 186.182 0.000 101-I 2 117.668 204.063 0.000 101 3 138.259 200.487 0.000 101 4 150.793 214.791 0.000 101 5 174.966 209.427 0.000 101 6 191.977 231.777 0.000 101 7 214.359 226.413 0.000 101 8 220.626 242.506 0.000 101 9 263.600 234.460 0.000 101 10 278.802 264.300 0.000 101-F 11 111.401 157.573 0.000 102-I 12 123.039 172.772 0.000 102 13 151.689 168.302 0.000 102 14 162.432 191.546 0.000 102 15 191.081 187.076 0.000 102

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16 207.197 206.745 0.000 102 17 224.207 203.169 0.000 102 18 235.846 217.473 0.000 102 19 260.914 212.109 0.000 102 20 281.930 225.567 0.000 102-F In this example, one can observe that the program, as long as the definition of code “101” and “102” is available in the code library, will create two 2D polylines defined between the points 1-10 and 11 -20. Likewise, we can create these lines if the taking of points has been carried out in staggered formation, that is, if the two lines have been taken simultaneously on field, as long as we appropriately indicate the start and end of each line. What follows is the same example with the simultaneous taking of lines: 1 99.762 186.182 0.000 101-I 2 117.668 204.063 0.000 102-I 3 138.259 200.487 0.000 101 4 150.793 214.791 0.000 102 5 174.966 209.427 0.000 101 6 191.977 231.777 0.000 102 7 214.359 226.413 0.000 101 8 220.626 242.506 0.000 102 9 263.600 234.460 0.000 101 10 278.802 264.300 0.000 102 11 111.401 157.573 0.000 101 12 123.039 172.772 0.000 102 13 151.689 168.302 0.000 101 14 162.432 191.546 0.000 102 15 191.081 187.076 0.000 101 16 207.197 206.745 0.000 102 17 224.207 203.169 0.000 101 18 235.846 217.473 0.000 102 19 260.914 212.109 0.000 101-F 20 281.930 225.567 0.000 102-F

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DC Format Once the source file has been chosen, an output file with the same name will be generated within the same folder, and it may be modified in both name and location.

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DiNi outlet (M5 format) Once the source file has been chosen, a file will be generated with the output format for the DiNI digital level (number and elevation), bearing the same name and within the same folder, and it may be modified in both name and location.

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Axis Conversion

This allows one to convert a full layout (composed of the axis, gradient and/or transverses) with an ASCII format of the main road programs to the formats interpreted by the programs of the land survey teams.

The source format of the list is chosen: • CARTOMAP • CLIP • DATACONVERT • INROADS • ISPOL/ISTRAM • LANDXML • MDT • MXROAD • PROTOPO • HTRAZADO • SIERRASOFT • RXL

Subsequently to this, the output format of the list is chosen. It is not until this is chosen that the buttons for selecting the files will be activated. This makes it possible to select:

• DATACONVERT • CLIP • ISPOL • INROADS

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• MDT • ROADLINE2D • ROADLINE3D • TRIMBLE SURVEY CONTROLLER • TRIMBLE (TUNEL)

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Roadline 2D and Roadline 3D Outlets (Geodimeter CU) With the output to RoadLine2D, it is only possible to choose the site axes of each program. However, with the Roadline 3D outline, as the level is chosen, the gradient appears followed by the transverses.

The program proposes the same name as that of the source file. In the 3D case, the suitable endings are added (#1 for the level, #2 for the gradient, #3 and #4 for the transverses)

The “Pencil” button makes it possible to open the source file with the Note Pad.

The “Text” button makes it possible to see the file generated with a text display.

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Trimble Roads Outlets (DC/RXL) The outlet files of TRIMBLE ROADS are the formats of Trimble DC (for previous versions to Trimble Survey Controller v11.31) and the RXL formats (after TSCv11.31 or Trimble Access).

Source Format

The pop-up offers the following source formats:

• CARTOMAP • CLIP • DATACONVERT • INROADS • ISPOL/ISTRAM • LANDXML • MDT • MXROAD • PROTOPO • HTRAZADO • SIERRASOFT • RXL

New/Destination Format

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The destination files that may be selected are the following:

• DATACONVERT • CLIP • ISPOL • INROADS • MDT • ROADLINE2D • ROADLINE3D • TRIMBLE ROADS (RXL/DC) • TRIMBLE (TUNEL)

File selection

The file selection boxes start activating as the previous one becomes available, it not being possible to choose a file without that associated to it being present.

