Geosystems Monday Hands-on Sessions

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1 Geosystems Monday Hands-on Sessions 1110: HDS University - Leica ScanStation P30/40 (and C10 & P20) Operation and Surveying Workflows (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) The all new Leica ScanStation P30 and P40 boast some of the cleanest data on the market as well as improved surveying functionality. The ability to use the Leica ScanStation P30/40 (and C10 and P20) like a total station is one of its greatest benefits to surveying and laser scanning professionals. This hands-on session will include outdoor time using the scanner as well as discussing some of Cyclone's traverse editing software. Topics will include: Using ScanStation P30/40 with the latest version of ScanStation Pxx firmware Recommendations for fixing traverse errors Optimizing field productivity while maintaining high project accuracy with tilt on/off Working with the latest version of ScanStation Pxx firmware with advanced traverse tools 1111: HDS University - Topographic Field & Office Workflows for Laser Scanning (afternoon) (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) Using Leica Geosystems laser scanners is a solution for many of the challenges that professional surveyors face in today's market. One key to the successful use of laser scanning is achieving efficiency in both the field and office. There are many time saving tools within Leica Geosystems scanners and the Cyclone and CloudWorx suite of products that can help to efficiently achieve the accurate results needed. Topics for this hands-on session will include: Efficient site and roadway topographic mapping and volumes Recommended scanning resolution & scanner placement Optimal office workflows using Cyclone, CloudWorx, and Cyclone II TOPO Removing the potentially confusing and overwhelming aspects of viewing point clouds: segment point clouds or view "just what you want" Using cross-sections and Virtual Surveyor for road topo Using Smart Picks and Reference Plane in Topo II for site topo Creating "quick" deliverables and giving your maps the "wow" factor

2 1112: HDS University - Intermediate Registration Techniques (HDS) (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) Registration of point clouds is often where a project can become unexpectedly problematic. Today many point cloud registration techniques and tools are available to the professional, both via Leica scanners and a choice of field workflows and in the office, where Cyclone REGISTER is considered the industry s gold standard. This hands-on session will explore some of those registration techniques at an intermediate level. Topics will include: Trouble-shooting tips when initial registration results are problematic When & how to use cloud-to-cloud registration for optimal results Tilt-compensation and how to use it for optimal results Guidance for target types, location and network geometry for optimal results Adding & removing constraints to analyze & diagnose potential problem sources Statistical reports and how to analyze them Field guidance for each type of Leica Geosystems scanner Guidance using Cyclone's latest automated target identification and extraction tools Methods for registering large numbers of scans 1113: HDS University - Using and Maximising Groups in Registration (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) While Visual Registration and Auto Align have dramatically changed and simplified the way some Cyclone users approach registration, the new improved Grouping functionality remains a highly valuable, unsung hero. In this class we will go over all the new tools including Grouping to show you how these tools work together to help finish easy-to-complex registrations. Grouping has been enhanced to provide clear feedback during the registration process, so you can know where the errors are and fix them real-time and know that the edits are valid before continuing! Hands-on topics include: Understanding the Auto Align process Performing Visual Registration Using the 2D scan thumbnail to the fullest extent Grouping

3 o Auto Align (Auto Registration) Groups o Making Groups with targets o Using Targets and Auto Align Cloud-to-Cloud in the same registration. o Merging groups o Inspecting a group for valid constraints o Performing a final sub-registration in a group o Adding targets to an Auto Align Cloud-to-Cloud group 1114: HDS University - Introduction & Maximizing TruView (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) TruView is one of the most popular tools for professionals to share and collaborate with their clients or colleagues. This session will explore methods to best use and deploy Cyclone PUBLISHER and Leica TruView, including new TruView Global, for your company and clients where they become the differentiator between you and your competition Hands-on training topics will include: Introductions to newly released features that may not yet be publicly announced Taking advantage of the very latest Cyclone PUBLISHER and TruView features Creating better site maps and custom site maps with PowerPoint and HTML tools Using the External Camera Kit and other imaging options for improved color & background images Creating & sharing Markups and Hotlinks Publishing CAD models with point cloud data in TruView Understanding TruView's published data structure Hosting TruView data on the Web o Deployment Options o Installation Tips o User Types, Privacy Settings, Portals, and Tools 1115: Cyclone Tips / Tricks / Hidden Jewels The Leica Cyclone software suite is the world's most powerful and popular software for point cloud processing. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new user looking to get an edge, this session is filled with tips that will enhance your user experience.

