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#1032: RiScan Pro E57 Export with the GeoSyst Manager

Riscan Pro users accustomed to importing the point cloud data and imagery data into TopoDOT using the Project.RSP file will now need to export the project as an E57 format when using the GeoSys Manager instead. This document outlines the process on doing so.

#1031: TopoDOT Version 10.5 Tools Location Changes

With release 10.5 of TopoDOT some tool locations changed to improve the process workflow. This document outlines the changes.

#1030: Bentley Product Comparison for TopoDOT®

This document provides a charted guideline to compare some product capabilities when choosing a Bentley product for TopoDOT use.

#1029: TopoDOT 10.0 Update Workaround

This document outlines and solves the scan icon incompatibility issue due to the TopoDOT v10.0 update.

#1027: TopoDOT For Infrastructure

See why TopoDOTŪ is best suited for your next infrastructure job!

#1026: TopoDOT For MicroStation Connect System Requirements

TopoDOT® for MicroStation Connect is a 64-bit application that will perform well on moderately priced standard workstations or laptops meeting the following specifications.

#1025: Tool menus disappearing when loading TopoDOT®

This document outlines the workflow to fix menus disappearing when TopoDOT® is loaded.

#1023: TopoCloud™ Administrative Tools Documentation

Documentation detailing the functionality of TopoCloud™'s Administrative Tools. Instructions on hosting your own TopoCloud™ server are also included.

#1022: How to Use E57 Format in TopoDOT®

This document shows step by step how to create a project file from an E57 file in TopoDOT®, load aerial images (if project is georeferenced), load scan data from scan positions, and load images from the E57 files if included.

#1021: Establishing Requirements, Extracting Metrics and Evaluating Quality of LiDAR Data

This document presents a very concise, efficient and intuitive process for establishing LiDAR project data requirements, incorporating them into a request for proposal (RFP) and assessing the data against those requirements.

#1019: TopoDOT® To Caice Workflow

This document provides the workflow necessary to export feature codes into Caice.

#1018: Flow Chart to Load Point Cloud Data in TopoDOT®

This guide's purpose is to illustrate the many methods to import data in TopoDOT® and to help the user decide which is the most practical method for the current application.

#1017: Structural Wall Monitoring

TopoDOT® offers tools designed specifically vertical objects such as buildings or retaining walls. This document describes best practices for the entire process from field data acquisition to final report generation.

#1015: Developing Requirements for Mobile LiDAR Data

This document summarizes information necessary to make informed decisions as to the development of project requirements.

#1014: Maximize Productivity Using LiDAR System Data

Discuss how TopoDOT® can be used to maximize feature extraction productivity.

#1013: Dynamic Workflow Optimization Using TopoDOT®

This document discusses the fundamental motivation for increased model complexity as a consequence of existing predominantly linear workflow models.

#1011: System Selection Based on Return on Investment Criteria

This document offers a suggested method for system selection emphasizing system productivity, return on investment, and output production quality.

#1009: TopoDOT® Open Calibrated Image File Format V2

This document identifies and explains the file format necessary for effective application of this unique TopoDOT® feature.

#1008: TopoDOT® Proxy / Network Information

In certain cases, TopoDOT® will not be able to properly connect to the licensing system. In these cases, certain variables may need to be modified in the software as well as the local network.

#1007: Process & Value

TopoDOT® within the Point Cloud Process Workflow

#1006: Memory Optimization for 32-bit OS

Instructions on activating LAA (Large Address Aware) in Windows to allow MicroStation to allocate more memory on 32-bit machines.

#1005: System Requirements

This document outlines the minimum and recommended system specs for TopoDOT® operation.

#1004: TopoDOT® Licensing System

TopoDOT® offers a web based licensing system which gives users flexibility to install the software on machines quickly and easily.

#1003: Mobile Image Requirements

This document identifies and explains the calibrated image and associated metadata requirements for terrestrial mobile systems necessary for effective application of this unique TopoDOT® feature.

#1002: Projectwise Integration

This document explains and helps implement TopoDOT® integration with ProjectWise.