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WorksManager Remote Access for Earthworks Operator Screen

By Vijay Raghunathan posted 9 days ago
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Today, for Earthworks machines, remote access is available only to the technician web user interface. Introducing remote access to Earthworks operator screen. This is now available for Trimble TD540, TD520 and TD510 displays. To access the feature, Install ScreenView app from App Central in the TD display Open ScreenView app, and grant device permissions in ‘Setup and Configuration’ section to enable remote view, and control ‘View permission’ to allow device to share its screen remotely ‘Remote control’ to allow device to be taken control of remotely ‘Keyboard control’ to allow remote keyboards to provide input ...
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WorksManager Remote Assist for Android Data Collectors

By Vijay Raghunathan posted 9 days ago
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Today, remote assist is available for Windows data collectors. Introducing remote assist for Android data collectors. This functionality is available for any Trimble Android compatible data collectors (Trimble® TSC5 Controller, Trimble TDC6 Handheld Data Collector and Trimble TDC600 Handheld) and Android BYOD devices. To access the feature, Launch Trimble Installation Manager (TIM) and select Trimble Screen View. This is available for Trimble Siteworks Software v1.73 Open ScreenView app, and grant device permissions to enable remote view, and control ‘Allow notifications’ to allow device to send notifications ‘Allow ...
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TBC Tip #225: Reference Key of Reserved Classes When Training Models

By Anna Zapel posted 24 days ago
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Hello TBC’ers! For those of you who are accustomed to training your own point cloud classification models, you may have wondered how to check what classification codes you can use for training your custom point clouds regions. TBC has a number of pre-trained classifiers such as outdoor (terrestrial), railway, etc. Each of these models classifies points into certain point regions. These regions have names and classification codes that are reserved for them. When you train your own classification model in TBC it is not recommended to use the reserved codes so that you do not overwrite existing classifications and maintain consistency in your projects. Below is ...
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Setting up a rebroadcaster using R750 or MPS566

By Simon Lightbody posted 09-01-2024
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Rebroadcasting is when an incoming internet based correction stream is transmitted over an internal or external UHF radio for local site machines and rovers. The internet source of corrections can be IBSS, VRS or any service supporting NTRIP Client Essential configuration workflow Configure the Operation Mode to ‘Radio’. This allows the internal radio to transmit. Configure the LTE modem if needed or connect to the internet using cabled ETH or Wifi Configure the IBSS/NTRIP Client On the I/O Radio configuration use the Relay function and choose the Input Source as the IBSS/NTRIP Client. Radio Operation Mode ...
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Publish background images to data collectors

By Vijay Raghunathan posted 08-12-2024
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[Update 09/26] We are happy to inform that you can now edit, and delete background images as well from WorksManager. This means, when you delete a background image from WorksManager, it will get removed from all the data collectors within the project on next sync. However, please note that this functionality works seamlessly only with data collectors running Siteworks v1.73 or above. So, please upgrade to the latest firware if you want to make use of this feature fully. For lower versions, after removing from WorksManager, you have to manually remove the background image from the data collector as well before the next sync, else it will push the data back ...
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TMC Installation and Training video library updated

By Simon Lightbody posted 08-11-2024
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If you are looking for the latest TMC installation videos to help on the next install take a look here . CSD = Cutter Suction dredge HEX = Excavator/backhoe dredge SW = TMC Software TBC = Trimble Business Centre WCN = Wire Crane
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TBC Tip #224: Tagging Imported Files to Group Relevant Files

By Anna Zapel posted 07-26-2024
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Hello TBC’ers! This week, let’s dive into a handy feature in TBC: Tagging Imported Files. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a long list of imported files, this tip is for you! The Tag property allows you to 'rename' and reorder files in the Project Explorer, making it easier to manage and find what you need. For some context, the Project Explorer lists all data files you bring in alphabetically under the Imported Files node. However, sometimes when importing field data you need a different organization method to find your files. Therefore, you can use the tags to help you group similar files together, like topo files or cross-sections, without actually ...
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TBC Tip #223: Create an IRI Report

By Anna Zapel posted 07-12-2024
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Hello TBC’ers! This week we’ll be running through TBC’s International Roughness Index (IRI) report workflow. An IRI report is used to evaluate road pavement roughness and its impact on vehicle ride quality. The report helps identify sections of the alignment that may require corrective action to improve smoothness. To begin this workflow, click on the “Point Clouds” tab on the top ribbon and then click “IRI Report” in the Measure group. This workflow may also be accessed by clicking on the “Mobile Mapping” tab on the top ribbon and then click “IRI Report” in the Analysis group.This will bring up the “IRI Report” pane where you can decide ...
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TBC Tip #222 - TBC Version 2024.00 Release

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 05-10-2024
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Hello TBC’ers! This week’s TBC tip is an announcement and celebration of the new TBC V.2024.00 release! With this new release we are pleased to announce a variety of new features and improvements that have been added to TBC. These new features What's New in TBC 2024.00 , What's New in TBC 2024.00 Power Hour , and 2024.00 Release Notes . Some of the exciting new features include: Embracing AI Technologies: Enhanced Data Processing with Advanced Point Cloud Classification Technological Integration: Streamlining Pavement Inspection Processes Connected Workflow Optimization: Seamlessly Integrating Data Across Platforms Advanced Aerial ...
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Trimble Marine Construction (TMC) used on wharf construction for complex block placement using long reach excavator with custom tool.

