From the Ground Up

Volumes Dashboard for Civil 3D 2012 is now available on subscription center

The Volumes Dashboard for Civil 3D 2012 is now available for download from sub center. This new tool provides a very easy to use workflow for calculating, reporting and visualising earthwork volumes and is available for all C3D and IDS-P/U subscribers. It’s an English language tool but can run on any language C3D 2012).

Take a look at the online help and overview video

 

Jack Strongitharm

Update to the Bridge Modeler for Civil 3D on the Labs

 

http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/civil3d_bridge/

Jack Strongitharm

3D models shows up as holograms

Hi all,

Today we had a visit in the Gothenburg office that was a bit extra ordinary. Some of my colleagues had a visitor from Infinite Z over here.  He was kind enough to let the whole office play around with their “virtual-holographic computing platform” during lunch time.

It was amazing!!  Everyone trying it out, with the glasses, found it to be fantastic.

Here the programmer guy in our office, Peter Rundberg, is checking out the technique.

 

We could easily move object, turn them around – just “under our nose”.  Really pick the items up from the table and explore it from any angle, just as with a real object. It was also possible to place a virtual camera inside the model (in this case a robotic arm) to see the close up of our surgery on a virtual display/frame in the scene. Then we could see a magnification of what we were doing, from a different angle.  I think I need to become a surgeon !! 

Anyhow – this interesting technique works with 3D models directly along with Autodesk software that supports XXXXXXXXXXXX 3D graphic displays (OpenGL and Direct X). That could be Showcase etc.   In my personal fantasy I could imagine a future with this for Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler.  Moving around all objects with a pen, spin the house or pipe in any direction.  Who knows…?

This is the “feeling” you get while manipulating the objects.

A colleague, Göran, doing surgery on the robotic arm.

The glasses held over the screen to try and show how “light” they are. No black, plastic, heavy and large “goggles” here…

Sample car model

Robotic hand, with hundreds of small parts and tubes in it.

Read more about this interesting technology here:  http://www.infinitez.com/product

// Ove

The Ireland Autodesk Civil Engineering User Group Tour

Come and join us on our annual tour of Ireland.

Cork Nov 22 http://uk.event-publisher.autodesk-service.com/4906/registration

Galway Nov 23  http://uk.event-publisher.autodesk-service.com/4892/registration

Dublin Nov 28 http://uk.event-publisher.autodesk-service.com/4866/registration

Belfast Nov 29 http://uk.event-publisher.autodesk-service.com/4871/registration

 

Outline Agenda

Morning

09:30     Autodesk Update in Civil 3D – Jack Strongitharm

10.00     Infrastructure Modeller for Civil Engineering Projects - Jack Strongitharm/John Allen

11.00     Break

11.15     Local tips and tricks

11.30     Roundabout Design – AutoTRACK Junctions/Arcady/Civil 3D in realtime design, analysis and simulation

12.45     Customer or host venue presentation

13.00    Lunch

Afternoon

13.45     Ireland Country Requirements discussion -  – Jack Strongitharm

                Have your influence into the country kit process, bring some examples with you!

14.30     Junction Jacks Tips and Tricks  -  – Jack Strongitharm

15.00     Autodesk in the Labs

16.00     Close

 

Jack Strongitharm

Autodesk Acquires Micro Application Packages Limited

Official press release

Jack Strongitharm

When in Wembley :)

At the Leica Geosystems Roadshow at Wembley Stadium in London today.

Big turnout.

 

So thought it would be nice to knock up a quick model in Infrastructure Modeller using data from the Ordnance Survey for the height, buildings and aerial photography.  Took 5 minutes

Also brought in a model from Google 3D Warehouse for the stadium for a quick effect.

Thanks to emapsite for instantly pulling the data I needed and dizzyHARSH for his model on the warehouse.

 

Jack Strongitharm

WMS - Raster without files

WMS (Web Mapping Service) allows you to connect to server based imagery and linework that you can use as a backdrop for your existing data.  In order to do so, set up a basic map.  In the following examples, I’ll use all FDO data, but you can use anything.

via beingcivil.typepad.com

WMS, the way forward for handling large amounts of data and keeping it current. Heres how, click on the link
http://beingcivil.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/wms-raster-without-files.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+beingcivil+%28Being+Civil%29

Jack Strongitharm

Infrastructure Show, Birmingham UK - The Phase that Pays!

If you are visiting the Infrastructure Show today or tomorrow and come and find me.

www.infrastructure-show.com

 

Say to me ‘fromthegroundup’ and I will give you a

 

Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 book.

I have two copies with me, so first come first to take home.

(Yes I know they are last years book, but they were in the boot of my car . 

Also this edition was co written by our very own James Wedding )

 

We are on Stand 3A711 on the left as you come in in Hall 3a

Jack Strongitharm

Mapping data in the UK with Local Authority Projects

 

When working on public sector contracts, we’ve heard that it can be a real hassle for contractors to get hold of the mapping data they need. And, let’s face it, even when they have the data, working with it in standard CAD packages can be a challenge too!

So what’s this about?  Well, Autodesk have been working with the clever people at Emapsite and have what we believe to be the complete solution to the above.

And the date?  On Monday 14^th November at 11am we’re running a webinar, with Emapsite, to show just how easy it can be to access and work with mapping data. It’s free of charge, you just need to register and tune in on the day.

So – if you can spare half an hour (and potentially save days) of your time, do join us.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/159725562

Jack Strongitharm

BIM Roundabout Design - Resource Website

As a follow up to our two webcasts, Savoy has created a mini site based around the topic and also posted the webcast (UK.Europe one as I screwed up the other week a bit !)  Also I have added two flavours of the dataset so you can drive on either side of the road so you can have a go by requesting trial copies of the software that you don’t have.

Visit

http://bimroundaboutdesign.com 

Jack Strongitharm