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User GuideVersion 2

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ofcdesk idc | TigreCAD for AutoCAD

Introduction....................................................................................................

Installing TigreCAD........................................................................................

TigreCAD features within ofcdesk idc.............................................................

Accessing ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD features.................................................

TigreCAD MEP Tool.........................................................................................

Setting Product Line........................................................................................

Starting Hydraulic Drawings ...........................................................................

Setting Units on AutoCAD..............................................................................

Setting Viewports...........................................................................................Setting Visibility Options.................................................................................

Starting the project.........................................................................................

Inserting Fittings............................................................................................

Inserting Equipment.......................................................................................

Reversing Flow...............................................................................................

Creating Plumb Lines......................................................................................

Editing Plumb Lines........................................................................................

Adding Elevation.............................................................................................

Editing Elevation.............................................................................................

Downloading and Installing Libraries..............................................................

Inserting Items...............................................................................................Using Favorites tool........................................................................................

Adding an item from the Favorites list.............................................................

Changing Dimension (2D/3D).........................................................................

Project Transition between AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp Platforms..........

Exporting IDS File...........................................................................................

Importing IDS les.........................................................................................

Creating Bill of Materials................................................................................

Comparing Bills of Materials ...........................................................................

Setting Preferences.........................................................................................

Updating Libraries..........................................................................................

Updating ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD...............................................................About ofcdesk idc and Technical Support........................................................

Appendix A.....................................................................................................

Contact Us.......................................................................................................

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Purposeofcdesk is committed to providing high-quality materials to help

you get the most out of our products, in this document you will

learn about the TigreCAD for AutoCAD main features running

on ofcdesk idc, as well as information you should be aware of

before installing and using this product.

The appearance and information displayed in the screen and

images may vary according to product version.

Scope

The scope of this guide is restricted to the user perspective of

using TigreCAD for AutoCADfrom inside ofcdesk idc. You will

nd step-by-step instructions of interior design project processes,

with respective tasks and technical functions.

Overview

This User Guide describes how to use TigreCAD

for AutoCAD

running on ofcdesk idc.

ofcdesk idc is an excellent CAD-based solution providing

important features to reduce time and costs.

For further information and technical support, please contact:

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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About TigreCAD

TigreCAD was developed for Tigre S/A Tubos e Conexes by

ofcdesk. This software was designed for hydraulic and electrical

system drawing and developing. An application for AutoCAD and

Revit MEP totally integrated in ofcdesk idc.

TigreCAD is user-friendly and provides you with special tools for

insertion, edition and quantication of Tigre products used into

drawings projected on AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

About ofcdesk idc

ofcdesk idc is a comprehensive solution for design, AEC and MEP,providing cloud-based technology, accelerating the download of

products and improving content management. An multi-platform

application, allows you to download and upload RFA, DWG and

SKP les. ofcdesk idc also includes tools for creating BOM,

Typicals and Favorites.

Reading and understanding the User Guide instructions you

will be able to get the most out ofofcdesk idc TigreCAD for

AutoCAD.

Introduction


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Go www.tigre.com.br, Produtos (a) and Downloads (b).

Click on SAIBA MAIS Lean more (b). Check box authorizing to send your name

and e-mail address to ofcdesk (c). Click on Clique aqui para baixar Click here to

download (d).

Important: You must register on Mundo Tigre (a) to download TigreCAD.

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Installing TigreCAD
http://www.tigre.com.br/http://www.tigre.com.br/


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Click on the Run button for automatic

installation.

Click on the Next button.

On the ofcdesk website, select TigreCAD para AutoCAD - TigreCAD for AutoCAD

(a) and click Download (b).

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Read the License Agreement

and select I accept the agreement.

Click on the Next button.

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Select where you want to install

the program, and click on Next.

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A screen is displayed including the

note that TigreCAD for AutoCAD

license is free and the application is

part ofofcdesk idc solution. Click

on the Next button.

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Select the AutoCAD version you desire

to install ofcdesk idc plug-in and click

on Next.

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Click onthe Install button.

Click on Finish to complete the installation.

