Oh, sure, no doubt that a lot of us could use some procedure tweaking, but as said, I don't think what I'm doing really costs me too much time and efficiency
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Oh, sure, no doubt that a lot of us could use some procedure tweaking, but as said, I don't think what I'm doing really costs me too much time and efficiency
For sure. That's where I have to compromise often, because we have some offices where the bulk of work doesn't need that much scrutiny, but some offices where it can make or break budgets, or win/lose us future work.
It has been more of an issue in recent times with workshare and remote work on the rise, and staffing levels and workloads fluctuating more than usual. Sending a crew from one area to another where SOP differs can cause some headaches.
I will say that I don't know many folks who have gone back to single-coding multiple points after getting through the learning curve of how to multi-code single points. From my perspective at a mid- to large-size multi-discipline firm, it's a lot more critical for our staff to be up to speed on those methods. But for others, it's not always necessary.
Don't know what a concrete gutter is, but yes, if you're talking about where a concrete pad and edge of pavement meet.
Ok, then we agree with that, the
OK, yeah it sounds like you're not quite using it the right way. You use the multi coding to intersect different breaklines.
Like if you're going down a street shooting the top back of curb and the back edge of an attached sidewalk. Assuming the sidewalk doesn't turn the corner at the next intersection these 2 lines will intersect and you simply take 1 shot on the curb where the EC lands and end the line there-- like TBC EC E
That way you don't have to trim or extend anything in cad to make things look right, and your surface won't look wonky there either due to having 2 shots a tenth apart or whatever.
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Anyway, if you've got a system in place that you're comfortable with then I certainly see the appeal in not rocking the boat.
@rover83?ÿ
I've been at large companies, and know what you mean.?ÿ This is a small shop, and ultimately, it makes no difference here
We originally did offsets when using the C3D survey database.?ÿ We had already trained crews based on their linework codes (ie. BC, EC, H, V, etc.)
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We just changed the Carlson FtF linework codes to the C3D ones to prevent "relearning the wheel" (I know, I know..........sacrilege!) and now it gets spat out at the end of the day.?ÿ Multiple lines, multiple codes, etc.?ÿ Almost all curb here is installed per an Ontario Provincial Standard Drawing (OPSD).?ÿ We run a few audit lines and then use H & V offsets.?ÿ Our engineers have said they mainly care about CL, EP, back of SDW, and OG at the property line.?ÿ The rest is all pretty standard in the boulevard.?ÿ
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CAVEAT: you need a trained crew to see when it is not standard.?ÿ It may be easier with an inexperienced crew just to tell them to shoot everything.?ÿ
@bstrand?ÿ
I'm sure.?ÿ I'll admit to not bothering to go beyond what works for me, to look for ways to make it work better.?ÿ?ÿ
Been doing it the same way since about 2004, and it works for me
