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Module 03 of 5

Menus & Toolbars

File, Options, Reports, View, Help, plus the per-context CAD, Raster/PDF, Vector PDF, and Takeoff menus that appear when their tab is active.

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    Drawing Tab Popup MenuThe Drawing Popup menu contains 6 items: Open... Delete Lock/Unlock Make Base Drawing Duplicate Drawing Rotate Drawing... Select Layers When autoscaling , aligning , defining a Reference Point or defi
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    CAD MenuThis toolbar is only available when using CAD (DXF, DWG, etc.) type drawing files . Select Entity Snap to Entity Point Import CAD (Only available on the Takeoff Tab) Undo Import (Only available on the
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    CAD Menu - Drawings TabThis toolbar is only available when using CAD (DXF, DWG, etc.) type drawing files . Select Entity Snap to Entity Point Layers Dialog Layer List Select Layer Hide Empty Layers Color/Monochrome Thick/Th
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    File MenuThe file menu is access by clicking on the File button to the left of the tabs. The file menu contains commands for handling project files. New Project Open Project Recent Projects Save Project Save P
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    Help MenuContents Index Tool Tips Drawing Info Update Check Register System Information Support Meeting SiteWorx/OS on the Web About
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    Options MenuThe Options menu contains commands to control optional features of SiteWorx/OS. Show Properties/Elevation Dialog * Show Boring Log Dialog * Show Trench Definition Dialog * Show Area Elevation Dialog C
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    Raster/PDF MenuThe Raster/PDF menu has three items: Auto Trace Easy Trace Background Color (Indicator Only)
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    Reports MenuA variety of reports are available to document the project. Area Layer Full By Color By Group Material Volumes Cut/Fill Cut/Fill Summary Plan Cut/Fill Scaled Plan Cut/Fill Stake Takeoff 3D Cross Secti
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    Takeoff Menu and Takeoff Popup MenuThe Takeoff menu and Takeoff Popup menu are identical. They provide commands to control the takeoff. Most of these commands are also available via the takeoff toolbars. Many of the commands have keybo
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    Vector PDF MenuThe Vector PDF menu has seven items: Select Entity Snap to Entity Point Layers Dialog Layer List Select Layers Hide Empty Layers Append Mode
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    View MenuThe View menu enables you to show or hide certain information. Except for the Takeoff grid color menu command, if the command is checked, the item will be shown. If unchecked, the item is hidden. The
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    Print SetupClick on Print Setup to select the printer and/or change page layout.
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    DimensionsSelecting this option will display the labels on areas and volumes using exponents, for example Y3 (Y cubed). If this option is not selected, areas and volumes labels will display in alphabetical form
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    Decrease ElevationPressing this command decreases the elevation by the elevation step . F12 is the default keyboard shortcut for this command.
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    Start or Stop TakeoffThis command changes the digitizer pointer from mouse mode to/from digitizer mode. Start Takeoff will cause the pointer to work like a digitizer and not like a mouse. Stop Takeoff closes an area takeo
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    Cut/FillThe cut and fill report shows cut and fill volume by grid along with the cut and fill depth at each of the four corners of every grid. The cut and fill volumes for the entire project are also displaye
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    Copy Trench DefinitionWhen digitizing multiple trenches, the definitions of the last created trench may be copied as the new trench definition. Always - Last definition is always copied to new trench Never - Last definitio
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    Increase ElevationPressing this command increases the elevation by the elevation step . F11 is the default keyboard shortcut for this command.
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    Project BoundarySelect Project Boundary from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize the project boundary. Note: A project boundary must be specified Zoom to Project command
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    Topsoil RespreadSelect Topsoil Respread from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize the included or excluded topsoil respread areas.
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    Point ElevationSelect Point Elevation from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize the existing and proposed point elevations.
