vocabulary: name: Trimble Developer Platform Vocabulary description: >- Domain vocabulary for the Trimble developer platform covering BIM collaboration (Trimble Connect), commercial vehicle routing (PC*MILER / Trimble Maps), structural BIM (Tekla), 3D design (SketchUp), fleet management (TruckMate, TMT, CoPilot), construction ERP (Viewpoint), and identity (Trimble Identity). Covers terminology used across Trimble's construction, transportation, and geospatial API products. version: "1.0.0" created: "2026-05-03" modified: "2026-05-03" domains: - name: BIM Collaboration description: Building Information Modeling collaboration concepts used in Trimble Connect terms: - term: BIM definition: Building Information Modeling — the process of creating and managing digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of a construction project synonyms: [Building Information Model, BIM model, digital twin] - term: BCF definition: BIM Collaboration Format — an open standard XML-based format for communicating issues and coordination tasks embedded in 3D building models between different BIM applications synonyms: [BIM Collaboration Format, BCF Topic, BCF Issue] - term: BCF Topic definition: An individual issue record in BCF format containing a title, description, viewpoint, status, and assignee — used to track clashes, RFIs, and coordination tasks in a BIM model synonyms: [BCF Issue, Clash, BIM Issue, coordination issue] - term: Clash Detection definition: The automated process of identifying physical conflicts or dimensional interferences between different building model components (e.g., structural beams vs. HVAC ducts) synonyms: [clash, hard clash, soft clash, interference check] - term: IFC definition: Industry Foundation Classes — an open, international standard (ISO 16739) for sharing BIM data between different software applications in the construction industry synonyms: [IFC file, ifcXML, buildingSMART] - term: Trimble Connect definition: Trimble's cloud-based construction collaboration platform that acts as a BIM hub for project data, model coordination, issue tracking, and document management synonyms: [TC, Connect, Trimble Connect API] - term: Viewpoint definition: A saved camera position and orientation in a 3D model, used in BCF topics to pinpoint the exact location of a clash or issue synonyms: [BCF viewpoint, camera position, snapshot] - name: Commercial Routing description: Transportation and commercial vehicle routing concepts from PC*MILER and Trimble Maps terms: - term: PC*MILER definition: Trimble's industry-standard commercial vehicle routing and mileage software, used for freight billing, logistics optimization, and trucking compliance across North America and globally synonyms: [PCMILER, ALK PC*MILER, Trimble PC*MILER] - term: Practical Route definition: The default PC*MILER routing method that balances mileage efficiency with highway preference for typical long-haul trucking operations synonyms: [practical routing, default route, balanced route] - term: HazMat Routing definition: Specialized routing that avoids tunnels, bridges, and road segments restricted for vehicles carrying hazardous materials per USDOT regulations synonyms: [hazardous materials routing, HAZMAT routing, restricted routing] - term: HOS definition: Hours of Service — US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations governing maximum driving hours and required rest periods for commercial drivers synonyms: [Hours of Service, driver hours, FMCSA hours] - term: FMCSA definition: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — the US DOT agency that regulates commercial motor vehicles including trucking regulations, weight limits, and hours of service synonyms: [Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, DOT trucking] - term: PCM definition: PC*MILER abbreviation commonly used in Trimble transportation APIs and documentation synonyms: [PC*MILER, PCMILER] - term: Toll Cost definition: The calculated cost of toll roads included in a PC*MILER route, aggregated by facility and totaled for the full trip synonyms: [toll fees, road tolls, toll calculation] - name: Structural BIM description: Structural engineering and BIM modeling concepts related to Tekla terms: - term: Tekla Structures definition: Trimble's structural BIM software for modeling, detailing, and fabrication of steel, concrete, and timber structures — used by structural engineers, fabricators, and contractors synonyms: [Tekla, Tekla BIM, structural modeling software] - term: Rebar definition: Reinforcement bar used in concrete structures — Tekla Structures supports detailed rebar modeling for concrete design and precast fabrication synonyms: [reinforcement bar, rebars, reinforcement] - term: Fabrication definition: The process of manufacturing structural components (steel beams, concrete precast) from BIM model data — Tekla supports direct fabrication shop drawing generation synonyms: [structural fabrication, shop drawings, detailing] - name: 3D Design description: 3D modeling and design concepts from SketchUp terms: - term: SketchUp definition: Trimble's 3D modeling software for architecture, interior design, and engineering — widely used for conceptual design and visualization synonyms: [Google SketchUp, SketchUp Pro, SU] - term: Ruby Extension definition: A SketchUp plugin or tool built using the Ruby programming language via the SketchUp Ruby API — enables custom tool creation and workflow automation synonyms: [SketchUp plugin, SU extension, Ruby plugin] - term: LayOut definition: Trimble's 2D documentation tool that accompanies SketchUp Pro — converts 3D SketchUp models into 2D construction documents and presentation sheets synonyms: [SketchUp LayOut, LayOut pages] - name: Fleet Management description: Transportation fleet and vehicle management terminology terms: - term: TruckMate definition: Trimble's Transportation Management System (TMS) for carriers and freight brokers — provides dispatch, load management, rating, and billing for trucking operations synonyms: [TruckMate TMS, Trimble TruckMate] - term: TMS definition: Transportation Management System — software that manages transportation operations including load planning, dispatch, carrier selection, and freight billing synonyms: [Transportation Management System, TruckMate, freight management] - term: CoPilot definition: Trimble's in-cab navigation application for commercial vehicle drivers providing truck-specific routing, real-time traffic, and turn-by-turn directions synonyms: [Trimble CoPilot, in-cab navigation, CoPilot Navigation] - term: TMT definition: Trimble Maintenance Technology — fleet maintenance management system for tracking work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, parts inventory, and repair history synonyms: [Trimble Maintenance Technology, fleet maintenance, TMT Fleet] - term: ELD definition: Electronic Logging Device — FMCSA-mandated device in commercial vehicles that records hours of service data — Trimble fleet management integrates with major ELD providers synonyms: [Electronic Logging Device, e-log, HOS device] - name: Construction ERP description: Construction enterprise resource planning concepts from Viewpoint terms: - term: Viewpoint definition: Trimble's suite of construction ERP software including Vista, Spectrum, and Jobpac Connect — provides accounting, HR, project management, and operations for construction firms synonyms: [Viewpoint Construction Software, Vista, Spectrum, Jobpac] - term: Vista definition: Viewpoint Vista — a comprehensive construction ERP system covering accounting, payroll, equipment tracking, and project cost control for large construction firms synonyms: [Viewpoint Vista, Vista ERP] - term: Spectrum definition: Viewpoint Spectrum — a cloud-based construction ERP solution for mid-market contractors covering financials, operations, and project management synonyms: [Viewpoint Spectrum] - term: Jobpac Connect definition: Viewpoint's construction ERP product for Australia and New Zealand — provides financial management, procurement, and project cost control synonyms: [Jobpac, Viewpoint Jobpac] - name: Developer Platform description: Trimble developer platform and authentication concepts terms: - term: Trimble Identity definition: Trimble's OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect identity platform providing single sign-on authentication and authorization across all Trimble developer applications synonyms: [TID, Trimble SSO, Trimble OAuth] - term: Trimble Developer Portal definition: The central developer resource at developer.trimble.com providing API documentation, SDKs, and developer tools for all Trimble APIs synonyms: [developer.trimble.com, Trimble Developers] - term: Modus Design System definition: Trimble's open-source UI component library and design system (modus.trimble.com) for building consistent applications across the Trimble product ecosystem synonyms: [Modus, Trimble Modus, Modus Components]