OrthoGraph Survey 1.1.3

OrthoGraph Survey 1.1.3 offers users the best tool for building surveys (i.e. floor plan, elevation and cross-section surveys). The software is built for appraisers, insurance inspectors, architects, real-estate agencies, CAFM companies, flooring installers and anyone who needs digitized drawings or to calculate the area and perimeter of a floor plan even on-site.

OrthoGraph Survey supports floor plan sketching and measurement using a PDA or Windows Mobile Phone. The module shows measured drawings in real time and facilitates the creation of AutoCAD/Google SketchUp compatible drawings on site. Measured rooms or graphical parts are ordered into a structural view so that users obtain a clear overview of what they are measuring. Floating islands or ghost layers help users attach rooms to one another and display only the focused information that is relevant to the task at hand. Features also include support for Leica Disto A6 and D8, which can control automatic measurement tasks via Bluetooth. Default output formats are 2D and 3D DWG, SKP and PDF, but other formats are supported as well. The survey software can be customized through a Windows PC-based ProjectManager component.

The findings of the survey are immediately compiled by the software in an electronic form, thereby eliminating the need for additional data recording. Since the entire surveying process is controlled, the software immediately signals distortions and deficiencies. As a result, any errors that occurred are revealed right on the site; therefore there is no need for costly and time-consuming additional assessments. Upon completion of the survey, the software shows whether all required information is available or additional measurements have to be made on the site for clarification. Right on the site is available a reporting function, where besides the floor surface the wall surface, room volume, and many other measured and calculated information is available, and not only for the particular room, but for the belonging ones as well. This means that by using the system, you can save time, labor and money, and the ground-plan made by the software will be very accurate and subsequently easily usable.

Benefits:

1.  Time-saving surveying - You can conduct the survey three to four times faster than with the traditional method.
2. Cost-efficient assessment - You can achieve up to 75% cost saving compared to the conventional surveying method.
3. Outstanding productivity - Thanks to this fast and efficient survey, you will waste less time on the site.
4. Labor efficiency - Even if the surveyor works individually, that is, without any aide, he or she can conduct the survey accurately and quickly.
5. More orders for real estate surveying - Win your customers' confidence and loyalty with fast and accurate work, using state-of-the-art solution.
6. Electronic ground-plan right on the site - The electronic drawing of the ground-plan is made right on the site on the basis of the survey. The drawing is compatible with almost all CAD and CAFM systems, including ArchiCAD, AutoCAD and Google SketchUP.
7. Controlled data entry - Any omissions or inaccurate data can be detected right on the site, thereby identifying the need for measurements or control measurements.
8. Easy review of the data - The process of real estate surveying is easily reviewable thanks to the structured data handling. During the work process, the PDA always shows the important details, and thus ensures good reviewability despite the small size of the device.
9. Accuracy - Precise, detailed surveying of small details, rooms, and even larger industrial buildings. Assess as much data as necessary.
10.  Team work support (OrthoGraph™ Survey only) - Several surveyors can work independently on different parts of a real estate. The team work support feature enables the easy handling of even large quantities of data.
11. No need for additional assessments - You can record controlled information right on the site: you can employ type, key, and mandatory fields and fixed lists. Eliminates burdensome and costly added assessments.
12. Estimation of wall finishing materials - You can get accurate information right on the site about the quantities of each covering material required, as well as the surface and other data of wall openings and shutters.
13. Support of laser distance recorder - The software fully supports the Leica Disto A6 and Disto D8 manual laser distance recorders, which are equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling (thanks to wireless data gathering) faster and more accurate work than traditional surveying.
14. CAD and CAFM support - Almost all architectural CAD systems are supported by the software, including ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Allplan CAD and Google SketchUp, as well as the ArchiFM facility management software.
15. Outstanding flexibility - You can use an industrial or manual distance recorder, or even a measuring tape, for the surveying.

Major Features:

1. PDA application
2. Handling spaces in a hierarchic structure
3. Preparing sketches of ground-plans right on the site
4. Automated graphic assessment
5. Fast graphic assessment
6. Showing the measured drawing as you work on the spot
7. Connecting places - "floating islands" function
8. Handling "ghost layers" - display of drawn areas in the background
9. Team-work for supporting large projects
10. Handling objects and ground-plan symbols
11. Support of the Leica Disto A6 and D8 laser distance meter
12. Easy customization through the desktop ProjectManager component
13. Full-scale inventory function of the OrthoGraph Inventory module
14. PDF Reports

Enhancements:

• Google SketchUp SKP output,
• Native ArchiCAD import Add-On,
• JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP and other bitmap output formats are supported,
• on-site riporting function added,
• Leica Disto D8 laser distance meter supported,
• No need for a PDA to try OrthoGraph anymore,
• Large discount till end of August.

Requirements: PDA/Windows Mobile Phone, Desktop PC