Creating a 50-foot grid of points in Civil 3D from a surface downloaded from Rock Cloud involves several key steps. This guide will walk you through the process from downloading the XML TIN surface to setting up your grid in Civil 3D.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Download Surface and Breakline Files (optional):
- Download the XML TIN surface and the breakline file exported from your ROCK Surveyor deliverable in Rock Cloud.
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Create a New Drawing:
- Open Civil 3D and create a new drawing.
- Ensure the drawing is in Imperial units and US Survey Feet.
- Set insertion units to unitless by typing units and changing the settings.
- Edit drawing settings to confirm US Survey Foot as the unit and no data for the projection.
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Import the TIN Surface:
- Use the xmlin or landxmlin command to import the TIN surface XML file.
- Change the surface style to 'border only' for clarity.
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Import Breakline File:
- Drag and drop the DXF breakline file into Civil 3D.
- Set the insertion point to 0, 0, rotation angle to 0, and scale to 1.
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Create Points:
- Navigate to the Home tab and select Point Creation Tools.
- Configure point creation settings:
- Set the default layer.
- Switch elevation prompts to automatic.
- Set default description.
- Select 'On Grid' from the point creation drop-down menu.
- Set grid base point, rotation to 0, and spacing to 50 feet.
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Check and Adjust Point Style:
- Confirm points are created correctly by checking their properties.
- Select similar points to change styles if needed, such as setting label style to 'Elevation Only'.
Additional Resources
- For more detailed steps on creating mission plans, refer to Creating a Mission Plan with DJI Pilot 2 for R3 Pro.
- Learn how to Capture and Process SLAM Data on the R3 Pro.
- For setting up and calibrating your equipment, see How To Calibrate Your Camera In ROCK Desktop
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can efficiently create a 50-foot grid of points in Civil 3D. Ensuring accurate setup and configuration helps in better data analysis and project management.