Open

This makes it possible to open and select the destination route of the files selected.

Viewer/Editor

This makes it possible to open the source file with the Note Pad (or any text processor)

File name/ Destination work

The program proposes the same name as the source site file and in the same location as that file, it being possible to modify both the name and location by pressing on the folder button.

Road name

The road name can be filled, by default, with the name of the source file. It can be modified according to user needs.

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Apply Slopes Verification Box

In the event of loading a Sections file, with more than 2 points per section, it is possible to activate the “Apply Slopes” box, which makes the extreme elements of the section be already regarded as slopes in the Trimble road software. Example of a conversion axis WITHOUT applying slopes.

Same example of an axis conversion when applying slopes.

PK interval

The value indicated is the equidistance of points on the road, as expressed in meters to define the whole axis. These points are independent from the singular ones that define the axis proper.

Convert

By pushing the Convert button, one starts the file transformation process. Once the conversion is over, the Viewer, Plan, Elevation and Transverse buttons are activated.

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Viewer

This makes it possible to see the file generated with a text display

Drawing of Plan

By pushing the button, one graphically displays the plan resulting from the axis conversion carried out.

Drawing of Gradient

By pushing the button, one graphically displays the gradient resulting from the axis conversion carried out.

Drawing of Transverses

By pushing the button, one graphically displays the transverses resulting from the axis conversion carried out.

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Trimble Tunnel Outlet (TXL) PLUS VERSION only

Source Format





• DATACONVERT

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• CLIP (PLUS version) • ISPOL (PLUS version) • INROADS (PLUS version) • MDT • ROADLINE2D • ROADLINE3D • TRIMBLE ROADS (RXL/DC) • TRIMBLE (TUNEL) (PLUS version)

File selection

The file selection boxes start activating as the previous one becomes available, it not being possible to choose a file without that associated to it being present. The Plan and Elevation files can be selected from any conversion program supported by the program. The Tunnel sections must be Data Convert (*.mtu) format and must have been created previously in the Edit section.

Open


Viewer/Editor


File name/ Destination work

The program proposes the same name as that of the source level file and in its same location, it being possible to modify both name and location by pressing the folder button.

Road name

The Tunnel name can be filled, by default, with the name of the source file. It can be modified according to user needs.

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Application of templates

The application of the templates established in the *.mtu file can be made perpendicular in relation to the gradient (red line) or vertical in the same respect (blue line).

PK interval

The value indicated is the equidistance of points on the road, as expressed in meters to define the whole axis. These points are independent from the singular ones that define the axis proper.

Convert


Viewer


Drawing of Plan


Drawing of Gradient


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Outlet of Various Formats

Source Format





• DATACONVERT • CLIP (PLUS version) • ISPOL (PLUS version) • INROADS (PLUS version) • MDT • ROADLINE2D • ROADLINE3D

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• TRIMBLE ROADS (RXL/DC) • TRIMBLE (TUNEL) (PLUS version)

To obtain a DATACONVERT, CLIP, ISPOL, INROADS and MDT outlet file, the procedure is the same one, the only difference lying in the final result.

File selection


Open


Viewer/Editor


File name/destination work

The program proposes the same name as that of the source level file and in its same location, it being possible to modify both name and location by pressing the folder button. Only in the event of the outlet files having the same extension, will an xxxxx-N.txt extension be added.

Convert

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Viewer


Drawing of Plan


Drawing of Gradient




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Graphs

This action allows us to display a full layout in parts (composed of axis, gradient and/or transverses) of files already converted by the DataConvert program. The display formats permitted are:

• DATACONVERT • CLIP • ISPOL • INROADS • MDT • TRIMBLE ROADS (RXL/DC)

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Trimble Road Graphs

Format type

The format types that may be selected are the following:


To display the Trimble Roads graphs, only RXL files are allowed.

File selection

The name of the file selected is displayed, it being possible to modify both the name and the location by pushing the folder button. The information of the file contained is displayed, such as the road name and PK interval.

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Open


Viewer


Drawing of Plan


Drawing of Gradient




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Graphs in Various Formats

Format type

The format types that may be selected are the following:


To display the graphs of a DATACONVERT, CLIP, ISPOL, INROADS and MDT axis, the procedure is the same one, the only difference lying in the final result.

File selection


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Open


Viewer


Drawing of Plan


Drawing of Gradient




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Plan Viewer

Coordinates

The coordinates of the cursor are displayed in the upper-left corner.