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    Existing/ProposedThese commands toggle between Existing and Proposed. Either Existing or Proposed will be checked and turned on when any takeoff item that requires elevations is selected (i.e. checked). Existing and P
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    Decimal PlacesSiteworx/OS maintains decimal place settings for use in reports and screen displays. Settings are kept for lengths, areas and volumes. If Automatic is selected, the program uses one decimal place to d
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    Copy Region as a Topsoil Strip, Topsoil Respread or AreaBoundaries can be copied as Topsoil Strip or Respread areas or Area Elevations. Topsoil Strip or Respread Regions can be copied as Area Elevations. Press Select Object and position the selection box o
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    OpenClick on the Open command to load a previously saved project file. Previously saved project files can also be opened by dropping them on SiteWorx/OS. The current project will be closed and the dropped
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    FullThe Full report lists all the areas with perimeters and area measurements. Also shown is the cut and fill requirements under the area. If layers are attached to an area, a list of the volumes for the
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    Select Object to View and EditIf you desire to view or edit the properties for any displayed items, click on the Takeoff option under Display and then click on the Select Object tool (it looks like a finger) and the mouse pointer
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    3D ColorsUse these commands to select the colors to display on the 3D views. Pressing Customize... displays the color selection dialog . When selecting the three colors, use colors that show a high contrast. T
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    3DThe 3D report prints the proposed or existing site in 3D. See also Print Preview
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    RegisterIf you have not registered the SiteWorx/OS software, click here and contact Vertigraph at 800-989-4243 (US and Canada) or 214-340-9436 (other countries) to register the software. You can also receive
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    FontSelecting the Reports|Font command enables you to change the font on the printed report.
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    ExitClick on Exit to close the SiteWorx/OS program.
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    Takeoff PropertiesThe takeoff properties are displayed on the right side of the Takeoff Tab . To edit an item's properties, first select the item with the Select Object tool.
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    Topsoil StripSelect Topsoil Strip from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize the included or excluded topsoil strip areas. Topsoil Strip Areas are not available when us
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    Zoom and Pan CommandsVarious zoom and pan tools are found on the top right side of the window. When pointing the mouse over the tool, a description of the tool function is displayed. The buttons on the top row are Zoom an
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    Tool TipsIf Tool Tips is checked, popup hints are provided for buttons and fields.
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    Area ElevationSelect Area Elevation from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize the existing and proposed area elevations. Areas are entered as one of four types: Surface
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    Takeoff Grid ColorThis command enables you to change the grid color , if the grid is displayed .
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    Material VolumesThe Area Volumes Report summarizes the sub grade materials for the entire project. The materials are defined at the Takeoff|Area Elevation window. See also Print Preview
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    Confirm DeletionsIf this option is checked, SiteWorx/OS will prompt for confirmation before deleting an object or a point.
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    Export HeadersThis option allows you to turn on and off the exporting of the report headers (i.e. report titles). This command only applies when exporting report data to a file.
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    Align the DrawingIf the project is on multiple drawings, the drawings have to be aligned so the takeoffs overlay correctly. The top drawing ( base drawing ) in the drawing list must be aligned first. the other drawing
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    Save AsSelect Save As to save the current project with a new name or in a new location.
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    Copy Layer InformationWhen creating a new area, SiteWorx/OS can copy the last layer information. Always - Last layer information is always copied to new area Never - Last layer information is never copied to new area. Each
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    CSV SeparatorWhen text data is exported, the text can be separated by either a comma or tab.
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    StakeThe Stake report provides the coordinates for the northwest corner of each grid. At that northwest corner point, the cut of fill depth is displayed along the existing and proposed elevations. See also
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    SaveSelect Save to save the current project. If the project has not previously been saved, the Save As dialog box opens so that a new file name for the project can be entered.
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    Takeoff ElevationsIf this item is checked, the elevations for digitized contour lines, points, areas, design lines and trenches will be shown in the Takeoff Area .
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    Soil FactorsSiteWorx/SO maintains soil factors for converting cut and fills from loose to packed volumes. These factors are entered on the Calculations Tab . Save as Default - save the current factors for use in
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    Drawing InfoDrawing information contains information about the currently active drawing. This information includes file type, size, resolution, etc.
