Product Release Summary AVEVA LFM Server

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1 Product Release Summary AVEVA LFM Server Release Date: 02/08/2018 This document outlines all changes made in the above release of AVEVA LFM Server. Document Prepared by: Praveen Vankdoth Application Consultant Document Approved by: Jennifer Copple Senior Application Consultant Superseded Software Version: LFM Server AVEVA LFM Version Numbers AVEVA LFM version numbers take the format X.X.X.X. First version field denotes general software series number. Second version field is incremented to track major new feature implementation. Third version field is incremented to track minor new feature implementation. Final (fourth) version field is incremented to track error fixes. 2. Recommended CAD Machine Specification COMPONENT Processor Operating System Memory Graphics Data Storage Network RECOMMENDATION Intel Core i7 Processor. 8MB cache 4/8 Cores Windows 10 Pro x64 DDR MHz 8GB RAM 1600 MHz NVidia Quadro K2200 with 4GB of GPU memory 500GB SSD (Operating System & local project storage if required) 1GB Ethernet Card For further information about AVEVA LFM machine specifications please click here.

2 PAGE 2 OF Enhancements for this Series 3.1. Solid Pointcloud One of LFM Server s core strengths is its ability to represent the as-built, as operated condition of an asset via all forms of scan data (hand-held, vehicle, static, airborne, etc.). Due to the recent rapid evolution of scanning technologies where data capture is now routinely performed using various sources, there is a greater ability to capture a much wider range of real world environments than ever before. For example, advances in mobile mapping systems are particularly well suited to Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) domains such as road, rail, bridges and other linear assets. Due to the wider range of sensor technologies and application areas, there is a significant demand on a common way to combine and visualise data. In response to these industry and technology trends, AVEVA has developed the Solid Pointcloud (SPC). The SPC is a new way of rendering any as-built data in an extremely visual, solid and natural way, free of distracting visual artefacts. The SPC supports visualisation of high volumes of data covering large workspaces on both a plant and global scale. This allows users to load full assets regardless of size, then proceed to dive down into the data as and when required. You can find more information about this feature in chapters 1-4 of the HyperBubble and Solid Point Cloud Creation and Use guide.

3 PAGE 3 OF Named Co-ordinate Systems As data can now be georeferenced, e.g. mobile mapping data in LAS format, users now must deal with data in a variety of coordinate systems e.g. local plant frame, georeferenced, etc. Often each discipline is familiar with their own coordinate systems, as well as specific tasks being performed in different coordinate systems. This can quickly lead to multiple coordinate systems being utilised all on the same asset. Previously this was handled by having multiple copies of the laser dataset, which causes a variety of administration issues, inaccuracies and duplicate data. With LFM Server s new Named Co-ordinate System, the point cloud can now be displayed in several different coordinate systems as defined by the user. This means that one discipline can view the data from one orientation and coordinate frame, whilst another discipline toggles their preferred system. This leads to having a single Trusted Living Pointcloud for the as-built asset, whilst providing access to multiple coordinate systems. Please see AVEVA LFM s YouTube channel for a video of the new Named Coordinate Systems feature. You can also find more information about this feature in section of the LFM Server Home guide.

4 PAGE 4 OF Visualising Variance Improvements One of the key principles of the Trusted Living Pointcloud is the ability to verify data this means giving users the ability to confidently validate against the point cloud using LFM Server s large suite of tools. In LFM Server 4.4.2, users will now be able to visualise the variance across their data by graphically mapping colours across a selected plane, based on user-defined thresholds. Variance can be visualised horizontally, vertically or sloped each offering a unique analysis of the data. Using these tools, users can extract additional information from the data. As an example, a user can perform a horizontal variance on an area of an asset which requires a sloped run-off for drainage. Using the new variance tools, an LFM user can confidently visualise the as-built condition to ensure the area has the appropriate slope to drain effectively. This new functionality is also available to Autodesk AutoCAD users using the appropriate LFM Server CAD Link. This gives users the ability to visualise variance in their chosen CAD package, as well as produce local AutoCAD deliverables based on the variance information. With the new visualising variance toolset in place, it introduces a new way to extract information from the Trusted Living Pointcloud. The new functionality is enabling technology, setting the scene for many additional features to come to LFM Server in the future. Please see AVEVA LFM s YouTube channel for a video of the improved Visualising Variance functionality. You can also find more information about this feature in section of the LFM Server Home guide.