Layout area

The main part of the screen graphically displays the plan. The element selected has been highlighted in magenta (this may be configured in configuration 7 section).

Information on the element

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The side table gives information on the basic parameters of the element selected, such as the initial PK, the initial and final coordinates of the element, the length, the azimuth, the radius and the parameter.

PK element

The pop-up shows all the initial PK’s of each one of the elements the layout is composed of.

Travelling

With the arrows, we can travel through the different layout elements. We can go to the first or last element directly or go step by step in both directions.

View

With the magnifiers, we can approach the elements or parts desired. We can carry out a + or – zoom centering on our present location, an extension zoom to the whole of the layout, a window zoom to a specific area or manually travel to contiguous areas in the direction desired.

Configuration

The tool allows a certain configuration of the graphic display.

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The options displayed are: Color: Selection of colors for the Background, Axis, Part selected, Grid and PK text. Grid: This gives us the possibility of displaying a Grid either constantly or by distance interval. Labels: This gives us the possibility of seeing the PKs, selecting the Font and Size according to our needs.

Graphic exporting

The button allows us to export the axis in DXF format.

Before the file is generated, we must choose whether we want the labels of the PK’s or a reference grid to be displayed.

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Gradient Viewer

Location

The upper left corner displays the location of the cursor along with the PK and the corresponding level.

Layout area

The main part of the screen graphically displays the gradient, adapted to the screen width. The element selected has been highlighted in magenta (this may be configured in configuration 7 section).

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The side table gives information on the basic parameters of the element selected, such as the PK of the vertex, the Elevation (vertex), the Kv, the length and the inlet and outlet slopes expressed in %. Likewise, there is information on the PK and Elevation of the inlet and outlet tangents.

PK element

The pop-up shows all of the PK’s of the vertexes the gradient is composed of.

Travelling

With the arrows, we can travel through the different gradient elements. We can go to the first or last element directly or go step by step in both directions.

View


Configuration


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The options displayed are: Color: Selection of colors for the Background, Slopes (straight gradient), Gradient, Vertex (part selected), Grid. Grid: This gives us the possibility of displaying a Grid either constantly or by distance interval.

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Transverse Viewer

Location

The upper-left corner displays the location of the cursor, with the Distance (in relation to the axis) and the corresponding level. A negative distance means that it is on the left of the axis, whereas a positive distance means that it is on the right.

Layout area

The main part of the screen graphically displays the transverse section. The element selected has been highlighted in magenta (this may be configured in configuration 7 section).


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The side table gives information on the basic parameters of the element selected, such as the PK and the gradient level. The coordinates of the points (in D.axis format and level) and the code. The slope (expressed in %) between these two points, the leaning, reduced and vertical distances.

Travelling

With the arrows, we can travel through the different parts of elements the transverse is composed of

PK element

The pop-up shows all the PK’s of the transverses the axis is composed of.

Travelling

With the arrows, we can travel through the different transverses the axis is composed of. We can go to the first or last element directly or go step by step in both directions.

View


Configuration

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The options displayed are: Color: Selection of colors for the Background, Terrain, Gradient, Axis, the part selected or the Grid. Grid: This gives us the possibility of displaying a Grid either constantly or by distance interval.

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Tunnel PLUS VERSION only

The Tunnel menu will make it possible to create the files needed for the generation of a Trimble Tunnel file (*.txl).

¡ This will initially require:

• Create the various tunnel sections • Assign the tunnel sections to the corresponding PK’s.

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Tunnel Sections PLUS VERSION only

Sections Folder

The Sections Folder contains all of the templates defined. To select the destination of the folder, press on the corresponding button with its icon.

Section Name

In Section Name, the name corresponding to the section is assigned. In the event of other sections being defined, the pop-up allows us to select them.

New

The New button will be pressed whenever one wants to define a new section. At this moment, the corresponding boxes will be activated to define a section.

Delete Section

The Delete Section button will delete the Section selected, eliminating the definition file of the folder where it is located. ,

Edit Part

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In Edit Part, the values defining the section are entered. These values can be I Point, HV Line, PD Line, F Line, CA Arc, FR Arc, A Arc. In each one of these, the description appears below and the entering boxes are activated according to the option chosen. -I Point: Definition of the Initial Point (where the plan and the gradient will be applied). -HV Line: Definition of the line with an increase of Horizontal and /or Vertical distance. - PD Line: Definition of the line with the slope and the reduced distance. -F Line: Definition of the final line starting with coordinate 0,0. -CA Arc: Definition of arc by means of the center (in relation to 0,0) and the overlap angle. -FR Arc: Definition of arc by means of increases of Hz and Vt distances, as well as the radius. -A Arc: Definition of arc by means of entering the overlap angle from center (0,0). When Apply is pressed, the values accepted for the part are accepted and are then displayed in the List of Parts and in Graphic Viewer

List of parts

All of the parts are numerically displayed in the parts list, along with the values entered.