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Content Creator Extension Plug-inTigreCAD features within ofcdesk idc

TigreCAD is an application for AutoCAD developed by ofcdesk, integrated

with ofcdesk idc, CAD-based solution for Interior Design that assists on item

management, boosting results and, providing a smooth project transition between

platforms.

Important: ofcdesk idc will be installed with TigreCAD and once after the 30-

day trial period has expired, ofcdesk idc will run with limited features. But it does

not affect the TigreCAD features within ofcdesk idc.

Select Run the Product and click Finish to use the TigreCAD free version for

an unlimited time.

Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.ofcdesk.com for

information and purchasing ofofcdesk idc and other ofcdesk products.


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After installing TigreCAD and restart your computer, start AutoCAD. You will

nd four tabs including ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD features.

The main ofcdesk tab includes tools to insert, import and export items; apply

nishes; create favorites, congure set of items, and prepare bill of materials.*

The ofcdesk parametrics tab includes tools for creating and editing panels,

raised oor, movable storage, auditoriums and ceilings. *

The ofcdesk extras tab includes tools for conguring sets of items, mirror and

customize items, and comparing bill of materials. *

ofcdesk MEP tab includes TigreCAD features.

The Command Prompt allows you to insert key shortcuts for direct access

TigreCADfeatures.

* For further information about ofcdesk idc tools, see ofcdesk idc User Guide available at: www.ofcdesk.com

See complete list of Commands Appendix A

Accessing ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD features


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TigreCAD MEP Tool

Setting Product Line

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the MEP Styles icon to set the

desired Product Line and the piping standard sizes.

Select the pipe nominal diameter (d). The value you choose will be

considered as standard value during the drawing creation. Click on Aplicar

(apply) to leave the screen and save changes.

Set the product line within the screen, selecting

the item from the list.

Navigate within category list to nd the available styles (a) and select a

Product Line. Find the suitable ttings according to the line and pipe diameter

on the Sugeridos (suggested) item, within the Preferncias

(preferences) tab (b). The part number and library version of product line

you select are displayed on Informaes (information) item (c).

Use ofcdesk MEP tools for creating electrical and hydraulic drawings.

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See manufacturer list.

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Starting Hydraulic Drawings

Setting Units on AutoCAD

First type UNITS into the command prompt and set units according to

architectural project.

Type OPTIONS into command prompt and hit ENTER.

On Options screen, got to User Preferences tab. And on the Source

content units and Target drawing units eld, select the UNSPECIFIED

UNITLESS option.

Type UNITS into the command prompt and

hit ENTER. On Drawing Units screen, go to

Insertion Scale eld, select the unit to be

used on the hydraulic project and click OK.

Usually the unit to be used on the hydraulic

project is the same used on the architectural

project.

Click Apply and OK.

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Setting Viewports

Use the AutoCADViewports command to make the visualization of your

project development easier.

Type VIEWPORTS into the command prompt, select as many view as you

need and the orientation (horizontal, vertical, above, below, right, or left). It

is recommended two views: vertical.

Click OK.

The screen is displayed as follows:

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Setting Visibility Options

Within the ofcdesk extras tab, click on the Visibility icon, or type

VISIB into the command prompt.

Check boxes and visibility

options applied for all items, and

displayed on the drawing.

Click on OK.

Using Visibility tool, you can show or hide texts, rules and other infos.

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You can set custom visibilities for individual items by running the EEV

command and selecting the desired items. The settings established using EEV

command override settings established using VISIB command.

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Starting the project

Inserting Equipment

Type E or Equipamento into command prompt and hit ENTER.

Select an item, double-click and specify the insertion point.

Select one option on command prompt:

Selecione o prximo ponto ou [Distncia/Conexo/Equipamento/

Rotacionar/Selecionar/Finalizar].

To better prepare your project, use line references to represent the piping.

After setting units and viewports, go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Pipe icon.

The following options are displayed on the command prompt:

Selecionar, Conexo, Equipamento e Finalizar (Select, Fitting, Equipment

and Close).

