Learn how to use checkpoints in the DirtMate Dashboard to verify machine offsets and ensure volumetric accuracy. Checkpoints act as a diagnostic tool to confirm your vertical offset configurations. We'll walk you through preparing and uploading checkpoints via a CSV template, viewing the data on the map, and resolving any alerts.
The accuracy of surface and volume data from DirtMates depends directly on correct machine offset configurations. Checkpoints serve as a crucial diagnostic tool to confirm the vertical offset of your machines and validate the accuracy of your volume calculations. An alert is triggered if a machine passes over two or more checkpoints and shows a consistent vertical discrepancy.
If a machine drives over at least 2 different checkpoints and both these checkpoints report an offset from the expected position offset, an alert is issued.
What are checkpoints, and why are they important for DirtMate accuracy?
Accurate surface and volume data depend on having the correct machine offset configurations. Checkpoints act as a diagnostic tool to confirm the vertical offset of your machines, giving you confidence in your volume calculations.
How the alert works: DirtMate triggers an alert if it detects a consistent vertical discrepancy. Specifically, if a machine drives over at least two different checkpoints and both report an unexpected offset, the system flags it for you.
How to upload your checkpoint data
You can add ground control points as checkpoints to your site through the DirtMate Dashboard. Checkpoints must be uploaded using a specifically formatted CSV file.
- Navigate to Diagnostics: From the DirtMate Dashboard, open the View options menu and select Diagnostics for your site.
- Enable Checkpoints: Toggle on the Checkpoint Table to reveal the upload options.
- Download Template: Click to download the CSV template. This file will contain the required headers: Name, Easting, Northing, and Elevation.
- Prepare Your File: Populate the template with your checkpoint data. Note: The specific headers in the template are required for a successful upload.
- Upload: Drag and drop your completed CSV file into the Checkpoint Table area to add the points to your dashboard.
Using the checkpoint map widget
Once uploaded, you can visualize checkpoints on the map, review their details, and see offset data as machines drive over them.
- View on Map: In the View options menu, toggle on the Map and the Checkpoint Map Widget. This will display the location of your checkpoints on the site map. Click on any checkpoint icon to view its name and recorded elevation.
- View in Table: With the Checkpoint Table widget enabled, you will see a list of all checkpoints uploaded to the site.
- Add More Checkpoints: You can add more points at any time by dragging a new CSV file into the Checkpoint Table area.
- Delete Checkpoints: To remove one or more checkpoints, select the checkbox next to the point(s) you wish to delete. A trash can icon will appear; click it to permanently remove the selected checkpoints.
I still can't do it!
We wrote these articles to equip you with everything you need to get the job done on your own, but we understand that sometimes this isn't sufficient.
If you're stuck, the Propeller Site Support team may be able to help. You can contact our support team by emailing sitesupport@propelleraero.com.au.
Related to