SW DTM Training
By the end of this DTM training course, you will be able to create topographic maps, draw profiles and sections and make them printable,
- Beneficiaries: College students or fresh graduates who want to learn how to draw topographic maps from survey data.
- Training Location: Pulchowk, Lalitpur
- Duration: 6 Days
About This Course
By the end of this 6-day SW DTM training course, you will have mastered the essential skills required to create accurate topographic maps, draw profiles and sections, and make them ready for printing. This course is designed for college students or fresh graduates who are keen to learn the technical aspects of converting survey data into detailed topographic maps, a crucial skill in surveying, civil engineering, and land development.
Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for college students or fresh graduates interested in learning how to create topographic maps from survey data. No prior experience is necessary, making it perfect for beginners eager to gain hands-on experience in digital terrain modeling.
This course provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of topographic map creation, making it an essential skill for future professionals in surveying and civil engineering.
Day 1 : Introduction
- Overview of the SW DTM Menu
- Importing survey points from AutoCAD
- Drawing basic contours
Day 2 : Adding Details
- Adding topographic features like roads, rivers, and buildings
- Inserting blocks for specific elements
- Defining and adding boundaries
Day 3 : Finalizing Contours
- Working with 3D Polylines
- Correcting errors in triangulation and contour generation
- Adding contour labels
Day 4 : Preparing Topographic Map
- Inserting essential map elements
- Drawing layouts and applying map scales
- Exporting the map as a PDF
Day 5 : Profile and section
- Drawing profiles along alignments
- Generating cross-sections along alignments
- Preparing both profiles and sections for print
Day 6 : Revision
- Recap of the key concepts covered,
- Q&A
What you will Learn?
- Create topographic maps
- Draw profiles and cross-sections
- Exporting the drawings
What You Will Get?
- Sample drawings
Sanjeev Dahal
Instructor
GIS expert working in the field of civil engineering, data analysis and GIS.
