Geosystems Hands-on Training

Since the introduction of laser scanners into the market place, the utilization of Leica Geosystems Reality Capture sensors continues to be a reliable solution for many of the challenges that professionals face in today's market. One of the many keys to becoming successful with these tools is achieving efficiency in both field and office processes that yields accurate results on a consistent basis. This class will provide an overview of how to successfully apply survey control with laser scanners in the field. Students will receive hands-on experience with registering scan data to survey control in both Cyclone and Cyclone REGISTER 360 to develop dependable and efficient workflows as well as achieving the peace of mind that your project data is accurate.

When laser scanning first came into the market, it introduced a unique challenge of managing larger than normal data for many customers . Over the years, reality capture sensors have become faster at collecting point clouds as well as taking much higher pixel images, not to mention HDR formats. With today's sensors, full scans with HDR images can be captured in under 2 minutes which makes for more scans and very large data sizes. When collecting data in industrial plant settings, the facilities can be very large and many projects must address data from multiple sources captured by different contractors and service providers. Rest assured though as there are many techniques exist in Cyclone to aid in this. Participants will learn some techniques on how to import and handle large datasets, optimum file sizes for different file formats and other pertinent tips and tricks of data management. Students will also learn how to merge data from multiple databases and/or data sources using different registration techniques.

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 is Leica Geosystems' newest registration platform for combing point cloud data. Designed with a streamlined and modern interface, Cyclone REGISTER 360 boasts quick import times, Leica JetStream technology and simplified QA/QC tools for point cloud registration. This class will introduce construction industry users to the new interface and how to import data from different sources, create and utilize SiteMaps, and align scans together to create complete bundles. Attendees will explore QA/QC techniques and finalize and export registration to create a registration report and point cloud deliverables.

The use of Reality Capture sensors for Crime Scene documentation has gained popularity over the years. This course will cover the fundamentals of scanning using the Leica BLK360, Leica RTC360 and the Leica ScanStation P30/40 at crime scenes. Students will have the opportunity to gain experience with all three sensors where they will be used to scan a mock scene with multiple ballistic trajectory rods. Standard rod placement and tips and tricks for documenting trajectories in complex scenarios will also be presented.

In this first half of a two-part course, introductory concepts of Mobile Mapping will be presented along with reviewing the sensors on the Leica Pegasus Two Ultimate. Students in this class will be exposed to raw mission data downloaded from the unit, post-process the data, review the unadjusted results and create a survey control report. Students will also have the opportunity to ask industry experts about best workflows for collecting and handling Mobile Mapping data. This class is applicable for all segment customers that are looking to add Mobile Mapping to their industrial plant, survey, building construction, and public safety/forensic workflows.

Leica Captivate and Infinity are efficient survey collection tools producing CAD ready data. This class will cover data collection with coding to create points and lines. Users will learn optimum techniques for reviewing the data using Leica Infinity software. Trainees will learn about code lists and settings and field techniques to maximize productivity. In this first half of a two-part class, students will collect the data utilized in the following Civil 3D and Bentley classes.

Modern construction, infrastructure and natural features in our world require ever increasing attention from surveyors and engineers to keep workers safe, facilitate planning, and prevent disruption of projects. Vigilant and dedicated professionals use a combination of automated instruments, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, radar, geotechnical sensors and other technology to gather geospatial data to support their decision-making processes. This discussion will cover campaign and automated monitoring technology, with exploration of considerations involved when deciding to deploy HDS sensors for automated and semi-automated monitoring. Examples of the technology in use on recent projects, where it has been combined with traditional monitoring methods to provide optimized solutions to our customers.

Leica Geosystems Reality Capture sensors boast some of the cleanest data in the market today which makes data extraction easier than ever. This two-hour class represents the first half of this overall where students will explore several time-saving tools within Cyclone that are used to extract information for topographic deliverables. Topics will include efficient site and roadway topographic mapping techniques, optimal workflows, recommended scanning resolutions and sensor placement. In addition, we will also make suggestions for quick cleaning and segmenting of the cloud into workable pieces which helps with handling the potentially overwhelming aspects of large point cloud data. Students will gain hands-on experience with cleaning and segmentation tools, utilizing virtual surveyor, smart picks, alignment and sections tools.

