Ask InSite

Each month, we deep dive into a feature of Elevation Pro in 30 minutes or less!

April 

Takeoff Accuracy: Verify, Validate, Success!

Want to ensure your takeoff data is spot-on every time? In less than 30 minutes, discover powerful techniques to verify accuracy and avoid costly mistakes!

What You’ll Learn:

  • Master scale confirmation for precision
  • Perfect your alignment rectangle modifications
  • Define an accurate site boundary
  • Explore 3D Live views for deeper insights
  • Optimize your cut/fill data like a pro

March 

Accomplish Complex Projects Using Job Phasing

The recording of this webinar can be found in the HELP menu of Elevation Pro. Select Help/2. Video Tutorials.

Elevation Pro delivers excellent results for your everyday grading needs. But when your projects are more complex, like building box-outs, key-ways, temporary ramps, retaining wall installations, water treatment clarifer installations, landfills and more, phasing is required.

In this Ask InSite, product manager Steve Warfle will work step-by-step through a phased project and show advanced examples.

 

InSite Elevation Pro Phased Clarifier

February 

The Key To An Accurate Takeoff Starts with a Properly Located Site Boundary

The recording of this webinar can be found in the HELP menu of Elevation Pro. Select Help/2. Video Tutorials.

In less than 30 minutes learn why correct boundary placement is essential for proper site calculation.

What we will cover:

  1. The importance a Site Boundary serves in precision takeoff
  2. How a proper site boundary location prevents uncalculated areas
  3. How an improper site boundary location can lead to excess cut & fill.
  4. How multiple boundaries can be used on one takeoff.
  5. How to modify Site Boundaries after completion.
  6. The consequences of an incorrect boundary.
  7. Updates to the Site Boundary in Elevation 25.0

December

Learn How To Easily Share Location-Based Data to Cell Phones and Tablets

The recording of this webinar can be found in the HELP menu of Elevation Pro. Select Help/2. Video Tutorials.

In less than 30 minutes we will show you step-by-step how to export KMZ files to third-party mapping applications. We will use Google Earth as an example.

What we will cover:

  1. Why the Google Earth version you choose matters.
  2. How to set up Elevation Pro for success, including navigation tips, etc.
  3. How to export a PDF from Google Earth and align to Elevation Pro.
  4. How to create a KMZ for export.
  5. Practical application using the KMZ export

Woman construction worker holding a tablet with Elevation Pro on the screen