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Tip #201 - Create and Edit Feature Definitions

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 3 hours ago
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Hello TBC’ers! The GIS tab in the TBC ribbon is a powerful tool and contains many common workflows. One of these workflows is creating and editing new feature definitions which can be used to highlight specific data within your project visualization and collect and store attribute data for connections to survey databases or other systems of records (SoR). If you have a feature library (FXL) file already in your project, you can create and modify feature definitions directly in the project explorer tab. 1. To create a new feature definition in an already existing category, right click on the desired category and select “New” and the corresponding data ...
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Tip #200 - TBC Version 5.90 [NOW AVAILABLE]

By Vyom Kaushik posted 8 days ago
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Hello TBC users! We are pleased to announce that Trimble Business Center (TBC) version 5.90 is now available for download. TBC version 5.90 emphasizes features and functionality that automate tasks, simplify data processing and better connect actionable information to project team members, stakeholders and communities. Some exciting features and highlights are listed here and in the Release Notes : Mobile mapping batch processing — Long pre-processing operations like scan generation, classification and colorization can be performed more efficiently in overnight sessions. Simplified point cloud stockpile extraction — Automatically generate ...
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Connect for Browser Update : Microsoft Office 365 Integration Restriction in China starting May 31, 2023

By Darshan Rajaram Kamat posted 22 days ago
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Microsoft Office 365 Integration Restriction in China starting May 31, 2023 As shown in the figure below, Trimble Connect for Browser has an integration with Microsoft Office 365 that enables files stored in Connect to be launched in Microsoft Office 365 environment. After 31-May-2023, this integration will not be available for users in China . Impacts for users in China : Users in China will no longer have the option to open Microsoft documents in Connect in the Office 365 environment for viewing or editing purposes. They will have to download, edit files in relevant desktop applications and upload again ...
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Trimble Access and Underground Utility locators

By Rob Koot posted 29 days ago
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Trimble Access and Underground Utility locators You can connect Trimble® Access™ software to a utility locator and measure the location of underground assets such as cables and pipes. Use Trimble Access to measure a ground point using a GNSS receiver or conventional instrument, and use the connected utility locator to measure the depth of the cable or pipe and send the depth information to Trimble Access. Trimble Access stores a pair of points: a ground point measurement and a vector from the ground point measurement to the utility using the depth received from the connected utility locator. Trimble Access supports two commonly used brands of utility locator; ...
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Tip #199 - Run Last Command [TBC Optimization]

By Vyom Kaushik posted 04-17-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! Have you ever wanted to run the last command you used to save time looking for it? Look no further with the Run Last Command command to quickly run the same command multiple times in a row. Follow the steps below to learn how to run a previous command . 1) For quick access, add the Run Last Command command to the Ribbon and/or Quick Access Toolbar . Click the arrow at the end of the Quick Access Toolbar and select “More Commands” from the dropdown menu to open the Options dialog. 2) In the Quick Access Toolba r tab, scroll through the list of commands until you find Run Last Command ...
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iOS version upgrade needed for next release of Connect for Mobile (by 15-May-2023)

By Darshan Rajaram Kamat posted 04-13-2023
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Dear All, Starting April 2023 , Apple mandated an upgrade to their SDK 16.1 . While we currently support version 15, our next version of Connect for Mobile (v2.23) for iOS will need a minimum iOS version of 16. On 15-May-2023 , we will be releasing v2.23 of Connect for Mobile. If you are on iOS version below 16 , and if you install the latest version of Connect for Mobile (v2.23 when it releases), the app will not work . Therefore, in order to continue using Trimble Connect for Mobile, please upgrade to the latest iOS version 16 before 15-May-2023 . Regards Darshan Kamat (On behalf of Trimble Connect)
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Tip #198 - Generating Predefined Reports in TBC

By Vyom Kaushik posted 03-16-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! The purpose of reports in Trimble Business Center is to help users to make informed decisions based on their survey data. Reports can be generated for a variety of purposes, including: Quality control: Reports can help users to identify and correct errors in their survey data. This can include identifying missing or inconsistent data, as well as flagging potential errors or outliers. Project management: Reports can provide users with insights into project progress, including the status of survey work, the volume of data collected, and the productivity of survey teams. Communication: Reports can be used to share survey ...
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Tip #197 Optimize your workflows with TBC Filter Manager

