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Hi Stef, thanks. I have taken a break from this line of work at the moment leaving me with no software to play with. I wish you the best in your learning. LinkedIn is a great place to learn also.

Hi Matthew, here i was using n4ce and topcons 3D office. N4ce now has an export option for Topcon and Leica MC1, it's really good.

Hi, if you are bringing in line work data from a CAD file try saving the CAD file as a 200-2003,2004 DXF or DWG it might be that topcon office isn't recognising a newer file version

Yes. That will come down to the version of software that is running on the excavator or dozer. If newish then import DWG with triangulation straight in. If import DWG isn't an option that you need to convert to topcon .tn3 (tin)

Hi Frederick, if you have the triangulation you can flip it via Trimble file flipper. If you don't have a triangulated model you can create a flat or sloped one in the dozer alternatively you will likely need to pay for modelling software. I use n4ce quite a bit, bricscad,civil3d etc

Hi Devin, do you have access to the topcon software? Personally I find it easier to design via n4ce, AutoCAD 3D or TBC. The software I use here is a stripped back free version.

@@machinecontrol Thanks Alan, I do have access to the topcon software however I am new to it and just getting into the surface designing and trying to see what the most efficient and cost effective route will be.

@@devinsheremeta1513 Hi! It depends on what data you have available and what is the geometry of the berm you are constructing. If it is a straight line, then topcon onboard program allows you to create points and lines between the points. So in this case i would create a second point for centre line and then by selecting both points create the centre line on the screen. After that you can extend the line to make it correct length. Then you can select the line again and add either a cross section to it or a profile and choose to implement it on right / left or both sides of the axis.

Yes you can register and download it from Leica Geosystem's website.

@@machinecontrol big thanks mate 👍 and great videos you have its help me allot And you got a subscribe from me mate, keep making videos

Hi, yes they do. When linework is imported, on the dig screen just hold your finger on the screen. The second option (two horizontal arrows) is to select what line you want to use as a reference. Autosnap will automatically select the line closest to the blade or bucket, alternatively select the line you want. When selected it will appear in Blue

@@machinecontrol so I can then apply the level or slope of the selected lane to the rest of the design, ignoring for examples ditches I may want to cut at the end?

@@germygermy yes exactly. If the alignments are done correctly you will be able to apply the height as a reference. I will try and get an example however if you look for Leica Geosystems AG channel I think they have one uploaded.

@@machinecontrol Thank you. I found some interesting tutorials on all the designs you can create from the machine on Leica Channel Kazakhstan...

It's real nice compared to the icon version, enjoy!

I don’t actually use it - I’m the engineer doing the models and files and as such the digger drivers expect that I know everything- you know what it’s like 👍

You can export the individual recorded points via ConX by going to files - Asbuilt-download points - save as CSV then model the points in whatever 3D software you use

Hi Blaine. The system demands a triangulation either as an XML or DXF. You can't do this via standard CAD it would need to be done in Civil3D or similar. I use n4ce to do mine, other programs like LSS or BricsCAD would also work. The triangulation is the same as what people refer to as a model or surface. Leica call it a DTM. Imagine you uploaded your current drawing to a handheld GPS or total station controller, you would only get heights compared to design level if you clicked on a specific point or line. Creating a triangulation draws lines between all the known heights and interpolates values so if you were to upload the triangulation into your handheld GPS or total station you would have a cut/fill value anywhere you walk on the site without selecting a specific point, very very handy. This is what a dozer or excavator needs so it displays cut/fill values anywhere on the job.

Once you have a model (triangulated layer) you need to create a folder on a USB and call it Projects. Inside there create a new folder with your job name and put your file in there along with any localisation you may or may not have. If you do then ideally a .LOK file. If you are working off national grid then don't worry about that it should be predefined.

Sure, what Trimble system are you using? GCS900 or Earthworks? If you don't have a copy of Trimble Business Centre, get it downloaded for a 30 day trial. It is likely you are going to need it

@@machinecontrol my machine has the gcs900 and I have the free bcs download from some time ago so should be able to do everything with it , also have the latest magnet office

@@MrTroysalt yes, is it a topcon tn3 surface you need to convert? Or a localisation done with a topcon rover?

Basically the free HCE version you have will be looking for you to import a triangluation either as a dxf, DWG or LandXml. If it is a AutoCAD format then prob best to save it as a 2000/2002 version or similar. Import that into HCE then go to export and export under the tab Construction - Machine Job Site Design Exporter, that = surface/model and saves the file as .SVD this is the same as a Topcon tn3 file. You can then export your linework via Machine Site Map Exporter, that saves as .SVL and is the same as a Topcon ln3 file

When you have the files they need to be placed in a specific file path. The first folder will be called, Machine Control Data. In that folder create another folder called ALL. in the ALL folder create 2 more folders, the first one should be your project name and the second one should be called GeoData. Place your SVD and SVL in the project folder. Your coordinate system files go in the GeoData folder, usually a .ggf .sgf and .cal file. You may need to reach out to someone to supply you with them, alternatively when inside HCE look for the CSD (coordinate system database) and see if you can export your files from there. I hope this helps

Any Q's just ask

Cheers Ian. I have new ones soon to be uploaded. Thanks for the feedback. Any questions while using it, send them my way

Hi Germy, thanks and yes no problem. These are pretty rough but thought I would share what I had. I'll upload on regarding surfaces.

@@machinecontrol Awesome , that would help a lot. Lots of operators get thrown at it without any previous training actually... Thanks again for taking the time to make such videos.