By Simon Lightbody posted 05-09-2024
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https://pianc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PIANC-Aotearoa-NZ-April-2024-Wharf-Construction-Webinar-Presentations.pdf
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TBC Tip #221 - Road Corridors - Visualizing and Quality control

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 03-19-2024
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Hello TBC’ers! This week's tip is a series of tricks on view settings, controls, and verifying attributes for corridor data. Using these tools should make working with corridor data a much more efficient process! With some corridor data, it can be hard to see what is going on in the different view types (plan view, cross section, profile view). With the “Layer Manager” tool open, change the line weight (1A) to any value above 0 to thicken the line work in each view type. This is especially useful for making the data easier to see when presenting it or on a video call. This is also where users can individually color the lines. If you select a surface ...
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Issue with Connect Sync v2.69.4.0 - HOTFIX released with v2.69.5.0

By Darshan Rajaram Kamat posted 03-14-2024
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Hi, We had noticed an issue with Connect Sync v2.69.4.0 that was just freshly released. We have provided a hot fix with v2.69.5.0. In case you had used the v2.69.4.0 , please uninstall it and install the latest version. Regards Darshan Rajaram Kamat (on behalf of Trimble Connect Sync)
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Blank screen and 3D Viewer Measurements issues fixed. Steps needed for impacted users

By Darshan Rajaram Kamat posted 03-01-2024
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We have provided a fix for the following issues for Trimble Connect for Browser - Blank screen , OR Issue with 3D Viewer measurements We request the users facing these issues to follow the steps below - Open https://web.connect.trimble.com Go to “Developer Tools” (Chrome : F12 ; Edge, Mozilla Firefox : Ctrl + Shift + I) Navigate to Application > Storage > “Clear site data” . Screenshots for each browser are given below - Google Chrome Browser Microsoft Edge Browser Mozilla Firefox (please clear individually for each line item) ...
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TBC Tip #220 - Training Custom Classification Models

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 02-15-2024
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Hello TBC’ers! This week’s TBC tip is a guide to help users understand training of custom 3D deep learning models, specifically focusing on training the validation files. While TBC has offered classifications for many common objects, such as buildings and powerlines, there are countless other objects that users might want to create custom point cloud classification models for. Before getting started on this workflow, users are going to need to understand two things: training files and validation files. Training and validation files are point cloud files with a classified region that represents a new class that you want to train the model for. For example, ...
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TBC Tip #219 - Advanced Point Cloud Filtering

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 12-10-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! With the release of Trimble Business Center v. 2023.1 loads of new features have been added to help improve user workflows and the capabilities of TBC. Check out this link here to learn more about these new features, but this tip is going to focus on just one new tool for manipulating point clouds. This new tool is the “Advanced Point Cloud Filtering” tool, which can be applied to any point cloud to create a new point cloud region using elevation as the defining parameter. This is especially helpful for creating a “ground” class from a point cloud that excludes all grasses and low lying vegetation. Here are the basic steps for this workflow. ...
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TBC Tip #218 - Manhole Extraction

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 12-10-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! Feature extraction is one of my favorite tool sets within TBC, and there are so many ways to incorporate it into your workflow. This week’s tip is focused on one type of point feature extraction, specifically manhole, which was released in TBC version 5.80. Read the release notes here to learn more, or check out this video walkthrough! 1. To start this workflow, select the “Point Clouds” tab (1A) and click on the “Extract Point Feature” (1B) in the extraction section. 2. This will open up the “Extract Point Feature” pane where you can select which type of extraction you want (2A). There are two different ...
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TBC Tip #217 - Trimble Business Center V.2023.10 Release

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 11-10-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! This week’s TBC tip is an announcement and celebration of the new TBC V.2023.10 release! With this release, TBC has moved from the traditional versioning system (5.8, 5.9, 6.0) to the new year-based model (2023.10, 2024.0). There have also been quite a few new improvements added to TBC which can be checked out at the TBC 2023.10 Release Notes , TBC Power Hour , and the TBC 2023.10 Read Me . Many of these new features will have their own tip in the coming weeks, but for now I am going to highlight my new favorite features and important changes. One of the coolest new features is the pavement condition inspection, which allows users ...
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TBC TIP #216 - Drape Geometry Enhancement

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 11-07-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! The “Drape Geometry on Point Cloud” command has been a popular command since its release in TBC v.5.90. Using this feature, users are able to elevate the vertices of CAD lines to points in a point cloud. We are happy to announce that with the release of TBC v.2023.10 the “Drape Geometry on Point Cloud'' feature is getting a set of enhancements! This update includes features such as: In addition to lines, you can now select to elevate one or more CAD points to the point cloud using all of the available search strategies. Apply a specified horizontal offset to CAD linear objects during the elevation process. Select to ...
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TBC Tip #215 - File Types

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 10-13-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! TBC is able to read and write to so many different types of files that it can sometimes be overwhelming. This week’s tip is a list of nearly all the different types of file that TBC can work with, and a brief explanation of what they are. Some files are only used by specific commands or from specific field software so be sure to double check the tools you are using! Importable Data Formats Exportable/Uploadable Data Formats File Format Description File Format Description .06o RINEX (GPS base files) .12dxml 12d files .12da, 12dxml ...
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Enhanced communications with field systems

By Josh Nimmo posted 10-12-2023
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Summary WorksManager and Trimble Earthworks 2.14 supports new enhanced communication channels. This new functionality uses bidirectional real time communication to deliver project settings and designs to devices, and enables the device to transmit the status back to the office. Having a bidirectional communication channel enables users of WorksManager to view the status of project settings and designs for supported devices, without having to contact the operator. Benefits Earthworks devices are now notified of relevant project settings and designs from WorksManager in real time rather than having to wait for timed check in. This allows for delivery ...
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