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    AboutThis menu options displays information about the SiteWorx/OS application.
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    Trench Definition PropertiesThese properties define the size and shape of the trench and vary with the trench type . The properties can be viewed schematically by pressing the Define Trench Button to display the Define Trench di
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    Define Trench ButtonThe Define Trench button displays the Define Trench Dialog . This dialog graphically displays the Trench Definitions Properties .
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    Define Trench DialogThis dialog graphically displays the Trench Definitions Properties . The Schematic view displays all the parameters defining the selected trench type. The parameter being edited is highlighted in red.
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    Check for UpdatesSelect this menu command to check the Vertigraph, Inc. website for updates to SiteWorx/OS. The check requires internet access.
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    Automatic Update CheckWhen checked the program will automatically check the Vertigraph, Inc. website for updates to SiteWorx/OS each time the program is started. The check requires internet access. Disable automatic checki
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    SiteWorx/OS File TypesProject Files - extension ".ves" Project Backup Files - extension ".~ves" SiteWorx/OS can read the following drawing file types CAD .dwf .dwg .dxf .dgn .plt Raster .tif, .tiff .bmp .cal .cmp .wmf .jpe
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    ArcThe arc command is available on the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu when taking off boundaries, topsoil strip and re spread regions, contour lines and areas. Creating an arc requires entering t
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    RectangleThe rectangle command is available on the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu when taking off boundaries, topsoil strip and re spread regions, and areas. It is only available at the start of a new
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    CircleThe circle command is available on the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu when taking off boundaries, topsoil strip and re spread regions, and areas. It is only available at the start of a new obj
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    Design Line PitchWhen a design line is pitched, the first elevation is entered. Then subsequent elevations are calculated based on the pitch. To define the pitch, either enter the rise and run in the specified units,
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    Design LineSelect Design Line from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize existing or proposed design lines. Design lines are lines with an elevation associated with e
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    ReviewWhen performing a takeoff, only the current takeoff objects are displayed - points, contours, etc. Review allows viewing combinations of takeoff objects. When Review is selected, the takeoff object pr
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    Takeoff Menu ShortcutsThis option allows customization of the shortcut keys used to activate the commands on the takeoff menu . Selecting the option displays a list of the menu commands and associated shortcut keys in the
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    Delete Selected ObjectPressing this button will delete the currently selected takeoff object.
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    Select EntityThis option applies to CAD and Vector PDF files. When Select Entity is on it allows selection of an entire entity. When the mouse button is pressed the entity will be input as a takeoff object . For e
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    Boring LogsIf there are boring logs for the project, select Yes, otherwise select No. If Yes is selected, the Setup button will be enabled. Press the button to setup boring log entry. See also: Boring Log Overvi
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    Show DialogIf this setting is checked, the Boring Log Entry dialog will be displayed when a boring log is taken off. If it is not checked, the boring log information can be entered using the property tabs to the
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    Cut/Fill SummaryThe cut and fill summary report shows total cut and fill volumes. This report provides the information shown on the right side of the Calculations window. See also Print Preview
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    AutosaveThe Auto save command under the Options menu allows you to instruct SiteWorx/OS when and how frequently save the project file automatically. The file will not be saved when actively taking off elevati
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    Save PartialSave Partial Project is used for value engineering and for calculating cut and fill volumes in phases. For example, by saving the proposed elevations as existing elevations and digitizing new proposed
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    Show Startup DialogIf this option is checked, the Startup Dialog will show when SiteWorx/OS is started. The dialog provides a simple way to open the last project, an existing project, a new project, or open drawings for
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    Subsoil ReportThe Subsoil report shows the subsoil cut and fill volume per grid along with the cut or fill depth at the northwest corner of each grid. The grid spacing is defined at the Calculations Tab . See also
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    Change Area ElevationThis command changes the corner elevations of the selected area to the value in the elevation edit box .
