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Road Sign task in Quadri
Calculation basis for 3D signs
Novapoint Water & Sewer
WS Task in Quadri
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Trimble Drawing
Novapoint Tools
Load Module
Drawing Scale
Task Selector
Object Menu (NCO)
Drawing Presentations from Quadri
Draw Plan Presentation
Draw Long-Sections
Draw Cross-Sections
Terrain Information
Terrain Cross-Section - Report
Section from 3D Drawing
Draw Longitudinal Profile from Quadri
Draw Cross-Section from Quadri
Draw Contours from Grid Model
Create Contour Colored Layering from 3DFaces
Create Water Drop Line on 3DFaces
Get Point Elevations from 3DFaces
Map
Insert Raster Image
Smooth Contours
Straighten Contours
Label 2D Contours
Label 3D Contours
Technical Maps
Technical Map Symbols
Economical Maps
Economical Map Symbols
Map Lines
Area State
Area Use
Building and Constructions
Road Situation
Hatch Graphic Standard
Coordinate Tools
Setting Out - From Drawing
Get Edge Line from Solid
Draw Coordinate Annotation
Update Coordinate Annotation
Coordinate Tools Settings
Drawing Presentation
Insert Frame/Panel
Insert Panel Additions
Insert Scale Bar
Insert North Arrows
Insert Section Arrows
Insert Detail Markings
Draw Grid Lines
Draw Revision Cloud
Draw Fill Areas
Draw Slope Markings from Polyline
Draw Symbols to Terrain Cross-Sections
Cross-Section Layout Generator
Create Rotated View
Create Boundary Line
Calculate
Calculate Area
Calculate Line Length
Update Calculation/Annotation
Quantity Table
Tools
Selection Filter
Text ISO3098
Show Blocks in Drawing
Count Blocks in Drawing
Circle to Two Arcs
Draw ASCII File
Double-Side Offset
Polyline Paintbrush
Remove XData from Line
Convert Arc to Straight Lines
Change All Elevations to 0
Change Layer Order
Novapoint Bridge
Menu and Toolbars
Bridge Task
Delete Entity XData
List All 3D Face XData
Delete All 3D Face XData
List Entity XData
Cross-Section
Draw Cross-Section
Cross-Section Library
Connect Polyline to Road
Erase and Draw Current Bridge Section
Show/Edit Key Section
Show Road Information
Inspect Polyline
Show/Edit Polyline
Change Point Type
Lock/Connect Points
Release Points
Longitudinal Geometry
Define/Draw Longitudinal Profile
Draw Longitudinal Profile Table
Vertical Alignment Diagram
Draw Superelevation Table
Horizontal Geometry
Define/Draw Horizontal Geometry
Draw Horizontal Alignment Table
Draw Single Alignment
Trim Alignment
Draw Single Alignment Setup
Adjust Stationing
Draw Extra Sections No.
Walk Along Section Points in Plan
Table
Define/Draw Geometric Table
3D Draw
Draw 3D Face Model
Draw 3DS Camera Line
Insert 3D Blocks
Show Perspective
Draw 3D Elements
Slice 3D Model
Tools
Coordinate Annotation
Elevation Annotation
Coordinate Tables
Calculate Minimum Vertical Distance
Intersection Between Two Alignments
Elevation Tables
Distance Between Two Alignments
Cross-Section Data
Tunnel
Draw Tunnel Elements
List Element Data
Read and Calculate Elements
Options
Novapoint Geosuite
Import Wizard
Drawing Rule Selector
Road Model in GeoSuite
Configure Geosuite
Contaminated Soil
GeoSuite Profiles Plotted in Quadri for Windows
Read Alignment from Quadri
Rock and Soil Subsurfaces
Create Subsurfaces
Assumed Bedrock
Check Rock Model
Graphical Interpretation
Diagrams in the Interpretation Process
Interpreted Lines
Interpreted Points
Terrain and Subsurface from Quadri
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Configure Geosuite for AutoCAD/Civil3D (15.2)
WinRit does not start
Change configuration with Geosuite Config Switcher
Geosuite and Projectwise
Configure Geosuite to user the same profile as AutoCAD/Civil3D
Load the Geosuite-panel in Novapoint Basis
Windows can´t find Geosuite.Core.IO.AgrafCls100.dll
