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    Trimble Business Center trial version

    Yes you can. BUT the full version of TBC-HCE is a pretty fantastic software to do Takeoffs, Estimating and modeling. Trimble took Terramodel, Paydirt, Sightvision and rolled them into a single platform.
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    3D grade control comes into its own on pavers

    Not sure if it was Trimble that put a 3D system on a paver.. Unless it was somebody who just did not know not to do that and was not affliated with Trimble.. Another thing to remember that 3D systems are only as good as the control that they use. Are you sure it was not a sonic tracer on a...
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    Trimble Business Center trial version

    Here ya go. Data Prep, Takeoff, Image Manager, Road Takeoff Tools, Surface Tools Corridor Mass Haul, Site Mass Haul.
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    Cost Estimating Software help!

    Trimble offers a core module of Business Center. You can do allot with it in it's base setup. If you are going to be doing takeoff then you can get only get the modules that you want. To be honest if you are going to do takeoff then for under 5K you can get what you need. 10k and you have...
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    Topcon Millimeter GPS vs Trimble GPS

    That really depends on what you like. We just went to a product demo and there were 2new contractors who wanted 3d machine control. Both Trimble and Topcon had a demo set up with Blade and excavator running the respected systems. Both contractors left with Trimble orders... Just sayin...
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    Need GPS Equipment Help!

    If you are set on Topcon then goodluck. If not and you would consider Trimble. I can help you with the Base Rover setup to working in about 4hrs with an office software class. YES it's that easy.
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    Topcon Millimeter GPS vs Trimble GPS

    I am new here cause I just joined...LOL TO answer you question is this. Both system builders produce a good product. I have used both. Trimble is my choice of product. You can get better than .10 Horz and .10 Vert on a calibration, BUT like any machine control system the accuracy is...
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