--- title: Machine Control | Welcome to the Global Survey Knowledgebase description: Videos and step by step instructions for Leica MC1 and iCON 3D machine control users --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/machine-control#main-content) [![logo](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=372&height=85&name=logo.png)](https://www.globalsurvey.co.nz) Open main navigation Close main navigation Welcome to the Knowledgebase - How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Welcome to the Global Survey Knowledgebase](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/) 2. [Machine Control](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/machine-control) # Machine Control Videos and step by step instructions for Leica MC1 and iCON 3D machine control users - [Using 12d to create files for Leica iCON Machine Control](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/using-12d-to-create-files-for-leica-machine-control) - [Leica iCON MC1 - latest software update](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/leica-icon-mc1-software-update) ## Leica iCON Site Excavator - User Manual - [Download the Leica iCON Site Excavator user manual](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/download-the-leica-icon-site-excavator-user-manual) ## Leica iCON MC1 - User Manuals - [Leica iCON MC1 Dozer User Manual](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/download-the-leica-icon-mc1) - [Leica iCON MC1 Grader User Manual](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/leica-icon-mc1) - [Leica iCON MC1 Excavator User manual](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/leica-icon-mc1-excavator-user-manual) ## Leica iCON MC1 Machine Control - Quick Tips - [How to use surface with multiple layers in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-surface-with-multiple-layers-on-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to select a side reference line in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-select-a-side-reference-line-in-leica-mc1) - [How to use offsets to different objects in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-offsets-in-leica-icon-mc1-video) - [How to select models and use the command center in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-select-models-and-use-the-command-center-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [Select a centre line in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/select-a-centre-line-on-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to use avoidance zones in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-avoidance-zones-in-leica-mc1) - [How to use surface logging in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-surface-logging-in-mc1) - [How to use runscreens on Leica iCON MC1 v. 7 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-runscreens-on-mc1-v.-7) - [How to use surface logging on Leica iCON MC1 v 7 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-surface-logging-on-leica-icon-mc1-v-7) - [How to use the display settings on MC1 v 7 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to) - [How to measure, edit and delete asbuilt points on Leica MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-measure-edit-and-delete-asbuilt-points-on-leica-mc1) - [How does Leica 3D machine control work? \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-does-leica-3d-machine-control-work) See less ▼ ## Leica iCON MC1 Machine Control – How to Create Models - [How to create a flat surface in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-create-a-flat-surface-in-leica-icon) - [How to create models in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-create-models-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to create sloping models on Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-create-sloping-models-on-leica-icon-mc1) ## Leica iCON MC1 Machine Control for Excavator - [How to Engage Leica Semi-Automatic Machine Control (2D/3D)](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-engage-semi-automatic-machine-control-2d/3d) - [How to use 2D functions in Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-2d-functions-in-leica-icon-mc1-video) - [Leica iCON MC1 as-built logging and file sync to Leica ConX \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/leica-icon-mc1-asbuilt-logging-and-file-sync-to-leica-conx) - [How to navigate Leica iCON MC1 layout screens \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-navigate-leica-icon-mc1-layout-screens) - [How to bench an excavator for precise Leica 2D Machine Control using either the bucket or a laser. \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-bench-a-mc1-2d-excavator) - [How to create a new bucket profile in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.1 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-create-a-new-bucket-in-leica-icon-mc1-workflow-4.1-video) - [How to re-calibrate a bucket in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.2 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-re-calibrate-a-bucket-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to verify a bucket calibration in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.3 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-verify-a-bucket-calibration-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to change buckets in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.4 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-change-buckets-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to change height tool point of a bucket in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.5 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-change-height-tool-point) - [How to select "Closest To" tool point