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Inserting Piping

To insert pipes, enter the length in millimeters on the command prompt using

the Distncia (distance) option. The direction is guided by the mouse pointer

and it will be available only on the ends of the part. The green color around

the pipe indicates that the direction is right and you can create the piping. The

yellow color around the pipe indicates that there is a pipe already joined to

that tting. If the color is red, the pipe cannot be used because of diameters

incompatibilities.

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Double-click on the pipe you desired to add.

Select one option on command prompt:

Selecione o produto [Conexo/Equipamento/Finalizar].

Select a product [Fitting/Equipment/Finish]

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To insert a tting, type C or Conexo into command prompt and the options are

displayed. Double-click to add the desired tting.

User can choose the socket among preset axes. Prompt presents the following

options:

Escolha o ponto de conexo [Prximo/Escolher]

Choose socket [Next/Choose]

Type Prximo (next) to see next socket, or type Escolher (choose) to insert thetting using the current socket. Prompt presents the following options:

[Distncia/Conexo/Equipamento/Rotacionar/Selecionar/Finalizar]

[Distance/Fitting/Equipment/Rotate/Select/Finish]

Type Ror Rotacionar to rotate the tting around the axis where pipe is

connected.

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Enter the angle into the command prompt. Prompt presents the following options

again:

[Distncia/Conexo/Equipamento/Rotacionar/Selecionar/Finalizar]

[Distance/Fitting/Equipment/Rotate/Select/Finish]

Choose Finalizar (nish) option to end the process.

Enter the options on AutoCAD command prompt to continue drawing, inserting

equipment, ttings and new piping.

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Inserting Fittings

To insert ttings, go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on Pipe Fitting icon.

Choose a tting diameter among the measurements shown on

command prompt.

The MEP Products screen is displayed including the available ttings

according to the line and diameter chosen by user.

Double-click on a part to be added and set the insertion point into the

command prompt or click anywhere on workspace.

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Inserting Equipment

To insert equipment, go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Equipment

icon.

Choose an equipment diameter among the measurements shown on

command prompt and hit ENTER.

The MEP Products screen is displayed including the available equipment

according to the line and diameter chosen by user.

Double-click on an item. To insert equipment, set the insertion point

into the command prompt or click anywhere on workspace.

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Reversing Flow

Enable CAD - Entity Rulers option to be possible to reverse the ow.

Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click on the Visibility icon.

Check CAD - Entity Rulers box.

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Rev. Flow icon.

Select piping and press ENTERto reverse the ow.

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Creating Plumb Lines

Enable MEP - Plumb Lines option to be

possible to view plumb lines.

Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click

on the Visibility icon.

Check MEP - Plumb Lines box.

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Plumb Line icon.

Select one option: Prumada (add one or more

plumb line), Zerar (zero the plumb line counter

used to create the standard name that can be

changed) or Finalizar (to close the command).

If you choose Prumada, select piping and press ENTER.

Choose the type of Plumb Line: Passa, Sobe ou Desce (Pass, Up, Down).

The plum line is added automatically with a standard name that can be

edited.

If you choose Zerar, a screen is displayed asking to conrm if you want tozero the counter. Click Yes, No or Cancel.

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Editing Plumb Lines

Enable MEP - Plumb Lines option to be possible to view plumb lines.


Check MEP - Plumb Lines box.

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Plumb Line icon.

Select one option: Prumada and select Piping set as Plumb Line before

and press ENTER.

Select Editar (edit).

Assign the Plumb Line a name and press ENTER, then type the

diameter and press ENTER.

The texts present within Plumb Line representation are updated.

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Adding Elevation

Editing Elevation

Enable MEP - Elevation option to be

possible to view elevation.

Enable MEP - Elevation option to be possible to view elevation.

Go to ofcdesk Extras tab and click

on the Visibility icon.


Check MEP - Elevation.

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Elevation icon.

Select tting or equipment including elevation already set, and press ENTER.

Choose one option: Editar, Normal e Finalizar (Edit, Normal and Finish).

Editar option is to change elevation value. Normal option remove elevation.

Finalizar option is to nish the process.