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    Copy Area as ContourThis command copies the selected area as a contour line. The elevation of the contour is set to the elevation of the first corner of the area. If the area selected is a proposed area, the contour will
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    Plan Cut/Fill ReportThe Plan Cut/Fill report shows the plan view site with the stake information overlaid on top. The information displayed is defined in the Prepare plan Cut/Fill Report window. The controls to the right
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    Copy Area as a Topsoil Strip or Respread AreaAreas can be copied as Topsoil Strip or Re spread areas. Select Area Elevation as the Takeoff Type . Press Select Object and position the selection box over a corner of the area to be copied. Click th
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    Show Save DialogIf this option is checked, when a drawing is opened the Save Drawing Dialog will show if it has been resized or rotated. This allows saving the changed drawing for faster future opens. This option doe
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    Show Properties/Elevation DialogsWhen this item is selected (checked) properties and elevation dialogs will be used. Using these dialogs, elevations are set during the takeoff rather than before. Takeoff object properties can be chan
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    ContainmentThis check is available for Project Boundary, Topsoil Strip, Topsoil Re spread and Area takeoffs. It displays a dialog showing the number and name of the takeoff objects and which objects contain them
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    Balance ProjectThis command will adjust the proposed elevations by the amount shown at the bottom of the calculation results . Site balancing is an iterative process and should be used in conjunction with boundary s
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    Undo Balance ProjectThis command will undo the last balance project adjustment. To undo all balance adjustments, press the Undo button until it is disabled.
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    Options/Setup MenuThe Setup Options menu contains commands to control optional features of SiteWorx/OS. Typically these options are rarely changed. Save Takeoff Properties Soil Factors Use Acrobat Use Vector 3D Colors
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    Panning OptionsPanning is initiated by depressing the Pan button, selecting Pan from the Takeoff menu. During a takeoff, depressing the Ctrl key also activates panning. The drawing is then panned by clicking the mou
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    Show Trench DialogWhen this option is selected (checked) the Trench Definition Dialog will be shown after the first point of a trench is entered. When the Show Properties/Elevation Dialog option is selected, this optio
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    Show Area Elevation DialogSiteWorx/OS has the capability of setting different elevations for each corner of a surface or basement area type. If all elevations for these type areas will be the same, disable this option. With CA
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    Length MeasurementSelect Length Measurement from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or measure linear distances. Length measurements have no elevation and do not affect the site mode
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    Cross Section ReportThe Cross Section report shows the existing and proposed elevations along all the grid lines of the project. The first section displays the horizontal sections - grid lines 1, 2, 3... The second secti
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    Soil Analysis ReportThe Soil Analysis report shows the subsurface strata along all the grid lines of the project. The first section display the horizontal sections. The second section displays the verticals. The last pag
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    Area Layer ReportLayer depth and volume, sorted by area. See also Print Preview
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    Area By Color ReportArea perimeter and area, sorted by area color. See also Print Preview
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    Area By Group ReportArea perimeter and area, sorted by area group. See also Print Preview
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    ThemesThemes are a way of defining the look of the program windows. SiteWorx/OS provides 11 themes: Office 2010 Black Office 2010 Blue Office 2010 Silver Office 2013 Gray Office 2013 Light Gray Office 2013
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    Open Drawing Dialog
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    File ListThe file list displays a the files of the selected type in the current folder. The list can show only the file name, or details on the file.
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    List or DetailIf list, the left button, is depressed, only the file names will be shown in the file list. If details, the right button is depressed, additional information on the files will be displayed in the list
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    Select FolderPress the drop down button to open a list of folders. The list can then be used to navigate to the desired folder.
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    Up one folderPressing this buttons changes the displayed folder to the parent of the current folder.
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    Show PreviewIf this button is depressed, a preview of the selected file and page will be shown to the right of the file list. If the button is not depressed, the preview will not be shown.
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    Folder ShortcutsThe panel to the left displays shortcut buttons to navigate to predefined folders. The available buttons are: My Documents Desktop My Computer Drawings Temp The Drawings button, as installed, points t
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    File Type SelectionThis combo box allows selection of the type of file displayed in the file list . Available file types are: AutoCAD DWF (*.dwf) AutoCAD DWG (*.dwg) AutoCAD DXF (*.dxf) Hewlitt-Packard HPGL (*.plt) CALS
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    Page Number SelectionThis field allow selection of a single page from a multi-page drawing file. The page selected is shown in the preview window . If the selected drawing has only one page, this field is not available.
