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Easy to use 3D modelling, design, survey and analysis

KeyTERRA-FIRMA works exclusively within the AutoCAD platform (e.g. AutoCAD 2009 or AutoCAD Map 2009). This “add on” makes AutoCAD extremely appropriate for 3D use in Civil, Infrastructure, Survey, Environmental and Landscape applications.

At the heart of the software is the Ground Modelling module where in typical use the site and design are represented as surfaces created from 3D entities in the AutoCAD drawing. Survey input from a wide range of Dataloggers, Total Stations and GPS equipment is the main feature in the Land Survey module. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Designs combine with powerful 3D String functions in the Design module to make this the ideal tool for simple and complex highway related projects.

Although intended for the UK, KeyTERRA-FIRMA is used in Montserrat (feasibility
study for new runway pictured above), Finland and the Falkland Islands.

Application Areas

KeyTERRA-FIRMA is used in the following application areas :

Residential and Industrial Estate layout
New Road Schemes and Road improvements
Highway Maintenance (overlay design)
Landfill and Quarrying
Car Park Design
River Surveys
Hydrographic Survey and Flood Modelling
Coastal Erosion Studies and Protection schemes
Drainage and Water supply
Sports pitches
Gas pipelines
Visual Impact Analysis (ZVI)
Surface model building for input to Autodesk VIZ
Airport related projects including approach surveys
Water feature design
Land Survey work of all shapes and sizes

Sections

KeyTERRA-FIRMA is used by a diverse range of professionals. Probably the single area that nearly all users have in common is in the creation, drawing (to high presentation standards) and use of sections for vertical designs etc.

It is extremely easy to generate long and cross sections from Ground Models, 3D entities in the AutoCAD drawing and certain ascii data files. The software is highly suitable for the creation of river and road cross sections.