Trimble Business Center

We have initial takeoff with temporary storm basins in the original takeoff (OG/with subgrades adjusted compared to FD/with subgrades adjusted).  I would like a workflow to re-compute the data in the same file to generate a takeoff report for backfill (FD/s with subgrades adjusted------ at temp storm grades compared to FD/with subgrades adjusted-----at finished grades).

As a work around, you can export your temporary basin surface as a DXF.  Then re-import the DXF back into Business Center.  You'l  have triangles from the surface on a layer.  Use this layer under 'original' ground when you categorize layers as your 'new' original ground.  This will give you a comparison from temporary basins surface to your finished grade surface when you run a Takeoff Report.  

Bruce,

Brian is correct on needing to export the surface as a DXF and re-import in. I usually do a (SAVE AS) and give the job the name of what I am comparing, then re-import the DXF in. This way I still have the original file.

Mike

Bruce - does this answer your question - if not we need to do a 1:1 to look at your issue

Alan

Alan,

This is not what the customer wants but I think it is the only way it can be done in TBC.  If he is still not happy I guess I tell him to keep using his Agtec.

Bruce

What if you had takeoff/surface groups? You can then run your takeoff report based off a group of surfaces. Your default would look like (the traditional setup):

Takeoff:

• Finished Design
• FD with subgrades absent
• FD with Topsoil absent
• OG with subgrades demolished
• OG with topsoil absent
• Original Ground
• Strata: Ledge
• Strata: Clay

But then you could mix and match:

Takeoff and Measured Strata:

• Finished Design
• FD with subgrades adjusted
• FD with Topsoil absent ( subgrades adjusted)
• OG with subgrades demolished
• OG with topsoil absent
• Original Ground Field Verified
• Strata: Ledge Field Verified
• Strata: Clay Field Verified
• Strata: Unsuitables

Takeoff and Custom Subgrade:

• Finished Design
• Custom subgrade 
• FD with Topsoil absent ( subgrades adjusted)
• OG with subgrades demolished
• OG with topsoil absent
• Original Ground
• Strata: Ledge Field Verified
• Strata: Clay Field Verified

This would allow you to keep your original takeoff surfaces and setups with the BC file but also run calcs on different scenarios both purposed and real life.=. This would also be useful for VE situations. 

This is something I have struggled with myself on several occasions.