Measuring & Stakeout
Two processes are used in surveying: Firstly, by means of measuring, the real geometry is transferred to a building model. Secondly, the intended geometry is transferred to the existing situation by way of staking out. These processes use either manual or automatic total stations which cadwork has linked directly to its 3D CAD system.
At cadwork we will give you sound advice on the complete system, based on our own on-site experience. We can advise you on everything regarding the reasonably priced Leica Builder iCB50/iCB70 as well as Leica‘s Robotic Total Stations iCR70/iCR80.
Measuring using total stations
With cadwork buildings are designed in great detail. The basis of the design can either be BIM models or the given, measured geometry, especially in case of building within existing structures. In the mid-2000s cadwork, in cooperation with Leica, revolutionised this measuring process by synchronising the cadwork 3D and Leica total station coordinate systems. As a result, you can develop your 3D design live on site, while the total station records all necessary measurements. Measuring only requires one person and even inaccessible points, for example those at great height, can be measured without the need for any additional equipment.
Manual total stations like Leica Builder iCB50 and iCB70 are highly suitable for measuring.
The result is a precise, virtual model of the existing geometry, ready for further development of your building‘s 3D design off-site. Drawings, lists and machine data are derived from this virtual building model, resulting in high-precision component parts to be assembled on site.
Stakeout using total stations
The intended geometry is transferred to the existing situation by staking out. As with measuring the Leica Builder iCB50 and iCB70 manual total stations can be linked to cadwork to handle this process.
Automatic total stations, such as Leica Robotic Total Stations iCR70 or iCR80, are motorised to target the point specified by cadwork, either reflectorless across an existing surface or by locking on to a moving prism. Using an automatic total station only one person is needed for stakeout. This way the outer edges of walls or the location of supports, for instance, can easily be staked out. Assembly becomes considerably faster and easier, and you will experience a significant increase in precision.
All above mentioned Leica total stations including the required components can be obtained from us, and we provide full training and support for the complete system. The price of your total station bought through cadwork already includes an additional cadwork 3D survey licence for your site notebook.
Measuring using 3D scanners
In recent years 3D scanning has become increasingly popular, simpler to use and above all, cheaper.
Millions of points can be recorded within a short time. Overlays of scans taken from different locations are recorded by the corresponding software and combined into an editable point cloud. Our module cadwork Pointcloud offers a convenient and comfortable way to edit point clouds. The module allows you to import point clouds from a variety of scanners in PTS, TXT, E57 or LAS formats. Point clouds can be re-aligned and individual points can be transferred to the cadwork 3D model for further editing. Besides FARO, the classic manufacturer of 3D scanners is Leica with its BLK360 and RTC360 3D scanners.
All Leica 3D scanners mentioned above, inclusive of all necessary components, can be bought through cadwork. We also provide full training and support for the complete system.
The cadwork modules used in this solution
