Module 02 of 5

Getting Started

Opening a project, the Startup dialog, entering elevations, the Properties dialog, and a tour of the eight workspace tabs.

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SiteWorx/OS OverviewSiteWorx/OS is designed to automate the calculation of cut and fill volumes. The site plan's contour lines, spot elevations and proposed areas are entered into SiteWorx/OS from electronic plans. Once
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Before Starting Your First TakeoffPrior to starting your first takeoff, make sure the Options menu selections are set as desired. Several sample files are installed with SiteWorx/OS: Top of Curb Mulitpage.pdf Top of Curb.dwg Top of Cu
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Starting SiteWorx/OSThere are several ways to start SiteWorx/OS: Click on SiteWorxOS in the SiteWorxOS folder under the Start Menu Double click on the Desktop icon if one exists. Double click on a SiteWorx/OS project. (.
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Open a SiteWorx/OS projectThere are several methods to open an existing SiteWorx/OS project: Double click on the project file. (.ves extension) Open the project from the Startup dialog list Open the project from the recent pro
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Entering ElevationsElevations can be entered two ways, before the item is taken off, or during the takeoff. To enter the elevation before the takeoff, use the Elevation box at the top of the takeoff window, then do the
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Elevation StepThe elevation step is used when increasing or decreasing elevations using the menu, toolbar or popup menu.
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SiteWorx/OS TabsProject , enter project information, setup boring logs. Drawings , open scale and align drawings. Takeoff , digitize project boundaries, topsoil strip areas, topsoil re spread areas, contour lines, po
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Design Line PropertiesThe following properties are available for design lines: Existing/Proposed Pitched Color Line Width Line Style Name Notes Elevation information, associated with each corner, is displayed on the Corner
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Startup DialogThis dialog appears when SiteWorx/OS is opened. The dialog provides a simple way to (top to bottom) open the last project, open an existing project, start a new project, or open drawings for a new pro
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Properties DialogThe Properties Dialog provides a means to enter elevations and object properties during the takeoff. The dialog varies according to the takeoff. If the Cancel button is pressed, the takeoff will be ab
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Area Elevation DialogThis dialog is used to set different elevations for each corner of a surface or basement area type. If the elevations are all the same, simply hit the Enter key when the dialog appears. The dialog can
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Trench Elevation DialogUse this dialog to enter the inverse elevation for points along a trench line. If the inverse elevation of the point is unknown, check the Calculate Inverse Elevation box. The inverse elevation will b
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Design Line Elevation DialogThis dialog is used to set different elevations for each point of a design line. If the elevation is unchanged, simply hit the Enter key of click OK. Checking the "Do not show dialog again" box will d
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Length Measurement PropertiesThe following properties are available for length measurements: Name Color Line Width Line Style Note The measured length is also shown on the properties tab.
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Trench Definition DialogAt the top of the dialog is the inverse elevation for the first point of the trench. If the inverse elevation of the point is unknown, check the Calculate Inverse Elevation box. The inverse elevation
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Work AreaThe work area is the portion of the SiteWorx/OS window between the toolbars and the status bar . Data is entered and results are analyzed in the work area. The contents of the work area change with th
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Above GradeSet Above Grade to a positive number to elevate a slab area above the surrounding grade. For more information see How to take off a slab on or below grade .
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Window TitleThis option defines what information is show in the window title bar. SiteWorx/OS - Window title is "SiteWorx/OS" File Name - Window title is "SiteWorx/OS (File Name)" Project - Window title is "SiteW
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Status BarThe status bar is at the bottom of the window. It displays the following information from left to right: Instruction/Status Message Project File Name Drawing File Name Drawing File Type - Vector, Rast
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Invert ElevationThe invert elevation is the elevation of the bottom of the trench. If Bottom of Pipe is Selected at the Project Tab, the entered invert elevation is to the bottom of the pipe. SiteWorx/OS will calcula
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Contour Line Object PropertiesThe following properties are available for contour lines: Existing/Proposed Elevation Color Line Width Line Style Note
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Point Elevation Object PropertiesThe following properties are available for point elevations: Existing/Proposed Elevation Color Line Width Point Style Note
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Area Elevation Object PropertiesThe following properties are available for area elevations: Existing/Proposed Area Type Negative Over cut Color Fill Style Line Width Line Style Name Group Notes Elevation information, associated with
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Name PropertyThis property applies to boundaries, topsoil regions, areas, trenches, lengths and design lines. It can contain up to 40 alpha-numeric characters.
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Fill StyleThis property applies to regions and area elevations. It defines the fill pattern for the interior of the region/area. Fill styles are selected using the Select Fill Pattern Dialog. Select a fill patt
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Line StyleThis property applies to all takeoff objects, except point elevations. It defines the pattern of the line associated with the object.
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ElevationThis property applies to contour lines, design lines, area elevations and point elevations. It defines either the existing or proposed elevation of the object. Contour lines and point elevations only
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Area typeThis property applies to area elevations. There are four area types: Surface - surface areas have elevations associated with each corner. These elevations are used in modeling the surface. Basement -
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GroupThis property is associated with area elevations. It allows areas to be grouped together in the Area by Group report. It can contain up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
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NegativeThis property applies to area elevations. If set, the areas and volumes associated with this object will be treated as negative numbers. That is they will be subtracted from the totals. This allows ar
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Data TabThis tab displays the perimeter and area for the selected area. If the project has been calculated, it also displays the cut and fill under the area.
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Trench TypeSiteWorx/OS supports three trench types: Vee Bottom Drain Flat Bottom Drain Pipe Trench