Import Somero Surface Files (.nod)
Somero surface files are written for machine control of concrete screeding machines; laser control systems are used for 2D screeds and total stations are used for 3D screeds. Import Somero files to bring one or more surfaces representing paved areas into your project.
Typically, formwork for concrete that has been installed by a contractor is measured. The measured points are used to create a surface model. This accurately reproduces a subgrade model so that the concrete yields are maximized and there are no errors caused by having different models in the field and the office.
Note: When Somero files use Feet as the measurement unit, it means International feet. If your project is using US survey feet, no conversion is made; the distances in the file are imported as US survey feet. If your project is using Meters, a conversion is made from International feet to meters.
To import a Somero surface file:
- Follow the instructions in Import Data.
When you import Somero surface files, the points, lines, and surfaces are handled in these ways:
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Importable Data |
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Data in the file |
How the data is handled when imported |
| Surface |
In .nod files, a 'surface' is a 3d face defined by either three vertices (triangular plane) or four vertices (rectangular plane). These 'surfaces' are imported as breaklines that form the edges of surface triangles (a four sided face is divided into two triangles). |
| Model |
The 'surfaces' (3d faces) described above are combined to form a 'model', which is imported as a surface in Trimble Business Center. |
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Non-importable Data |
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