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GIS Newsletter

MAY 2020

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MicroCenter Group


Founded in 1983, MicroCenter Group is one of the leading group in Kingdom of Bahrain, specialised in Geospatial Information system (GIS) – Consulting, Esri Applications and Solutions, Surveying & Geodesy, 3D Laser scanning-LiDar & Building Information Modelling-BIM, Ground Penetrating Radar-GPR-Underground Utilities detection & Mapping, Hydrographic & Bathymetry survey, Post Construction Utility survey & Geodatabase management, Software integration, ICT solutions, ERP Solutions, Plastic card & Digital media solutions and ESRI & AUTODESK authorized International Learning Center. MicroCenter group is a sole distributor to sale Esri Applications within the Kingdom of Bahrain and for the Esri Learning Center.

The group is founded by Dr. Ghulum Baqeri, a respected veteran in the IT industry and a pioneer in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) education in Bahrain. MicroCenter Group today has over 145+ employees along with 3 offices in Bahrain and 1 in Saudi Arabia.

Inside this month’s issue of GIS Newsletter:

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Esri User Conference 2020- Join us Virtually this year


Esri, the world’s largest mapping and GIS organization announced that its Annual User Conference, normally held in San Diego, California, will move to a completely virtual format. This event will take place July 13-15, 2020.

The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) began forty years ago at the organization’s Redlands campus with only a handful of participants. This gathering is now the largest of its kind, bringing together technology innovators, executives, educators, scientists, and many thousands of users seeking to solve challenges in their own organizations using Esri’s advanced technology.

Registration for the virtual Esri UC is complimentary for all Esri users. The virtual format will enable these users to allow an unlimited number of attendees from across their organizations to participate.

Esri will offer live components during the Plenary Session, Esri technical sessions, and the Esri Showcase, including opportunities for networking, collaboration, and real-time interaction with Esri experts. User presentations and perennial favorite, the Map Gallery, will be featured digitally. A library of recorded sessions and demos will be available as an ongoing resource.


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What’s new in ArcGIS Quick Capture (May 2020)


ArcGIS Quick Capture is Esri’s rapid data collection mobile app. With its BIG button user experience, field users can easily capture field observations, report asset conditions and quickly document damage or code violations. Have you heard your field crews demand a simpler user experience? Do people need to capture field observations without stepping out of a vehicle? Give Quick Capture a go!

ArcGIS Quick Capture is the fastest way to collect field observations. With this simple app, you can quickly record field observations from a moving vehicle while you scout locations, conduct aerial surveys, or assess damage. Send data back to the office for analysis in real time and eliminate time spent manually processing handwritten notes. ArcGIS Quick Capture is integrated with ArcGIS, so new data from the field can be used instantly for better decision-making.


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Autodesk BIM 360 Glue

Autodesk® BIM 360™ Glue is a cloud-based BIM management and collaboration product that connects the entire project team and streamlines BIM project workflows. With anywhere, anytime access to the most recent project models and data throughout the project lifecycle, BIM 360 Glue accelerates project reviews and empowers multidisciplinary teams to quickly identify and resolve coordination issues.

BIM 360™ Design enables real-time secure Revit collaboration and data management across the project lifecycle—whether within one firm or across multiple firms.

BIM 360™ Docs web service ensures the entire project team is building from the correct version of documents, plans, and models. Save time, reduce risk, and mitigate errors in construction projects.

BIM 360™ Field is field management software for 2D and 3D environments that combines mobile technologies at the construction site with cloud-based collaboration and reporting. BIM 360 Field puts critical information into the hands of those in the field, helping to improve quality, safety, and commissioning for construction and capital projects of all types.

The BIM 360™ Plan web service for vertical construction contractor’s supports lean construction practices. Use BIM 360 Plan cloud and mobile software to help build more reliable project work plans, and to help reduce waste associated with overproduction, excess inventory, and task rework.

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What’s New in Autodesk Civil 3D + Infraworks 2021?

Civil 3D 2021 edition brings us some exciting enhancements for more advanced functionality. Before we get started, please note that interoperability has not changed this year! Drawings saved in 2021 can still be opened all the way back to 2018.

This year’s releases are built upon the improvements to AutoCAD 2021 and BIM360 as well, further making these connected, cloud-based workflows even easier. Remote work is a lot more common these days than they were a year ago, and these improvements will only help design professionals adapt to the changing times.

