TopoDOT® for MicroStation V8i is a 32-bit application that will perform well on moderately priced standard workstations or laptops meeting the following specifications: Minimum: Mid-Range: High End: CPU Faster processor will speed up tool processing time. TopoDOT for MicroStation V8i is only a 32-bit application, so we are not able to Read more…
Updated August 29, 2023 TopoDOT® for MicroStation Connect is a 64-bit application that will perform well on moderately priced standard workstations or laptops meeting the following specifications: Minimum (that we’ve tested): You can also check out MicroStation’s minimum requirements on their community page. Mid-Range: High End: CPUFaster processor will speed Read more…
TopoDOT™ offers several tools designed specifically for structural monitoring, specifically vertical objects such as buildings or retaining walls. Recognizing that an effective wall monitoring program requires a field to finish process consistent with the program objectives, this document breaks down the monitoring operation into individual process components along with relevant Read more…
Use the tables below as a guideline to compare some product capabilities when choosing a Bentley product for TopoDOT use. The list only includes products that have been tested for TopoDOT use but there might be more Bentley products capable of hosting TopoDOT. Please let us know if you have Read more…
Background The E57 file format is a standardized point cloud format that not only stores the 3D spatial information but other metadata such as calibrated images, laser source or scan positions, etc. Since it is a vendor neutral format it is widely used as to export an entire terrestrial static Read more…
TopoDOT utilizes MicroStations DGNLib for generating toolbars and menus. These menus change dynamically according to the current state of TopoDOT. Ex: If TopoDOT is not loaded, the toolboxes will be hidden. In order for TopoDOT to properly update the toolboxes, a MicroStation keyin “customize reload” must be initiated to redraw Read more…
Abstract This document presents a concise, efficient and intuitive process for establishing LiDAR project data requirements, incorporating them into a request for proposal (RFP) and assessing the data against those requirements. An overview of LiDAR technology and data uncertainty provides insight into the reasoning behind point cloud and calibrated image Read more…
The FLS file is FARO’s proprietary LiDAR scan data format that stores spatial (x,y,z),Intensity, RGB, Unit and scanner origin information. In order for a compatible 3rd partysoftware (TopoDOT) to read the FARO laser scanner data an Importer (SDK) needs tobe installed. This FARO SDK installation will allow TopoDOT to read Read more…
Background The TopoDOT® application offers the capability to import calibrated images and map the image pixel orientation to the perspective view of the selected MicroStationTM view. This unique tool makes it possible to overlay extracted CAD elements over the image in the selected view with very high precision thereby employing Read more…
TopoDOT Settings The following settings must be set in the options for the Feature Code TopoDOT Export Use the Feature Code Export tool to export the desired element(s). When ‘Saving’ the exported file needs to be a *.csv file (Comma Delimited) Convert *.csv (Comma Delimited) to *.txt Simply rename the Read more…