Section Control

Once the whole section has been entered, the Section Control makes it possible to Delete (the part of the section selected), Edit, (the part selected) or Save (the whole section). Once Save is pressed, an ASCII file will be stored in the folder assigned with the namesection.sec format.

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Graphic View

In the display of the template, certain actions can be carried out, such as centering, approaching or receding in the section and framing by travelling with the arrows. If we move the cursor over the picture, we can see its coordinates.

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Assignation of Sections PLUS VERSION only

Information

For information purposes only, it is possible to load a plan file (of the Data Convert *.mpl format) to have a reference of the length of the axis or tunnel in question.

Assignation of Sections: Sections

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Assignation of Sections is where it is indicated which section applies to each part of the specific axis. In the tunnel, there can be various applied sections. The file where the section assignations are stored has the *.mtu extension. One must indicate the folder in which the templates are to be found (files *.sec) by means of the folder button.

Assignation of Sections: Selection of parts

On the table, we can see the pats of applied sections. Indicating the Initial and Final PK for a specific section. There cannot be a point (PK) with two applied sections. The Start PK of a part must differ in at least 1 mm from the Final PK of the previous part. One can Delete, Edit or Save this.

Assignation of Sections: Part assignation

This makes it possible to add new parts to an existing assignation of sections. For this, one must define the initial PK, the final PK and select the right section of the list (to be found in the "Sections folder").

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Utilities

The Utilities are a series of tools or subprograms that make it easy to obtain/export data for certain tasks.

The utilities available are:

• Decompress XML files: Utility for rewriting XML files that do not have a defined line break.

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• CD/CI raw Data: A utility for managing all of the observations made by a total station. • Roads to Transverses Profiles: A utility for generating files of transverses taken directly on site. • Axis Editor - Plan: This makes it possible to enter a plan axis simply and easily. • Axis Editor - Elevation: This makes it possible to enter a gradient simply and easily. • Section Type Editor: This makes it possible to enter a section type simply and easily

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Decompress XML Files

The decompression of XMLK file: this is a tool that decompresses a compact XML file generated by Inroads. In this type of files, it is a necessary previous step for making it possible to convert the file to plan, elevation and sections.

The first step needed is that of selecting the compressed file and then assigning a name to the decompressed file that will be generated. After Generate is pressed, the process of the decompression and writing of the new file is begun.

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CD/CI Raw Data

The CD/CI Raw Data utility is applicable for the extraction of the raw data from the observations made on the basis of a *.dc file with a total station. By pushing the folder icon, we can choose this file.

The program reads the file and orders the observations made in accordance with the stations. Showing all the data recorded.

All the data shown can be exported in various ASCII formats, which are suitable for being processed in other programs such as MDT and Topcal. ASCII format exportations can be in full format or with the averages of the observations made.

Stationings

The stations are put in order and, with every station, we are shown:

• Observation number • Name of the base • Height of the tool • The scale Factor • The reference base • Prism height (m) • The constant of the prism • The Horizontal angle direct circle • The Horizontal angle in reverse circle • The azimuth typed.

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Observations

The observations are ordered in accordance with the points and for each observation point, it shows:

• Number of observation from the base • Name of the approved base • Name of the reference • Height of the prism (m) • Geometrical distance (applying the prism constant or not) • Horizontal angle in direct circle • Horizontal angle in reverse circle • Vertical angle in direct circle • Vertical angle in reverse circle • Code or description of the point • Mean square error of the distance observation. • Mean square error of the horizontal and vertical angles.

Configuration

If we want to, we can configure the prism constant in the geometrical distances that it shows us (on the main screen it will indicate the configuration state), as well as the tolerances we want for the distance, horizontal and vertical angle.

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Profiles from Roads to transverses

This utility allows us to convert transversal profiles taken on site with the Survey Controller software to the format of the transversal profile files of the natural terrain (*.TER) of the Clip office software office.

In order to process the files, one must have taken these profiles in the following mode: Survey >Stake-Out > Roads > Station and Axis d.

