LISCAD Changelog

What's new in LISCAD 12.2

Dec 8, 2017

GDA 2020 supported
GDA 2020 is supported with MGA 2020 projection zones 46 to 59 available as well as Bursa-Wolf Transformations between MGA 94 and MGA 2020.
Create Polygon by Inside Mouse Click
Supercharge subdivision allotment creation with this extremely fast and simple technique.
Back option in Polygon Creation techniques
A Back button is available when creating polygons by existing points, element selection or trace; this enables easy correction of a wrong selection any time during the polygon creation process.
Spell Checking
Check the spelling as you go in the Text Creation and Text Editing commands.
New Examine 3D Offset commands
Examine 3D Offsets to a Reference Line or Plane.
New Compound Combined Curve and Compound Spiral creation commands
Create compound cubic spirals and compound combined curves by several new techniques.
LAS point cloud Import and Export
Import and export point clouds / lidar data in ASPRS laser (LAS) file format.
New standard Leica DBX Code Lists available
DBX code lists using the standard LISCAD numeric feature codes have beed added to the LISCAD installation.
Leica DBX Field Transfer and Data Conversions rationalised and enhanced
Field Transfer: A new "Leica DBX" device option replaces multiple device options for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Data Conversions Import: A new "Leica DBX" import command replaces multiple import commands for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Data Conversions Export: A new "Leica DBX Points Lines and Areas" export command replaces multiple export commands for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Data Conversions Export: A new "Leica DBX DTM" export command replaces multiple DTM export commands for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Leica DBX GNSS antenna heights processed via Field Transfer are recorded in the Field File as commented target heights (105 records) and are referred to in the optional Detailed Reduction Report to assist with QA.
Field Transfer Reduction Options enhanced
Reduction reporting of comparisons between control point coordinates in the SEE project and the field file is now optional.
Least Squares Adjustment extraction enhanced
Feature codes of observed points to be adjusted are now automatically extracted from the field file into the Least Squares Adjustment Editor.
Import SEE Cross Sections
New command to import cross section sets from other LISCAD projects.
Copy Scan Points enhanced
New option for copied scan points can be colored according to Elevation Banding.
AutoCAD and MicroStation CAD Output enhanced
The elevation given to SEE 2D objects output to 3D CAD files is now controlled by a new "Default ELevation" setting in CAD Output.
Contour labels generated along the contours are masked.
Profile reporting enhanced
A new option to include the base profile elevation in the profile points report.
3D Display Features Lighting enhanced
Sun shadowing enhanced.
Interpolate Elevations enhanced
Enhancements to this process have expotentially shortened interpolation times in very large projects.
Swiss-95 Projection
This projection is now available for use with the system.
MicroStation Cell creation enhanced
Choice of using LISCAD point color or the MicroStation object colors for cells defined in a MicroStation cell file.
CAD Output Model Settings enhanced
Option for continuous or broken contour lines when labels are set to be along the contours.
Examine Model Elevation enhanced
Now also shows the elevation of a selected point and its difference to the model in addition to the model elevation, grade and aspect.
Point Comparison by Alignment enhanced
To allow easy separation of "as constructed" survey data from design, the points, alignments and models utilised in these reports can optionally reside in different SEE files.
Validate Alignment enhanced
This report now includes any segments less than an a user entered length tolerance, and any positions where the alignment crosses itself.
Export of 12DA files enhanced
This export now allows the optional use of 12D Map files.
D-Spec export enhanced ◦DSPEC export for drainage has been enhanced to support Head/End walls.
e-Plan enhancements
Various enhancements for all Australian e-Plan jurisdictions
Other general enhancements throughout the system including but not limited to: Create Points by Section Markers; Create Points by Line/Line Extension/Trim;

New in LISCAD 12.2 (Nov 21, 2017)