Maximizing Leica CloudWorx through all our software platforms enables users to efficiently handle, manipulate, extract and produce effective plant deliverables with point cloud data. An extensive set of tools combined with Leica JetStream technology provides a seamless working environment for point cloud extraction for plant customers. Attendees will learn how to load the point cloud data, set the UCS, hide and clip the cloud, draw both in 2D and 3D, model using the fitters and other tips and tricks. Other highlighted features will include importing Cyclone objects, utilizing TruSpace and exploring the clash tool for plant applications.

The Reality Capture industry has many different file types and navigating the wide variety of file extensions can prove to be an overwhelming task for users of all levels. In most if not all cases, it is important to understand the format types. How data format affects the contents of the data, what they produce, how they are used, and which software platforms will accept them is the key to picking the most effective format for your deliverables. This class will provide an overview of different scanning formats available in the Leica Reality Capture suite, advantages and disadvantages to different file formats, what they contain and produce in deliverable software packages.

When documenting crime scenes, the Law Enforcement professional has many options for merging multiple scans together to create an overall scene. In this session, fundamental workflows of using Leica Cyclone FIELD 360 and Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 will introduce new and veteran users to the basics of registration workflows. Public Safety users will learn helpful hints of data management, storage, archiving crime scenes and optimal program settings. Students in this class will gain hands-on experience with the registration process, reviewing the data including TruSlicer or Quick Slice, and finalizing the job to create deliverables such as Leica TruViews and Leica Leica JetStream products.

In this second half of a two-part course, students will build upon concepts learned from the earlier class and perform a trajectory update, explore MultiPass workflows, and an absolute constraint to survey control. Students will also compare post-adjustment results to validation points and the unadjusted reports from the first session (Pegasus Manager 1) to gain an understanding how the adjustments changed the dataset. This class is applicable for all segment customers that are looking to add Mobile Mapping to their industrial plant, survey, building construction, and public safety/forensic workflows.

In this second half of a two-part course, students will use data collected in the first session and navigate through the steps to bring data into Autodesk Civil 3D showing all codes, points and lines correctly represented. Students will learn how to configure Autodesk Civil 3D optimally to work with Leica Captivate and Infinity increasing productivity and eliminating numerous edits.

In this Advanced Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 class, students will delve deeper into the capabilities of this registration platform. Leica Cyclone REGISTER360 supports target registration, as well as importing and registering to control. This session will expose students to workflows that include how to set survey grade parameters, handle large datasets, troubleshoot misalignment issues, SiteMap scaling and how to handle registrations with multiple SiteMaps such as different floors of a building or parking garage. In addition, students will learn how to use the cleaning tools, tips and tricks for successful registrations and export options to Leica JetStream and Leica TruView.

This Part II class is an extension of the workflows from the Topo Workflows I class. While the Topographic Workflows I class introduces the student to a few of the powerful tools within Leica Geosystems software solutions. Cyclone boasts many tools which assist surveying professionals in extracting data from rich point cloud sources to create topographic maps. This two-hour class represents the second half of the overall topographic workflow where additional tools will be explored such as Breakline Creation and Editing, Fit Edge and Points on a Grid. Students will gain hands-on experience with several techniques of TIN creation including, Editing, Decimating, Filling Holes, Sample Grid and Validation.

Technodigit's 3DReshaper has introduced an extremely powerful point cloud processing software option for Plant customers. Its many tools and great reporting structure provide efficient workflows for 3D modeling, meshing tools, inspections, monitoring, volumes, comparing data, and tank calibration. In this session, students will gain insight into many of these valuable tools and workflows using Reality Capture data in 3DReshaper. In addition, students will have the opportunity to consult industry experts on how to maximize the 3DReshaper software on their own projects.

When using Reality Capture data in the Building Construction industry, a popular workflow checking the point cloud against a model. However, this greatly depends on being sure the coordinate system of both the point cloud and the model match, so they overlay on each other. This simple task has potential to consume costly hours if not done properly or the user does not understand the workflow properly. The Leica CloudWorx for Revit plug-in has a tool to move the point cloud to a model that is helpful in many cases. Additionally, both Leica Cyclone and Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 have tools to create and store UCS (User Coordinate Systems) that becomes available to the CAD user when opening a point cloud in the Leica CloudWorx software. Users will learn necessary tools in Cyclone to set the UCS to align to models in Revit. In this class, students will be introduced to the techniques in Leica CloudWorx, Leica Cyclone and Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 of successfully creating UCS's and moving a point cloud to a model.