4 Topics for this hands-on session will include: Very latest version of Cyclone o Overview of latest features o Understanding Point Cloud Engine (pce) architecture o Optimal performance settings o Workflows for large data sets o ScanStation C5/C10/P20/P16/P30/P40: Cyclone SCAN best practices; importing projects stored onboard General Best Practice o Maximizing use of the latest Registration tools o Visualization performance settings, workflows and do's and don'ts o A few simple but powerful hidden gems for higher office efficiency and creating advanced deliverables 1116: Using 3DReshaper (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) 3DReshaper gives users that extra edge when creating meshes based on point clouds. This powerful program has a wide variety of efficient and productive tools for the professional who uses laser scanning to create deliverables that include mesh-based elements. Hands-on training topics will include: When to take advantage of meshing using 3DReshaper Mesh controls and optimal techniques Optimal data exchange between Cyclone and 3DReshaper Meshing and mesh management examples Depending on registrant interest, some mechanical reverse engineering applications 1117: HDS University - Plant Workflows in Cyclone (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) The Leica Cyclone software suite is the world's most powerful and popular software for point cloud processing, with a rich feature set for plant & marine applications. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new user looking to get an edge, this session is filled with tips that will enhance your user experience. Topics for this hands-on session will include:

5 Very latest version of Cyclone o Overview of latest features o optimal performance settings o Workflows for large data sets o ScanStation C5/C10/P20/P16/P30/P40: Best Scanning practices & importing projects stored onboard Object Modelling Best Practice o Object Preferences / Parts Table o Create Object o Edit Object o Model library o Layers o Pipe Mode o Steel 1118: BIM Software Workflows using CldWx for Revit and CldWx for Navisworks (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) BIM is a hot topic in today's scanning market and many users have demanded a better way to work with point clouds in Revit. Developed based on specific user requests, Leica CloudWorx for Revit and CloudWorx for Navisworks offer unique and powerful solutions. Leica CloudWorx for Revit allows users to create BIM models from point clouds with ease. Leica CloudWorx for Navisworks offers customer the ability to superimpose point clouds on models as well as powerful new clash and anti-clash tools for even the largest data sets. Topics in this hands-on session will include: How to maximize your efforts in this high-growth market Preparing point clouds CloudWorx for Revit Optimal point cloud workflows using Revit Native Revit vs CldWx functionality Point Clouds in the family editor Opening point clouds in Navisworks Determining Clashes and Anti-clashes Using COE in Revit to port models back and forth to Cyclone Using COE objects in TruViews

6 1119: HDS University Using IMS Map360 by Leica Geosystems Software for Public Safety (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) There are a variety of technologies that can be used by Public Safety Professionals while on a scene. Depending on the type of scene it could be anywhere from collecting data with a total station, a GPS Rover, or even laser scanning. The IMS software is the first of its kind where it can readily accept data from Leica Geosystems major sensors. Furthermore, IMS can operate in a super easy sketch mode all the way to an advanced user interface for the seasoned veteran. Topics for this class will include: Overview of the IMS Software Optimal Productivity Tools Using the drafting wizard Witness Viewpoint analysis HxIP Integration Drafting with Point Clouds Importing symbols 1120: HDS University - Creating Deliverables from Point Cloud Data in MicroSurvey CAD (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) In this 4 hour class we will introduce students to MicroSurvey CAD 2016's PointCloud capabilities. Students will see how data can be imported from Leica MultiStations, High-Definition Surveying laser scanners and Lidar data. A successful student will be able to demonstrate importing a data set and performing some simple pointcloud digitization procedures. Topics include: MicroSurvey Porperties Importing point cloud data Using Workplanes to Digitize a Building Aligning point clouds using a SmartStation Traverse Calculations using point cloud data

