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Clayton Engineering uses a high-speed local area network connecting a Linux server to Windows workstations on each employee’s desk. Our network server is backed up nightly and backup tapes are stored in a fireproof vault and offsite to ensure the integrity of our client’s data. Our LAN is connected to the Internet via a dual T1 line connection and all project managers have direct Internet email access. Our Internet email account is able to send and receive multi-megabyte file attachments without error.
In addition to desktop monochrome and color ink-jet printers, Clayton Engineering uses 11x17 laser and color printers, HP DesignJet 1050C color inkjet plotters, and large-format Kip laser scanning and Oce printing system.
The majority of our surveying data collection and analysis, and much of our engineering design, is done using Clayton Engineering’s COGO program suite. This system of programs has been developed over the last 20 years to perform the following functions:
· Field data exchange with data collectors and GPS equipment · Traverse closure using a variety of methods · Coordinate geometry calculations · AutoCAD interface for reading and writing COGO points · Street stationing and profiles · Pipe hydraulics calculations for storm sewers using methods required by local authorities · Contouring field data · Earthwork quantity calculations
Our standard office software is Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). We currently use a networked version of AutoCAD. We also have a Microstation software license.
We have extensively enhanced AutoCAD with our own AutoLisp and Visual Basic programs. However, drawings we release contain only AutoCAD-standard entities and fonts.
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