Create a Custom Template for Geosuite
Export terrain model to LandXML
Geosuite Hatch Patterns in Autocad
Plan view drawings with multiple colors on plan symbols
Presentation rule Geotechnical SoilRock
Problem with symbol size in AutoCAD
Geosuite Stability & Xref från Civil3D
Novapoint Landscape
Construct Lines and Polygons
Line Construction
Vehicle Path Diagrams
Parking Lots
Turnaround
Bus Stop
Draw Grid
Create Polygon Along a Line
Create Polygon, Select in Area
Create Polygon, Select Lines
Parametric Sport Field
Lines and Land Use
Draw/Change
Remove Description
Remove Properties from Line
Show Lines with Topology Features
Change Line to Kerb/Curb Line
Insert Land Use Text
Connect All Text with Borders, Automatically
Connect Text with Borders, Manually
Connect One or Several Land Use Areas
Disconnect All Land Use Areas
Disconnect One or Several Land Use Areas
Update Connection with Borders, Manually
Define
Change Type of Area
Change Attributes
Update Area Drawing Rule
Set Text Height
Area Attributes
Area Drawing Rules
Switch Drawing Rules for All Surfaces
Fictitious Distance from Color to Boundary
Import Drawing Rules for Surfaces
Export Drawing Rules for Surfaces
Planting Design
Single
Row
Avenue
Plant Bed (one species)
Edit Symbol Description
Calculate Percentual Plant Mix
Delete Percentual Plant Mix
Symbols
Setout an Object
Setout Objects Along a Line
Setout a Street Light
Setout Street Lights Along a Line
Setout a WS Point
Setout WS Point Along a Line
Edit Symbol Description
Illustrations
Draw Ramp
Calculate Step
Draw Terrace Step
Draw Stair Report
Quantities
Edit Quantity Description
Search for Land Use in Drawing
Draw Quantity List
Elevation Tools
New Point Elevations - Reference
New Point Elevations - Running
Point Elevation from Terrain Model
Add Slope Arrow
Edit Point Elevations
Edit Slope Arrow
Move Point Elevation X,Y
Slope Restrictions
Elevations Setup
Show/Hide Slope Arrows
Rotate Point Elevations
Insert Leader to Point Elevation
New Single Point Elevation
Point Elevations from Terrain Model (grid)
Create Point Elevations from Blocks
Point Elevations from 3D Poly
Point Elevation from Triangle
Add Point Elevation
Check Point Elevations
Draw 3D-poly from Point Elevation
Get Point Elevation from Terrain Shape
Change to Point Elevation Retained
Change to Point Elevation Omitted
Terrace Height
Insert Prefix to Point Elevation
Copy Point Elevations
Copyclip Point Elevations
Pasteclip Point Elevations
Reset Point Elevations
Terrain Design
Slope Surface
Calculation Settings
Save to Terrain Settings
Ground Condition
Design Features
Drawing Rules
Set Object Elevation
Convert 2D Polyline to 3D Polyline
3D Line
Lines Only
Elevation from NYLP
Point Elevations
Heights
3D Model - Cross-Section Along Line
Offset 3D Lines
Give Contour Elevation (Z-value)
Give Objects New Elevation (z-value)
Tools
Tooltip On
Tooltip Off
Label 2D Contours
Label 3D Contours
Symbol Legend
Linetype/Area Legend
Area Attribute Legend
Single Selection Mode
Multiple Selection Mode
Quantity Templates
Draw Single Alignment
General
Leader Annotation
Leader Annotation Setup
Area Label on Defined Area
Area Label by Selecting Lines
Terrain Shaping in a Quadri Model
Novapoint Noise
Roads and Railroads
Active
Dialog Box
Delete
Display
Edit
Gradient
New
Passive
Roads and Railroads
Terrain Model Codes
Traffic Data
Buildings
Absorption
Absorption 2
Active
Buildings
Calculation Points
Delete
Dialog Box
Edit
Fetch
New
Number of Persons
Passive
Reflection Off
Reflection On
Small Buildings
Style
Calculation Points
Active
Add 3DBA
Delete
Dialog Box
Edit
Facade Points
Grid
Heights
Heights 2
Identity
New
Passive
Reset Text
Reset Text 2
Several New
Style
Text at Calculation Points
Hard Ground Regions