7 1121: HDS University - Using Leica CloudWorx for AutoCAD with Civil3D (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) There is a fair bit of buzz in the market today about the growing capabilities of various CAD applications, including Civil3D, to directly manage and work with point cloud data. Against this backdrop is the popularity and correspondingly increasing performance of easy-to-use point cloud plug-ins for CAD, such as Leica CloudWorx. Leica CloudWorx enables users to efficiently manipulate and manage point cloud data, and it offers modeling tools and clash detection in CAD. The latest version, CloudWorx for AutoCAD 5.0, offers new tools that further increase office efficiency and assure accurate mapping. In this class we will take an in-depth look at the differences between the point cloud tools inside Civil3D and those in or enhanced by CloudWorx for AutoCAD. The class will cover topics like: Orientation Tools Clipping Manager Workplane Points on a Grid Smart Picks 1130: Putting Value to Imagery: Creating measurements in the office The process of collecting field data is the necessary task that surveyors complete to bring the outside world into the office. May times, a field crew will mistakenly or unknowingly omit collecting a crucial piece of data which results in return visits to the field. This in turn will inflate costs and possibly run a project over budget. However, images that are taken in the field as a standard of practice can reduce the amount of missed data and save companies time and money in the process. Course objectives include: Theory of Terrestrial Photogrammetry ROI of a single measurement Parameters of points from Imagery Creating Images with real world comparisons Blind Point Creations

8 Future of Imagery in Surveying Time: 8:00am 10:00am Price: $ : HDS University - Laser Scanning for Forensics (Public Safety Group) (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) Laser scanning is fast becoming the primary method used to document scenes by many crime and crash scene investigators. The portability, speed, and ease of use of Leica's laser scanners have merged with the science community's challenge to improve forensics and now agencies that use laser scanning can produce high quality forensic exhibits to reach scientific based conclusions. This hands-on session will explore methods used at the crime scene using the ScanStation C5, C10, P20, P16, P30, and P40 scanners to capture and then analyze the scene using Cyclone software. Topics for this session include: Trajectory analysis Ejected shell casing patterns Effective workflows for crime scene processing Using Leica's Twin target Pole to produce NIST traceable measurements data Registration techniques for crime and crash scenes Creating accurate 2D diagrams from point cloud data Annotating and measuring evidence using virtual techniques Creating investigative reports and exhibits Review of significant court cases and admissibility issues Overview of Leica's Certification for Public Safety Laser Scan Technicians Time: 10:00am 12:00pm Price: Complimentary 1132: Enhancing CAD Drawings with HxIP Aerial Imagery The use of imagery in surveying is becoming an increasingly popular method for certain types of mapping applications. In this 2 hour class we will introduce students to the "Global Mapper" feature in MicroSurvey CAD and to streaming of aerial imagery using the HxIP Service. Successful students will be able to add an aerial image to a CAD drawing, configure coordinate system settings for accurate placement of the imagery and configure a CAD drawing to take advantage of this new data source. Topics include: Defining Important Properties

9 Accessing the Imagery through HxIP Understanding the benefits of Ortho Imagery Creating Deliverables with Aerial Imagery Time: 1:00pm 3:00pm Price: $ : Geodesy Fundamentals for GNSS Users: Moving Beyond NAD83 (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) As the NGS moves toward the replacement of NAD83 and NAVD88 with a newly realized geocentric reference frame in 2022, the GNSS community needs to begin considering the impact on their operations. This course is designed to provide an overview of the geodetic fundamentals required for professionals to understand the motivation behind this move, anticipate the impact on their geospatial data sets and prepare for the transition. Course objectives include: Motivation The Geodesy: Understanding the Soup of Acronyms The New Kid: Velocity Active Geodetic Control: The role of Real-time Networks How SmartNet is Preparing How the GNSS End-User Community is Preparing Time: 3:00pm 5:00pm Price: $ : GNSS Processing Strategies in Infinity Post processing of GNSS data remains one of the most flexible yet precise tools a surveyor can utilise for deriving the most confident results for their project work, in particular for establishing ground control. With all the advances of using RTK in the field, its even more important that Surveyors clearly understand the value that post processing adds to them and their clients. Infinity GNSS Post Processing sets new standards in this field. Knowing how to consider the processing of static or kinematic GNSS data helps to derive important fundamental skills. The seminar is targeted to increase the awareness and foundation for 3D position determination and will teach sources of potential errors be more proficient with precise

