https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:07:04 +0000 MyBB https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6622 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:15:48 +0000 GWeldt]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6622 https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6621 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:07:35 +0000 GWeldt]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6621 Hi, I have recently noticed that side batters modelled on Kubla don't really function properly in scenarios where 'Fill' is being placed against a near vertical surface (say bridge abutment). 
Currently, the fill batters project through the vertical surface where any spill is identified. 
Ideally, the spill batters should slope down along the rear of the wall at the same defined slope rate.  
See attached model with the intended slope manually modelled using the feature surface tool.

  Kubla - Spill Batter Issue.kcp (Size: 11.38 KB / Downloads: 6) ]]> Hi, I have recently noticed that side batters modelled on Kubla don't really function properly in scenarios where 'Fill' is being placed against a near vertical surface (say bridge abutment). 
Currently, the fill batters project through the vertical surface where any spill is identified. 
Ideally, the spill batters should slope down along the rear of the wall at the same defined slope rate.  
See attached model with the intended slope manually modelled using the feature surface tool.

  Kubla - Spill Batter Issue.kcp (Size: 11.38 KB / Downloads: 6) ]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6439 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:59:16 +0000 Jvalentine]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=6439 It would be incredibly helpful if there was a way to change the shape of the count function in the measurement feature to something else other than the "crosshairs" (+) for ease of visibility. For example a circle, square or triangle. 


Right now, i use Kubla for my cut and fill analysis then switch to OST for the remainder of my takeoff (counting storm catch basins etc). If the measurement function was just a little bit more robust, including changing the shape of the count function and possibly a little bit of structure of the counted elements (group them into a category you could name) I could complete my entire takeoff for a project in Kubla.]]> It would be incredibly helpful if there was a way to change the shape of the count function in the measurement feature to something else other than the "crosshairs" (+) for ease of visibility. For example a circle, square or triangle. 


Right now, i use Kubla for my cut and fill analysis then switch to OST for the remainder of my takeoff (counting storm catch basins etc). If the measurement function was just a little bit more robust, including changing the shape of the count function and possibly a little bit of structure of the counted elements (group them into a category you could name) I could complete my entire takeoff for a project in Kubla.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=865 Fri, 09 May 2025 13:49:50 +0000 kolney]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=865 Something to allow creation of notes / assumptions taken in preparation for levels where the drawn information is not sufficiently clear.
Could these be added as a text object on the drawing and expanded / hovered over to show more detail?
Notes could then be referred back to at a later date if questions arise.]]> Something to allow creation of notes / assumptions taken in preparation for levels where the drawn information is not sufficiently clear.
Could these be added as a text object on the drawing and expanded / hovered over to show more detail?
Notes could then be referred back to at a later date if questions arise.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=641 Tue, 14 May 2024 01:40:25 +0000 niko]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=641
Congratulations on the release of Kubla Cubed 2024!

I have been using it since release and it is a significant upgrade, everything works so far and there is no negative feedback.

Keep up the good work!

Regards,

Niko]]>
Congratulations on the release of Kubla Cubed 2024!

I have been using it since release and it is a significant upgrade, everything works so far and there is no negative feedback.

Keep up the good work!

Regards,

Niko]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=623 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:58:17 +0000 Martin Bell]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=623
Just curious to know if there is an App out there to view Kubla projects on a cell phone? Or if you plan on developing this?]]>
Just curious to know if there is an App out there to view Kubla projects on a cell phone? Or if you plan on developing this?]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=615 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:17:04 +0000 Martin Bell]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=615
Is it possible to incorporate the ability to rotate the entire model like in Autocad, it would allow you to read a side projection easier when dealing with external backfills around a building]]>
Is it possible to incorporate the ability to rotate the entire model like in Autocad, it would allow you to read a side projection easier when dealing with external backfills around a building]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=571 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:42:12 +0000 DavidL]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=571 https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=570 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:58:10 +0000 DavidL]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=570
To enable this, would be handy if we had a *duplicate* tool for phases so that we can review and highlight which shapes/features are to be noted as filled after the fact, particularly if controlled fill material was required to be imported (e.g. car park cuts where site fill was nominated to be Class B/C Rock on an existing  clay substrate.]]>
To enable this, would be handy if we had a *duplicate* tool for phases so that we can review and highlight which shapes/features are to be noted as filled after the fact, particularly if controlled fill material was required to be imported (e.g. car park cuts where site fill was nominated to be Class B/C Rock on an existing  clay substrate.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=563 Tue, 23 May 2023 03:13:33 +0000 DavidL]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=563 https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=560 Mon, 08 May 2023 08:37:26 +0000 J.Hugelier]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=560 Would it be possible (or is it possible) to introduce something like a phase manager?