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    Drawing PreviewThis area displays a preview of the selected drawing, if Show Preview is on.
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    Cancel OpenPressing this button will close the Open Drawing Dialog and return to SiteWorx/OS.
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    File NameThis box displays the currently selected drawing. This drawing is shown in the preview .
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    Folder List ButtonsPressing the left arrow button will move to the previous entry in the viewed folder list. Pressing the right arrow button will move to the next entry in the viewed folder list. Pressing the down arrow
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    Open DrawingPressing this button will close the open drawing dialog and the selected drawing will be added to the active drawing list.
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    Easy TraceEasy Trace is a simplified means of tracing lines. While tracing it looks for contrasts to the background color and selects the contrasting point closest to the center of the cursor. This allows traci
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    Topsoil ReportThis report provides topsoil strip and respread by region. See also Print Preview
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    Length ReportThis report provides a list of all length measurements. See also Print Preview
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    Highlight ColorsThese menu items change the colors used when selecting an object . The primary color is used unless the selected object is drawn in that color. In that case the Alternate color is used. Pressing eithe
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    Background ColorThe background color is used with Easy Trace and Auto Trace . The background color must be set for each drawing. To set the background color, press the Background Color button on the Drawings Tab . Th
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    North SouthSiteWorx/OS requires the North/South compass line to export GPS coordinates. Locate the compass rose on the drawing and then digitize the North end, followed by the South end. Then press the OK button
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    Metric Scale UnitsWhen a metric scale is selected, there is an option to take off linear measurements in meters or millimeters. The default is meters.
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    System InformationThis command starts the Windows Version utility. This displays information about the system for use by Vertigraph support personnel.
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    SiteWorx/OS on the WebThis command opens the SiteWorx/OS web page in a browser window.
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    Support MeetingWhen directed to by Vertigraph support personnel, use this command to open GoToMeeting in a browser window. Then follow instructions to establish a meeting with support personnel.
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    Import CADSiteWorx/OS can import entities from dwg files for use as contour lines, area elevations and point elevations. Contour Lines: On the takeoff tab , select Contour Lines and Existing or Proposed . Selec
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    Vector PDF'sVector PDF files are created by CAD programs. As such, they contain selectable lines and points. However, unlike CAD files there is no elevation information stored with the point or line. For more inf
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    Append ModeVery often CAD programs export dashed lines to a PDF file as a series of lines, as shown above. Append Mode is a mechanism to connect the series of lines into a single takeoff object, in the case of t
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    Select LayersClicking Select Layers disables Snap to Entity Point , enables Select Entity and replaces the popup menu. When an entity is selected, right clicking displays the popup menu. The menu has thirteen item
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    Vector PDF Layer ListCAD and Vector PDF drawings can have multiple layers. The Layer List is the preferred alternative to the Layers Dialog . It displays a list of the layers on the drawing and is used to control which la
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    Use VectorWhen opening a PDF file, you can instruct SiteWorx/OS to read the file as a Vector PDF . If the file is a Vector PDF, the word Vector will show at the right end of the status bar . If the file is not
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    Use Z Axis for ElevationThis option applies to Snap to Entity Point and Select Entity when working with CAD files. Some CAD files have elevations encoded into the Z coordinate of the points. When this option is checked, thes
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    Save Drawing DialogThis dialog is only shown when a drawing is first opened in a project. Press Yes and the changed drawing file will be saved as a png file. Subsequent loads of the project will open faster using the sa
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    CAD ToolbarThis toolbar is only available when using CAD (DXF, DWG, etc.) type drawing files . Select Entity Snap to Entity Point Layers Dialog Layer List Select Layer Import CAD (Only available on the Takeoff T
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    Vector PDF ToolbarThe Vector PDF toolbar has six buttons: Select Entity Snap to Entity Point Layers Dialog Layer List Select Layers Append Mode
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    Black on White/White on BlackThis option selects the background color of the drawing. Normally, Black on White is used resulting in a white background. However, when some entities are in lighter colors, such as yellow, it is easi
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    Undo CAD ImportPressing this button will undo the last CAD import for the selected takeoff object .
