Heron's Key
2025/03/09

Heron's Kay is essentially out of service.

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been getting quite a few inquiries lately. They’re about the Heron’s Kay app we’ve released. It makes it really easy to draw technical drawings in Heron. There are Android and iOS versions, and the latest version includes…

Surveying
2022/02/24

Surveying and Drawing Layout Plans for Sprayed Concrete Formwork | Tips for On-Site Surveying

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. One of the most tedious tasks for a slope engineer is creating slope development drawings. I’m not a fan of it, lol. That said, I do actually enjoy drawing up the plans, though~ However, if you make a mistake in how you take the measurements, it makes drawing the plans a real struggle. So…

Heron's Key
2020/12/27

It's Better to Make Work Easier | Using Heron's Key

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you on New Year’s break yet? We’re also off from today through the 4th. That’s a nine-day holiday. That said, when I think about getting things organized for work after the New Year, there’s still plenty to do—like filling out paperwork and drafting plans. Well, with the new coronavirus, I can’t really go anywhere anyway…

Heron's Key
2020/02/15

A Really Handy App for Creating Heron Shapes | Slope CAD

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I haven’t been doing site management lately, so I hadn’t had a chance to use this app. Heron’s Kay—I know I’m tooting my own horn, but it’s really easy to use! I was able to whip up the drawings for a whole site in no time. There sure are all kinds of CAD programs out there…

Heron's Key
2017/10/08

The Issue of Heron's Kay's Name Recognition | Experiencing the Impact of the Blog Firsthand on Site

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, wherever I go, people tell me they’ve been reading my blog. It seems that writing every day for the past year is finally paying off. As expected, if you keep at it, you’ll see some kind of result or outcome. The pros and cons are also part of those results and outcomes. …

A Turning Point in History
2017/04/29

The Era of Digital Whiteboards | Using the PHOTOManager App

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was thinking about buying a camera for on-site use, and since I was at it, I decided to look for a digital whiteboard. But it turns out there aren’t that many options yet! I was hoping for a more user-friendly, nice-looking app… and I found one!! I think this might be it…

Drawings
2017/04/24

Heron's Key Features (Part 1) | How to Use CAD Software for Slopes

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The hinoki pollen season is in full swing, isn’t it? The cedar pollen has eased up quite a bit, but… it looks like it’ll take a little while longer. Be sure to check the Japan Weather Association’s website and take precautions, lol. Japan Weather Association Pollen Information Anyway… &nb…

Heron's Key
2017/04/22

Heron's Kay iOS Edition 1st Anniversary | Slope-Specific CAD App Now Free

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been a year since then! Do you remember? That’s right! It’s *that*!! *That*!!!! The launch of Heron’s Key for iOS! Heron’s Key iOS Launch Thanks to all of you, the Android and iPhone versions in Japan…

Heron's Key
2017/02/16

Heron's Kay Is a Favorite Among Major Companies | Field Surveying & Drafting App

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was away on a business trip, which is why this post is a little late, but there was a moment during this trip that made me grin a little lol. You see, I visited a few major companies, and when I met with their employees, they said, “Heron’s Kay…”