I have a project which consists of multiple standalone constructions, but each construction requires multiple phases of excavation.


Initially, I prepared each project phase on its own (with excavations required for construction and afterwards a "Fill phase" to finish off the project and another separate phase for the final landscaping phase. Now I get asked to shift my phasing around to have the most excavated phase of each construction zone combined, so I have to shift a lot of phases around.

My main issue is that with the amount of phases I have created the ribbon at the bottom, barely shows half of all my phases and moving 1 phase easily takes +15 seconds to move because Kubla immediately recalculates after each change. Having a "phase manager" where I could have a separate screen pop up with all my phases to shift around would be great. Especially if it wouldn't immediately start recalculating until I press confirm.]]> Would it be possible (or is it possible) to introduce something like a phase manager?

I have a project which consists of multiple standalone constructions, but each construction requires multiple phases of excavation.


Initially, I prepared each project phase on its own (with excavations required for construction and afterwards a "Fill phase" to finish off the project and another separate phase for the final landscaping phase. Now I get asked to shift my phasing around to have the most excavated phase of each construction zone combined, so I have to shift a lot of phases around.

My main issue is that with the amount of phases I have created the ribbon at the bottom, barely shows half of all my phases and moving 1 phase easily takes +15 seconds to move because Kubla immediately recalculates after each change. Having a "phase manager" where I could have a separate screen pop up with all my phases to shift around would be great. Especially if it wouldn't immediately start recalculating until I press confirm.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=543 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:06:08 +0000 msnowdowne]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=543
I came across a situation that required me to look into multiple scenarios for approaching the structure excavation.
This was a traditional lump sum bid-build I submitted a bid for early in 2022.
The short story is that no excavation shoring system was shown on the drawings but there was a small clause that included a performance requirement that was tucked away in the excavation shoring technical specification

"the shoring shall be constructed as substantially watertight such that dewatering inside the shoring system 
does not substantially lower the groundwater table on the outside of the shoring system since lowering of the 
water table on the outside of the shoring system may lead to unacceptable settlements of existing structures and utilities."

The structures comprise 2-27m diameter biosolids storage tanks with a 10m excavation.
The soil conditions would require a massive dewatering system to keep the excavation dry if a traditional open cut excavation is used. Concerns of damaging existing infrastucture + nearby neighbors on wells. Despise the performance clause there was questions as to whether an open cut excavation would be allowed versus a watertight shoring system.

So I created one scenario in Kubla, then duplicated it, renamed, and modified the scenario. The problem is, there are several duplicate phases between the two files. If i had to update one - then i'd have to go update the other. I don't like managing two files so I thought adding another level to the phase tabs on the bottom of the screen would be a solution.


An interesting note, this job had a budget of $20 million.
There was a competitive open bidding process that had a great spread but still way over budget. 
This used to be a one-off in my industry - but it's becoming a much more common!
Bid results for the Simcoe WWTP Upgrades (HST Extra)
1.      Maple $68,599,820.00
2.      NAC $70,709,025.00
3.      Graham $88,958,739.00

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I came across a situation that required me to look into multiple scenarios for approaching the structure excavation.
This was a traditional lump sum bid-build I submitted a bid for early in 2022.
The short story is that no excavation shoring system was shown on the drawings but there was a small clause that included a performance requirement that was tucked away in the excavation shoring technical specification

"the shoring shall be constructed as substantially watertight such that dewatering inside the shoring system 
does not substantially lower the groundwater table on the outside of the shoring system since lowering of the 
water table on the outside of the shoring system may lead to unacceptable settlements of existing structures and utilities."

The structures comprise 2-27m diameter biosolids storage tanks with a 10m excavation.
The soil conditions would require a massive dewatering system to keep the excavation dry if a traditional open cut excavation is used. Concerns of damaging existing infrastucture + nearby neighbors on wells. Despise the performance clause there was questions as to whether an open cut excavation would be allowed versus a watertight shoring system.