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    Delete DrawingDeletes the displayed drawing from the drawing list. Locked drawings cannot be deleted. Once the takeoff has started the base drawing (first drawing in the list) cannot be deleted.
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    Lock/Unlock DrawingLocks or unlocks the displayed drawings. Locked drawings cannot be deleted and the page cannot be changed. The image shown on the button indicates the lock state of the active drawing . When the butto
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    Drawing PageChanges the page displayed for multiple page drawings. If the drawing is locked , the page cannot be changed.
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    Make Base DrawingThe base drawing is the first drawing in the list. Only the base drawing can be scaled. All other drawings are aligned to the base drawing. The takeoff is maintained in the coordinate space of the bas
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    Duplicate DrawingCreates a second copy of the drawing in the drawing list. Used when more than one page of a multiple page drawing in used in the takeoff.
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    AcceptAccepts the information entered when autoscaling , aligning , defining North/South or defining a Reference Point .
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    CancelCancels the information entered when autoscaling , aligning , defining North/South , defining the background color or defining a Reference Point .
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    AutoScaleAutoScaling is a way to calculate the scale from a dimension on the drawing. First, digitize the beginning and ending points of a line with a known distance Then, enter the distance between the points
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    Color SelectionPressing the dialog button on one of the color controls displays the color selection dialog. The dialog displays the selected color in the upper left corner. It has controls to Select a color from a l
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    Selected ColorThis displays the currently selected color. It is the color that will be applied when the OK button is clicked.
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    New ObjectThis command under the Takeoff menu allows you to stop taking off one object and start an new one. It is the same as pressing Stop Takeoff followed by Start Takeoff.
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    Standard ColorsSiteWorx/OS maintains a list of 40 standard colors. Select a color by clicking on it.
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    Additional ColorsSiteWorx/OS maintains a list of user defined or additional colors. Up to 128 colors may be added to the list. Select a color by clicking on it.
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    Show More ColorsClicking on the More Colors button expands the dialog to allow selection of colors not in the Standard or Additional color lists. Colors can be selected by clicking on the color wheel, the gray scale
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    Delete Additional ColorThis button deletes the selected color from the Additional Color list.
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    Show Autoscale DialogSome drawings do not provide enough information to determine if the scale shown on the drawing is correct. When scaling, if this option is checked, the user will be reminded when autoscaling is recomm
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    Soil Analysis Cut Line ColorSelecting this option displays the Select Color dialog to change the color of the Cut Line on the Soil Analysis tab. The default color is red.
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    Rotate DrawingPress this button to rotate current drawing. Locked drawings cannot be rotated. Once takeoff has started, drawings cannot be rotated. Pressing the button displays the Rotate Drawing Dialog. Rotation c
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    Opening Dwg FilesDwg files can contain references to external files called XRefs. If the XRef is in the same folder as the file being opened or a folder containing a previously found reference, SiteWorx/OS will open i
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    External ReferencesDwg files can contain references to external files called XRefs. Selecting this menu item displays a list of all external references, whether or not they were loaded, and if loaded the path to the ref
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    Folder TreeThe folder tree displays the folders in a tree format. The current folder is highlighted.
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    Hide Empty LayersWhen this option on (checked) the Layer List and Layers Dialog will not show layers with no entities. Multipage Vector PDF files list all the layers on all the pages. The layers on pages not showing a
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    Auto TraceAuto Trace is a simplified means of tracing lines on raster and non-vector PDF's. Auto Trace is available for regions and contour lines. When Auto Trace is active, the takeoff cursor is a combination
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    Control PointsControl points are used to link the paper drawing to real world GPS coordinates when exporting the surface model points , exporting the takeoff as a DWG file , or importing GPS points from a CSV file
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    Control point coordinatesEnter the Northing and Easting coordinates of the control point.
