Presenting Results

When it comes to presenting the results of a project to a client, colleague or other stake-holder, Kubla Cubed has a number of options available:

• Spreadsheets: An earthworks estimation spreadsheet can be produced that breaks down the earthworks in each phase. There are subsequent breakdowns by region, and by element. Another spreadsheet containing input data can also be produced, which is useful for validating inputs and viewing measurement information. For more information see Creating Spreadsheets.
• Reports: An earthworks estimation report can also be produced with the same breakdown as the spreadsheet. The report contains diagrams and formatting that makes it easier to understand so is often more appropriate to give to clients than the spreadsheet. A report containing input data can also be produced for validating inputs and viewing measurement information. For more information see Creating Reports.
• Drawings: Summary drawings can be presented of the project, showing a plan view of each phase, as well as the summary volumes and any transects that have been defined. These drawings can be exported either to a PDF file or to various CAD file formats. For more information see Creating Drawings.
• CAD Data: CAD files of all project data can be exported from the program. This is useful for integrating the earthwork eastimation data in with a larger CAD data set and for uploading to BIM systems. The CAD data can also be imported into machine control systems. This export is similar to the CAD Drawing export except that it doesn't contain page layout data. This can simplify the file format, if you are only interested in the data it contains. For more information see Exporting CAD Data.
• LandXML Data: A lot of the project data can be exported to this specialist land surveying file format. LandXML is a popular data transfer format used to import\export linework, survey points and surfaces. Like the CAD data, LandXML can also be used to import data into machine control systems. For more information see Exporting LandXml Data.
• Images: Images showing the design area can be exported to a several file formats. The images can display the shaded terrain and earthworks, and can optionally include grid lines, colour keys and contour lines. For more information see Creating Images.
• Presenting in the Software: Kubla Cubed has a presentation mode in case you to show the software in a presentation. This removes all the editing controls as well as the title bar, so that you can see in full screen all of the the relevant project content. To enter presentation mode click on Display and then Presentation Mode.

Within the program the options for presenting the above data are contained within the File menu. Here you will find the Create Spreadsheet, Create Report and Create Drawing sub menus. For CAD Data and LandXML Data use the Export menu.