So I created one scenario in Kubla, then duplicated it, renamed, and modified the scenario. The problem is, there are several duplicate phases between the two files. If i had to update one - then i'd have to go update the other. I don't like managing two files so I thought adding another level to the phase tabs on the bottom of the screen would be a solution.


An interesting note, this job had a budget of $20 million.
There was a competitive open bidding process that had a great spread but still way over budget. 
This used to be a one-off in my industry - but it's becoming a much more common!
Bid results for the Simcoe WWTP Upgrades (HST Extra)
1.      Maple $68,599,820.00
2.      NAC $70,709,025.00
3.      Graham $88,958,739.00

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  2b.jpg (Size: 501.49 KB / Downloads: 26) ]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=528 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:48:45 +0000 msnowdowne]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=528
I recently had a job where the engineer did not show existing conditions - I was able to get a round it by using an orthographic satellite image of the site to takeoff the removals.
When a subcontractor asked which areas are asphalt roads and which are grassed, it wasn't easy to send him a map.
I had to take pictures of me selecting each element type to highlight them in the map.

see Picture 1 and 2 (first and last pic)

I think a solution is do add a setting under View to turn off cut/fill shading and turn on a solid colour or hatching to each element.
As the colour that has priority is on top it's be helpful to the modeler as the element order of precedence is right in your face; you can see what element has priority very easily.
This is important as it will hide outlines if they don't have priority.
The drawings become extremely messy if you don't hide the lines in an element that is behind another.
I included a picture of another job at the bottom where there are a lot of elements and it can be tough to manage it solely in your head.

I just realized the report function does something similar to this. Except it's showing surface elements on top of other elements which is not what I'm looking for. 
See pic 3 (middle pic), the large ditch along the bottom right side of the drawing is to receive 150mm topsoil (Element = Topsoil @ Main Site).
The ditch element is just applying contours - not telling it what type of surfacing it will get (paving/concrete/topsoil/etc).

see Picture 3, 4, and 5 (middle three pics)

Have a nice weekend.
Thanks.

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Sorry - i can get the pics to show up in order.
The picture title from top to bottom is in this order: 1, 4, 3, 5, 2

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I recently had a job where the engineer did not show existing conditions - I was able to get a round it by using an orthographic satellite image of the site to takeoff the removals.
When a subcontractor asked which areas are asphalt roads and which are grassed, it wasn't easy to send him a map.
I had to take pictures of me selecting each element type to highlight them in the map.

see Picture 1 and 2 (first and last pic)

I think a solution is do add a setting under View to turn off cut/fill shading and turn on a solid colour or hatching to each element.
As the colour that has priority is on top it's be helpful to the modeler as the element order of precedence is right in your face; you can see what element has priority very easily.
This is important as it will hide outlines if they don't have priority.
The drawings become extremely messy if you don't hide the lines in an element that is behind another.
I included a picture of another job at the bottom where there are a lot of elements and it can be tough to manage it solely in your head.

I just realized the report function does something similar to this. Except it's showing surface elements on top of other elements which is not what I'm looking for. 
See pic 3 (middle pic), the large ditch along the bottom right side of the drawing is to receive 150mm topsoil (Element = Topsoil @ Main Site).
The ditch element is just applying contours - not telling it what type of surfacing it will get (paving/concrete/topsoil/etc).

see Picture 3, 4, and 5 (middle three pics)

Have a nice weekend.
Thanks.

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Sorry - i can get the pics to show up in order.
The picture title from top to bottom is in this order: 1, 4, 3, 5, 2

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  2.gif (Size: 800.43 KB / Downloads: 39) ]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=527 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:53:30 +0000 msnowdowne]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=527 By adding a some data tables and variables I can calculate everything I need to price the yard piping.