By Vyom Kaushik posted 02-21-2023
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Hello TBC’ers! A while back, we did a tip on View Filter Manager Shortcuts showing how to reduce the amount of scrolling required to find a layer and quickly isolate desired layer(s). Today, we will go over a few more neat View Filter Manager hacks , such as the Zoom extents icon, filtering the view with the View Only This option, and the Isolate Layer icon. Follow the steps below to learn about some of the additional features the View Filter Manager has to offer. Click the Zoom extents icon on the top toolbar of the View Filter Manager to enter the zoom extents when the filter changes mode. ...
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Trimble GA830 LNA filtering to exclude Japan LTE, Inmarsat and Iridium

By Simon Lightbody posted 01-22-2023
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Trimble GA830 Antenna dramatically improve the out of band signal rejection for the high band frequencies (1525 – 1610 MHz) through increasing the number of filters and changing the steepness of the frequency response. The changes can be seen in the frequency response plots for Zephyr 2 versus Zephyr 3 which uses the same architecture as the GA830. The Iridium filtering on the GA830 is independent of the MSS wide/narrow band filtering. The GA830 provides 35 dB of rejection (relative to the GPS L1 Center frequency) for the Inmarsat and Iridium signals. Product Bulletin - Trimble Site Positioning Systems GNSS Resistance to Signal Jamming and Spoofing ...
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Tip #196 - Monitoring Enhancements - Customize Displacement Vectors [TBC v5.80]

By Vyom Kaushik posted 01-12-2023
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Hey TBC’ers! Welcome to another tip. Today we will focus on the Monitoring Enhancements & Updates which can be found as part of the TBC v5.80 updates. To get started, ensure that your project is created and point cloud data successfully loaded. Need demo datasets? Visit https://geospatial.trimble.com/trimbl... . Change Displacement Vector Colours 1) Right Click in the Project Explorer area and Select Project Settings 2) Expand the View Tab and Select the Monitoring menu 3) From here you can customize the vectors to your desired choice of colour Following your selection, the changes should be reflected on your ...
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Auto-archive all older design versions

By Vijay Raghunathan posted 12-15-2022
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Background : Today, in WorksManager, you can archive/unarchive designs & design versions manually anytime. In addition, the system auto-archives when there are more than 3 design versions, retaining the last three versions and archiving the rest. However, there have been requests to be able to auto-archive all older versions and retain just the latest version. Introducing ‘auto-archive all older design versions’ option in project settings - You can now apply ‘auto-archive all older design versions’ settings in WorksManager by selecting the Project > Settings page. For existing projects, this remains unchecked by default. You can go to the settings ...
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Add Custom Devices

By Badraveni Panneerselvam posted 11-23-2022
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You can now add Custom Device Model (like TCU, GeoXR, MPS865, NetR9 etc.) from Add Account Device page, so that you can add a device of that model into WorksManager to receive corrections in the field. Add Custom Model: You can add the custom device model from the Add Account Device page (My Accounts > Select account > Account Devices > click Add > click 'Add Custom Model' link on the Add New Account Device page). Create a new custom device model by entering the name and description. Add Custom Device: You can add new custom device by selecting the Custom Model in the Device Model dropdown list. Once custom device is added, the ...
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Tip #195 - Extract Geometry Enhancement [TBC v5.80]

By Vyom Kaushik posted 11-22-2022
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Hey TBC’ers! Welcome to another tip. Today we will focus on the Extract Geometry command which can be found as part of the TBC 5.80 Point Cloud Deliverables Enhancements. To get started, ensure that your project is created and point cloud data successfully loaded. Need demo datasets? Visit https://geospatial.trimble.com/trimbl... . 1) Point Clouds > Deliverables > Extract Geometry 2) Create a Shape 3) Assign a name and specify properties such as layers and elevations. 4) Left click on the data layer and drag to create the desired block 5) TBC will automatically select similar block sets, from here you can click on the center of other ...
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Tip #194 - Import Trimble X12 Laser Scanning Files [TBC v5.80]

By Vyom Kaushik posted 10-27-2022
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Hey TBC’ers! Welcome to another tip. Today we will focus on importing scan data and images collected with the new Trimble X12 3D laser scanning system. The Trimble X12 provides two files for import into TBC for processing. These files are organized in two formats as follows: .tos file containing 3D points .toi file containing images for point cloud colorization Import Basics When you select an import folder in the Import pane, the software analyzes the files in that folder to match each file type with an appropriate importer. If a file is marked as "unknown", you may need to create a custom importer for that file. Note: The following procedure ...
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Tip #193 - Trimble Business Center version 5.80 - Now Available!