Active
Delete
Dialog Box
Edit
New
Passive
Style
Barriers
Absorption
Absorption 2
Active
Barriers
Delete
Dialog Box
Edit
Edit Heights
New
Passive
Reflection Off
Reflection On
Style
Calculation
Noise Contour Lines
External Calculation
Style
Reports
Show 3D
Check Profile
Highlight Profile
Deletion
Delete
Global Settings
Layer Name for Fetching Buildings
Other Options
Settings for French Method
Novapoint Railway
Railway Design Task
Task
KM Calc
Speed
Cross Section Wizard
Design
Railway CAD tools
Alignment Design
Railway Element Data
Alignment Design from Points
Switch Design
KM Stationing
Platform Edge Design
Calculation Parameters and Formulas
Railway Symbols
Symbol Insertion
Railway Catenary
Draw 3D Train
3D Cable Conduit
Manhole
Alignment Reports
CSV
ALC
Switch Stakeout KofGen
Novapoint Road
Road Design Task
Task
Template
Upgrade
Settings (for the task)
Rules for Result
Features Sent to Conversion Rule
NP20
NP21 and NP2020
Design
Cross-Sections
Road Surfaces
Surface Groups
Alignments as Surface Edges
Boundaries
Ditch Design
Macro
Context (right-click) Menu
Save Edge as Alignment
Properties
Pavement
Pavement
Inner Slope
Gradual Layers
Rehabilitation
Median
Layer Properties
Detailed Pavement
Deep Blasting
Landscaping
Analysis
Sight Distance Analysis
Junction Wizard
Relocate Chainage/Stationing Point
Draw Cross-Sections
Objects
Illustration Symbols
Closed Drainage
Design Objects
Property Boundaries
Side Area
Rounding and Rock Shelf
Ditch Depth
Sodding
Subgrade
Export/Import
Report to Excel
Quantity
Geometry
Settings
Elements
Sections
Terrain Boundaries
Road CAD tools
Project
Select Task
Alignment Design from Points
Menu
Getting Started
User Interface - Overview
Input Data
Methods of Analysis
Line Calculation
Abbreviations
Shortcut Menu
Status Bar
Toolbars
Draw Extra Chainage/Stationing Point
Draw Extra Chainage/Stationing Point from Reference Alignment
Vertical Information Along Alignment
Distance Between Two Alignments
Intersection Between Two Alignments
Alignment Design
Menu
Toolbar
Element Data
Calculation Error - Color-Coding
Action Buttons
Status Bar
Technical Information
Calculation Method
Input H
Overview
Supplementary Information
Tables
Alignment Design from RefPoints
Draw
Draw Horizontal Alignment
Draw Horizontal Alignment
Draw Chainage Break Symbol
Trim Alignment
Delete Alignments in Drawing
Adjust Chainage
Draw Special Elements
Draw Matchlines along Line
Draw Plan Frames along Line
Draw Longitudinal Profile
Draw Longitudinal Profile from Road Model
Draw Longitudinal Profile from Quadri Model
Split Long Section from Road Design Task
Update Longitudinal Profile from Road Design Task
Draw Cross-Sections
Draw Cross-Sections from Road Design Task
Draw Terrain Cross-Sections
Update Road Model Cross-Sections
Draw Symbols to Cross-Sections
Draw Road Model
Draw Road Model
Draw Road Superelevation Annotations
Draw Sight Distance Lines
Draw Road Elevation Annotations
Drawing Generator
Plan and Profile Drawings
Layout Generator
Standard Cross-Section Drawings
Quantity Diagram Drawings
Create Rotated View
Intersection Tools
Roundabout
T-Intersection
X-Intersection
Median
Deflecting Island
Road Access
Turnaround
Draw Sight Triangles at Intersection
Road Edge Rounding
Road Edge: 2R
Road Edge: 2R2A
Road Edge: 2R3A
Road Edge: 3R2A
Vehicle Track Analyzer
Make/Edit Path
2 Points at Start/End
Continue Path
Controlled
Delete Last Part of Path
Edit Path
Explode Path
Fixed Angle
Following Polyline
Make Path, Values
Path by Arcs
Draw Result
Animation
Draw Tracks
Draw Vehicle, Dimensions
Draw Vehicle, Path
Erase Vehicle, Path
Insert Template
Write Values
Select Vehicle
Vehicle Track Analyzer Settings
Elevation Tools
Slope Surface
Slope Arrows
Arrows Along Baseline
Contour Lines
