https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:57:09 +0000 MyBB https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6935 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:58:03 +0000 Ken S]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6935
I'm curious if others have had this issue and what they've done to combat it. Or maybe there is something in the program that I'm missing that would better account for the placement of a proposed retaining wall. If the "Path" feature allowed me to set differing elevations on either side of the wall, and also account for proposed contour lines, I feel like it would be a good solution for the problem I'm having here. One thing to note is that I do not have access to CAD files when I'm creating my models, so I'm doing this purely based on the information provided in the plans available for a specific job which are sometimes not the best.

I've attached an example of a job where I was having this issue for folks to review and possibly advise. One factor I am unsure of on this particular job is if there is any sort of reveal on the high side of the retaining wall at any point. Typically I would have to wait to win the bid for the job and obtain a shop drawing from my wall subcontractor before I have specific information on these things.

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I'm curious if others have had this issue and what they've done to combat it. Or maybe there is something in the program that I'm missing that would better account for the placement of a proposed retaining wall. If the "Path" feature allowed me to set differing elevations on either side of the wall, and also account for proposed contour lines, I feel like it would be a good solution for the problem I'm having here. One thing to note is that I do not have access to CAD files when I'm creating my models, so I'm doing this purely based on the information provided in the plans available for a specific job which are sometimes not the best.

I've attached an example of a job where I was having this issue for folks to review and possibly advise. One factor I am unsure of on this particular job is if there is any sort of reveal on the high side of the retaining wall at any point. Typically I would have to wait to win the bid for the job and obtain a shop drawing from my wall subcontractor before I have specific information on these things.

  Cuts Fills V2.kcp (Size: 1.95 MB / Downloads: 4) ]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6485 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:35:12 +0000 Solomon Moffat]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6485 My name is Solomon Moffat and I’m a Quantity Surveyor working on civil road projects in the Caribbean. I’m really enjoying using Kubla so far, but I’ve hit a workflow issue and would appreciate some guidance.
The Consultant wants to verify the earthworks quantities using the “old school” method: levels (or heights) at the LHS, Centre Line, and RHS every 5 m along the road corridor.
In Kubla I can see the existing and proposed levels at any point by hovering the mouse, but capturing these one-by-one is very tedious and time-consuming.
Is there a better way to extract this information – for example, generating a report or exporting section data at 5 m intervals – so that I can tabulate it for his checks and certification of quantities for payment?
Any tips, workflows, or documentation links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Solomon]]> My name is Solomon Moffat and I’m a Quantity Surveyor working on civil road projects in the Caribbean. I’m really enjoying using Kubla so far, but I’ve hit a workflow issue and would appreciate some guidance.
The Consultant wants to verify the earthworks quantities using the “old school” method: levels (or heights) at the LHS, Centre Line, and RHS every 5 m along the road corridor.
In Kubla I can see the existing and proposed levels at any point by hovering the mouse, but capturing these one-by-one is very tedious and time-consuming.
Is there a better way to extract this information – for example, generating a report or exporting section data at 5 m intervals – so that I can tabulate it for his checks and certification of quantities for payment?
Any tips, workflows, or documentation links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Solomon]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=863 Thu, 08 May 2025 11:58:49 +0000 Newuser]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=863 I would like to create a third layer in a drawing. The drawing already includes existing elevations and new projected elevations. There are also samples taken that show at different levels how deep you can dig before hitting bedrock.

Is it possible to create a model that shows how deep I can dig at specific points before hitting bedrock and load this data into a machine model?]]> I would like to create a third layer in a drawing. The drawing already includes existing elevations and new projected elevations. There are also samples taken that show at different levels how deep you can dig before hitting bedrock.

Is it possible to create a model that shows how deep I can dig at specific points before hitting bedrock and load this data into a machine model?]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=860 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:07:05 +0000 pronto]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=860
Is there a feature where you can add a modifier to the cut / fill?
I use an expansion of 1.2 on cut and compaction of 1.4 to fill. I have to pay/transport by loose yards and have to do the math all the time from the Cut & Fill report.

Thank you]]>
Is there a feature where you can add a modifier to the cut / fill?
I use an expansion of 1.2 on cut and compaction of 1.4 to fill. I have to pay/transport by loose yards and have to do the math all the time from the Cut & Fill report.

Thank you]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=859 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:03:29 +0000 pronto]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=859
I frequently have to determine outlines based on being larger than a design structure. Examples are a building pad needing to be 5' larger than the building on the plan, or a parking lot excavation needing to be a foot larger than the defined parking structure.  Is there an easy way to do this?

Currently, I add measurements all over the place from the designed structure to whatever outline I need. It just takes more time/tedious than I'd like so I'm hoping for a clever solution.

Thanks in advance!]]>
I frequently have to determine outlines based on being larger than a design structure. Examples are a building pad needing to be 5' larger than the building on the plan, or a parking lot excavation needing to be a foot larger than the defined parking structure.  Is there an easy way to do this?

Currently, I add measurements all over the place from the designed structure to whatever outline I need. It just takes more time/tedious than I'd like so I'm hoping for a clever solution.