5 PAGE 5 OF ASSIMP Library Support One of the key principles of the Trusted Living Pointcloud is the ability to verify data this means giving users the ability to confidently validate against the point cloud using LFM Server s large suite of tools. In LFM Server 4.4.2, the ability to import 3D CAD models directly to LFM Server has been extended to now import both.fbx and.ifc file formats using the ASSIMP Library. Supporting the import of these file formats gives AVEVA LFM users much greater flexibility when working with 3D CAD Models, as they are widely used across multiple 3D CAD packages. Users can expect to perform the same tasks with 3D CAD models they are familiar with e.g. clashing, visual checks, etc. using these newly supported formats. Additionally, users will be able to view their models alongside the various supported point cloud visualisation techniques e.g. 3D Points, BubbleView, Solid Pointcloud, etc., giving users the ability to view their model in the most appropriate viewing format. LFM Server supports the.fbx and.ifc formats through use of the ASSIMP Library an open asset import library for handling various well-known 3D model formats in a uniform manner. Using this library, LFM Server will be able to handle additional formats in the future LAS for Geomatics Users Dynamic scanning, whether from trucks, aircrafts, or satellites, is becoming more routinely used to capture the asbuilt condition of assets. Unlike static scanning, where each scan is taken from a single position, vehicle based scanning provides a continuous stream of 3D data which can continue as long as the vehicle is moving. The data type used to store the output from these sources is primarily the LAS format and as these data capture mechanisms

6 PAGE 6 OF 13 are used in the capture of large geographic areas it is normal to capture the data in a georeferenced form rather than a plant or building co-ordinate system. LFM Server accepts LAS data that has been georeferenced, either by accepting the imbedded information within the LAS file as meta-data, or by adding the information when imported. LFM Server uses the Earth Centered Earth Fixed (ECEF) cartesian co-ordinate system to avoid any issues with multiple LAS scans in different projects. LFM Server users are now able to import and navigate LAS formats from a variety of sources, regardless of co-ordinate system, confident their data will be representative of the as-built condition of their asset Global Co-ordinate System Support LFM Server was initially developed to handle plant co-ordinate systems with datasets being local and typically covering up to 2.5Km. Now with the advent of mobile mapping, data is being captured for assets which span a much larger distance e.g. a pipeline connecting pumping stations. Data from LAS sources can sometimes span in excess of 1000s of kilometres this poses a difficulty for users wanting to fly through the data smoothly and accurately. Due to the recent developments made to handle georeferenced LAS data, LFM Server has been improved to allow users to navigate data which spans across extremely large areas. LFM s recent updates now allow users to access and navigate to their Trusted Living Pointcloud, regardless of the distance spanned across the globe Flying Controls and Large Model Support Due to recent advances in 3D graphical processing, AVEVA is now harnessing more of a system s graphical capabilities to display your imported 3D CAD model and laser data. With more power and better object rendering techniques, users can expect to import larger and more complex models, as well as richer point clouds. This benefits users by allowing reviews alongside their laser data, as well as increasing confidence that LFM Server will handle their most complex asset models and point clouds. As expected, models will be visible alongside the various supported point cloud visualisation techniques e.g. 3D Points, BubbleView, Solid Pointcloud, etc., giving users the ability to view their model in the most appropriate viewing format Interoperability Improvements One of AVEVA s goals is to continuously update and expand on the scan source formats LFM Server can import. Currently, LFM Server can import an extensive range of formats, from a variety of scanner manufacturers. To further expand on this core functionality, import improvements have been made to handle scans from Leica P20, P30 and P40 scanners and Z+F 5016 scanners in accordance with Leica and Z+F s latest updates. Additionally, further refinement has been made to the import of industry neutral formats (e.g. E57), to further support recent product releases to the market such as the Leica BLK scanner. These improvements give users an even wider range of laser scanners to choose from when scanning their assets. Knowing LFM Server can handle a variety of scan formats allows users to use the right tool for the job service providers use their extensive expertise to capture the as-built condition of their asset with the scanner of their choosing, confident that LFM Server is ready to handle their data Support for AutoCAD 2019, Navisworks 2019 and Revit 2019 New for LFM Server ! LFM Server now includes support for AutoCAD 2019, Navisworks 2019 (Manage and Simulate) and Revit 2019.