Choose Editar, type the new elevation value and press ENTER. Type an

abbreviation text and press ENTER.

The texts of the elevation will be updated.

Check MEP - Elevation.

Go to ofcdesk MEP tab and click on the Elevation icon.

Select tting or equipment, and press ENTER.

Type elevation value, press ENTERand elevation is displayed.

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Go to ofcdesk tab and click on the Insert icon.

Click Download Libraries

(a). Click on the author icon,

or enter the library, item ormanufacturer name into the

Online Search eld (b), and

hit ENTER.

If you already have the libraryinstalled on your computer,

an Update text message

appears under the image that

represents the library (b).

To reinstall a library, click on

the letter i placed on the

right top of the library (c).

Click on the + sign and

Reinstall.

Important: The available libraries are loaded automatically when installing TigreCAD. You

can always check for updates on ofcdesk tab, on Update (See Libraries Update section of

this Guide).

You must install product libraries to start drawing with TigreCAD. ofcdesk idc allows

you to easily download libraries.

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Downloading and Installing Libraries

Click on the library for

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Inserting Items

Go to ofcdesk tab and click on the Insert icon.

This is a ofcdesk idc tool for describing parts.

Click on Local Libraries (a) and navigate on the list of item categories (b).

The list may expand to multiple subcategories, according to the library size.

Click on the item and click Insert, or double-click on the item to place it on

the drawing. Choose the insertion point and rotation angle.

After you insert an item, the screen reopens allowing you to insert more

items. Hit ESC to stop the insertion process.

Click on the star (c) and the item is added automatically to your Favorites

list.

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Using Favorites tool

Click on the Favorites icon to access the list.

Choose the Favorites category (a) to insert an item from the list on the drawing.

Double-click on the item (b).

Set the insertion point and the angle, and click on the drawing.

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This is a ofcdesk idc tool for describing parts.

ofcdesk idc Favorites tool lets you to keep your preferred items within

easy reach.

Create folders at your convenience to help your organization of Favorite items.

Click on the plus + sign, double-click on the folder and assign a name (a). Drag

the item from Favorites and drop into the new folder. To delete a folder, select the

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Adding an item from the Favorites list

Go to ofcdesk tab, click on the Insert icon and click on the star to include the

item automatically on your Favorites list.

Changing Dimension (2D/3D)

Change the drawing dimension by clicking on the 2D3D icon on the

ofcdesk parametrics tab.

Select an item and choose the visualization:

Hit ENTERto convert to the selected items into the dimension you havechosen.

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Project Transition between AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp

Platforms

Exporting IDS File

You can salve and export your drawing with .ids extension working

within AutoCAD. Click on the Export IDS icon place on ofcdesk tab

and choose the folder where you want to save the drawing.

Click on Advanced Options.

Click on the Proceed button.

Then, using Revit or SketchUp, click on the Import IDS icon within

ofcdesk idc to import the IDS le.

The selected unit information is storage with IDS le.

It is important that you consider original DWG block scales and units

avoiding incoherence of exportation units.

If you do not have the library including the items of .ids le installed in your

computer, the library will be automatically installed when the importation

process begin.

ofcdesk idc provides you with IDS le exportation and importation tool. IDS is

a le extension supported by ofcdesk cad and ofcdesk idc for AutoCAD, Revit e

SketchUp.

Important: this is a ofcdesk idc tool and the use is limited after the 30-day trial period.

Set units according to the

current project.

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Importing IDS les

You can also do the reverse process. Prepare your drawing using Revit

or SketchupTM, click on the Export IDS icon on the ofcdesk idc toolbar

and save the le with .ids extension to export the le.

Important: this is a ofcdesk idc tool and the use is limited after the 30-day

trial period.

Important: You must have ofcdesk idc PRO version installed on every

platform (AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp) to be possible the IDS le

transition. Only items included on libraries will be imported or exported.

Within the AutoCAD, go to ofcdesk tab and clique on the Import IDS

icon to import the .ids le.

Select the IDS le and click on Open.

Click on the Proceed button.

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Creating Bill of Materials

Go to ofcdesk tab and click on the BOM icon.

