TRIMBLE BUSINESS CENTER

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1 TRIMBLE BUSINESS CENTER Release Notes Version 3.60 Geospatial Division, Westmoor Drive, Westminster, CO 80021, USA 2015, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

2 Welcome to Trimble Business Center Welcome to Trimble Business Center Trimble Business Center office software is ideal for working with all types of geospatial data. The software provides numerous innovative and powerful features, and it is easy to learn and use. Installing or updating For installation or update instructions, see the appropriate bullet below. Notes: - Trimble Business Center (TBC) licensing information is contained in a Sentinel HASP hardware or software key connected to or installed on your computer. If no key has been connected or installed, TBC allows you to import and view data only. It does not allow you to use any licensed features. To view your license after installation is complete, select View License Manager on the Start Page. For a description of the features available in each licensed configuration, see "Licensed Features" in the online Help. - After installation, be sure to select Check for Updates on the Start Page to ensure you have the latest updates for Trimble Business Center. New users installing TBC to use with a single-user license: a. Before you insert the new Sentinel HASP hardware key you received in your installation package, install TBC from the TBC installation package downloaded from the Trimble website. b. Before running TBC for the first time, insert the new Sentinel HASP hardware key into an available USB port on your computer. All licensed features will be available when you run TBC. Your 1-year warranty begins the first time you open the software. Existing users installing this version of TBC: Install TBC from the installation package downloaded from the Trimble website. Important Note! This version is available to users whose current warranty expiration date is 1 September 2015 or later. If your warranty expires prior to this date and you proceed with the installation, licensed features will not be available. Contact your distributor to purchase a warranty extension. On the Start page, select View License Manager to verify your warranty expiration date. New users installing TBC to use with a multi-user license installed on a network: a. Ensure the following: Your computer can connect to the network server where the Sentinel HASP multi-user network license is installed. There are no Sentinel HASP hardware keys connected to your computer. b. Install TBC from the TBC installation package downloaded from the Trimble website. c. Run TBC. Release Notes 2

3 New features The software automatically searches the network for a Sentinel HASP network key. If a Sentinel HASP network key is found and the multi-user license limit has not been exceeded, the license is available for use and all licensed features in TBC are available. If a Sentinel HASP network key is not found or the multi-user license limit has been exceeded, licensed features are not available and an appropriate message is displayed when you attempt to use them. Optionally, you can verify whether or not you have access to the multi-user license by selecting View License Manager on the Start Page. For more information on using the License Manager dialog, press F1 with the dialog open. Note that each time you run TBC, the software will need to automatically access the multi-user license installed on the network. Note to Administrators: For instructions on installing a Sentinel HASP network key (multi-user license) and viewing and managing license information, select Network Licensing Read Me on the Tools menu on the TBC Installation DVD. New features Following are the new features included in the various licensing options for this version of Trimble Business Center. See "Licensed Features" in the online Help to help determine which of these new features are available with your license. Data review and editing Import leveling data from non-trimble levels - Use the Custom Importer to import leveling data from a data file captured by any leveling instrument. Use the Level Editor to adjust your runs and include the results in the point computation and network adjustment together with other optical and GNSS data in your project. Change total station setup type - You can now change the setup type for a total station after importing the station data into TBC. For example, if you have used single backsight as a setup type in the field software and you measured three points for which you know the coordinates, you can now change the station setup to Resection and recompute your station position. View timestamp for optical observations - View the timestamp for optical observations in the Properties pane, Optical spreadsheet, Custom ASCII exporter, and Advanced Select pane. Visualize and store measurements - When using the Measure Distance or Measure Angle commands, you can store a measurement in the project and view its properties at any time. This allows you to visualize and store measurements in Station View and 3D View. Trimble R2 receiver support - Import and process data collected with the new Trimble R2 scalable receiver supporting GIS and entry-level Survey users. Spectra Precision SP60 support - Import and process data collected with the new Spectra Precision SP60 GNSS receiver using updated receiver.ini and antenna.ini GNSS configuration files. Spectra Precision FOCUS DL-15 support Use a Custom Importer to import level data files from the Spectra Precision FOCUS DL-15 digital level, and process the data in TBC. Release Notes 3