GDA 2020 supported
GDA 2020 is supported with MGA 2020 projection zones 46 to 59 available as well as Bursa-Wolf Transformations between MGA 94 and MGA 2020.
Create Polygon by Inside Mouse Click
Supercharge subdivision allotment creation with this extremely fast and simple technique.
Back option in Polygon Creation techniques
A Back button is available when creating polygons by existing points, element selection or trace; this enables easy correction of a wrong selection any time during the polygon creation process.
Spell Checking
Check the spelling as you go in the Text Creation and Text Editing commands.
New Examine 3D Offset commands
Examine 3D Offsets to a Reference Line or Plane.
New Compound Combined Curve and Compound Spiral creation commands
Create compound cubic spirals and compound combined curves by several new techniques.
LAS point cloud Import and Export
Import and export point clouds / lidar data in ASPRS laser (LAS) file format.
New standard Leica DBX Code Lists available
DBX code lists using the standard LISCAD numeric feature codes have beed added to the LISCAD installation.
Leica DBX Field Transfer and Data Conversions rationalised and enhanced
Field Transfer: A new "Leica DBX" device option replaces multiple device options for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Data Conversions Import: A new "Leica DBX" import command replaces multiple import commands for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Data Conversions Export: A new "Leica DBX Points Lines and Areas" export command replaces multiple export commands for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Data Conversions Export: A new "Leica DBX DTM" export command replaces multiple DTM export commands for System 1200, Viva and Nova.
Leica DBX GNSS antenna heights processed via Field Transfer are recorded in the Field File as commented target heights (105 records) and are referred to in the optional Detailed Reduction Report to assist with QA.
Field Transfer Reduction Options enhanced
Reduction reporting of comparisons between control point coordinates in the SEE project and the field file is now optional.
Least Squares Adjustment extraction enhanced
Feature codes of observed points to be adjusted are now automatically extracted from the field file into the Least Squares Adjustment Editor.
Import SEE Cross Sections
New command to import cross section sets from other LISCAD projects.
Copy Scan Points enhanced
New option for copied scan points can be colored according to Elevation Banding.
AutoCAD and MicroStation CAD Output enhanced
The elevation given to SEE 2D objects output to 3D CAD files is now controlled by a new "Default ELevation" setting in CAD Output.
Contour labels generated along the contours are masked.
Profile reporting enhanced
A new option to include the base profile elevation in the profile points report.
3D Display Features Lighting enhanced
Sun shadowing enhanced.
Interpolate Elevations enhanced
Enhancements to this process have expotentially shortened interpolation times in very large projects.
Swiss-95 Projection
This projection is now available for use with the system.
MicroStation Cell creation enhanced
Choice of using LISCAD point color or the MicroStation object colors for cells defined in a MicroStation cell file.
CAD Output Model Settings enhanced
Option for continuous or broken contour lines when labels are set to be along the contours.
Examine Model Elevation enhanced
Now also shows the elevation of a selected point and its difference to the model in addition to the model elevation, grade and aspect.
Point Comparison by Alignment enhanced
To allow easy separation of "as constructed" survey data from design, the points, alignments and models utilised in these reports can optionally reside in different SEE files.
Validate Alignment enhanced
This report now includes any segments less than an a user entered length tolerance, and any positions where the alignment crosses itself.
Export of 12DA files enhanced
This export now allows the optional use of 12D Map files.
D-Spec export enhanced ?DSPEC export for drainage has been enhanced to support Head/End walls.
e-Plan enhancements
Various enhancements for all Australian e-Plan jurisdictions
Other general enhancements throughout the system including but not limited to: Create Points by Section Markers; Create Points by Line/Line Extension/Trim;

New in LISCAD 11.3 (Aug 13, 2015)

New in LISCAD 10.0 (Jun 4, 2012)

Mouse wheel pan and zoom now in all views:
New in Plan, Profiles & CAD window views.
Survey Live – take your LISCAD to the field:
Real time TPS and GNSS Field Surveying Software.
Survey and Stakeout
Designed for tablet computers (stylus or finger operation).
Optional module of LISCAD:
All other LISCAD functionality is available in conjunction with Survey Live.
Use the same surveying software and data files in the field and office.
Easy to use graphical interface:
See your survey build live as you go – instant visual check.
Form models, compute and design while still in the field.
Photos supported in SEE as object attributes:
Photos can be directly attached to objects, or imported with the objects.
Functionality to manage and examine the photos.
Leica Viva support:
Including import of Viva images as object attributes.
Geometry reconstruction and filtering:
Filters out points that are on line and grade.
Removes points and lines which are redundant to the geometric shape of linear objects.
Reconstructs the intended geometry optionally converting appropriate lines into curves.
Great for reducing data sets to a minimum for use in machine control or stakeout without losing geometric integrity.
Comprehensive comparison reporting:
Compares points to a linear object, while also reporting on the point location and relationship to a reference alignment.
Great for as-constructed.
MX/Genio design support:
Complex design objects from MX/Genio can be imported directly as alignments and profiles.
AutoCAD enhanced support:
Import and export of latest AutoCAD version.
Exponential speed gains obtained via performance enhancements throughout the system.
New Leica field operations for curves.
Trimble field operations extended.
New field sensors and data formats supported including:
Microsurvey Field Genius import and export.
e-Plan (Australia) support for electronic lodgement of subdivisions
Landonline enhanced to support latest New Zealand cadastral rules.
Transformation management enhanced.
Various other enhancements including (to mention a few):
Compare point elevations to a model (csv report).
Move points by freehand now block sensitive.
Cancel now available while LISCAD searches for a security device.
Examine Line also highlights points on the line.
Reports requiring a model automatically select the current model as default.
Import AutoCAD and MicroStation automatically sets group display to match what was displayed in the CAD system.
Export to 12D enhanced to export text objects.
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7.
32 bit & 64 bit operating systems.