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SiteWorx/OS · Modules413
01Introduction & Setup18 topics
02Getting Started32 topics
03Menus & Toolbars205 topics
04Tabs & Workspaces95 topics
  1. Project Tab
  2. Drawings Tab
  3. Takeoff Tab
  4. Calculations Tab
  5. 3D View Tab
  6. Cross Section Tab
  7. Grid Data Tab
  8. Soil Analysis Tab
  9. Why doesn't the increase or decrease elevation command work?
  10. Why can't I see certain items which should be displayed?
  11. I incorrectly deleted an item
  12. Invalid Areas
  13. Above Maximum
  14. Examine
  15. Takeoff Object Properties
  16. Scale
  17. Why can't I click on any other tabs?
  18. How do I change the display of the 3D drawing?
  19. User Defined Fields
  20. Takeoff and Display Options
  21. What do I do when the Proposed is on a different sheet or scale than the Existing?
  22. How do I change the elevations for surface area?
  23. Invalid Regions
  24. Points in Area
  25. Minimum and Maximum Elevation
  26. The calculated results appear incorrect
  27. How do I change the soil swell factor used on new projects?
  28. 3D/Plan
  29. Existing-Proposed-Cut Fill-Rock Cut
  30. Display OB
  31. Show Mesh/Show Grid
  32. Manipulate
  33. Z%
  34. Reset
  35. Stake View
  36. Cut/Fill View
  37. Export
  38. Show OB
  39. Before/After Strip
  40. Cut/Fill - Stake
  41. Col/Row Row/Col
  42. Opening Files
  43. Cancel Changes
  44. Accept Changes
  45. Change All Styles
  46. Navigation Bars
  47. Alignment Indicator
  48. Scale Dialog
  49. CAD Scale Dialog
  50. Invalid Soil Types
  51. Invalid Strata Depths
  52. Include/Exclude
  53. Export Surface
  54. Invalid Trenches
  55. Complex Areas
  56. Project Toolbar
  57. Scale Information
  58. Takeoff Check
  59. Number of Drawings
  60. Drawings Tab Toolbars
  61. Drawing Display Area
  62. Distance
  63. Export DWG
  64. Use Drawing Coordinates
  65. Existing/Proposed/Cut/Fill
  66. Tracking
  67. CAD Layer List
  68. Cross Section Line Properties
  69. Equate OB
  70. Layouts
  71. Setup User Defined Fields
  72. Copy to Clipboard Button
  73. Grid Size and Resolution
  74. Calculation Resolution
  75. Topsoil Factors
  76. Subsoil Factors
  77. Slope Boundaries
  78. Calculation Results
  79. Open Drawing
  80. Takeoff Toolbars
  81. Takeoff Area
  82. Takeoff/Both
  83. Align Grid
  84. Increase/Decrease Elevation
  85. Calculate Invert Elevation
  86. Boundary Object Properties
  87. Topsoil Strip and Respread Object Properties
  88. Region Type
  89. Depth
  90. Corners Tab
  91. The 3D View looks wrong
  92. How do I edit an item that was digitized incorrectly?
  93. Below Minimum
  94. Checking Menu
  95. Why don't I see existing and proposed contours on the screen at the same time?
05Troubleshooting & Tips63 topics
Module 04Tabs & Workspaces

Topsoil Factors

Topsoil factors at the top of the window include the Waste %, Site Swell Factor, Import Swell Factor and Import Compression %. The Waste % is the percentage amount of topsoil stripped that lost or is

Topsoil Factors

Topsoil factors at the top of the window include the Waste %, Site Swell Factor, Import Swell Factor and Import Compression %.

The Waste % is the percentage amount of topsoil stripped that lost or is unusable for respread or haul off. If there is no waste, enter a 0 or leave the Waste % field blank.

The Site Swell factor is the expansion factor for topsoil that is stripped. A Site Swell factor of 1.25 will result in 25% more yards of topsoil when the dirt is loose or expanded. For no swell or expansion of the topsoil, the factor should be set to 1.

The Import Swell Factor is the factor used for compression. The quantity of imported topsoil in Loose Cubic Yards divided by the Import Swell factor yields the compressed cubic yards. For results with no compression of topsoil when importing, the factor should be set to 1.

The Import Compression % is the inverse of the Import Swell Factor, expressed as a percent. Changing the Import Compression % changes the Import Swell Factor. The Import Swell Factor is used for calculations.

The Site Swell and Import Swell factors are often set between 1 and 1.5.

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