Check a complete Bill of Materials (a) or click on + sign to set lters (b).

Select a category (a), assign a name (b), set ON/OFF auto-update (c),

and click NEXT.

You can create a list including all components, sub-components, parts and the

quantities of each item used into your drawing.

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Select elds to be displayed within the schedule, and click Next.

Order the column according to your needs. Select Ascending to place

the eld above, or Descending to place the eld under (a). Groupitems by rule, part number, nish, etc (b). Click Finish.

Click on the schedule (a) and Position to place the selected schedule

on the drawing.

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Comparing Bills of Materials

Go to ofcdesk extras tab and

click on the BOM Comparison

icon.

Select one comparison option (a): List 1 minus List 2; List 2 minus List

1; Found on both lists; Comparison Table (Simple) or; Comparison Table

(Detailed).

Check the comparison results (b).

Select two drawings from your

database.

You can compare two drawing and their Bill of Materials easily. It is an excellent

feature in cases of rearrangements.

The BOM comparison can be exported to a spreadsheet, just clicking on Export.

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Setting Preferences

Go to ofcdesk tab and click Preferences.

A new screen is displayed including Locations, Proxy, General, Shared Folders and

Finishes/Options tabs.

Use the Locations tab to check where the libraries will

be placed.

The location is important because they will be employed

by ofcdesk idc when searching item blocks you have

created on the libraries and that will be brought into

your project.

Use the Proxy tab to set your proxy server

congurations.

Use the General tab to log in to your ofcdesk.NET

account and to clean up thumbnail cache.

Warning! Modifying specic settings in the Preferences is only

recommended to advanced users.

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Use the Shared Folders tab to check the location

where Shared Folders are placed and to make them

visible or not.

Use the Finishes/Options tab to control which nishes

dialog will be displayed, and control automatic render

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Updating Libraries

Click Yes to start library update process.

Important! You must be connected to the Internet to update the libraries. To

access your account, click Login and enter your e-mail and password.

On the new screen, click on a library to update or click on Update all

libraries.

A message is displayed including available updates once a day when you start

the program. But you can check for updates clicking on Update on the ofcdesk

tab.

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Updating ofcdesk idc and TigreCAD

A message is displayed including available software updates once a day when

you start the program. But you can check for updates clicking on Update on the

ofcdesk tab.

Click Yes to start software update process.

The installation wizard is displayed including software version information.

Click Install and follow the onscreen instructions.

After nishing the update, restart your computer and CAD program to end

the process.

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About ofcdesk idc and Technical Support

Check ofcdesk idc info such as version and Serial Number.

If you are experiencing any issues, click on Send Log.

You will receive an e-mail including the support team solution.

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Appendix A

Command Prompt Shortcuts

2D3D Command to alter between 2D and 3D

Command to access list of Favorites

Command to insert items

Command to add equipment

Command to check for updates

Command to create a Bill of Materials

Command to export IDS les

Command to open library search

Command to add tting

Command to revert ow

Command to set congurations and preferences

Command to compare Bills of Materials

Command to import IDS les

Command to show ofcdesk idc toolbars

Command to manage pipe style

Command to display item info and rules

Command to search items

Command to display selected item info and rules

Command to check ofcdesk idc information

Command to add pipe

Command for validation

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Contact Us

We are interested in your comments and suggestions about ofcdesk

products. Please let us know how to improve features to better serve

you: [email protected].

For further information about TigreCAD, ofcdesk idc and other ofcdesk

products email us at:[email protected].

Technical support is available through our website, as well as learning

interesting tips & tricks about TigreCAD, ofcdesk idc and other ofcdesk

products. Visit our website www.ofcdesk.com.

ofcdesk idc and other solutions mentioned herein are properties ofofcdesk, llc, in the USA and othercountries.TigreCAD is Tigre S/A Tubos e Conexes trademark, in Brazil and other countries.SketchUp is Trimble Navigation Limited trademark, in the USA and other countries.ofcdesk idc not afliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or supported by Trimble Navigation Limited and/orits afliates or subsidiaries.
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