Pressure Network Layout and Editing
  • Networks can be separated into individual pipe runs now, but remain in the same network, making subdivision and more complex networks easier to manage.
  • Better grip editing capabilities for pressure labels and appurtenances.
  • Improved profile functions with reference surfaces. Cover can be changed in Tool space.
  • Stays dynamic to FG profile when network is based on cover.
  • Path based pipe runs are easier to edit with grips and bends (fittings) are added automatically when the bend matches a specified angle.
  • More “Profile-like” functions for Pressure Pipes with PIs, making vertical deflections easier to create and visualize.
  • Bridge Interoperability
  • Bridges from Revit and Infraworks now get enhanced functionality in Civil3D for connection, assembly and elevation coordination.
  • The default “Out of the Box” templates (Autodesk Civil 3D (Imperial) NCS.dwt) also have updated styles and settings to match the new functions in Civil3D for Bridge and Rail.
  • Dynamo Enhancements
  • Dynamo finally came to Civil3D in 2020 and firms across the country are starting to use it to script repetitive design workflows. In 2021, we gain a Dynamo Player and additional design automation options.
  • No longer will a separate install, Dynamo load automatically when installing 2021.
  • Object Properties Output as ArcGIS Attributes
  • Extended Data can now be extracted from Civil3D and automatically output into ArcGIS attributes, making any pipe networks, parcel data, or custom properties easily accessible once imported into ArcGIS without needing to resort to table joins and relates on the Esri side. This is going to make functionality of the ArcGIS Connector even better!
  • Corridors
  • These link much better between Civil3D, allowing quick importing and visualization of corridor projects in Infraworks.
  • Corridors
  • Bridges gain additional styles and functions, as well as the ability to easily change material styles, like switching concrete girders to metal girders, etc.
  • Parametric modeling abilities have also been enhanced.
  • Linking Bridge design to Revit now allows for versioning and better control between software.
  • Support for High DPI Scaling.
  • If you have a 4K monitor and have tried to use it with Infraworks, the scaling was very small and difficult to navigate. The 2021 version addresses that scaling and makes everything look normal again in 4K.
  • Visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac9hmtcMgQY

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    MicroCenter Special Projects

    The MicroCenter “Special Projects” offer 3D Laser Scanning (High definition surveying/Reality capture), Ground Penetrating Radar-Underground utility detection, Building Information Model-BIM and Hydrographic/Bathymetric mapping services, across variety of sectors and Industries like, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, Urban Planning, Smart city, Civil & survey, Metro Rail, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Plant & Industries, Ship Building & Restoration, Heritage, Facility management, Transportation, Environment etc;etc;

    Our services includes

    1. GPS/GNSS Control survey & Monumentation

    2. Topographic survey

    3. 3D ground surface DTM/TIN model

    4. Planimetric and topographic mapping

    5. Underground utility detection and mapping

    6. Rail Road survey & asset mapping

    7. 3D city/heritage modelling

    8. Building Information Modelling-BIM

    9. Marine survey- Hydrographic and Bathymetric survey and survey for sea bed profiling & Estimation

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    Micro Training Center- ESRI and Autodesk International Learning Center


    The Micro Training Center-MTC was established in 2016, by Dr. Ghulum Bakiri, a respected veteran in the IT industry and a pioneer in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) education in Bahrain and is a subsidiary and the training arm of MicroCenter group Bahrain, a leading expert on GIS/ ICT solutions and service.

    We work to provide first class, International accredited, expert-driven training to the professionals, Engineers, Architects, Planners& designers, Academic professionals and students, associated with the Government & Ministry, AEC sector, academic education hubs & and other professionals on the specialised ESRI ArcGIS and Autodesk platform, with the aim to help align Learners to accomplish professional and career Goals and thus enhance their professional skills.

    Popular Courses:

    Esri ArcGIS Platform-
    1. Spatial analysis in ArcGIS Pro
    2. Building Geodatabases
    3. Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
    4. Deploying and maintaining Multiuser Geodatabases
    5. Field data collection and management using ArcGIS
    6. Creating and Managing Utility Networks with ArcGIS
    7. ArcGIS Image server and Imagery analysis
    8. ArcGIS Enterprise-Configuring base deployment
    9. ArcGIS Enterprise-Administration workflows
    10. Technical Certification in ArcGIS desktop associate/Professional
    Autodesk Platform-
    1. AutoCAD CIVIL 3D (FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT)
    2. Mastering AutoCAD-2D & 3D drafting
    3. Autodesk Revit Architecture
    4. Reality Capture with Autodesk Recap
    5. Autodesk Inventor
    6. Building Information Model- Structural & MEP
    7. Autodesk Professional Certification
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    MCA eBiz ERP, an Oracle based web/cloud enabled ERP, an end-to-end award winning state of the art solution with over 150+ implementations in Bahrain. MCA eBiz ERP is adaptable to suit any business vertical, feature rich, fully customizable and guaranteed to suit all your business requirements. With over 120+ employees in Bahrain and a dedicated Support center, we assure utmost support to all our ERP customers.

    For more details visit mca-erp.com

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    MicroPromo Sanitization and Sterillization Solutions
    Fight against COVID-19

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