Thanks in advance!]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=806 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:08:33 +0000 Caynan]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=806 https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=728 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:37:37 +0000 Balance Design]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=728 Does anyone know what I'm missing..... apart from the arrow!
Thanks,
Mike]]> Does anyone know what I'm missing..... apart from the arrow!
Thanks,
Mike]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=703 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:09:04 +0000 ropabon]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=703
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  Screenshot 2024-08-11 110734.png (Size: 298.4 KB / Downloads: 39) ]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=644 Tue, 14 May 2024 13:53:30 +0000 ismeldy]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=644 Im new using the program, i try to put a slab elevation with the platform option on the proposed screen but it doesn't let me put the desire elevation on the building, somebody know how could i put a single elevation for a whole area?]]> Im new using the program, i try to put a slab elevation with the platform option on the proposed screen but it doesn't let me put the desire elevation on the building, somebody know how could i put a single elevation for a whole area?]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=622 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:05:38 +0000 Nick Costa]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=622 I have multiple varying surface elevations for example the pond and ROW cuts and fills will be to plans minus the topsoil strip, however the road will be a -18" level. Unless i am wrong i need to make another featured surface for this varying level.
I do not want to have to manually re enter all the new contours. 
Is there a way to copy the contours and points from one featured surface to the next?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Nick]]> I have multiple varying surface elevations for example the pond and ROW cuts and fills will be to plans minus the topsoil strip, however the road will be a -18" level. Unless i am wrong i need to make another featured surface for this varying level.
I do not want to have to manually re enter all the new contours. 
Is there a way to copy the contours and points from one featured surface to the next?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Nick]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=484 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:07:22 +0000 msullivan]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=484 I,m mike from Maryland, USA.                  Way to go Brandon!

My construction phase's: existing ground (-4" topsoil/not useable at compacted backfill), H.D.P. /mass grading (design ground elev. 2ft+/- above top of pre sited foundation elev., garage 1ft below gar. f.f. elev.), Finished grade (outline at fill limits, 3d contour lines, platform 3d polyline at 1ft below basement elev.)

My software crashes continuously happen when trying to cut in a platform/basement thru finished grade & thru into my mass grading surface. The idea behind our earthwork is to have a mass graded site at an elevation where when the contractor comes to cut in the basement and pour the concrete for the walls/foundation and the spoils from that work are then used to fill/final grade around the structures thus alleviating the need to remove excess earth. 

My thought is that the k3 software does not want to cut thru multiple surfaces?  

How can i work around this dilemma? should i change when i add the platform, i've tried multiple different solutions to no avail, please help before i lose my mind!

Thanks in advance
Sully]]> I,m mike from Maryland, USA.                  Way to go Brandon!

My construction phase's: existing ground (-4" topsoil/not useable at compacted backfill), H.D.P. /mass grading (design ground elev. 2ft+/- above top of pre sited foundation elev., garage 1ft below gar. f.f. elev.), Finished grade (outline at fill limits, 3d contour lines, platform 3d polyline at 1ft below basement elev.)

My software crashes continuously happen when trying to cut in a platform/basement thru finished grade & thru into my mass grading surface. The idea behind our earthwork is to have a mass graded site at an elevation where when the contractor comes to cut in the basement and pour the concrete for the walls/foundation and the spoils from that work are then used to fill/final grade around the structures thus alleviating the need to remove excess earth. 

My thought is that the k3 software does not want to cut thru multiple surfaces?  

How can i work around this dilemma? should i change when i add the platform, i've tried multiple different solutions to no avail, please help before i lose my mind!

Thanks in advance
Sully]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=480 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:19:53 +0000 Ganesh Thorat]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=480
I'm Ganesh, works in a ground mounted solar filed. Which requires grading of large land (in order of 200 to 500 acres). I require to do earthwork at solar table levels. Basically need the spot level grading at every solar table level, such that my gradient will be within permissible levels (mostly below 8-9 degrees). Will that be doable using Kubla software?

Thanks and Regards.]]>
I'm Ganesh, works in a ground mounted solar filed. Which requires grading of large land (in order of 200 to 500 acres). I require to do earthwork at solar table levels. Basically need the spot level grading at every solar table level, such that my gradient will be within permissible levels (mostly below 8-9 degrees). Will that be doable using Kubla software?

Thanks and Regards.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=324 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:43:12 +0000 earthtechcontracting_]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=324
Our proposed plans are currently not uploading onto the existing site plan properly.

When downloading the PDF plan it saves as one single plan, when it is uploaded onto Kubla its splitting in half as if they are two separate plans

any advice?]]>
Our proposed plans are currently not uploading onto the existing site plan properly.

When downloading the PDF plan it saves as one single plan, when it is uploaded onto Kubla its splitting in half as if they are two separate plans

any advice?]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=52 Fri, 25 May 2018 12:06:05 +0000 Agrostis]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=52 https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=7 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:38:21 +0000 randallinho]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=7 I have a site that has a large area where we have to strip off 80mm but then add 150mm of new topsoil.
The finished levels are to match the existing levels (before strip).
 
The approach I have taken:
1.                  Strip 80mm
2.                  Create Feature Surface – selecting Use Ground Levels option
3.                  Apply an offset of -0.15m
 
My question is, is my offset correct or should I have applied an offset of -0.07m (0.15m – 0.08m strip). I’m unsure whether the software works to original ground levels or ground levels after strip when using the use ground levels feature?

Thanks]]> I have a site that has a large area where we have to strip off 80mm but then add 150mm of new topsoil.
The finished levels are to match the existing levels (before strip).
 
The approach I have taken:
1.                  Strip 80mm
2.                  Create Feature Surface – selecting Use Ground Levels option
3.                  Apply an offset of -0.15m
 
My question is, is my offset correct or should I have applied an offset of -0.07m (0.15m – 0.08m strip). I’m unsure whether the software works to original ground levels or ground levels after strip when using the use ground levels feature?

Thanks]]>