Export/Import between 12d Model and Leica

Exporting the Job (DBX files) from Captivate to an external device

To export the job (DBX files) from Captivate, follow the steps below: Step 1: Click on the job containing the data you wish to export Step 2: Click on Transfer job Step 2: Select what device you want to transfer the DBX files to, then press Ok. The exported DBX files will now be on the [...]

Generating a .fld file from Leica Captivate via a Stylesheet

The .fld file is 12d models original field file format. The newer format is the .12dfield file. Click here to learn about the differences between the field file formats for 12d Model. To export a .fld file from Leica Captivate using a stylesheet, follow the steps below: Step 1: Click on the job containing the data [...]

Exporting Comma-Separated Value (.csv) files from Leica Captivate

To export a .csv file from Captivate, follow the steps below. Step 1: Click on the job containing the data you wish to export Step 2: Click on Export data Step 3: Select ASCII Step 4: Choose the device you want to export the data to. In this example I am using an SD card. [...]

Exporting a Leica Roads file from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting Road data to the Leica platforms, that have the on board Leica software known as 'RoadRunner', can be done via the .DBX format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under Survey => Leica => 1200 =>Roads. The Create Leica 1200 Road File panel allows the user to create point and line databases for use on the Leica platforms. The [...]

Exporting a Leica Strings file from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting strings to the Leica platforms can be done via the .DBX format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under Survey => Leica => 1200 =>Strings. The Create Leica 1200 String File panel allows the user to create point and line databases for use on the Leica platforms. The user can fill out the Jobname box, with [...]

Exporting a Leica Triangles file from 12d Model to Leica

Triangles, also know as a Triangulated Irregular Network (T.I.N.) in 12d Model, are used to provide a surface with know z values (heights). These triangles can be used by surveyors to setout a design surface like a road or building pad. Exporting triangles (T.I.N) to the Leica platforms can be done via the .DBX format. [...]

Exporting a .DXF from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting strings, and/or points, to the Leica platforms can be done via the .dxf format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under File I/O => Data Output => DWG/DXF/DXB => DWG/DXF/DXB. The Write DWG/DXF file for panel allows the user write a .dxf file by selecting the data source that they wish to export. NOTE: The default file type, in [...]

Exporting a .CSV file from 12d Model to Leica

Exporting points to the Leica platforms can be done via the .csv format. This option, within 12d Model, is located under File I/O => Data Output => x y z => x y z general. The Write X Y Z General File for panel allows the user write a .csv file by selecting the data source [...]

Leica Roadrunner DBX Files

Creating the Leica DBX files is a two step process: 12d Model creates an XML file of the road strings, then the data in the XML file is converted into Leica DBX files. The conversion of the XML file into Leica DBX files is done using software provided to 12d by Leica. The DBX files [...]