A number of 12d Model customised files are available from EXDS that will configure 12d for TfNSW Survey and Civil Engineering infrastructure project work.

These files are available by completing the registration form available here.

Please contact EXDS Technical Support on (02) 9453 9449, if you believe your organisation has already purchased these files.

A 12d Model coordinator for each registered organisation has been nominated to be automatically notified when additional TfNSW files have been added or updates made to any TfNSW 12d Version 15 files.

The current TfNSW Customisation has been written for 12d Model Version 15.

EXDS have been providing technical support and 12d Model files to match the TfNSW standards since 2006.  Our team has invested many hours of time liaising with TfNSW and leveraging our years of experience and expertise in Surveying and Civil Engineering to develop these customized tools.

EXDS wants your business to be successful and produce high quality results for TfNSW whilst using 12d Model Software.

Two different levels of customisation are available, details can be found below to describe the most relevant files provided for each. If you have any questions about the TfNSW Customisation, please contact Tech. Support on (02) 9543 9449 or email Support@exds.com.au.

The following list are just some of the customised files to increase your efficiency, translating to major cost saving for your company. Whilst quality assurance tools have been designed to adhere to TfNSW standards of delivery. You should have confidence in the accuracy and reliability of your data and outputs required for your project meeting TfNSW standards.

Survey Digital Engineering (DE) version

  • 12d Field Code Library for TfNSW Detail Survey & SUI Survey (Underground Services) modelling.
  • Detail 12d “Map files”, “Label mapfiles” and “Names” files matching TfNSW codes.
  • Current “Symbol” and “Linestyle” libraries for correct presentation of data.
  • Attribute Manipulator files for use with SUI Surveys to adhere to the DE requirements.
  • MetaConnex files to verify Surveyed data is attributed correctly to match TfNSW DE requirements.
  • 12d Inquire styles for both SUI (TfNSW-SUI) Attributes and SDR (SDR CHK).
  • Toolbars and workflow methodologies to ensure consistency across TfNSW projects.
  • Survey QA toolbar with reports and checking of QQ Strings matching TfNSW standards.
  • Example Title block and plotting options to quickly produce PDF outputs of project data.
  • Ability to integrate with TfNSW 12d POSI (Preservation of Survey Infrastructure) Applications.
  • Ongoing Support: EXDS provide comprehensive support to assist you in implementing and utilizing our toolset effectively.

We believe that by utilizing our customized toolset, you can elevate your surveying capabilities and deliver exceptional results that meet TfNSW standards.

Purchasing the TfNSW Customisation also comes with additional file updates and enhancements over the 12d Version 15 life cycle. Further development, maintenance and feedback is always welcomed by EXDS staff.

Full Digital Engineering (DE) version

The “Full DE version” list of provided 12d Model files contain all the above (Survey “DE Version”) plus much more.

Whilst the list below are just some of the customised files to increase your efficiency, translating to major cost saving for your company. You should have confidence in the accuracy and reliability of your data and outputs required for your project to meet TfNSW standards.

Contains all the “Survey DE” files (listed above) plus these additional files.

  • Autocad Output mapping files and templates for exported data.
  • Longitudinal and Cross Section PPF file matching CADD standards.
  • Design MTF Snippets for creation and manipulation to TfNSW string naming convention.
  • Drainage Grate and Lintel Trimesesh for use with TfNSW Stormwater Pits.
  • DE Object libraries for the creation of DE elements including Pavements, Barriers/Terminals, Kerbs, Road Signs, Line marking, Drainage etc.
  • Additional MetaConnex Design files to verify 12d Model Objects are correctly attributed to meet TfNSW digital requirements.
  • Additional Standard Design toolbars to increase productivity and workflow methodologies.

We believe that by utilizing our customized toolset, you can elevate your surveying and design capabilities and deliver exceptional results that meet TfNSW standards.

Purchasing the TfNSW Customisation also comes with additional file updates and enhancements over the 12d Version 15 life cycle. Further development, maintenance and feedback is always welcomed by EXDS staff.

For help and support on the 12d TfNSW Customisation, see here: 12d Transport Wiki
The “Transport Wiki” is continuously having content added, please let us know via email (Support@exds.com.au) if you have any queries about the files or how they are used.

Previous RMS/TfNSW Customisation files for early versions of 12d Model are still available.  However they are no longer supported and there will be no additional updates.