By Vyom Kaushik posted 10-22-2022
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ALCON On behalf of the TBC Product and Engineering teams, it is my pleasure to announce that TBC v5.80 is available for download today! This update was engineered with our commitment towards connectivity, simplicity and efficiency in mind. You can download v5.80 here - or use TBC's Check for Updates routine within the software. Alternatively, you can update to the new TBC version 5.80 by clicking the Check for Updates link located above this News frame (or by selecting Support > License > Check for Updates). This updated version of Trimble Business Center is available to: Perpetual license users whose current warranty expiration date ...
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View, & Download In Field Designs for Earthworks

By Badraveni Panneerselvam posted 10-21-2022
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You can now View, & Download ‘In Field Designs’ for Earthworks to manage your machines from the office. View In Field Designs: You can view the In Field Designs for Earthworks machine from the Field Data page (My Projects > Select project > Project Devices > select Earthworks machine > click View Field Data > select 'In Field Designs' from the Type drop down). Download In Field Designs: You can download the In Field Design of Earthworks machine to your desktop by selecting the file/any files and clicking the ‘Download’ button.
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IBSS Base setup using Works Manager [TCC not required]

By Simon Lightbody posted 10-12-2022
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The following procedure describes how to set up and monitor a Trimble R750 Base as an Internet Base Station Service (IBSS) using Works Manager This assumes the R750 has an internet connection (LTE, WiFi or Wired Ethernet) Organization / Account Select your Works Manager account Open the Account Details to find the ‘Short Organization Name’. This is the TCC Organization for the R750 IBSS Server configuration. Configure the R750 IBSS Server Device Model must be R750 [Other GNSS models are also supported] Serial Number must match in R750 and WM Device Name in WM must be the same as TCC Device ID in R750 Password ...
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XML file/Invalid query parameter value error in the Connect for Browser

By Darshan Rajaram Kamat posted 10-04-2022
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Our users have observed issues in Connect for Browser while launching the 3D Files, 3D Views (from Files Explorer , 3D Views list) and Custom PropertySet UI . Apologies for the inconvenience caused. The issue has been inconsistent and not easily reproducible. We are investigating the root cause for this so that we can provide a permanent fix. In the meantime we suggest our users (facing this issue) to use any of the following workarounds that solve the issue (observed so far) - Refresh the Browser (Ctrl + F5 for Chrome/Edge) Clear cache and browsing history. Sometimes direct method of clearing cache from Chrome Browser settings may ...
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TMC adds DTM Server function for sharing a grid model

By Simon Lightbody posted 09-27-2022
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TMC v4.4.9.17 includes the capability to have a single grid model be updated by multiple vessels on a network. The basic requirements are: Nominate one instance of TMC running on a network as the 'Server'. This can be a working vessel or just an office installation. Setup a Grid model in the TMC project on the Server PC and configure the Logging settings to enable Grid Model Server with an IP address of 127.0.0.1 (Local) Use Windows sharing to share the TMC project folder with everyone on the network. Enable Grid model Server in the Logging settings of all the other TMC instances (vessels) on the network and point them to the server IP (the IP address ...
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Tip #192 - User Profile Manager

By Vyom Kaushik posted 09-15-2022
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Hey TBC’ers! Welcome to another tip. Today we will focus on the User Profile Manager accessible via the Support Tab . User Profile Manager in TBC that provides a single location to backup and store files on the Trimble cloud using your free Trimble Identity (TID) login. The user profile capabilities makes it much easier to back up and restore user option settings, customized ribbon layouts and project templates. As visible from the screen shot above, the user is able to set User Options, Ribbon and Project templates. In order to proceed with the backup, you must first log-into your TrimbleID. On the top right of the User Profile Manager, you can see ...
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