T3RRA Cutta Desktop Manual

Choosing a PC to run T3RRA software Windows & OS maintenanceRequirements:Windows 11 (64 bit)Recom...

Make sure you have a good internet connection and your computer has the latest Windows updates in...

The software will check on startup to see if an updated version is available. This only happens i...

Navigate to the ‘Settings’ window and tap the 'Download updates' button on the 'Application' tab....

Don’t fix what isn’t broken! If the software is doing everything you want then don’t tempt fate b...

There is a provision to revert updates if needed. This is not a process that should normally be n...

When T3RRA software is first opened this will be the first screen you see, this screen is also wh...

 Settings can always be found at the top of the screen Application Tab‘Language’ – Changes the la...

Collect and process elevation data into a control map. When starting a new job this is the usual ...

Saving a project allows you to return to it at a later time and ensures that you have a copy of t...

The ‘Load proj.’ button is used to load any saved T3RRA projects. T3RRA projects can be loaded in...

There are multiple methods available for zooming your map.The first method that can be used is th...

‘Image overlays’ allows geo-referenced image data to be imported into a field.The image overlay i...

Mode2D View - By default the map will be displayed in a 2D aerial view.3D View - When switching t...

When viewing a map you have a variety of display options.SurfaceThis refers to the source for the...

Markers on designs allow for setting points of interest at user-selected locations.  This include...

In the top right of any mapping window is a small button with a camera. Pressing the camera butto...

In the top right of the screen next to the screenshot button you will find the Battery level indi...

Google Earth will capture the current display area and overlay it on a satellite image of the fie...

If the automatically generated search radius does not achieve what you expect it is possible to m...

Inline Offset, also known as Fix Lag, is a surfacing tool that assists in making corrections to e...

This is a concept that can be confusing at first. When you surface a set of collected survey poin...

During surfacing, there are various different ways to edit/remove drain or survey points, as seen...

To create regions, press the ‘Regions’ button (regions are not available in drain related functio...

One of the many unique features of the T3RRA product suite is our inclusion of a rainfall simulat...

Press the 'i' button to view earthwork details.Note: pressing within the ‘Info’ text box will exp...

In some tools that require a value to be input a calculator will be available.The purpose of the ...

 Best-fit  'Best-fit' creates a plane of best fit for the field or region. The best-fit calculati...

AB Profile Tool - In the Design step of T3RRA Cutta Desktop, the AB Profile Tool allows the user ...

'Best-fit' creates a plane of best fit for the field or region. The best-fit calculation produces...

Select the 'Multi-fit' button to create an optimized non-linear surface with slopes between the e...

Select the 'Smooth' button to create a more regular surface with fewer and more gradual ridges an...

Regular smoothing applies an averaging filter to the surface of the field to remove bumps and dip...

'Directional smooth' is a check box just below regular smoothing. Directional smoothing causes th...

Region blending allows you to “feather” the edges of regions to allow for smooth transitions betw...

Select the 'Offset' button to raise or lower the surface height of a field or region. This can he...

 You can use Auto-Drains to automatically generate drain paths for wet areas in your field. It wi...

‘Line smoothing strength’ adjusts how many sharp turns and how smoothly the drain lines flow. The...

The ‘Existing Drains’ list will show all drains in the current project.Tapping on any of the drai...

This design tool allows for simple design of many parallel drains at once. The pattern drain wind...

Create manual drains on a full field elevation surface by placing the drain line along the desire...

Drain paths can be created by:Surveying them in the 'Collection' wizard stepImporting themUsing t...

'Terraces' allows you to create Guidance curves to mark terraces for erosion control.When you fir...

  'Levees' allows you to create guidance lines that follow set elevations. They have many name...

'Start Elevation' will be populated automatically. You can also choose the ‘Start Elevation’ by m...

 T3RRA Cutta Desktop offers several tools for analysis beyond what is included in our In-cab pack...

 The ‘Circle guide’ tool will display the radius and total area covered by the set circle. To use...

 The ‘Elevations guide’ imposes a grid design on a field in the working area and displays the ele...

 ‘Flow Paths’ creates a grid on the field with arrows at each junction that point in the directio...

The Watershed tool identifies the areas of the surface that will flow together to the same exit p...

'Edit Markers' allows you to view, edit, and create markers on the elevation surface. Each marker...

Once satisfied with your design surface and/or drain.1. Select the 'Return' button. (Top right co...

Exporting allows data to be transferred to other programs. If you’re wanting to work within T3RRA...

Remember that guidance lines are only available for Drains, Terraces, and Levees.Should you wish ...

How to import guidance lines from a USB drive to a John Deere Gen4/G5 Display:Insert the USB into...

If desired, you can export guidance lines straight to John Deere Operations Center where they can...

Go to the Export step.Choose "JD Ops Center: T3RRA Control File(.tci)", choose data to export and...