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Newsletter - 10th
August 2005
C ompany News
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ADDITIONS TO OUR PROGRAMMING TEAM
We are
pleased to announce that our development team has
gained two additional members.
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Additional CAD Programmers |
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James Higgs
(Returns to us) |
Keshandra Naidoo
(New programmer) |
Keshandra Naidoo and James Higgs have been appointed
to work as C++ Programmers. Their responsibilities
include assisting with the development of the CAD
module in Civil Designer; trouble shooting on
previous versions of CAD and helping the Customer
Support division with program related enquiries and
problems. In addition to helping with CAD
developments, Keshandra will also be extensively
involved in Civil Designer programming.
The Knowledge Base development team is continually
improving Civil Designer in order to meet your
design requirements and also to keep abreast of the
latest industry trends. We are committed to
presenting our clients with a world-class product
and aim to achieve this objective with continuous
product enhancements and ongoing innovation.
Product News &
Information
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THE MAP MODULE IN CIVIL DESIGNER
MAP is a fast and easy to use Geographic Information
System that has largely been designed for local
authorities, government bodies, non-government
bodies and all others who need to represent physical
entities with an associated database of information.
In this weeks newsletter we explore how you can
import various GIS and CAD related data into your
existing project with minimum effort.
Importing from GIS
You can import a file from another GIS system by
selecting Import - GIS in the File menu. This option
allows you to import data into your current project
from an alternative GIS source. Civil Designer
supports the following GIS systems: DOS AllyMAP
Boundary; DOS AllyMAP Link ID; DOS AllyMAP Segment
ID; DOS AllyMAP Object, DOS AllyMAP Point, ReGIS
Feature File and ArcView Shape File.
In the “GIS Import Type” dialog, select the required
data type and click Next to proceed. The “Import
File” dialog page will now be displayed. Complete
the relevant data and click Next. This will prompt
the “Import Theme” page so that you can complete the
relevant data before selecting the Finish button. If
the name of the new theme is the same as that of an
existing theme then the program will prompt you to
return to the "Import Theme" page so that you can
change the name of the theme.
Importing from CAD
You can create or update a theme with data from CAD
elements as the full range of point, line and region
themes will be supported. To import a CAD layer, go
to File and select the "Import from CAD” dialog.
Complete the relevant data and click Next to
proceed. If you choose to select a new theme, the
“Create Table” dialog will be displayed. Complete
the relevant data and click Next. When selecting
your data options, you can choose raw data or
polylines with IDs. Once the relevant data has been
completed, click the Finish button.
This easy exchange of data allows you to use MAP as
an editor for ArcView and Mapinfo users and will
double up as a powerful management system that
compliments any Civil Designer module. Watch out for
the next Civil Designer newsletter where we will be
discussing the Exporting function in the MAP module!
Saving You Time and Money
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BUSINESS WARRIORS - GET YOUR PAIA DOCUMENTS
(Applicable to South African Business Owners only)
Some of you may already have heard about the
Promotion of Access to Information Act, otherwise
known as PAIA. But did you know, that if you do not
submit a Section 51 Manual to the South African
Human Rights Commission by 31 August 2005 that you
could be held liable for a fine or even jailed? In
order to avoid such criminal judgement, you will be
expected to:
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draft a Section 51 manual for your businesses and
trusts;
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submit this to the SA Human Rights Commission;
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post it on your website - if you have one;
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and submit it to any professional body that you
are a member of.
Since we know how valuable time is, we have included
a useful information resource in the form of
Business Warriors that you could access when
completing your Section 51 manual. When you join the
Business Warrior community, you get advanced
warning about any legislation that is likely to
impact on the SME environment. You will also receive
the PAIA Section 51 Manual with each registration.
To join the Business Warrior community,
click here.
Civil Designer Support & Development
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LATEST UPDATES FROM THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Here
are the latest downloads available on the
updates page:
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Civil Designer v6.3
Build 22 (15/07/2005)
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Civil Designer v6.3
Updated Water Help file (14/05/2004)
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Civil Designer v6.2
Build 33 (31/05/2004)
Training &
Visits
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CIVIL DESIGNER TRAINING CONTACT DETAILS
Training is often regarded as the cornerstone to
achieving optimal results and enhanced productivity.
