In many instances, the journey of collecting field data, its subsequent processing, and the final delivery to end users can prove to be a laborious undertaking. This presentation aims to demonstrate how FME can streamline this procedure by seamlessly converting field survey data acquired from Trimble devices, undergoing processing within Trimble Business Center, and ultimately presenting data in formats harmonious with an array of diverse applications.

1. Field To Finish Utilizing Trimble and
FME

2. Presenters
The
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Jean-Paul
Stafford
I.S. Group Manager
T.Baker Smith, LLC
Chad
Kimble
Data Integration Lead
T.Baker Smith, LLC

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Agenda
● Field To Finish - Past
● Field To Finish – Solution
● Conclusion
● Q & A

4. The
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Introduction

5. The
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Field To Finish Process - Past
Data Processing Data Storage / Export
Field Collection Data Validation & QA/QC
No
• No company wide
standard schema for
data collection
• Slow process to set up
field packets and
collectors for field
personnel
No
• Data crosses many
formats which can
cause inconsistencies
• Processing is
performed differently
each project by
technicians
No
• Manual pre and post
verification / validation
is a long tedious
process.
• Anomalies in data sets
area hard to catch.
No
• No centralized data
store
• Final export limited to
AutoCAD drawings
• Data retrieval for past
projects unreliable

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How Do We Streamline Our
Field To Finish Process?

7. The
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Trimble Business Center
Feature Definition Manager
Challenges
No
• Standardize how field
data is collected
• Create a standard
schema to cover
majority of attributes
across multiple
disciplines
• Speed up field packet
and collector setup
Solution
Data Collectors

8. The
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Trimble Business Center Data Processing & Export
Challenge
No
• Provide preprocess
validation
• Export processed data
consistently for each
iteration
Solution

9. The
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Challenge
• Provide post processing
QA/QC
• Convert processed data
to standardized schema
datastore
• Provide DWG file using
standardized template
for quick deliverable
Solution
FME Flow
FME Form
DWG File
Trimble Business
Center
Exported CSV
File
Central Datastore

10. The
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Challenge
• Provide an easy-to-use
interface for data
retrieval
• Export data in multiple
formats
• Provide standardized
symbology for data
exports
Solution
FME Flow
Custom Data Extractor
Central Datastore
DWG
SHP
KML
GEOJSON
OTHERS

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Conclusion

12. The
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By implementing the Field To Finish Process We
Have Accomplished the Following
● Drastically reduced the time from data collected in the
field to end user analysis from hours to minutes.
● A standard schema across multiple disciplines in which
everyone can speak the same data language.
● Ability to scale and adapt for future industry changes.

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Consider the Positive
Transformations that a Field to
Finish Process Could Bring to
Your Organization

14. ThankYou!
Jean-Paul.Stafford@tbsmith.com
Chad.Kimble@tbsmith.com
www.tbsmith.com