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Recent Knowledgebase Updates List

Here are the links to the latest updates and changes in our Knowledge Base:

2018 Nov 14 - 3.4.7 Landform Design (updated)
2018 Nov 11 - Exporting John Deere GreenStar Machine Data for OptiSurface
2018 Aug 30 - Water Control Structures
2018 Aug 30 - Smoothing Distance
2018 Aug 22 - Irrigation Analysis Setup Troubleshooting
2018 Jul 04 - 3.4.12 Drawings
2018 Jun 20 - 3.5.2 Activating Licenses and Credits
2018 Apr 03 - Profile Line Not Working
2017 Aug 16 - Working with OptiSurface and Topcon
2017 Aug 02 - Drainage Design Solutions of Different Topographies
2017 Jul 12 - Accuracy of RTK and RTX GPS
2017 Jul 12 - Runoff vs Slope
2017 Jun 13 - Can Drone Or LIDAR Surveys be used with OptiSurface? (updated)
2017 Jun 02 - How To Use OptiSurface Designer With John Deere iGrade Plane Control
2017 May 17 - Export To Field Level .gps File From UTM Coordinate System
2017 May 16 - How Often Does The Earthworks Need To Be Done?
2017 May 15 - GPS Coordinate System Check (updated)
2017 May 08 - OptiSurface Designer on Windows 10 (updated)
2017 Mar 22 - GPS Not Working For OptiSurface Cloud (updated)
2017 Feb 17 - Third Party Software Acknowledgements
2017 Feb 15 - Unable to Execute File; Code 14001 (updated)
2017 Feb 02 - 3.1.1 Image Drape
2017 Jan 26 - Cannot Calculate with OSDv2.5
2017 Jan 11 - Activating OptiSurface Designer and Firewall Parameters
2017 Jan 09 - Step-By-Step Runoff Analysis Procedure (updated)
2016 Nov 09 - 3.4.11 Breaklines (updated)
2016 Nov 09 - 3.4.11.1 Batter Breakline
2016 Nov 07 - 3.4.11.2 Design Breakline (OptiLine)
2016 Sep 26 - GPS Not Working For OptiSurface Cloud
2016 Sep 06 - 3.4.7 Landform Design (updated)
2016 Jul 01 - Is GPS Accurate Compared to Laser? (updated)
2016 May 16 - Smoothing Settings for Trimble Field Level
2016 May 04 - GPS Base Station Setup For Best Vertical Accuracy
2016 May 03 - 3.1.1 OptiSurface Cloud
2016 Apr 05 - Can LIDAR or Photogrammetry Survey Data be used in OptiSurface? (updated)
2016 Apr 01 - Is OptiSurface Compatible with John Deere?
2016 Apr 01 - Is GPS Accurate Compared to Laser?
2016 Mar 11 - Comparing Different Brand RTK Systems
2016 Mar 01 - 3.4.7.3 OptiSurface 2Way
2015 Oct 14 - Slight Shift in Google Background Image
2015 Sep 10 - OptiSurface Designer on Windows 10
2015 Aug 28 - Is Cellular RTK Networks Accurate Enough for GPS Landforming?
2015 Aug 26 - 3.4.11 Breaklines (updated)
2015 Jul 31 - Error 5013: Activation Failed
2015 Jun 18 -  How to Survey with Trimble FMX
2015 May 15 - Drainage Analysis and Landforming for Vegetable Production in New Zealand
2015 May 13 - Trimble FMX User Guide
2015 May 04 - How to Check Your Webstore Credit Count (updated)
2015 Apr 22 - Belize Sugarcane Farm Development with OptiSurface
2015 Mar 06 - How to Survey a Field for Landforming Design (updated)
2015 Mar 03 - Balancing Earthworks in the Field (updated)
2015 Feb 27 - Purchasing New Credits to Unlock a Design (updated)
2014 Nov 28 - How to Check Your Webstore Credit Count
2014 Nov 20 - Effects of Topsoil Removal and Redistribution on Irrigated Crop Production
2014 Nov 19 - Speed Up the Display Graphics (eg Zooming and Panning) (updated)
2014 Nov 17 - OptiSurface Designer Release Notes (updated)
2014 Oct 30 -  Computer Change: How to Transfer Credits?
2014 Oct 08 -  Survey Exported from AMW/AGPS System Hundreds of Miles from Real Location (updated)
2014 Oct 03 -  Step-By-Step Runoff Analysis Procedure (updated)
2014 Oct 03 -  3.4.5 Runoff Analysis (updated)
2014 Sep 26 -  How Easy is OptiSurface to Use for the Average Farmer?
2014 Sep 24 -  Balancing Earthworks in the Field
2014 Sep 12 -  3.4.4 Drainage Analysis (updated)
2014 Sep 04 -  OptiSurface in Press: "Landwise Inc. - Mapping and Drainage Analysis"
2014 Sep 04 -  OptiSurface in Press: "Landwise Inc. - Integrated Stormwater Management"