The value of good quality training cannot be
emphasized enough.
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can
use to change the world.”
- Nelson Mandela
If you are interested in training, please contact
your regional office to make your booking as the
courses are extremely popular.
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REGIONS |
CONTACT DETAILS |
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Western Cape, East Cape, Namibia &
International |
Cape Town
(Head Office) |
Shantell
Tel: (021) 701 1850 |
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Kwazulu Natal, Free State, Lesotho,
Swaziland, Mpumalanga & Zimbabwe |
Durban Office |
Nalini
Tel: (031) 566 3323 |
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Gauteng, Limpopo, North West Province &
Botswana |
Johannesburg Office |
Barbara
Tel: (011) 675 3959 |
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CURRENT VISITS & TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Our Customer Consultants will be involved in the
following visits and training activities over the
next couple of weeks. Please feel free to give us a
call on (021) 701-1850. We would be happy to meet up
with you to discuss your training or product needs.
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REGIONS |
DATES |
ACTIVITIES |
PERSONS |
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Johannesburg |
10 – 12 Aug |
AllyCAD and Civil Designer client visits |
Reece |
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Johannesburg |
15 – 19 Aug |
Civil Designer training for Africon |
Cameron |
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Durban |
15 – 18 Aug |
Civil Designer training (Design Centre,
Survey, Terrain and Road) |
Cedric |
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Durban |
15 – 19 Aug |
AllyCAD and Civil Designer client visits |
Charles |
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Durban |
17 - 19 Aug |
Recruitment
visits |
Yvonne |
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Best Regards,
The Knowledge Base Team
www.knowbase.co.za
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Customer Showcase
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Eddie Schön
Copad Engineers |
EDDIE
SPARKLES WITH NEW KIMBERLEY PRISON
"You
are, at this moment, standing right in the middle of
your own ''acres of diamonds,'' said Earl
Nightingale to his audience. He was talking about
finding and taking the opportunities around us. The
new Kimberley prison that will house some 3000
inmates is a big project by any standards and
represents a sparkling opportunity for Eddie Schön
and Copad Engineers to really shine.
read showcase
Click
here to view Detailed Customer Showcases from
our clients.
Recruitment Service
RECRUITMENT
If
you’re looking for the best possible candidate with
the right skills and technical abilities for the
job, then look no further than the
Knowledge Base Recruitment Centre. We specialise
in the sourcing of top quality candidates for the
Civil Engineering and CAD Design industries.
This is a random selection of our candidates. Send
us an email and include the Candidate Number for
further information.
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Candidate 121 |
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Engineering Design Technologist with 5+ years
geometric design experience. Proficient in
AutoCAD and Civil Designer. Seeks a position
in the Kwazulu Natal region. |
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Candidate 125 |
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Senior Structural Engineering Technician with
+15 years civil & structural draughting and
site experience within a municipal
environment. Proficient in AutoCAD and AllyCAD
and seeks a position within the Western Cape. |
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Candidate 304 |
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Senior Civil Technician with a ND Civil
Engineering with 10 years experience in
geometric design. Has had experience in
project management and administration and is
proficient in Civil Designer, AllyCAD and MX
Roads. Seeks a position within the Kwazulu
Natal Region. |
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Candidate 387 |
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AutoCAD draughtsperson with 4+ years national
and international working experience. Will
consider positions in the Pretoria and Cape
Town region. |
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Candidate 412 |
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Structural Steel draughtsman with 2 + years
experience on AutoCAD. Seeks as position
within the Gauteng region. |
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Candidate 413 |
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AutoCAD draughtsperson with 10 + years
experience in roads, surveying, buildings,
reinforcement, steelwork and process layouts.
Seeks a position in Pretoria. |
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support@knowbase.co.za
086 0101 999
(South Africa only)
+27 21 7011850
(International Clients)
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