pipe trench quantity requirements:
1. trench length - currently doesn't show up in excel report
       -is it possible to provide a drill down of the quantities from point to point?
2. pipe invert at each point - add text field to store this value and based on default offset can be used to calc underside of ex.
3. trench width for each run 
        -this can change for each run depending on shoring methods (I may trench box under a road but not under a field).
4. trench profile - shoring type along each run of pipe - see pics.
       -I think like the pipe data table (see picture item 3), it's best to just give us a blank table to determine different profile types. There will be a million different types like twin pipe trenches etc.
        -as you can see from attached photo - headworks sub ex & headworks shaft ex. - you can do two phased excavation but for a pipe trench this will lead to way to many phases and duplicate effort. For a large structure it's a different story.
5. backfill - most cuts have a corresponding fill. Road Cut / Topsoil Cut / Pipe Cut - generally you're cutting to put something in it's place. this causes a lot of duplicate effort copying outlines / elements / re-typing descriptions.
       -is it possible to add a check box that creates a corresponding fill element in the next phase with the same name and outlines?
       -i know it's possible the backfill parameters can vary- but as a baseline just fill within what you cut (instead of filling up to proposed grade).
       -pipe length and cross sectional area are now in so the pipe volume can be deducted.
6. Add Manhole Excn at points - this is a logical progression but this post is already a monster so for future dev maybe.

Thanks!

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FYI the last photo is the yard piping package of a job I'm working on.
please help me do this in the program I hate doing it in excel.

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  yard pipe layout - simcoe WWTP.jpg (Size: 588 KB / Downloads: 27) ]]> By adding a some data tables and variables I can calculate everything I need to price the yard piping.


pipe trench quantity requirements:
1. trench length - currently doesn't show up in excel report
       -is it possible to provide a drill down of the quantities from point to point?
2. pipe invert at each point - add text field to store this value and based on default offset can be used to calc underside of ex.
3. trench width for each run 
        -this can change for each run depending on shoring methods (I may trench box under a road but not under a field).
4. trench profile - shoring type along each run of pipe - see pics.
       -I think like the pipe data table (see picture item 3), it's best to just give us a blank table to determine different profile types. There will be a million different types like twin pipe trenches etc.
        -as you can see from attached photo - headworks sub ex & headworks shaft ex. - you can do two phased excavation but for a pipe trench this will lead to way to many phases and duplicate effort. For a large structure it's a different story.
5. backfill - most cuts have a corresponding fill. Road Cut / Topsoil Cut / Pipe Cut - generally you're cutting to put something in it's place. this causes a lot of duplicate effort copying outlines / elements / re-typing descriptions.
       -is it possible to add a check box that creates a corresponding fill element in the next phase with the same name and outlines?
       -i know it's possible the backfill parameters can vary- but as a baseline just fill within what you cut (instead of filling up to proposed grade).
       -pipe length and cross sectional area are now in so the pipe volume can be deducted.
6. Add Manhole Excn at points - this is a logical progression but this post is already a monster so for future dev maybe.

Thanks!

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FYI the last photo is the yard piping package of a job I'm working on.
please help me do this in the program I hate doing it in excel.

  trench data tables.jpg (Size: 1.2 MB / Downloads: 27)

  heaworks - sub ex.jpg (Size: 204.96 KB / Downloads: 28)

  heaworks - shaft ex.jpg (Size: 191.73 KB / Downloads: 28)

  yard pipe layout - simcoe WWTP.jpg (Size: 588 KB / Downloads: 27) ]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=520 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:21:56 +0000 msnowdowne]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=520
I've attached a 3D PDF of an IFC file of a concrete tank.

Is it possible to import this IFC (or 3D PDF) and place it within the model as an existing or new structure? It could define the excavation outlines (1m from slab edge) as well as backfill volumes against the building.

Theoretically if I had good quality CAD files of existing/ proposed/ pavement outlines/ and IFCs of all new and existing structures. I could model a job very fast.

This one is a bit out there but probably the future?

Note that I don't think 3D PDFs are favoured by big software companies - IFC seems to be the way things are going to go.]]>
I've attached a 3D PDF of an IFC file of a concrete tank.

Is it possible to import this IFC (or 3D PDF) and place it within the model as an existing or new structure? It could define the excavation outlines (1m from slab edge) as well as backfill volumes against the building.

Theoretically if I had good quality CAD files of existing/ proposed/ pavement outlines/ and IFCs of all new and existing structures. I could model a job very fast.

This one is a bit out there but probably the future?

Note that I don't think 3D PDFs are favoured by big software companies - IFC seems to be the way things are going to go.]]>