10 measure campaigns. This expertise brings the awareness to employ the correct GNSS approach to whatever fits the clients requirements to get the job done and to get the right results the first time. Infinity GNSS Post Processing seminar - reviewing the fundamentals of GNSS post processing and understanding how using a solution optimization strategy provides the most precise and reli-able results. Time: 8:00am 10:00am Price: $0 1135: Monitoring GeoMoS the latest Innovations [this section needs a major text edit!] The latest innovations in automated monitoring software will be presented in a series of short segments covering the following topics. Automated deformation scanning in combination with 3D prism monitoring. AnyData the ability to now import data from any sensor into the database. Track your geotechnical sensors alongside your geodectic data. The new integration with radar data see how we combine these technologies. The latest advances in GNSS monitoring sensors and GNSS monitoring techniques will be presented. The upcoming import of manually collected monitoring data for a more automated reporting and data presentation will be shown. The class will teach: Integrating scan data and 3d prism data Importing of ASCII data into the monitoring database Presenting radar data with 3d spatial data How the VADASE GNSS monitorng software works Importing manually collected data into GeoMoS Date: June 16, 2016 Price: Complimentary

11 1136: Survey Workflows: Office to Field and Field to Office using Infinity The bridge between field and office. There will always be a reason an instrument is in the field, whether to collect data that represents an asbuilt or topographic survey or the need to stake out design data, Infinity can be used to visualize, prepare, quality control and report on these data flows. Examples for Captivate and icon field softwares will include practical examples. The end of the session will provide some mention of upcoming features that will further support the data path to and from the field. Course objectives include: 1) Field to office: Asbuilt or Topographic survey with field codes to export a CAD file 2) Office to field: CAD file import to prepare data for a stake points job, then to import the job and generate a staked points report 3) Office to field: IFC file import to prepare data to export to the field software, and what data is imported back to the project for generating reports Time: 10:15am 12:00pm Price: $0 1150: HDS University - Using and Maximising Groups in Registration (Re-run) (CEU eligible nominal fees will apply) While Visual Registration and Auto Align have changed the way some Cyclone users approach registration, the new improved Grouping functionality remains an unsung hero. In this class we will go over all the new tools including Grouping to show you how these tools work together to help finish easy to complex registrations. Grouping has been enhanced to provide clear feedback during the registration process, so you can know where the errors are and fix them real-time and know that the edits are valid before continuing! Hands-on topics include: Understanding the Auto Align process Performing Visual Registration Using the 2D scan thumbnail to the fullest extent Grouping o Auto Align (Auto Registration) Groups o Making Groups with targets o Using Targets and Auto Align Cloud-to-Cloud in the same registration.

12 o Merging groups o Inspecting a group for valid constraints o Performing a final sub-registration in a group o Adding targets to an Auto Align Cloud-to-Cloud group Date: June 15, : Cyclone Tips / Tricks / Hidden Jewels (Re-run) The Leica Cyclone software suite is the world's most powerful and popular software for point cloud processing. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new user looking to get an edge, this session is filled with tips that will enhance your user experience. Topics for this hands-on session will include: Very latest version of Cyclone o Overview of latest features o Understanding "Point Cloud Engine (pce)" architecture o Optimal performance settings o Workflows for large data sets o ScanStation C5/C10/P20: Cyclone SCAN best practices; importing projects stored onboard General Best Practice o Maximizing use of the latest Registration tools o Visualization performance settings, workflows and do's and don'ts o A few simple but powerful hidden gems for higher office efficiency and creating advanced deliverables Date: June 15, : Laser Scanning Proficiency for Public Safety (Wednesday) Leica Geosystems will be offering proctored proficiency testing to our customers who are interested in becoming certified as a Forensic Laser Scan Technician using the Leica ScanStation. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 section 2.1 (d) requires the demonstration of technical competency of equipment and this testing is designed to satisfy that requirement. It is the recommendation of Leica Geosystems that any person or entity that 1) recognizes, collects, analyzes, or interprets physical evidence AND (2) issues test or examination results, provides laboratory reports, or offers interpretations, conclusions, or opinions through testimony

