Getting Started¶
This collection of examples introduces some of the basic skills and concepts you need to perform typical tasks in Gemini Terrain. The examples are designed to show you how specific tasks are solved in Gemini Terrain, so you can follow along and complete them yourself.
The exercises do not go in depth on the topics they cover. It may be helpful to pause during the exercises and read more about topics you want to understand better in the general help under Help - Help in Gemini Terrain before continuing.
The installation program creates a folder with files (...\TerXX\Data\Eksempelsamling-Nor, where XX is the version of Gemini Terrain) that is used as the data basis for the exercises.
Current Version¶
This edition of the example collection is made for Gemini Terrain version 21.
Windows Operating System¶
Gemini Terrain is based on Windows. All operations are performed using the mouse and/or keyboard.
Using the Mouse¶
For best results, use a mouse with three buttons.
The terms "point" (position) and "click" are used for mouse actions. To point means to move the mouse to position the pointer, and to click means to press a mouse button.
When using the mouse, the terms "point" (position) and "click" are used. To point means to move the mouse to place the pointer somewhere on the screen.
Using the Keyboard¶
When the exercises refer to the keyboard, keys are marked as: [Spacebar], [F1], [F2], [F3], and so on.
Help Texts¶
Gemini Terrain provides help texts on the Help button in most dialog boxes, so you can get answers to questions as you work. The Help menu also contains general help for the program.
Starting Gemini Terrain¶
The installation program creates a menu option for Gemini Terrain under Start - All - Gemini Software.
Gemini Connected¶
In this example collection, we use Gemini Connected to store Gemini Terrain projects as cloud projects. All companies using Gemini Terrain have access to this dedicated cloud storage. Your user must have the organization role Project Owner in Gemini Connected to have the right to create projects.
Note
If Gemini Connected is not activated in your company, you can find more information here: https://www.volue.com/products-and-services/gemini-connected.
Key Concepts¶
The following concepts are used throughout the exercises:
- Toolbar
- Message field
- Vertical list field
- Horizontal list field
- Toolbox
- Quick menu
- Properties list
You can find these in the figure below:
Tips and Warnings¶
Good advice and other points you should be aware of are written in separate boxes labeled, for example, Tip and Warning.
Tip
Here you will find useful tips that can make your work easier or more efficient.
Note
Here you will find important information you should pay attention to.
Warning
Be especially aware of this.
YouTube¶
On our YouTube channel Gemini Construction, you will find videos that provide a quick overview of each exercise, as well as much other useful information, such as recordings from webinars and presentations of functionality. Even if the videos were made in an earlier version of the program, the procedures are recognizable, and the videos give a good insight into how tasks are solved.