There are scenarios where you may wish to manage files or directories from a network location for deploying TopoDOT supplementary files to your technicians. This can be managed through a Windows command called Symbolic Links. Symbolic links are basically advanced shortcuts for Windows and Linux. When creating a symbolic link Read more…
The TopoShare platform only requires a handful of functions to operate nominally on the S3 platform. By utilizing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), you can create a TopoShare AWS user and apply the policy detailed below in order to limit the scope of the user’s permissions in your AWS Read more…
Purpose TopoDOT 64bit and CONNECT are the preferred choice when it comes to overall productivity as well as utilizing the latest tools & features, however many DOTs have not moved over from the legacy platform MicroStation V8i; therefore, you’ll find most (if not all) DOT Workspaces are only available on Read more…
Purpose Setting up user preferences can be an arduous process on one machine (let alone dozens!), however once finalized for one we’d like to carry over all of these settings to another work station for someone else to enjoy. In this document we’ll cover how to move both the MicroStation Read more…
Is the Requirement for Point Cloud Classification Dead? Mobile LiDAR system (MLS) point cloud delivery requirements often call for the initial “classification” of the point cloud data; typically identified as Ground, Low Vegetation, Medium Vegetation and High Vegetation. In recent years, especially in the North American market, such classification requirements Read more…
The Right Way to Evaluate Point-Cloud Processing Software The first step in organising any software evaluation is not to focus on the software simply as an application. Instead, software should be seen as part of your overall process! So it’s that process you should evaluate. Then, in the final analysis, Read more…
Purpose The tools in TopoDOT 64bit (used in MicroStation CONNECT) are by default organized differently than TopoDOT 32bit (used in MicroStation V8i). TopoDOT 64bit tools are located in both the Taskbar and the Ribbon (top of interface) for MicroStation CONNECT, while the TopoDOT 32bit tools are primarily located in the Read more…
By default, TopoDOT defines three global levels that are required for proper functionality. Temp Level – Level used by tools to place temporary point elements during QAQC process. For example, the ‘Drape Element to Data’ tool produces these points. Default: “TopoDOT Temp” Data Mapping Level – Level used when mapping Read more…
Background Regardless of the platform – tripod laser scanning, mobile LiDAR, airborne LiDAR, or UAV image-based systems – the optimized organization and accessibility of project data contributes directly to its value. The ability to share and locate data efficiently and inexpensively facilitates quickly feeding downstream operations with high value models, Read more…
Riscan Pro users accustomed to importing the point cloud data and imagery data into TopoDOT using the Project.RSP file will now need to export the project as an E57 format when using the GeoSys Manager instead. The RSP file won’t retain the projection information. This is especially true for projects Read more…