Setup
Get Elevation from Drawing
Get Elevation from Quadri
3D Tools
Draw 3D Object Along an Alignment
Create Parallel 3D - Lines
3D Model - Cross-section along Line
Convert Arc to Straight Lines
Draw Contour Marks on 3D Lines
Set Object Elevation
Height Interpolation
Create 3D - Line
Tools
Drawing Style Configuration
Alignment Design Function
Geometry
Longitudinal Profile - Local Coordinate System
Longitudinal Profile - Scale and Exaggeration
Longitudinal Profile - Style Parameters View
Tutorial - Alignment Style
Draw Tunnel Entrance Symbol
Illustration Symbols
Parking Lot Design
Select Direction of Traffic
Vehicle Symbols
Intersection Task in Quadri
Installation
How to Use It
Tips and Tricks
Draw Intersection to CAD
Copy/Paste Conversion Rule
Exporting Road Design Data
Road Model Files
To DWG
Classification
Presentation Setup with Layer Mapping
To LandXML
Classification
Setting Out Data
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
Querying Features to Export
Technical Documentation
Alignment Design
File Name Extensions
Vehicle Tracking Analyzer
Novapoint Road Marking
Project
Symbol/Text
Draw_rm
Draw Road Marking lines
Change CAD Obj to Road Marking line
Hatched Areas
Chevron markings – type 1
Chevron markings – type 2
Crosswalk
Give-way-line
Bicycle-lane
Bus stop
No stopping or parking (M23)
Zig Zag
Box Junction
Box Junction with "box"
Transverse bars
Colored surface
Symbol along a line
Speed bump
Hump (Toyssy)
Modify
Edit_rm
Properties
Trim with closed polyline
Update
Tools_rm
Draw Reference Symbol
Create outline
Create layer from file
Quantities_rm
Draw table
View
Fill
Outline
Export_rm
Save to Quadri
Settings_rm
Settings
Help_rm
Novapoint Road Sign
Project
Sign library
Edit
Sign
User defined
Reference line
3D Portal
3D Sign
Draw
Reference line
Add
Detach
3D Sign
Dimension
Text
Sign
Table
Sign table
Coordinate table
Presentation
Fill
Greyscale
Outline
Wipeout
Information
Information
Tools
Create user defined signs
Explode
EPS
MTEXT
Save sign as
Re-scale signs
Look for loose road signs objects
Fill solid hatch
Import signs from CSV-file
Export
Save to Quadri
Settings
General
Reference line
3D signs
Help
Novapoint Terrain
Discontinued NP Terrain
Terrain Design
3D - Lines
3D Model - Cross-Section Along Line
Contour Marking on 3D Lines
Convert Arc to Straight Lines
Draw 3D Poly from Point Elevations
Draw/Edit Contour Lines
Give Contour Elevation (Z-value)
Give Objects New Elevation (Z-value)
Interpolate Elevations Along 3D Line
Line Projection to 3D Faces
Move Object to Active Terrain Model Surface
Offset 3D Lines
Slope Surface
Straight Lines Only
Elevation Tools
Add Point Elevations
Add Slope Arrow
Check Point Elevations
Edit Point Elevations
Edit Slope Arrow
Move Point Elevation X,Y
New Point Elevations - Reference
New Point Elevations - Running
New Single Point Elevation
Point Elevation from Terrain
Point Elevation from Triangle
Point Elevations from 3D Poly
Point Elevations from Terrain (grid)
Slope Restrictions
Volume Calculation
Define Areas to Calculate
Grid Volume
Make Grid
Plan from Grid Volume
Section from Grid Volume
Volume Calculation
Areas
Area Label
Create Area, Select in Area
Create Area, Select Lines
Elevation Label
Change to Point Elevation Omitted
Change to Point Elevation Retained
Copy Point Elevations
Copyclip Point Elevations
Insert Leader to Point Elevation
Insert Prefix to Point Elevation
Label 2D Contours
Label 3D Contours
List Point Elevations from Terrain Model
New Point Elevations Setup
Pasteclip Point Elevations
Point Elevation from TIN Model in Drawing
Reset Point Elevations
Rotate Point Elevations
Show/Hide Slope Arrows
Symbols Elevation Label
Terrace Height
Novapoint Tunnel
Content overview
Tunnel Design
Scanner Data
