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  1. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    Wow, Thanks a lot for the excellent information. I'll be back for more questions. Do you have an AIM handle or Email? Thanks
  2. vbp6us

    Scaling a print job...

    Ah...That worked. Thanks everyone.
  3. vbp6us

    Scaling a print job...

    Ok, thanks. Let me know asap because I need to finish this. :)
  4. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    Hi, Sorry I couldn't reply faster, I was out of town. What is the difference between the following: Automatic Levels AL8-22 22X 200 feet Within 1/16" @ 100 feet http://www.davidwhite.com/LOW-RES/8922.jpg and http://www.davidwhite.com/LOW-RES/47-4700.jpg Thank you
  5. vbp6us

    Scaling a print job...

    Hi, I need to scale a print job 1:30, 1:40, or 1:50. I can't get any of the scales to work. It's always WAY too big on paper. Im thinking maybe my units are messed up or not setup. How do I make it where 1" = 30, 40, or 50 feet on paper? I need it to fit on a Letter size paper...
  6. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    I bought an optical level. Will that help? Whats the difference between that and a Total station?
  7. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    YES! That's exactly what im looking for. Number one is what I need to do. :) I have an Optical level(auto level). How much do these GPS Survey devices go for? >$500? Thank you very much. Clearifies a lot!
  8. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    So engineers make site plans by hand? Manually? That is hard to believe. I see what you mean about making one by tracing an aerial photo from Terraserver. What about all these new GPS levels that give you readings which you can download onto a computer? How much do they cost? I need...
  9. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    No offense taken. :) I guess my question is really as follows: What are ways that an Engineer gets the elevations of a land? Aerial photos don't really tell you much unless you have those counters on the ground which give everything you need. What are some other ways to get those...
  10. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    Hi Gallen, Thank you very much for your informative replies! Do you mind explaining what the 12D is and what exactly I would need to do in this made up situation which is similar to what im in right now: I buy a piece of land. I need a site plan with the elevations for the ground. I can go...
  11. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    Hi, Thanks for the swift reply. So your saying you make your siteplans by actually drawing the lines? What if the case is more complex or your at a further stage which requires great detail? Then how would you do it? How and where do you get the info of the lot? I know aerial photoimaging...
  12. vbp6us

    Site plans in Autocad or not?

    Hi, im new to the forums. I was wondering how people make such descriptive site plans? Does the engineer really draw every single line with that much accuracy? How does he/she know where rocks and trees lie? What are some addons to Autocad that help in the siteplan making process? I would...

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