7 PAGE 7 OF Known Issues LFM-3313 LFM-2196 On conversion of.zfs files, as well as the standard outputs (.zfc,.int,.png etc.) a.zfsh file is produced for each scan. These files are not required to use the data in LFM Server: Server Mode and so do not need to be delivered by Service Providers. A fix for this issue will be available in the next release of LFM Server. Clashing objects from PDMS not shown in LFM Server after running an exact clash and turning CAD objects on in LFM Server. LFM-2223 Edge mode does not work in SmartPlant Review LFM-2196 B3692 B5195 Clashing PDMS objects are not displayed in LFM Server on selecting CAD OBJ button after performing an exact clashing. Importing an.lfm project file into another.lfm project file gives the wrong target positions resulting in red traffic lights for all targets. To get around this please update the scan headers in the source projects and add the updated.zfc files to a new project. This will result in one project containing all scans that are registered correctly. LFM Server: Gateway Mode expects and supports the following variant of.ptx file: AVEVA are aware of some instances of.ptx files that do not match the format above. AVEVA will look to incorporate support for these variants as and when they become known. However, any variations on this format are susceptible to problems (including crashes or failure to convert). This includes failure to convert with the error "Failed to create a.zfc file, Intensity and Image files PATH.int! Disk Full?"

8 PAGE 8 OF Error Fixes 5.1. General/Server Mode error fixes for this release: LFM-3162 LFM-3140 LFM-3099 LFM-2878 LFM-3106 LFM-3104 LFM-3093 LFM-3020 LFM-3016 Datasets misplaced in LFM Server when there is more than one dataset in a project and the.lfm file in the Config folder has been deleted. LFM Server crashes on selecting undo after demolishing a Volume Category. In LFM Server, all the entities (Measurements, Markups, Volumes) are created at the default coordinate system when New coordinate system is activated in Solid Pointcloud. After demolition of a volume, the Points Display menu will disappear on Windows 7 and the Demolished option will disappear from the Points Display menu on Windows 10 from 3D workspace control bar. AVEVA LFM NetView publishing: In AVEVA LFM NetView objects are only displayed for the last dataset in a multi lfd project. LFM Server crashes on dragging a BubbleView to the secondary monitor. Changing Options > User > Point Size > CAD option has no effect on the size of the point in all the CAD links. LFM Server freezes when right clicking on an item when in Database Mode. Fixed Now LFM Server does not misplace dataset while loading more than one dataset in a project even if the.lfm file has been deleted. Fixed The user can press undo after demolishing a Volume Category without any issues. Fixed In Solid Pointcloud, all the entities (Measurements, Markups, Volumes) are created in newly activated coordinate system now rather than default coordinate system. Fixed Now Points Display menu does not disappear after volume demolition on both Windows 7 and Windows 10 machines. Fixed The user can see the objects in all the BubbleView s of all the datasets now. Fixed The user can now open the BubbleView by dragging it to the secondary monitor. Fixed Changing this option now displays the points at the selected size over all CAD links. Fixed Right clicking on an item when in Database mode no longer freezes the application. ASCII Export does not respect the current units. Fixed The ASCII export now exports the data to the correct size, respecting the current units. LFM-2824 LFM-2820 LFM-3216 LFM-2952 Integrated BubbleView displays with missing data in the sky in SmartPlant3D. Along with the main LFM Server window, another small LFM window will appear when connecting to SmartPlant3D. LFM Server crashes if you enter Measurement mode when the points are turned off. The LFM Server Installer icon remains on the Windows task bar after installation is complete. Fixed The sky of the Integrated BubbleView now displays as the user s selected background colour instead of black. Fixed Small LFM window no longer appear when connecting to SmartPlant3D. Fixed The user can now switch to Measurement mode if the points are turned off. Fixed The LFM Server Installer icon does not remain on the task bar now after installation is complete.

