Introduction
The software permits volume estimations from scaled 3D models in “.jm3x” file format. Three modes are available in the VolumeCalculator:
- Heap Mode - One Model: Calculates the volume between a single 3D surface and a user-defined Boundary Plane. It is ideal for rapid assessment of material stockpiles or heaps from a single survey.
- Heap Mode - Two Models: Calculates the volume between two superimposed 3D models (pre and post). It is an ideal tool for tracking material changes over the time.
- Underground Mode: Generates watertight volume meshes between two trimmed 3D models. Purpose-built for underground excavations and tunnel analysis.
This user manual addresses all topics related to the VolumeCalculator i.e. installation, user interfaces, features and operations. Let us know if we can support you, and give us your valuable feedback. Only this way it remains possible to keep the system both, flexible enough for broad usage and sufficiently specific for your applications.
We wish you success with the VolumeCalculator.
The Team of 3GSM
Graz, July 2026