4 New features Total Station Editor The Total Station Editor has been enhanced to include editable Prism Constant and Prism Type fields. Feature coding and attribution Support for horizontal/vertical offsets for linear features - Use a new line feature control code to specify the horizontal, vertical, or horizontal and vertical offsets "on the fly" from the measured location, which results in multiple lines being created, saving time in the field. This allows you to collect geometry for multiple features in one shot because you are physically visiting just one feature, saving you significant amount of time in the field. For example: FL TC H 1 V 0.2 BC H 2 V0.2 would create three lines at the same time for a flowline, top of the curb at the given offset, and back of the curb at the given offset. Associate label styles with to feature codes - Export label styles from TBC and import them into the Feature Definition Manager application where they can be used to assign labels to point, line, and polygon feature definitions. When the resulting feature definition FXL file is imported into TBC and the feature codes processed, all of the features are automatically labeled using the associated style. Copy and paste feature attributes in Feature Definition Manager - Reuse an existing feature attribute by copying it from one feature definition and pasting it into the same or another feature definition. Process feature codes "on the fly" - Save time and work more efficiently by being able to edit feature codes at any time, even if feature code processing has been performed in your project (no need to first remove processing results). Changes are automatically processed the next time the project is computed, without re-running the entire feature code process. Survey computations and COGO Updated Baseline Processor - You can process individual constellations; issues with Beidou-only processing are now resolved. 5- and 7-parameter Helmert and least-squares transformation - The Transform Survey Points command has been enhanced with the option of computing seven parameters. The two extra parameters are used for the X-axis and Y-axis rotations. Additionally it also includes the option to use a least-squares calculation method in addition to the Helmert method. A white paper, "Transform Survey Points," explains the details of this operation. (Note: Product white papers and other support documents are available on the TBC Support site at Survey Transformation Report - After performing a transformation using the Transform Survey Points command, you can save your transformation results into a report for later viewing and project documentation. Network adjustment - The following features have been added: Add azimuth and distance constraints - The network adjustment allows you to constrain the azimuth and/or distance between two points to a value of your choosing so that you can hold the orientation of your project constant. Specify standard deviation for constraints You can now specify the standard deviation for the coordinate, azimuth, and distance constraints Multiply by scalar based on redundancy You can now multiply by scalar only the observations that show up with a high level of redundancy. Release Notes 4

5 New features Coordinate System Manager - The following features have been added: Geoid 12B support Select Geoid 12B, which was recently published by NGS, to use in your TBC project. According to the NGS, GEOID12B is identical to GEOID12A everywhere, except in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands region. Support for EPSG - If applicable, one or more European Petroleum Survey Group (EPSG) ID numbers can be entered and displayed with coordinate systems, datums, ellipsoids, and geoid models. You can click an EPSG code to view its corresponding record in the EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry. Grouping by country Coordinate systems are now grouped by country for easier management. Data interoperability Export TL-Pro Terrain Manager files (.tmf) - Export a TL-Pro Terrain Manager file (.tmf) containing CAD objects, surfaces, points features, line features, polygon features, feature codes, and/or raster images that can then be imported into Trimble TL-Pro Design Studio. Export feature attributes individually to.csv file - After processing feature codes, export feature attributes of selected entities to a.csv or Excel file so that you can review them using Notepad or Microsoft Excel. Support for importing dimensions - The following dimension types can now be imported into TBC: DXF/DWG: Diametric, Ordinate, Radial, Radial Large DGN: Center, Diameter, Diameter Extended, Diameter Parallel, Diameter Perpendicular, Label Line, Note, Ordinate, Radius, Radius Extended Import Novapoint horizontal and vertical alignments You can now import.nyl and.tit alignments from Novapoint and integrate them seamlessly with your TBC corridor project data. Specify time decimal precision for the Trajectory exporter - You can now specify the time decimal precision for the Trajectory (CSV) file exporter, providing more precision when exporting trajectories. CAD and drafting Visual running snap indicators - When using running snaps to create CAD objects, snap point visual indicators are displayed in the Plan View, making it easier to select snap points in existing geometry. In addition, the Running Snap Mode Options dialog now includes the following additional running snap options: Near Point, Midpoint, Perpendicular Point, Center Point, and Tangent Point. This allows for much easier use of the software and provides confidence that you are snapping on the desired location when creating CAD elements. CAD entity grips - You can select to display entity grips on linestrings, polyline segments, rectangle segments, polygon segments, circles, arcs, labels, and text that enable you to move and modify the objects quickly and easily using just your mouse. Create profile sheets - Use the Create Sheet Set command to create a collection of sheets with alignment profiles that you can plot. This allows you to plot your alignments in a profile view so you can have, for example, Plan View on top of your sheet template and Profile View in the bottom part. Release Notes 5