13 with respect to the analysis of such evidence should strongly consider getting certified. According to work products created by the National Commission on Forensic Science that includes crime scene units and those performing crime scene reconstruction. Testing is by appointment only. Contact Ken Jones at in order to reserve your test time. Each student will be observed and tested for technical competency on the following tasks: 1. Set-up a ScanStation and scan a staged crime scene 2. Register the scan data 3. Process the data as directed by the test Proctor The test will be PASS/FAIL. Those passing will be certified by Leica Geosysgtems as a Certified Forensic Laser Scan Technician and will receive (via ) a certificate for their curriculum vitae indicating that he/she has been tested by the manufacturer and has successfully demonstrated proficiency. Date: June 15, 2016 Price: $ : Laser Scanning Proficiency for Public Safety (Wednesday) Leica Geosystems will be offering proctored proficiency testing to our customers who are interested in becoming certified as a Forensic Laser Scan Technician using the Leica ScanStation. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 section 2.1 (d) requires the demonstration of technical competency of equipment and this testing is designed to satisfy that requirement. It is the recommendation of Leica Geosystems that any person or entity that 1) recognizes, collects, analyzes, or interprets physical evidence AND (2) issues test or examination results, provides laboratory reports, or offers interpretations, conclusions, or opinions through testimony with respect to the analysis of such evidence should strongly consider getting certified. According to work products created by the National Commission on Forensic Science that includes crime scene units and those performing crime scene reconstruction. Testing is by appointment only. Contact Ken Jones at ken.jones@leicaus.com in order to reserve your test time. Each student will be observed and tested for technical competency on the following tasks: 1. Set-up a ScanStation and scan a staged crime scene 2. Register the scan data 3. Process the data as directed by the test Proctor

14 The test will be PASS/FAIL. Those passing will be certified by Leica Geosysgtems as a Certified Forensic Laser Scan Technician and will receive (via ) a certificate for their curriculum vitae indicating that he/she has been tested by the manufacturer and has successfully demonstrated proficiency. Date: June 15, 2016 Price: $ : Laser Scanning Proficiency for Public Safety (Thursday) Leica Geosystems will be offering proctored proficiency testing to our customers who are interested in becoming certified as a Forensic Laser Scan Technician using the Leica ScanStation. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 section 2.1 (d) requires the demonstration of technical competency of equipment and this testing is designed to satisfy that requirement. It is the recommendation of Leica Geosystems that any person or entity that 1) recognizes, collects, analyzes, or interprets physical evidence AND (2) issues test or examination results, provides laboratory reports, or offers interpretations, conclusions, or opinions through testimony with respect to the analysis of such evidence should strongly consider getting certified. According to work products created by the National Commission on Forensic Science that includes crime scene units and those performing crime scene reconstruction. Testing is by appointment only. Contact Ken Jones at ken.jones@leicaus.com in order to reserve your test time. Each student will be observed and tested for technical competency on the following tasks: 1. Set-up a ScanStation and scan a staged crime scene 2. Register the scan data 3. Process the data as directed by the test Proctor The test will be PASS/FAIL. Those passing will be certified by Leica Geosysgtems as a Certified Forensic Laser Scan Technician and will receive (via ) a certificate for their curriculum vitae indicating that he/she has been tested by the manufacturer and has successfully demonstrated proficiency. Date: June 16, 2016 Price: $100