Import Point Cloud
Script Editor
Tunnel Profile Library
Bolts
Cross-Section Area Calculation
Design Base
Free Space
Inner Tunnel Profile
Pavement
Niches
Niche Type Definition
Perimeter
Tunnel CAD Tools
Draw Tunnel Cross-Sections
Distance Calculation Plan Drawing
Draw 3D Model
Graphical Geology and Rock Support Registration
Configuration of Tunnel Tubes and Faces
Tunnel Grid
3D Triangulation
Export Geometry Lines to XML
Export to Survey Equipment
Geology and Rock Support Drawing
Rock Support Registration
Rock Support Report
Toolbar
Novapoint Water & Sewer
About the Documentation
Project
Task
Configuration
Ditches
Pipes
Pipe Materials
Connectors
Connector Materials
Save
Import
Save as
Settings
Design
Model
Trench
Insert
Modify
Tools
Data
Window
Help
Calculations
Cross Sections and Quantity
Collision Analysis
Remove Collision Annotations
Manhole Report with Road Chainage/Stationing
View Cross Section
Check Manhole
Draw
Plan WS
Plan Cable
Drawing Editor
Draw Trench
Longitudinal Profile
Draw Multiple Longitudinal Profile
Split Long Section from WS Drawing
Crossing Pipes to Longitudinal Profile
Pipe Connections to Longitudinal Profile
Existing Pipe Connections to Longitudinal Profile
Ditch Preview
Cross Section
Manhole Sketch - Detailed
Draw Pipes in Cross Section for Road
Manhole Sketch
Manhole Card
Check Manhole Cards
Longitudinal Profile (old)
Cross Section (old)
Draw Frames along Centerline
Generate Multiple Sheets
Multiple Grid
Plan and Profile
Evaluation Tools
Slope Surface
Slope Arrows
Get Elevation from Quadri
Get Elevation from Drawing
3D
Show 3D Model
Draw 3D Pipes/Manholes 3D from WS Model
Erase 3D Pipes/Manholes 3D from Drawing
Draw 3D Object Along an Alignment
Draw 3D Cable Conduits with Mould
Move a Drawing Object to a Given Level - using Information from the Quadri
Manhole Generator with Blockout
Select Class Code File
Reports
Export
Tools
Configuration in Plan
Cable and WS Plan Style
Long Section Style Editor
Product Library
Product Library Properties
Position Number and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Algorithmic Modelling of Pipes
Cut 3D Pipes
Manhole Coring
Cut Straight
Sectional View from 3D Drawing
Help
Shortcut Menus
Node
Connection
Vertex
Pipe
Ditch Bottom
Tutorials and Videos
Migration Guide
Quantities as GenericPropertyList
Why do my properties disappear
Videos
Road
Delivery and Exports
Combining multiple surfaces into One
Quantities
Water & Sewer
WS in Quadri
Add Classification and Export to IFC
Add Generic Properties to WS Objects in Quadri
Export Generic Properties to IFC by Editing the Conversion Rule
Use of Propertyset Editor for WS
Create a PSET and Publish it to a Quadri Project
Back Up Your WS Task
Export WS to GML
Make a Collection of WS Projects
Transfer Basic Map to a CAD Program
Table view of Bend
Open an Existing Configuration
View the WS Model in 3D
Import SOSI File with WS Data
Fix Missing Z-Values when Importing a SOSI File
Import KOF File with WS Data
Export WS to IFC and Upload to Trimble Connect
When to Use Illustration Objects
Create a Conversion Rule
When to Show Illustration Objects
Change Color on Pipes and Manholes
Import SOSI with Unknown Objecttype
Export IFC with stakeoutdata
Concatenate properties
Open an Older Project
How to do coordinate transformation of WS-task
WS in CAD
See Angles in Connections and Vertex
Draw 3D Solids with Stakeout Data
Combine Two Trenches
Rearrange Pipe Order in a Longitudinal Drawing
Edit Text Information in the Plan View
How to copy WS task
Change Text in the WS Plan View
Product Library
Install the Novapoint Product Library
Cut 3D Pipes
Extend 3D Pipes
Best Practices
Save Before Calculating
Clean Before Sharing
Use latest version
Support and FAQs
How do I get support?
