FAQ

Can I calculate a cut fill between two design surfaces?

Yes. If both surfaces are uploaded to Dashboard and have an overlapping area, you can calculate cut fill between those two surfaces.

How can I download my measurements to a report?

Generate a pdf report by clicking the icon in the bottom left corner of the screen that read "Create PDF Report." All measurements that are turned on, and all site measurements will be downloaded to a pdf report.

What are over cut and over fill in the progress measurement?

The progress measurement compares the initial design to the current state and to the target design. Any areas that are marked as “over cut” mean that an area that was originally a fill area is now a cut area compared to the current design. Areas marked as “over fill” were initially a cut and have been filled past the target design. These metrics can help the user understand excess rehandling.

What is the minimum height difference feature and how do I use it?

To account for small differences in data collection, volume measurements can ignore a small height difference when comparing surfaces. When importing or uploading data, adjust the minimum height difference slider to the desired maximum height difference between compared surfaces. Any value below that threshold will not be used during calculations.

What is "Smart Volume" calculation?

A smart volume calculation is mostly used for measuring stockpile volumes. The measurement creates best fit plane from all points of the polygon measurement boundary. The cut-fill volume is then calculated against this surface.

What are work areas?

The work area function is used to compare cut and fill measurement polygons in different areas on the site. Simply set the polygon as a work area, and it will appear in the work areas tab in the bottom pane. This will allow the user to check cut-fill between areas that are not connected. Work areas can be set by clicking the box in the “details” portion of the polygon measurement.

Will all changes made to measurements be viewable by others?

Yes. Changes will be seen by all users. There is not a “private” mode by user.

Why isn’t there as built data on my site when I know the machines are working?

There are a couple potential reasons that you may not be seeing the as built data you expect. First, as-built data will not appear until the day after the work is complete. Currently Dashboard does not have real time data. Another thing to check is machine setup. All intelligent machines on the site need to have an SL3 file active on the machine. Bulldozers will also need to have the as built mode enabled. The monitor of the machine must be turned on, and the machine must be receiving corrections to record as-built data. A machine must be able to connect to the internet to transmit updates. If the machine is in an area with poor coverage or the modem is not functioning properly, the machine cannot send the as built data to the server. As built data is only displayed in Dashboard for the area inside the target design. If the target design only covers a portion of the site, as built from outside the design boundary may not be included in Dashboard.

Can I view the street on the base map instead of a satellite background?

Yes, in the left pane under the data layers tab, open the base map settings. This will allow the user to change base layer type between several options.

What is a target design and why is it important?

The target design will have a star next to it in the list of designs. The target design is used to calculate site progress and will also determine the area that will record as-built data.

What is an SL3 File?

The SL3 file is automatically generated when a new site is created on Dashboard. It connects the Komatsu Intelligent Machine Control machines to the server so that as-built data can be sent to the proper site in Dashboard. The site SL3 file must be properly loaded on each machine when the machine is moved to the site. If an SL3 file is not properly loaded on the machine, the machine will not report as-built data to Dashboard.

What does the export screenshot button do?

The export screenshot option will allow the user to download a jpeg image of the current data shown in the 3D viewer. The screen shot will not include the left and bottom panels.

What data is saved in the project files panel?

All data added to the portal is automatically saved to the corresponding folder in the project files panel. The user can also create a new folder and upload relevant data to it.

How can I delete a project?

Navigate to the Project Settings panel. Open the layer titled “delete project” Select delete project and confirm that you want to delete it. Please note once a project is deleted it cannot be recovered.

Can I download the as built data separated by machine or over the course of the day?

Dashboard saves the as built data in one aggregate file. It does not provide as built by machine or times for when the as built data was generated.

Can I download just the As Built Data?

At this time, the user can download the source as built data from the data folder panel. However, the data will be a cloud in the format YXZ in metric units.

Can I download my source data for use in other programs?

Yes, in the left pane under the data layers tab, select the dataset you want to download and click the 3 dots to the right of the name. This will open the menu which will allow you to download the source file or a merged land XML of all data for that day. Original datasets can also be downloaded from the data folder panel.

What is the point cloud edit feature used for?

Survey point cloud data can be modified to remove vegetation, equipment, or other objects that should not be included in volume or surface measurements. To edit, chose a survey layer in the left pane under the data layers menu, open the context menu using the three dots, and click Point cloud edit. This will open the point cloud edit panel. Add a new edit by clicking “Add point cloud edit” and clicking in the 3D View to define the area that you would like to flatten. The tool will create a plane based on the elevations of the points clicked for the boundary and use that plane during measurements. A previous point cloud edit can be updated by clicking the edit icon next to it in the point cloud edit panel. Remove a point cloud edit by clicking the delete icon. Point cloud edits will only apply to one specific dataset. They will not carry over between datasets.

What are the Point and Mesh display options on the data layer tab?

Data can be displayed in the portal as a point cloud, a meshed TIN, or a combination of both. Selecting the points options displays the surface as individual-colored points from the point cloud. Selecting mesh displays the surface as an image overlaid over a triangle mesh, or TIN. Selecting both will show both points and a mesh together.

Which mobile devices and/or browsers are suggested for Smart Construction Dashboard?

Google Chrome, iOS Safari, and Firefox browsers are recommended browsers. Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge are not recommended as they may limit certain functions or access. Currently, Smart Construction Dashboard is not supported with iOS/Apple or Android mobile devices.

How can I pick a specific data set?

There are two ways to pick a data set. In the left pane, select data layers. Open the topography drop down and find either a survey or as built dataset that you want to select. Click the magnifying glass next to that date. The second way is to use the timeline in the bottom of the pane. Click and drag to the right or left to move between datasets. Use the scroll wheel on the mouse to zoom the timeline scale in or out. If you want to select a specific dataset, you can also click on that dot on the timeline.

How often is As-Built Data updated?

Dashboard updates as-built data daily. At the end of each day the most recent data from all machines is merged into one file and added to the site.

What machines can I get As-Built Data from?

Dashboard can use as-built data from Komatsu Intelligent Machine Control Machines, and from any excavator equipped with Smart Construction Retrofit. Machines must be properly set up to send as built data and will also need a cellular connection.

What is As-Built Data?

As built data is the recorded location of Komatsu intelligent machines as they work. Bulldozers report the location of their tracks as they operate. Excavators report the lowest point dug with the bucket teeth.

How is data merged in Smart Construction Dashboard?

Whenever a survey or as built data layer is added to the project, it is merged with the previous terrain to produce the most up-to-date and complete view of the entire site. Where data isn’t available from the most recent data set, the last available data from that X,Y location is used.

Can I control user permission by account?

Currently no. Komatsu is working to improve this functionality in Dashboard soon.

What are the minimum Localization points required for Dashboard

A minimum of 3 Localisation points are required.