https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:27:54 +0000 MyBB https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=906 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:51:23 +0000 Steve Keen]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=906
I'm struggling to add Lidar information to my original take off from PDF.

The issue I have is that the original PDF's worked from were not aligned to Eastings and Northings and were automatically zero located.

I have input all of the existing and proposed levels to gve me cut and fill for all of the components I would need.

However, a Lidar survey has been taken of the site that gives a post demolition survey.
The idea would be to introduce this after the existing topo and before the proposed levels.

The issue I am finding is that when trying to add this into my scheme it locates to it's Eastings and Northings and I can't find a way to merge and integrate this information.
The Lidar post demo survey would efectively replace the existing topo and adjust the proposed cut and flll accordingly.

Suggestions on a post card, please....


Steve]]>
I'm struggling to add Lidar information to my original take off from PDF.

The issue I have is that the original PDF's worked from were not aligned to Eastings and Northings and were automatically zero located.

I have input all of the existing and proposed levels to gve me cut and fill for all of the components I would need.

However, a Lidar survey has been taken of the site that gives a post demolition survey.
The idea would be to introduce this after the existing topo and before the proposed levels.

The issue I am finding is that when trying to add this into my scheme it locates to it's Eastings and Northings and I can't find a way to merge and integrate this information.
The Lidar post demo survey would efectively replace the existing topo and adjust the proposed cut and flll accordingly.

Suggestions on a post card, please....


Steve]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=897 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:25:27 +0000 AK Survey]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=897
While measuring stockpiles, Kubla doesn't always give me the option to manually select outline using ground levels. Can someone please let me know if I'm doing something wrong?

Thanks for your help.

Brad]]>
While measuring stockpiles, Kubla doesn't always give me the option to manually select outline using ground levels. Can someone please let me know if I'm doing something wrong?

Thanks for your help.

Brad]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=696 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:22:42 +0000 Kasael]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=696
Recently I have been using the Defra national LiDAR survey, Defra Survey Data Download to download the survey data into QGIS for conversion into contour lines to upload into Kubla Cubed.

I have also managed to use QGIS to produce a 1 x 1m point cloud for upload into KC, when I haven't got time to label the contours.

However, a word of warning, make sure that the site topography hasn't changed since the LiDAR survey was undertaken!

There is similar LiDAR data available for Wales, View map | DataMapWales (gov.wales) if the Defra survey doesn't cover the area your interested in and probably something similar for Scotland, but I've had no need to look for it.

Maybe the team at Kubla Cubed could look into QGIS further, to explore faster ways to integrate the two programmes.

Ian

PS If you are interested in how I process this data, leave some feedback and I will go into more detail if there is enough interest.]]>
Recently I have been using the Defra national LiDAR survey, Defra Survey Data Download to download the survey data into QGIS for conversion into contour lines to upload into Kubla Cubed.

I have also managed to use QGIS to produce a 1 x 1m point cloud for upload into KC, when I haven't got time to label the contours.

However, a word of warning, make sure that the site topography hasn't changed since the LiDAR survey was undertaken!

There is similar LiDAR data available for Wales, View map | DataMapWales (gov.wales) if the Defra survey doesn't cover the area your interested in and probably something similar for Scotland, but I've had no need to look for it.

Maybe the team at Kubla Cubed could look into QGIS further, to explore faster ways to integrate the two programmes.

Ian

PS If you are interested in how I process this data, leave some feedback and I will go into more detail if there is enough interest.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=695 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:01:23 +0000 RaisinToe]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=695
I am working with a client who uses Topcon for all of his Earth-Moving work. He will need all topographical surveys and plans in Topcon format (.TP3). The go-to software for this conversion from DXF or DWG to TP3 is Topcon 3D-Office. Topcon's MAGNET Office can also be used, and is the later software for performing file conversions.

When I attempt to import a DXF from Kubla Cubed into MAGNET Office, (R13 or R14 type DXF formats work the best) The contour lines all transfer over, but only the first polygon surface section will transfer. I have not found a way to get the entire polygon surface to transfer. Perhaps this is still a file format issue.

Also, if I try to import into Topcon 3D-Office, the contour lines will transfer in. When I try to add the TIN from the DXF, and error window appears saying "DWG file has no 3D face entities!"

I must assume that the polygon surface generated by Kubla Cubed, is perhaps a different type of surface than what Topcon is searching for. This surface appears just fine in Civil 3D. Topcon seems to be the limiting factor.

I am working with Topcon to try and resolve this issue, but if there is a known workaround in the Kubla Cubed community, that would be a great help.


Missing surfaces in MAGNET Office



Derek]]>
I am working with a client who uses Topcon for all of his Earth-Moving work. He will need all topographical surveys and plans in Topcon format (.TP3). The go-to software for this conversion from DXF or DWG to TP3 is Topcon 3D-Office. Topcon's MAGNET Office can also be used, and is the later software for performing file conversions.

