Export Somero Surface Files (.nod)

Export Somero surface files which can then be used for machine control on concrete screeding machines.

Note: When Somero files use Feet as the measurement unit, it means International feet. If your project is using US survey feet, the file is written out in US survey feet. If your project is using Meters, a conversion is made and the file is written in International feet.

To export Somero surface files:

Note: For general instructions on exporting data files, see Export Data.

Select Export in Home > Data Exchange.
The Export command pane displays.
Select the Construction tab. Then select Somero surface exporter in the list.
In the Surface list, select the the surface representing a paved concrete area you want to export.
If you only want to use a portion of the surface, select the boundary you want to use to clip it in the Surface clipping boundary list.
Optionally, in the File Name field enter a different folder name and/or file path. By default the file uses the name of the project and is displayed in the File Name field. The default location for the new folder is in the project folder.
Click Export.
A new folder containing the exported surface is created in the selected location.


Exportable Data
Data in your project	How the data is handled when exported
Surface	The exported surface becomes a 'model'. Each 3D face/surface triangle in the exported surface becomes a 'surface' (triangluar plane).