Topcon’s sophisticated MAGNET 5.1 software package

First published in bauma Preview - February 11, 2019

Topcon’s new MAGNET 5.1 software is said to offer huge benefits for construction users

Topcon Positioning is introducing its latest MAGNET 5.1 software package, which is said to offer new features compared with the earlier generation product. Upgrades to the MAGNET Field tool include support for the new HiPer VR GNSS receiver, a piping and trenching module, as well as the ability to orient and scale a PDF directly on a field controller and set it as a background image.

The new piping and trenching module is said to improve the COGO, mapping, and exchange functions for pipeline design and construction. Simplified workflows deliver an alignment, profile, and cross-section set for loading into 3DMC for pipe trench excavation.

New additions to MAGNET Office include a reconfiguration of the portfolio, designed for simplicity, integrated workflows, and better service plans. The service plans and subscriptions for MAGNET Office now include MAGNET Enterprise, license check-in and check-out, direct email support, and an eLearning fundamentals course.

Additionally, the E-commerce user-experience has been greatly improved with a new webstore: www.magnetsystems.com. Direct email user support is currently offered at this web address.

The new Office structure includes five main products named: Project, Construction, Site, Survey, and Layout, which are consolidated packages of the various MAGNET software services for ease of use and bundling.

MAGNET Site, MAGNET Construction, and MAGNET Project now include all of the Viasys VDC Modeler and Explorer functionality for infrastructure BIM modeling and visualisation. MAGNET Project adds also includes the DynaRoad mass-haul modules Plan, Schedule and Control. MAGNET Enterprise meanwhile offers concurrent login to MAGNET Field, Enterprise and Office with a single set of login credentials.