When I attempt to import a DXF from Kubla Cubed into MAGNET Office, (R13 or R14 type DXF formats work the best) The contour lines all transfer over, but only the first polygon surface section will transfer. I have not found a way to get the entire polygon surface to transfer. Perhaps this is still a file format issue.

Also, if I try to import into Topcon 3D-Office, the contour lines will transfer in. When I try to add the TIN from the DXF, and error window appears saying "DWG file has no 3D face entities!"

I must assume that the polygon surface generated by Kubla Cubed, is perhaps a different type of surface than what Topcon is searching for. This surface appears just fine in Civil 3D. Topcon seems to be the limiting factor.

I am working with Topcon to try and resolve this issue, but if there is a known workaround in the Kubla Cubed community, that would be a great help.


Missing surfaces in MAGNET Office



Derek]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=665 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:36:40 +0000 RaisinToe]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=665
I am trying out the Lite version of Kubla Cubed 2024. I am hoping to use this for importing an existing terrain model, then overlaying a design to determine cuts and fills.

First, I am having trouble getting elevation data from an imported DXF contour file. I am trying to use a DXF contour file exported from Drone-Deploy. When I roll the mouse over the imported contour data, The X and Y coordinates will show, but no elevation is given. The DXF file does have a Z-coordinate, so it appears that Kubla is not fully interpreting the file, or not using the elevation data embedded in the file.]]>
I am trying out the Lite version of Kubla Cubed 2024. I am hoping to use this for importing an existing terrain model, then overlaying a design to determine cuts and fills.

First, I am having trouble getting elevation data from an imported DXF contour file. I am trying to use a DXF contour file exported from Drone-Deploy. When I roll the mouse over the imported contour data, The X and Y coordinates will show, but no elevation is given. The DXF file does have a Z-coordinate, so it appears that Kubla is not fully interpreting the file, or not using the elevation data embedded in the file.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=135 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:49:16 +0000 Mick]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=135 I was wondering if you can help with my query, I tried to upload contour from dwg file and got a message that there are too many points and suggestion box to reduce the tolerance. I couldn't find help on this topic to best approach this ie I tried to delete some of the contour lines that are not needed and purge the dwg file to reduce the size but still getting the too many points and the process will be slow message. And with reduction method not sure how much is it optimal size without losing too much tolerance.]]> I was wondering if you can help with my query, I tried to upload contour from dwg file and got a message that there are too many points and suggestion box to reduce the tolerance. I couldn't find help on this topic to best approach this ie I tried to delete some of the contour lines that are not needed and purge the dwg file to reduce the size but still getting the too many points and the process will be slow message. And with reduction method not sure how much is it optimal size without losing too much tolerance.]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=49 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:31:22 +0000 TimO]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=49
Firstly, I can't believe I'm posting on the survey part of this forum, but since starting to use Kubla Cubed I've become fascinated with obtaining survey points and contours for all my cut and fill projects.
My question is, to all you land surveyor types is, how accurate do you find LIDAR data?
I've managed to find a way of converting the LIDAR data into xyz points then producing a dxf of the contours, chopping the resulting file to the required area of the site, then importing into Kubla Cubed.
It would be quite comforting to know if the data is reasonably accurate and suitable for estimating applications.

Cheers

Tim]]>
Firstly, I can't believe I'm posting on the survey part of this forum, but since starting to use Kubla Cubed I've become fascinated with obtaining survey points and contours for all my cut and fill projects.
My question is, to all you land surveyor types is, how accurate do you find LIDAR data?
I've managed to find a way of converting the LIDAR data into xyz points then producing a dxf of the contours, chopping the resulting file to the required area of the site, then importing into Kubla Cubed.
It would be quite comforting to know if the data is reasonably accurate and suitable for estimating applications.

Cheers

Tim]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=16 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:14 +0000 Tsimaris]]> https://www.forums.kublasoftware.com/showthread.php?tid=16
I was searching for a software for volumetrics and I found Kubla Cubed.  Its looks easy enough which is a bonus but the available youtube videos do not provide much help (just my opinion) so therefore I am stuck.
I had my survey in a dxf file which I opened with Kubla.  I now want to calculate the volume, area, average depth and probably see the 3D representation but I cannot seem to find any actions to do that on the UI.

Any help with this?

Thank you.]]>
I was searching for a software for volumetrics and I found Kubla Cubed.  Its looks easy enough which is a bonus but the available youtube videos do not provide much help (just my opinion) so therefore I am stuck.
I had my survey in a dxf file which I opened with Kubla.  I now want to calculate the volume, area, average depth and probably see the 3D representation but I cannot seem to find any actions to do that on the UI.

Any help with this?

Thank you.]]>