9 PAGE 9 OF Gateway Mode error fixes for this release: LFM-3218 LFM-3193 Cannot import survey file if the user starts LFM Server in Server Mode and switches to Gateway Mode supported survey types are missing from the list of importable files. Target prediction beyond targets over 10 meters from the scanner position is less accurant than target prediction for targets that are less than 10 meters away from the scanner. Fixed The user can import survey file in LFM Server now after switching from Server Mode to Gateway Mode. Fixed Target prediction for targets beyond 10 meters from the scanner is now as accurant as target prediction for targets less that 10 meters from the scanner General/Server Mode error fixes for previous release: LFM-3022 LFM-2879 LFM-2819 LFM-2817 LFM-2696 LFM-2689 LFM-2666 LFM-2626 LFM-2595 LFM NetView Project publish doesn't copy the high resolution images into the project>jpegs folder Volume demolition fails with massage Failed to demolish any points if a BubbleView is open Toggle Low Res does not toggle the low resolution points in the SmartPlant 3D CAD link SmartPlant 3D background colour changes to black after connecting to LFM Server Volumes are not created in the correct place if the 2 bounding boxes are selected quickly in the Ortho view HD resources are created/copied even if the option is unchecked when publishing an LFM NetView Project The right click menu option Import to this faceted object group on an object group is not a valid option. LFM Server crashes when activating the HyperBubble in LFM Server when connected to SmartPlant 3D CAD link LFM NetView floorplans are created from the overlap between the points volume and the extents volume Fixed Now LFM NetView Project publish will copy the high resolution images into project>jpegs folder Fixed The user can now demolish a volume successfully whilst a BubbleView is open Fixed The user can now use the Toggle Low Res without any issue in the SmartPlant 3D CAD link Fixed SmartPlant3D background colour doesn't change to black when connected to LFM Server Fixed The volume is now created in the correct place if selected quickly in the Ortho view Fixed HD resources are not created/copied if the HD textures option is unchecked when publishing an LFM NetView Project Fixed The option "Import to this faceted object group" is now removed when the user right clicks on an imported objects file Fixed LFM Server no longer crashes when activating the HyperBubble in LFM Server when connected to SmartPlant 3D CAD link Fixed LFM NetView floorplans are now created soley from the selected points volume.

10 PAGE 10 OF Gateway Mode error fixes for previous release: LFM-1135 LFM Server application crashes during conversion of.tzf scans Fixed Now LFM Server application converts.tzf scans without any crash 5.5. General/Server Mode error fixes for previous release: LFM-2951 LFM-2943 LFM-2937 LFM-2934 Cannot see equipment and piping objects from PDS together in LFM Server Double clicking on a volume in the Show Volumes window of the Navisworks CAD link doesn t display the volume Incorrect floorplan images are generated when different views are used e.g., Plan View, North Elevation etc., to publish an LFM NetView project The Edge mode color in LFM Server remains black even when the Edge Mode Background option is changed to white Fixed The user can now see the equipment and piping objects combined in LFM Server when the Show Objects button is clicked Fixed The selected volume in Show Volumes window of the Navisworks CAD link highlights this volume and switches of the low-resolution points around it Fixed The user can now accurately publish the floorplans with the desired view direction when publishing an LFM NetView project Fixed The user can now switch between a white or black background when in Edge Mode within LFM Server LFM-2930 When in Steering Mode in LFM Server, the vertical translation using the Ctrl+arrow keys doesn t work Fixed The user can now translate vertically using the Ctrl+arrow keys, when in Steering Mode in LFM Server LFM-2929 The user is unable to create a distance measurement between the two existing point measurements in the BubbleView Fixed The user can click on the diamond of an existing measurement to snap a new measurement to it LFM-2927 LFM-2847 LFM-2811 LFM-2982 While Installing LFM Server, the license files option is ticked by default and is not easily visible as it is as the bottom of the installation window Clicking on the Contents icon from Help tab doesn t open the LFM Server Help Guide.lfo objects file imported to LFM Server are not being displayed in the 3D view Chained measurement creation fails in the BubbleView and floating BubbleView in both Server Mode and Gateway mode Fixed The licensing option is now available at the top of the installation window and is unticked by default Fixed The user can now access the help manual without any issue Fixed The user can now view the.lfo format objects file in the 3D view when imported to LFM Server Fixed The user can now create chained measurements in both the BubbleView and floating BubbleView of both Server Mode and Gateway Mode