Customer Support and Sales
Landscape
Elevation + not centered
Noise
Warnings and errors
Warning of height difference
Error 1124
Error 1136/1137
Error in profiling
Feil i opprett_stoykilder
Calculation accuracy
Barriers
Noise contours cross barriers
Contours
Noise contour lines cross barriers
Calculations
Calculating only uncalculated points
Road
Coordinate Transformation
Alignment Design
Parabolas or Arcs
Build a Road Task
Warning/Error Messages
Calculation Basis and Illustration Objects
Drawing Longitudinal Profile
Draw Road Model
High-Resolution Monitors
Export Road Model Files from the Project
Pavement
Add Detailed Aggregate
Quantities
Split by Subsurface Subtypes
Through Conversion Rules
Water & Sewer
WS in Quadri
Import SOSI File Does Not Work
WS in CAD
Configuration not starting
Delete or Change Name on Trenches
Help Lines are not Shown in the Vertical Drawing
Manhole ID is not in a Longitudinal profile
Z-Value is Missing on Connections in a Vertical Drawing
Cannot see the Entire Design or Configuration Dialogue
Wrong Distance between Pipes when Adjusting the Trace
Z-Values is Missing in a Longitudinal Profile
FATAL ERROR Occurs in the WS Calculation
Manhole Symbol is Missing in the WS Plan View
Product Library
Scale Issue
Position Numbers are Only 00 (zero)
Download Product Library Does Not Work
Objects Disappear when Inserted into Layout
Missing Products from Supplier/Wrong Geometry or Attribute
Product View is Grey/Unable to Insert Product
Cannot Find an Existing Supplier in the Product Library
Cannot Find a Specific Part in the Product Library
Coordinate System and Geodetic Libraries
Downloads and Release Notes
Novapoint
Release Notes
Known Issues
Compatibility Breaks
Novapoint 2025.3
Novapoint 2025.2a
Novapoint 2025.2
Novapoint 2025.1a
Novapoint 2025.1
Novapoint 2024.6c
Novapoint 2024.6b
Novapoint 2024.6a
Novapoint 2024.6
Novapoint 2024.5c
Novapoint 2024.5b
Novapoint 2024.5a
Novapoint 2024.5
Novapoint 2024.4a
Novapoint 2024.4
Novapoint 2024.3b
Novapoint 2024.3a
Novapoint 2024.3
Novapoint 2024.2b
Novapoint 2024.2a
Novapoint 2024.2
Novapoint 2024.1b
Novapoint 2024.1a
Novapoint 2024.1
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Novapoint 2023.4e
Novapoint 2023.4d
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From Civil Drawing to Trimble Drawing
Novapoint 2023.3a
Novapoint 2023.3
Novapoint 2023.2
Novapoint 2023.1
Novapoint 2023
Novapoint 2022 End-of-Life
Intersection Tool
Release Notes
2018-MAY-09; VERSION 17.4
2018-DEC-07; VERSION 18.4
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