in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.6 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-select-closest-to-tool-point-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to change the side tool point in Leica iCON MC1 \[Workflow 4.7 - Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-1) See less ▼ ## Leica iCON MC1 Machine Control for Dozer/Grader - [How to adjust for blade wear in Leica iCON MC1 Dozer/Grader \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-adjust-for-blade-wear-leica-icon-mc1-dozer-grader) - [How to calibrate your cross slope sensor in Leica iCON MC1 Dozer/Grader \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-calibrate-your-cross-slope-sensor-leica-icon-mc1-dozer-grader) - [Setting tolerances and beep settings in Leica iCON MC1 Dozer/Grader \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-adjust-and-customise-your-tolerance-setting-and-beep-sounds-leica-icon-mc1-dozer/grader) - [Using hold slope in Leica iCON MC1 Dozer/Grader \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/using-hold-slope-leica-icon-mc1-dozer-grader) - [Auto point logging in Leica iCON MC1 Dozer/Grader \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/auto-point-logging-leica-icon-mc1-dozer-grader) ## Leica iCON MC1 Machine Control Paving - [How to Import design and select reference lines with Leica iCON MC1](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-import-and-select-design-files-in-leica-icon-mc1) - [How to pair total stations to your asphalt paver with Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-pair-total-stations-to-your-asphalt-paver-with-leica-icon-mc1-video) - [How to calibrate an Asphalt paver with Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/asphalt-paver-calibration) ## Leica ConX for Leica iCON MC1 - [How to setup a project on Leica ConX \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-setup-a-project-on-leica-conx-video) - [Visualising as-built data from Leica iCON MC1 on Leica ConX \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/visualising-asbuilt-data-from-leica-icon-mc1-on-leica-conx) - [Setting up your Leica ConX project for Leica iCON MC1 \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/setting-up-your-leica-conx-project-for-leica-icon-mc1) ## Leica iCON 3D Machine Control - General - [Data preparation and upload to Leica iCON 3D](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/data-preparation-and-upload-to-leica-icon-3d) - [How to use a guide line for guidance in Leica iCON 3D](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-guide-line-in-leica-icon-3d) - [How to use the Leica MD40 Laser Sensor with Leica iCON 2D](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-use-the-leica-md40-laser-sensor-with-leica-icon-2d) - [How to select road centre line on Leica iCON 3D](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-select-road-centre-line-on-leica-icon-3d) ## Leica iCON 3D Machine Control for Excavator - [How to calibrate an excavator bucket with Leica iCON 3D or 2D](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-calibrate-an-excavator-bucket-with-leica-icon-3d-or-2d) - [How to calibrate an excavator tilting bucket with Leica iCON 3D or 2D](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-calibrate-an-excavator-tilting-bucket-with-leica-icon-3d-or-2d) - [How to change bucket reference point in Leica iCON 3D Excavate](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-change-bucket-reference-point-in-leica-icon-3d-excavate) - [How to store as-built points using Leica iCON 3D Excavate](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-store-as-built-points-using-leica-icon-3d-excavate) ## Leica iCON 3D Machine Control for Dozer/Grader - [How to change blade reference point in Leica iCON 3D Grader/Dozer](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-change-blade-reference-point-in-leica-icon-3d-grader-dozer) - [How to store as-built points using Leica iCON 3D Grader/Dozer](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-store-asbuilt-points-using-leica-icon-3d-grader-dozer) - [How to change hydraulic control point in Leica iCON 3D Grader/Dozer](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-change-hydraulic-control-point-in-leica-icon-3d-grader-dozer) ## Leica iCON Office Software - [How to create a \*.trm file in Leica iCON Office](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-create-a-.trm-file-in-leica-icon-office) - [Creating \*trm models from \*.geo files on Leica iCON Office](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/creating-trm-models-from-.geo-files) - [How to create a \*.geo file in Leica iCON Office](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-create-a-.geo-file-in-leica-icon-office) - [Creating a centreline / alignment \*.l3d file in Leica iCON Office](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/creating-a-centreline-alignment-file-in-leica-icon-office) - [Setting up a project on Leica iCON Office](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/setting-up-a-project-on-leica-icon-office) - [How to view contour lines on \*.trm files in Leica iCON Office](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/how-to-view-contours-in-leica-icon-office) See less ▼ ## Leica iCON Site Excavator Machine Control - Quick Tips - [Features and functionalities of Leica iCON Site excavator \[Video\]](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/features-and-functionalities-of-leica-icon-site-excavator-video) - [Machine Control](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/machine-control#main-content) - [Leica iCON Site Excavator - User Manual](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/machine-control#leica-icon-site-excavator-user-manual) - 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