11 PAGE 11 OF Gateway Mode error fixes for previous release: LFM-2959 LFM-2842 LFM-2695 LFM-2946 In LFM Server Gateway mode, when the user generates a Registration Report, the scan position fields in the report include font text information The application crashes when the user exports more than 50 scans to a single.e57/.ptx file Exporting a large number of scans into separate.ptx files creates some files as 0kb The error The Program can't start because cpprest140_2_10.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. appears when trying to launch LFM Server after installing Gateway Mode and the Licensing files only Fixed The information related to the font text is now removed from the scan position fields of the registration report in LFM Server Gateway mode Fixed The user can now export more than 50 scans to a single.ptx/.e57 file Fixed All scans now export correctly to.ptx format when exporting a large number of scans Fixed The user can now start LFM Server: Gateway Mode when only the Gateway Mode and Licensing files options have been selected during install 5.7. General/Server Mode error fixes for previous release: LFM-2828 LFM-2671 LFM-2666 Always Load Datasets in Projects : Both Load None/Previous options are not working Error while importing the objects with the same name as LFD file in LFM Server mode Right clicking on an imported objects group gives a menu option to import additional objects to the group. This is not a valid option and needed to be removed Fixed This option wasn t working previously leading to immense loading times if there are a lot of datasets. The user will now able to select either load none/previous options to display the desired datasets when opening the project Fixed The check for existing objects was removing the '.lfd' from the filename. The user can now import object files with the same name as the.lfd/.lfm files Fixed The option "Import to this faceted object group" is now removed when the user right clicks on a group in the objects file LFM-2665 LFM-2664 LFM-2662 Export Objects option in LFM Server has formats that it can't export like.fbx,.lfo etc. LFM Server crashes when opening project containing object files imported in IFC format Do not need Activate/Deactivate option in context menu of Object group in LFM Server Fixed The user can export objects in.lfx file format only Fixed The objects related information was written to.lfm file which was causing the crash and now it s changed. The user can now access the projects containing IFC object files without any issue Fixed This option is now removed in this latest release of LFM Server

12 PAGE 12 OF 13 LFM-2661 LFM-2654 LFM-2648 LFM-2635 LFM-2452 LFM-1709 LFM-1411 LFM-1394 Show context option selected by right clicking on the Object group in LFM Sever doesn't work for *.fbx and *.ifc Printing a clash report from AutoCAD/MicroStation doesn t work. If you press Cancel on the ArcGIS publication window it still says successful in LFM Server while publishing the ArcGIS Integration data 3D view is displayed in Edge mode after LFM NetView resources are published LFM Object cache generator names cache after object file rather than the title of the project In the MicroStation CAD link clashes are appearing as near misses when they are actually full clashes Application failed to import LFO objects into Projects Objects tab instead loads in it Objects workspace While using the AutoCAD link, choosing shortcut Key F6 doesn t bring back the point data after the low resolution was on the AutoCAD interface Fixed The user can now select the show context option for the.fbx and.ifc object files Fixed The user can now print the clash reports from the MicroStation/AutoCAD links Fixed Clicking on the cancel button while publishing the ArcGIS data doesn t show the successful message Fixed After publishing the LFM NetView project the 3D view now displays the point cloud data in normal mode Fixed The cache file generated when processing the objects file is named after the title of the project Fixed The objects which are interfering with the point cloud data is now displayed as full clashes thereby improving its accuracy Fixed The LFO objects file now imports successfully inside the Project Objects tab Fixed Using the shortcut key F6 we can toggle the low resolution points in both LFM Server and AutoCAD link 5.8. Gateway Mode error fixes for previous release: LFM-2749 LFM-2736 LFM-2684 Some.pts files have additional values that LFM Server couldn t read, hence resulting in a poor point cloud density. Generator Lite 25 license feature tells users they can only generate up to 5 scans, not 25 Edge mode not displayed for greyscale datasets generated with the Incorporate colour information being checked in the Generation settings tab in LFM Gateway mode Fixed These additional values are now considered as the intensity values for the.pts files imported there by significantly improving the point cloud quality Fixed The information message now correctly states that the user can only generate up to 25 scans with a Generator Lite 25 license Fixed Irrespective of Incorporate colour information being checked for greyscale data the user will be able to view the data in Edge mode in LFM Server without any issue

13 PAGE 13 OF Product QA cycle: The development philosophy used to produce AVEVA LFM Server applies AGILE principles to ensure a high-quality product which evolves to match customer requirements. Throughout the development cycle, test and evaluation is used to guide the process and minimise the final test overhead. The final test process has three stages, and this document has been prepared after these have been completed. These stages are outlined below Individual Function Test All LFM Server desktop functionality is examined for correct responses. Functions called from the Main Menubar, Main Toolbar, Modelling Toolbars, and Component Browser are tested in turn. This ensures that the functionality matches the design intent, and previously recorded errors have been fixed Destructive Test This section of the test schedule is aimed at investigating to see if a software product exhibits proper behaviour when subjected to improper usage, or improper input. The tests are applied to different data samples, machines, and in a random manner to try to replicate 'real world' variations in user conditions Software Acceptance Tests AVEVA concludes the LFM Server test cycle with a series of controlled examples aimed at simulating real life use situations. The finished models are QA checked against calibrated historical data, to ensure that the product maintains the previous output standard.