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    AutoscrollIf Autoscroll is on (checked) the Takeoff Area will scroll when the cursor is within 5% of the edge. Autoscrolling only occurs when taking off objects.
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    Printer Select DialogWhen this option is on the Select Printer Dialog is shown prior to printing a report. The printer can be selected from the list. Additionally, the printer and options can be changed by pressing the Pr
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    Copy Selected ObjectWhen this item is clicked, the selected object will be copied from proposed to existing or existing to proposed. It is only enabled for contour lines and point elevations.
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    Takeoff CursorDefine the type of cursor displayed when digitizing objects. Style 1: Style 2: Style 3:
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    Copy All ObjectsWhen this item is clicked, all displayed takeoff objects will be copied from proposed to exisiting or existing to proposed. It is only enabled for contour lines and point elevations.
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    Delete All ObjectsWhen this item is clicked, all displayed takeoff objects will be deleted. It is enabled for Contour Lines, Point Elevations, Area Elevations, Trenches, Design Lines, Boring Logs and Length Measurement
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    Raster/PDF ToolbarThe Raster/PDF toolbar has three buttons: Auto Trace Easy Trace Background Color (Indicator Only)
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    Import CSVClicking on this item on the Takeoff Menu displays the Import CSV dialog. The item is only enabled when taking off Existing Point Elevations. First select the file to be imported. The memo displays th
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    Delete CSV ImportClicking on this item on the Takeoff Menu will delete all points imported from CSV files. The item is only enabled when taking off Existing Point Elevations.
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    Use AcrobatWhen opening a PDF file, you can instruct SiteWorx/OS to utilize Adobe Acrobat version 7.0 or higher to read the file. This command under the Options menu can only be changed before any drawing files
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    Print PreviewPrior to printing a report, the Print Preview window is displayed. This allows examination of the report. The window has three main areas, a toolbar at the top, a preview panel at the lower right, and
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    Scaled Plan Cut/Fill ReportThe Plan Cut/Fill report shows the plan view site with the stake information overlaid on top. It is drawn to scale and can be printed on 8 paper sizes: ANSI A (letter); ANSI B; ANSI C; ANSI D; ISO A4;
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    Boring Logs ReportThis report displays the details of the boring log data entered into SiteWorx/OS. See also Print Preview
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    Takeoff Scroll BarsEnables and disables the scroll bars on the takeoff window.
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    Rotate ObjectAll takeoff objects can be rotated. Rotating Point Elevations and Boring Logs does nothing. Start by selecting a takeoff object . Right click to display the popup menu and select rotate. A submenu wil
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    Project SettingsBoring Settings Boring Logs Boring Log Setup Trench Settings Surface Elevation Invert Elevataion These settings are saved with the project and do not carry forward from one project to the next.
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    Trench Points TabThis tab displays information regarding each point defining the trench. For pipe/conduit trenches, the depth displayed is the depth below the selected surface elevation . For drains, it is the depth b
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    Show/Hide HatchesHatches, shaded areas, at times may hide portions of the drawing needed for the takeoff. Hiding the hatches reveals the drawing under the hatch. When hatches are showing, the menu item icon will be an
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    Trench ExportThis report allows saving trench data as an Excel file. Both xls and xlsx formats are supported. It can also be copied to the clipboard for use in other programs. Equations for tying out trench export
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    Pan WindowEnables and disables the Pan window. The Pan window displays the entire project with a blue rectangle indicating the portion visible in the main takeoff window.
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    Magnifier WindowEnables and disables the Magnifier (Mag) window. The magnifier window can be used to zoom in on a portion of the main takeoff window.