One of the many deliverables Law Enforcement professionals need to provide from time to time is a scene diagram. Leica IMS Map360 provides powerful post production workflows for ballistic rod deliverables, along with many other aspects of the scene diagram. In this class, students will gain experience with importing point cloud data, understanding core program features, navigation tools and modeling tools. Class participants will model a variety of trajectory rods from scan data, measure and display azimuth and zenith angles as well as learn how to produce reliable and effective deliverables for their crime scenes.

One of the many features of the Leica ScanStaton P30/P40 is that a user can "lock" the scan head into a profiling mode. This means that these scanners can be adapted for use in Mobile Mapping Applications. In this class, students will explore diversifying their business by integrating a Leica ScanStation P-Series scanner with the Leica ProScan mobile mapping solution which can potentially increase field and office productivity by 3 to 5 times. Students will collect data with the Leica ProScan while tracking it with a robotic total station. The data will be post-processed and automatically registered to survey control then the results will be reviewed in Leica Cyclone.

Migrating data into MicroStation's Bentley software is an efficient and smooth process. In this session, students will learn best practices and settings for bringing in Leica Captivate field data into MicroStation's Bentley software showing all codes, points and lines correctly placed. This class will cover how to configure MicroStation's Bentley software to work with Leica Captivate and Infinity settings to ensure a smooth fast workflow and reduce edits.

In conjunction with the powerful tools in Cyclone, surveyors that use point cloud data also have the option of using one of the many CloudWorx CAD plug-in tool sets when creating topographic maps. With the utilization of Cyclone tools where the user can export linework, COGO points and surfaces out of Cyclone, the next step of the overall workflow is migrating these features into CAD and completing the deliverable using the CloudWorx plug-in. Students will learn and gain hands-on experience of the best export formats out of Cyclone into CAD as well as exploring the many topographic extraction tools within Cloudworx for AutoCAD (Civil3D).

Join this interactive session presented by Bricsys and Leica Geosystems to learn more about BricsCAD - how it compares to other popular CAD systems and how it innovates in the CAD space to deliver efficiency and simplicity to users. The training will introduce the BricsCAD platform and an overview of Leica Geosystems CloudWorx for BricsCAD point cloud plugin. The BricsCAD section will focus on familiar functionality including the user interface and DWG file format as well as innovative tools ranging from the Drawing Explorer and special settings to Quad and CUI. We will also explore the BricsCAD's unique productivity tools and how they can be leveraged by users increase productivity. The CloudWorx for BricsCAD portion will address compatible data sources, data manipulation tools, drawing and model fitting tools and Floor Flatness workflow.

The Reality Capture software suite offers many viable solutions for floor flatness which confirm to the ASTM E1155 standard. This class will explore the Floor Flatness tools in Leica Cyclone, Leica CloudWorx and 3DReshaper. In this class, students will gain insight into these valuable tools and how to maximize the software for their own jobs. In addition, students will learn to easily process your reality capture data in different software packages and create deliverables for things like Flatness, Levelness, Plumbness, Surface Inspection, Slope analysis, or comparing your reality capture to a model and quantifying deviation as a distance and/or a volume.

Leica Cyclone offers a wide variety of point cloud processing tools for the Law Enforcement professional. Once of these tools is modeling trajectory rods and publishing trajectories to the Leica TruView. In this class, students will gain best practices for repeatable forensic workflows and for determining trajectory rods angles. Furthermore, techniques for marking impact location, and displaying trajectory paths in a ModelSpace will be presented.

UAS continues to be a very hot topic in the market and Leica's AX20 UAS in conjunction with Leica Infinity and its Imaging module provide a seamless end to end solution for collecting and processing aerial imagery for a variety of mapping, visualization, and inspection tasks. This presentation will provide an extensive introduction to the AX20 UAS hardware, the software used to plan and execute its flight missions, and Leica Infinity's Imaging module for orienting and generating downstream products such as point clouds, surfaces models, and orthomosiac images. Furthermore, the topics regards to the Leica Infinity Imaging module is applicable to other UAS platforms as well.

Leica Captivate features loadable apps that increase productivity and simplify workflows. This class will cover the details of each app, their uses and capabilities. Students will also learn how to apply these apps to improve field works, apply them to specific examples and best practices.