6 New features Insert an image in a Sheet View Use the Insert Image command to place an image in a Sheet View so it can be plotted. Automated label tables - Create labels for multiple points, lines, or polygons that display as tables and include a row for each object represented. Labels are dynamically linked to the objects and updated as the geometry/location of the objects change. Change a point symbol - Use the Point Style command to quickly choose the appearance of your points by selecting a symbol from the predefined collection. Enhancements to labeling - The CAD labeling feature includes the following enhancements: Add a layer definition when defining a line, point, or polygon label style. Specify a point symbol and size. Import label style definitions into a project. Exchange label styles - Using import/export capabilities in the Label Style Manager, you can now exchange label styles allowing you to standardize the plotting deliverables across your organization. Surface and volume analysis Measure distance from points to surface - Use the new Points to Surface command to measure the distance from one or more points to a surface in your project. Corridor design Use conditional instructions in corridor templates Use the Add Instruction command to create conditional instructions in corridor template so that instructions can adapt to different situations, e.g., if a road edge node in a corridor template is below rock, then use one sideslope instruction in order to create rock cut having slope 2:1 and another sideslope instruction (starting where the rock cut ends) to create "normal ground cut" with slope 1:2. Conditional instructions can be based on these conditions: Node is below surface Node is above surface Node distance from surface Horizontal distance between points Vertical distance between points 3D distance between points Calculate the Profile Index of a road surface Use the Roughness Index Report command to calculate both the International Roughness Index (IRI) and Profile Index (PI) to measure the smoothness of designed pavement surface. View linestrings in profile Use the Linestring Profile Viewer command (right-click a linestring and select Profile Viewer) to view and edit linestrings in profile. Release Notes 6

7 New features Terrestrial photogrammetry Faster point cloud generation TBC has been enhanced to generate point clouds approximately 60% faster than previously. More accurate point clouds from Trimble Vision images - TBC has been enhanced to create more accurate, cleaner point clouds from Trimble Vision images. Faster image loading of photo station views - To ensure images display as quickly as possible each time you select to open a photo station view, TBC has been enhanced to automatically re-sample and initially display images at a lower resolution until you zoom in, at which time high-resolution images are displayed. Aerial photogrammetry Support for Trimble ZX5 multirotor UAS - Import and process data from Trimble's new ZX5 multirotor UAS system. Improved error reporting and handling - The UAS engine provides a clearer message in case of a failed process (instead of, for example, exit code -1 ), allowing you to troubleshoot efficiently and address any potential issues with the data. View UAS log errors - View UAS log errors to provide useful information when seeking technical support for problems associated with Trimble UAS's. Point clouds Elevation-based rendering - This new rendering option allows you to quickly extract and segment point clouds based on the elevation. Support for LAS classification - Users can store in TBC the classification of imported LAS files to enable re-exporting with the appropriate point cloud classification. Updated Scan Data Engine (SDE) - New features include: View more detail when zooming, using the limit box, and fencing areas. Specify the amount of your computer's RAM (up to 50%) you want to use to cache scan points to balance performance and detail. Luminance intensity - Specify luminance intensity settings (brightness, contrast, and blending) for the entire point cloud and select whether to overlay the intensity on top of renderings. Limit box selection - Create and select regions within the limit box. Show/hide scan data - Use the View Filter Manager to show and hide scan data. General software improvements Additional fields in Project Settings for custom comments - The Project Settings dialog now includes three text fields that you can use to record comments or notes about the project. The comments are included in the project information section of all reports. This provides you additional space to write down some special project remarks. Release Notes 7