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    Snap to Entity PointEnables and disables entity snapping for CAD and PDF files. Entity snapping allows the mouse pointer to move to (snap) a point on a line, area, dimension, etc on the drawing. As the takeoff cursor is
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    Layers DialogPressing the Layers menu item or toolbar button displays the Layers dialog. The Layers dialog allows you to pick and chose the design layers to display. Depending on how the drawing layers are defined
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    Color/MonochromeYou may also display the lines in color or black and white. This may be helpful when some lines do not contrast well with the background color, for example, yellow on white.
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    Thick/Thin LinesDepending on the design file, you may be able show weighted or thin lines by clicking on the appropriate menu entry.
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    ActiveThis menu allows selection of already opened scaled, and aligned drawings for takeoff use.
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    Takeoff SoundSelecting the menu command displays the Takeoff Sound dialog. The top list box provides a choice of system defined sounds. If WAV File is selected, the bottom list box can be used to select a WAV file
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    3D Color Selection dialogPressing one of the buttons displays the Select Color dialog . Select a new color, then press OK. The display will be updated with the new value.
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    ContentsOpens the help file, displaying the contents in the left panel.
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    Calculate ButtonPress the Calculate button or click the Calculate item under the File menu to calculate the project cut and fill volumes.
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    IndexOpens the help file with the index in the left panel
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    Active DrawingThe active drawing combo displays a list of the drawings that have been opened in the project. The icon to the left of the drawing name indicates the lock state of the drawing. The icon of the active
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    ElevationThis field contains the elevation for the current takeoff object . That is a contour line elevation, point elevation, the elevation of an area corner or the surface elevation of a boring log. It can b
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    RegionsRegions are subset of Takeoff Objects . Project Boundaries, Topsoil Strip Areas and Topsoil Respread Areas are regions. Regions can be nested.
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    Stop TakeoffThis command changes the mouse pointer from takeoff mode to mouse mode. When taking off a region or area, this button closes the polygon.
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    RubberbandThe Rubber band is a line that stretches from the last point to the current pointer location. For areas, there are two rubberbands, one from the last point and one to the first point. It is used to pr
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    Trench Object PropertiesAt the top of the Trench Object Properties panel is the Define Trench button. Press this button to graphically view the trench properties using the Define Trench dialog. The following properties are a
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    Include/ExcludeThis property applies to regions . If set to Include, the interior of the region will be included in calculations. If set to Exclude, the interior of the region will not be included in calculations. R
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    Exisiting/ProposedThis property applies to contour lines, point elevations, area elevations and design lines. If set to Existing, the elevations associated with the takeoff object apply to the current site. If set to P
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    Layers TabThere are navigation buttons at the bottom left of the corners tab. The fields can also be navigated using the arrow keys or the mouse. When moving to a new line, any changes to the current line are a
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    Takeoff ReportThe Takeoff report shows you the plan view of the site of the various items you have taken off. You can select which items to display on this report. See also Print Preview
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    Takeoff GridThe takeoff grid is two dimensional array dividing the project into squares. The squares are named similarly to a spreadsheet. The columns are labeled with letters and the rows are labeled with number
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    Delete Last PointThis command deletes the last digitized point.
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    Contour LineSelect Contour Line from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize the existing and proposed contour lines. Contour lines are lines of constant elevation.
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    TrenchSelect Trench from the takeoff combo , the takeoff popup menu or the takeoff menu to view or digitize trenches. All trenches are assumed to be proposed. Trench volumes have no effect on the cut and fi
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    NewSelect the File|New menu option to start a new project. The project file will not be saved until File/Save As is selected.
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    Start TakeoffThis command changes the mouse pointer from mouse mode to takeoff mode.
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    Trace ResolutionTrace resolution sets the distance between points generated when lines are traced. The higher the resolution, or lower the number, the more points generated and the greater the accuracy. The file size
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    Trench DefinitionThe Trench Definition report displays the cross section for each trench. See also Print Preview
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    Trench ReportThe Trench report shows the lengths, volumes and pertinent information for each trench. See also Print Preview
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    Copy AreaTo copy an area, first select the area using the Select Object tool. Next press the Start Takeoff Button to change from mouse mode to digitizing mode. Use the right mouse button to display the popup m
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