2014 Aug 18 -  OptiSurface in Press: "Queensland Country Life"
2014 Aug 17 -  OptiSurface In Press: "Drainage Contractor"
2014 Aug 15 -  OptiSurface Designer on Apple Computer
2014 Aug 13 -  Farmer Testimonials
2014 Aug 13 -  Consultant Testimonials
2014 Aug 13 -  Contractor Testimonials
2014 Aug 13 -  Dealer Testimonials
2014 Jun 02 - Latest OptiSurface News Is On Twitter
2014 Jun 02 - Credit Transfer in OptiSurface Designer V2
2014 May 27 - Earthworks Coversion Chart (Metric to Imperial) & Planar/OptiSurface Comparison
2014 May 16 - OptiSurface Designer System Requirements (updated)
2014 May 16 - How to Check Your System Specification
2014 May 05 - OptiSurface Designer and John Deere's APEX
2014 Apr 24 - OptiSurface InCab Activation Steps
2014 Apr 23 - File Cannot Be Opened From USB/Network Devices
2014 Apr 10 - Can I Buy OptiSurface Designer Outright (updated)
2014 Mar 14 - Issues with French Language on Windows (updated)
2014 Feb 25 - Export Proposed Topography to AutoCAD
2014 Feb 24 - Surface Irrigation Designs With Variable Slopes
2014 Feb 21 - Example 13: Singhing About It
2014 Feb 21 - Example 12: Berry Nice
2014 Feb 21 - Example 11: Sweet Furrow
2014 Feb 21 - Example 10: Canadian Special
2014 Feb 21 - Example 9: Moonie Moonscape
2014 Feb 21 - Example 8: Midwest Classic
2014 Feb 21 - Example 7: Keytah Dryland
2014 Feb 21 - Example 6: Arkansas Levees
2014 Feb 11 - OptiSurface Designer Import and Export Format
2014 Feb 11 - Using LIDAR or .laz Data (updated)
2014 Feb 10 - Activating OSDv2.2 with New Credits
2014 Feb 10 - Unable to Execute File; Code 14001 (updated)
2014 Feb 03 - OptiSurface Used to Improve Potato Production in Finland
2014 Jan 20 - OptiSurface Designer V2 Guide
2014 Jan 20 - OptiSurface Designer Release Notes (added V2.2.1)
2014 Jan 17 - Importing Multiple Survey Files to OSD
2014 Jan 17 - Import Two or More Survey Files to Reach Minimum Area (updated)
2014 Jan 17 - Using LIDAR or .laz Data
2014 Jan 15 - OptiSurface Designer Freezes on Importing Survey
2013 Dec 10 - Unable to Execute File; Code 14001
2013 Nov 26 - Designs Generated with OptiSurface Designer
2013 Oct 24 - Calculation Grid Spacing and Export Grid Spacing
2013 Oct 17 - Adding A Master Benchmark (updated)
2013 Oct 16 - Showing Elevation Figures in Cut/Fill Map
2013 Oct 02 - Exporting an Image and Importing into APEX (updated)
2013 Oct 02 - Survey Exported from AMW / AGPS System Hundreds of Miles from Real Location
2013 Sep 30 - Importing the gps File to Trimble FMX or FM-1000
2013 Sep 30 - Moving the Benchmark to Align with the Field with Trimble FM-100 or FMX
2013 Sep 16 - Loading .gps File to FmX (updated to include re-benching)
2013 Sep 10 - Issues with French Language on Windows
2013 Sep 05 - Purchasing New Credits to Unlock a Design
2013 Aug 30 - Adding A Master Benchmark
2013 Aug 27 - Surveying with Any GPS Equipment and Exporting to a gps File for Trimble FMX (updated)
2013 Aug 15 - Error 5022: System Clock Invalid
2013 Aug 09 - Computer Only Running at 30% of the CPU Capacity
2013 Aug 09 - French Manual for OptiSurface Designer
2013 Aug 08 - How to Survey a Field for Landform Design
2013 Aug 02 - Designing a Field in Sections
2013 Jul 29 - Loading .gps File to FmX (updated)
2013 Jul 25 - License Validation Failed: Error 9103: Exception Code 8
2013 Jul 17 - Importing Survey File with File Name Including Special Characters
2013 Jul 17 - Big Difference in Elevation shown in FmX
2013 Jul 09 - Trimble FMX says "Too Far from Points"
2013 Jun 26 - OptiSurface Designer V1.4.6 Release Notes
2013 Jun 25 - Using an Old OSD File vs a New Survey
2013 Jun 03 - No Master Benchmark on Imported Surveys
2013 May 27 - Displaying Secondary Benchmarks
2013 May 22 - Failed to Write File Error
2013 May 17 - Import Error for xyz File Due to Encoding Format
2013 Apr 11 - Exporting an Image and Importing into APEX


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