8 Resolved issues Define views Use the Defined Views command to save one or more viewpoints for the Plan View and/or 3D View. Then you can return to any of these defined views whenever you need to. Defined views are also saved with your project so you can share specific perspectives of your model with your colleagues when you share your project. In addition, you can launch Presentation Mode from within the Defined Views command. Presentation Mode displays each of your defined views in the order in which you have them arranged. Display defined views in Presentation Mode - Use the Presentation Mode command to enter a mode suitable for displaying a model to the general public, as might be shown in a kiosk. Presentation Mode is designed to replicate a physical (for example, wood, cardboard, foamcore) model of a job site/building. In Presentation Mode, the application window is maximized and all unnecessary menus, panes, and views are hidden to increase space for the Plan View and 3D View. As a result, program controls are limited. Use enhanced functions for External Services Create one or more account profiles for any service (such as the Connected Community or Bentley ProjectWise) to save time entering your user name, password, and so on when you login. You can easily set a default profile for each service and stay logged in to multiple services. Save space and speed up file writing with a new compressed project file (.vce) format All new TBC projects use a "package file" instead of a "compound document" as the internal format. These files still have the same file extension (.vce) as the older files. TBC can open the old.vce files, but they will be upgraded to the new format when saved. 3D "sun" lighting - Use the 3D View Settings command to control the light source and shadows in 3D views of your model. When you enable sun lighting, you can specify the time of day and year and the level of brightness. The effect of these settings is based on the geographic location of your model. Resolved issues The following issue fixes are included in this version of Trimble Business Center: The "Importer for PDF files" and "Standardize Layers" commands are available only with the Data Prep module. Trajectory results can now be limited to fixed only solutions. Various fixes were made to the Limit Box command to make it more usable and predictable. Miscellaneous notes Know issue with HASP license key and Intel C602 chipset - The HASP license key required to run TBC is not compatible with the Intel C602 chipset used in some server/workstation environments. The use of the HASP license key in combination with the C602 chipset will cause the application to crash. SitePulse - SitePulse has not been updated to support the newer VCL format created in this version of TBC. If you are using SitePulse, do not upgrade until you have installed an updated version of SitePulse. Release Notes 8

9 Miscellaneous notes VCE compatibility - You cannot open a VCE project file created with this new version of TBC in an older version of TBC. Tutorials PDF - If you click the Tutorials link on the Start page and receive a message indicating the required Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your computer, the link to the installation page contained in the message may not work correctly. Go to to download and install the Flash Player. Windows 10 users - When you create an HTML-based report, the links in the report to objects in TBC do not work. Windows 8 users Some components in TBC require Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 to operate. If the.net Framework 3.5 is not installed, you are prompted to install it when you install TBC. If your computer is connected to a domain that does not allow you to directly connect to Windows Updates on the Internet to enable and install.net 3.5, you may need to change your group policy settings. See your system administrator for assistance. For more information, see Windows XP users Some components in TBC require Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5, which is not supported by the Windows XP operating system. To run this version of TBC, you must install a different operating system. See "System requirements" for complete operating system requirements. TabletSync transfers - If you use TabletSync to transfer large files (for example, panoramas) into TBC, it can take a long time for the upload to complete. As an alternative, you can shorten the transfer time by copying the files from the tablet onto a USB memory stick and copying the files from the stick into TBC. TSPX file format - TBC no longer supports the creation of TSPX (.tspx) files used to open TBC project data in Trimble RealWorks. As a workaround, you can export whole point clouds (not scans) to an.e57 or.las file format, which can be imported into RealWorks. You can export other types of data to an appropriate format (for example, points to.jxl, linework to.dxf, and images to.jpg) that also can be imported into RealWorks. 3D PDF The Create 3D PDF command causes texturized surfaces (that is, a surface to which a texture image has been added) to display as black in the PDF Reader when the surface shading is set to something other than by elevation. To avoid this problem, select Shading: by elevation in the surface Properties pane for any texturized surface before creating a 3D PDF. Known issue with KMZ panoramas - KMZ (.kmz) panorama files created in TBC do not display in Google Earth version 7.0 and later. For them to display correctly, it is recommended that you use an earlier version of Google Earth. Or, use the option to generate Google Earth KML Powered by InSphere. Proxy server settings - If you receive an error when trying to access an external server to process data (for example, export KML graphic files to Trimble InSphere for use in panoramas displayed in Google Earth), you may need to specify a proxy server for your LAN using Internet Properties > Connections > LAN settings > Proxy Server. Release Notes 9

10 System requirements System requirements Operating system: Processor: Random access memory (RAM): Hard disk space available: Graphics: Monitor: I/O Ports: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit version) Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit version) Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit version with Service Pack 1) Dual-core 1.80 GHz or better recommended 2 GB or more recommended 5 GB or more recommended DirectX 9 (or higher) compatible graphics card with 512 MB memory or more Note: To display point cloud data (if applicable), your graphics card must support OpenGL version 3.2 or newer x 1024 or higher resolution with 256 or more colors (at 96 DPI) USB 2.0 port Release Notes 10