File selection

Pressing the folder symbol allows us to select the Survey Controller (*.dc) inlet file and create the Clip (*.ter) output file.

Apply Road Marks

On activating the tab, one can enter the alphanumerical code used by the user on site, which determines the existing road and allows Clip to treat it as such.

Apply Tolerance Factor

On activating the tab, one can introduce a numerical tolerance value of the Pk by profile.

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Minimum points per Profile

On activating the tab, one can enter a numerical value of the minimum points so as to be able to regard it as a transversal profile.

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Axis Editor - Plan PLUS VERSION only

The Plan axis Editor makes it possible to enter a planimetric definition of a 2D axis.

Axis name

Pushing the button allows the entering of the name of the axis to be defined. The file generated has a Data Convert (*.mpl) format. It can then be converted to other formats with the Axis Conversion functions.

Entering of Data

The axis is entered manually, entering the values that define the axis. If the first element is involved, it only permits the definition of the initial PK, the coordinates and the

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outlet azimuth. Once the outlet has been defined, it is now possible to choose the different options of elements an axis is composed of: Straight, Clothoid or Circle. According to the element chosen, the corresponding boxes that define it will be activated. The end of the element can be defined by its length or by the PK of the part.

State of alignment

As the elements are inserted, the data calculated appear. One can Edit, Delete or Save them by pressing on the right button.

Axis Editor - Elevation PLUS VERSION only

The Elevation axis Editor makes it possible to enter a definition of the gradient.

Name of the elevation

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Pushing the button allows the entering of the name of the elevation to be defined. The file generated has a Data Convert (*.maz) format. It can then be converted to other formats with the Axis Conversion functions.

Entering of Data

Entering the elevation is done manually, by entering the values defining the gradient. If the first element is involved, it only permits the definition of the initial PK and the level. The following vertexes can only be defined with the PK and the Level or by entering a vertical agreement (Kv) to make the transition between slopes more smoothly.

As the elements are inserted, the data calculated appear. One can Edit, Delete or Save them by pressing on the right button.

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Configuration

The configuration utilities make it possible to customize and modify certain limits in tolerances, colors in the graphs, define the code table or modify the program language.

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Tolerances Tolerances in controls

In the Tolerance of the controls, the tolerable error margin is assigned for the acceptance of an axis part. The X and Y margin is determined in the plan, while the overlap distance in the PKs is determined in the gradient, as is the level.

CD/CI data

If we want to, we can configure the constant of a prism in the geometrical distances it shows us (on the main screen, we will be told the state of the configuration), as well as the tolerances we want for the distance, horizontal and vertical angle.

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Graphs Plan

The options displayed are: Color: Selection of colors for the Background, Axis, the part selected, the Grid and PK text. Grid: This gives us the possibility of displaying a Grid either constantly or by distance interval. Labels: This gives us the possibility of seeing the PKs, selecting the Font and Size according to our needs.

Elevation

The options displayed are: Color: Selection of colors for the Background, Slopes (straight gradient), Gradient, Vertex (part selected), Grid. Grid:

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This gives us the possibility of displaying a Grid either constantly or by distance interval.

Sections

The options displayed are: Color: Selection of colors for the Background, Terrain, Gradient, Axis, the part selected or the Grid. Grid: This gives us the possibility of displaying a Grid either constantly or by distance interval.

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Codification PLUS VERSION only Codification makes it possible to define a code database, defining whether the code is linear or occasional. This database will be applied in the conversion of points to DXF

Name of the code base

Pushing the folder button, a name is assigned to the code database.*.cod extension.

Union of lines

In order to define the start and end of the line during the codification process, one must define the indicator. This indicator will be entered with a space after the code.

Entering of data

The entering of codes makes it possible to define on which layer the element will be drawn, the type of line and color associated with it. In the case of occasional elements, one must indicate the name of the drawing block to be inserted.

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List of codes¡¡

The full list of codes defined in the open (*.cod) file appears

Management Buttons

The list of codes can be managed with the corresponding button. This permits the following:

• Edit: This activates the boxes of the characteristics of the points so as to be able to modify them.

• Delete: This deletes the code selected. • Save: This stores the changes made in the same file. • Save As: This stores the data, making it possible to create a new file. • Exit: For exiting the window.

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Language

This makes it possible to select the language of the program. If modified, it compels the closing of the program so that the changes become effective upon re-entering.

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DATACONVERT Manual 0200 ENG · • ispol/istram • landxml • mdt • mxroad • protopo • htrazado • sierrasoft • rxl subsequently to