Version 4.0.0.0

Created by Steve Hill, Modified on Tue, 8 Oct at 4:43 PM by Steve Hill


Bug Fixes


General:

Ribbon:
  • Resolved issues with ribbon dropping off when other apps were loaded into software on first time.
Grade Slope Along Surface:
  • Resolved some issues with users receiving an error Object reference not set to an instance of an object when selecting a surface from a dialog.
Import/Export Surface Labels:
  • Resolved an issue where surface label leaders were coming in at elevation 0.




Enhancements:


General:

  • This version is a completely rebuilt version of Surface Productivity Tools. Full code restructure in C# and a new Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) user interface. A complete overhaul was necessary with the forward plans in store for future efforts of Surface Productivity Tools and to assist in helping to share this product in more languages around the world.
  • By default, settings are now stored in the DWG files as the tools are used. Thus, unique drawings can have unique settings saved only for that specific file, allowing multiple users to access those same settings. If settings do not exist in a file, the settings xml stored in the Documents directory below is utilized.
  • Initially utilized settings are saved in %APPDATA%\Red_Transit_Consultants_LLC\Surface Productivity Tools
  • Added support for Civil 3D 2025
Ribbon:
  • Complete rebuild of the ribbon project.
  • Icons have all been updated to reflect the new icons used throughout the product. Some panels have been rearranged to make space for new commands and to ensure the ribbon fits on a 15" monitor screen.
  • From the About panel drop down, access to the following additional licensing tools are shipped with the product:
  • Standalone License HostId Generator

    Added the a command to launch this utility from within AutoCAD Civil 3D. Utility is used to obtain a Standalone license. Licensing system utilizes the computer name and Mac address to work properly. This utility extracts that information for license request submittal.
    Network License Usage Visualizer

    Added the a command to launch this utility from within AutoCAD Civil 3D. Utility is used to view the Network License Server and the Red Transit app licenses installed. Shows the licenses allowed and available and shows who is currently using license(s).

    Network License Borrow Utility

    Added the a command to launch this utility from within AutoCAD Civil 3D. Utility is used to borrow a license from the server to the requesting computer for a set period of time. App restricts borrowing to 2 weeks maximum time. Users should be aware that there is currently no way to early return a license. Once it's borrowed, it will remain borrowed until midnight of the selected day and will not return until then.


Draw Line in Plan from Profile View:
  • Added ability to set the length of the line
  • Added ability to zoom to the line after drawing
Extract Surface Boundaries:
  • Added ability to export to Feature Line
Grade Slope Along Surface:
  • Added ability to plot the line as 3D Polyline, Feature Line, or Polyline with no elevation
  • Added ability to control the maximum number of vertices generated. With this, the tool will count vertices as it progresses through the algorithm and stop plotting when max vertices are reached.
  • Added ability to control the maximum elevation change along slope. With this, the tool will now monitor the elevation difference between the starting location and the current location's elevation before proceeding through the algorithm. If maximum elevation change is exceeded, it stops plotting the line.
  • Added ability to control the maximum length of the plotted line. With this, the tool will now monitor the length of the line from the starting location and if exceeded, stop plotting the line.
Import/Export Surface Labels:
  • Added ability to work with XREF'd surfaces for exporting labels. This does not work for importing currently. Working through some API issues on this.
  • Added support for rotation and drag state position
Rotate Surface Spot Elevations:
  • Added new tool to select Surface Spot Elevation Labels and rotate them to a specified angle all at once.

Reset Surface Spot Elevation Label Rotation:
  • Added new tool to select Surface Spot Elevation Labels and reset their rotations to 0.
Stage Storage by Volume Surface:
  • Added this new command that allow for performing stage storage on various items, such as ponds - but could also be used for interim fill calculations for something such as a landfill. Instead of using contour areas to calculate the volume, this tool actually generates volume surfaces at various increments and outputs to a CSV file the data from the generated volume surfaces. By default, the surfaces are not saved to the DWG file.
Surface Statistics Label:
  • Added ability to update placed labels with a click of an update button.
  • Added ability to build own style settings for how the labels appear.
Trace Profile or Section with Polyline:
  • Expanded the trace profile tool to support Sections.



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