To set elevation in Trimble Connect for Mobile, you interact directly with a model's objects to establish a reference point for the project's base elevation. This process leverages specific attributes of a selected object to define the model's overall elevation context.
Setting Elevation in Trimble Connect for Mobile
The process for setting elevation within the Trimble Connect for Mobile application is straightforward and object-centric, allowing users to define the base elevation relative to a specific element within their 3D model.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s how you can set the elevation using Trimble Connect for Mobile:
- Open Your Model: Begin by launching the Trimble Connect for Mobile application and opening the specific 3D model you wish to work with.
- Select an Object: Navigate through your model and tap on an object that you want to use as a reference for setting the elevation. This could be a floor slab, a structural beam, or any other relevant model element.
- Tap 'Set Elevation': Once an object is selected, locate and tap the Set Elevation button.
Upon tapping the 'Set Elevation' button, the system will process the selected object's geometry. The base elevation for your model will then be established and adjusted in relation to the selected object's top, center, and bottom elevations. This means the model's overall elevation system will re-align itself, effectively making the selected object's elevation (or a calculated point based on its top, center, and bottom) the new reference for the project's base level.
Understanding the Elevation Reference
When the base elevation is set "respective to the selected object's top, center and bottom elevation," it means that Trimble Connect for Mobile uses these three key geometric points of the selected object to accurately define the model's new base elevation. This ensures that the selected object, and by extension the entire model, is correctly positioned within the desired vertical context.
- Top Elevation: The highest point of the selected object.
- Center Elevation: The vertical midpoint of the selected object.
- Bottom Elevation: The lowest point of the selected object.
By considering these points, the application can precisely anchor the model's coordinate system to a real-world or project-specific elevation, ensuring consistency across various project phases.
Why is Precise Elevation Setting Important?
Accurate elevation settings are crucial in construction and design projects for several reasons:
- Coordination: Ensures all project participants work with a consistent vertical datum, preventing clashes and errors during construction.
- Clarity: Provides a clear understanding of component heights and relationships within the 3D model.
- Site Integration: Allows for seamless integration of the digital model with physical site conditions and surveying data.
- Measurement Accuracy: Improves the reliability of measurements and quantity take-offs directly from the model.
Further Resources for Trimble Connect for Mobile
For more detailed information on Trimble Connect for Mobile features and functionalities, you can explore official Trimble resources. Trimble Connect is a powerful cloud-based collaboration platform that integrates various project workflows.
