Import/Export Surface Analysis

Win64, English

Red Transit Consultants, LLC

A sub product of Surface Productivity tools.

Version History

General Usage Instructions

Find the tools on the ribbon tab called Add-ins on a panel called Import/Export Surface Analysis and use them whenever you are working with Surfaces.

See each individual command description for specific instructions.

Screenshots

Commands

Ribbon/Toolbar Icon	Command	Command Description
	RTCL_IesaAbout	Lists information about the product.
	RTCL_IesaUpdates	Lists available updates about the product.
	RTCL_IesaSupport	Launches the Support palette for reaching out to support or training videos on specific tools.
	RTCL_IesaSettings	Opens the settings dialog. Here most commands within the suite have settings held within this dialog.
	RTCL_IesaHelp	Opens Help HTML File.
	RTCL_IesaResetPalette	Resets the product Tool Palettes to default settings if it seems to not be displaying.
	RTCL_IesaRibbon	Loads and unloads the Add-ins Ribbon.
	RTCL_IesaToggleUpdateIdentifier	Toggles the Ribbon updated command data.
	RTCL_IesaStandaloneHostId	Launches the Standalone Host ID utility.
	RTCL_IesaNetworkBorrowLicense	Launches the Borrow License Utility for Network Licensing only.
	RTCL_IesaNetworkLicenseWhoHas	Launches the Network License Usage Visualizer utility.
	RTCL_IesaExportContourAnalysis	Exports selected surface's contour analysis properties to a ANL (text) file.
	RTCL_IesaExportDirectionalAnalys	Exports selected surface's directional analysis properties to a ANL (text) file.
	RTCL_IesaExportElevationAnalysis	Exports selected surface's elevation analysis properties to a ANL (text) file.
	RTCL_IesaExportSlopeAnalysis	Exports selected surface's slope analysis properties to a ANL (text) file.
	RTCL_IesaExportSlopeArrowAnalysi	Exports selected surface's slope arrow analysis properties to a ANL (text) file.
	RTCL_IesaExportUserContourAnalys	Exports selected surface's user contour analysis properties to a ANL (text) file.
	RTCL_IesaImportContourAnalysis	Imports an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and applies a new contour analysis to a selected surface. During applying, tool is smart to identify if there are surface style issues and allows for picking a new surface style or modifying the current one, in order to properly view the analysis.
	RTCL_IesaImportDirectionalAnalys	Imports an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and applies a new directional analysis to a selected surface. During applying, tool is smart to identify if there are surface style issues and allows for picking a new surface style or modifying the current one, in order to properly view the analysis.
	RTCL_IesaImportElevationAnalysis	Imports an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and applies a new elevation analysis to a selected surface. During applying, tool is smart to identify if there are surface style issues and allows for picking a new surface style or modifying the current one, in order to properly view the analysis.
	RTCL_IesaImportSlopeAnalysis	Imports an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and applies a new slope analysis to a selected surface. During applying, tool is smart to identify if there are surface style issues and allows for picking a new surface style or modifying the current one, in order to properly view the analysis.
	RTCL_IesaImportSlopeArrowAnalysi	Imports an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and applies a new slope arrow analysis to a selected surface. During applying, tool is smart to identify if there are surface style issues and allows for picking a new surface style or modifying the current one, in order to properly view the analysis.
	RTCL_IesaImportUserContourAnalys	Imports an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and applies a new user contour analysis to a selected surface. During applying, tool is smart to identify if there are surface style issues and allows for picking a new surface style or modifying the current one, in order to properly view the analysis.
	RTCL_IesaInvertAnalysisFile	Inverts the range order of an ANL (text) file, previously exported, and allows for saving a new analysis file.

Installation/Uninstallation

1. Download the MSI installer from the Autodesk App Store – it may have already started downloading after purchasing.

2. Close Autodesk® Civil 3D®.

3. Install the MSI installer downloaded in step 1. The application will install to the directory below – all contents will be held within a respective bundle folder.

a. C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins

4. At this time, it is important to determine if you desire a network license installation or a standalone license installation. Please see the respective links below based on your determination of license type. Additionally, please read the up about Red Transit Consultants, LLC licensing on our website; link provided below.

a. Standalone License Instructions

b. Network License Instructions

5. Launch Civil 3D. Depending on which licensing option chosen, you may be prompted to select your license file. You should see a ribbon tab called Add-ins on a panel called Import/Export Surface Analysis containing all of the tools the app provides.

Additional Information

This product has been tested for Windows 64-bit systems.

Known Issues

None at this time.

Contact

Company Name: Red Transit Consultants, LLC

Company URL: http://www.redtransitconsultants.com

Support Contact: support@redtransitconsultants.com

Author/Company Information

Red Transit Consultants, LLC

Support Information

At any time, simply email support@redtransitconsultants.com, and provide the application plugin name or command name and a detailed description of the error that occurred.

We will get back with you as soon as possible and determine a solution to the issue.

Version History

Version Number	Version Description
4.0.0.0	https://rtcllc.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/43000737718-revision-4-0-0-0
3.0.0.1	Upgraded for 2023 product (No change in version number). Added support for 2022 (same version number).
3.0.0.0	Licensing system has been changed to Flexera. We now offer network licensing capabilities as well as other features. Modified all import commands to allow for applying to multiple surfaces at once.