12d Field #12dModel 15 Overview #TechForum

In this *12d Model Tech Forum session,* Graham from *12d Solutions Sales and Support (Survey)* provides a comprehensive *overview of 12d Field v15,* highlighting the major changes, new features, and workflow improvements designed to help surveyors *beat the project clock.* This presentation covers the evolution of *12d Field since 2007,* explains why version 15 represents a major step forward, and walks through key enhancements that improve *set out, pickup, navigation pages, attributes, and field efficiency.* *What you’ll learn in this video:* • A brief history of *12d Field* and its client-driven development • Overview of the *new 12d Field v15 interface and theme* • Improved menu layouts and toolbar management • Standardised and clearer *attribute naming conventions* • Changes to *measured, virtual, design, and set out points* • New definitions for *vertical and perpendicular drops (V-drop & P-drop)* • Updated *navigation pages* and attribute displays • Introduction of *user-defined text* in nav and info pages • Renamed and clarified *set out panels* for better usability • Enhancements to *Helmert resection* and control management • Redesigned *set out panels* for consistent workflows • New options for *offset, shift, and tri-mesh edge set out* • Major improvements to *SDR pickup workflows* • Faster pickup using grid-based code selection • Measure & store vs measure & record functionality • Combining *set out and pickup* in a single workflow • Improved *pavement pickup and conformance workflows* • Overview of traverse pickup improvements • New project start, auto-save, and XML export options This session is ideal for *surveyors, civil professionals, and 12d Field users* looking to understand what’s new in version 15 and how these updates improve accuracy, clarity, and productivity in the field. *12d Model Training* Did you know there is an *Authorised 12d Model Training Provider?* The *Civil and Surveying Institute* offers *free and cost-effective 12d Model training,* including access to *12d Model Student Software for 3–12 months* (depending on the course), allowing you to practise and build real-world skills. *Explore training options at:* https://www.civilandsurveying.com/civil-and-surveying-institute