This option allows a topographic survey to be performed and it saves the points in the project file selected. These points should be recorded using the button designed for such a purpose. See this chapter’s introduction for information about common options.

 

A GPS observation is made for each point recorded. It is possible to increase the number of observations for each point in order to obtain greater precision. In order to do so, the style of the current job should be accessed through the   button and the number of epochs (1 by default) should be changed in the Precision section. The readings are carried out every second and once they have been made, the typical deviations for x, y, z are shown.  If the Show Readings option has been activated, a window will appear first where the readings can be selected which intervene in the calculation of the mean point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

In addition to the elements mentioned in the chapter’s introduction, the points file’s existing break lines will be shown in the graphics option. Only the program’s database codes (mdt.bdc file) will be valid to draw them.

 

A window allowing the distance between two points in the current file to be calculated is displayed when   is clicked.

 

The   option allows displaced points to be calculated by different methods.

 

 

Any distances requested can be read using the different options with the help of a distance meter laser. The < key should be used in order to do so. The device should have previously been configured using the Settings > Distancemeter  option. 

 

The points of reference to calculate a new point should be selected using the  button.

 

Azimuth / Distance

 

By supplying a point of reference and some Distance, Azimuth and Height Difference values, a new point can be calculated.

 

 

 

Line

 

Allows a point to be calculated at a specific distance from the end point of a previously defined line.

 

The Height Difference with regard to the end point can optionally be entered to calculate the height of the new point.

 

 

Distances / Points

 

This method allows a point to be calculated by supplying 2 or 3 points and the corresponding distances between these and the point to be calculated.

 

Should only 2 points be used, which of the 2 possible solutions (to the left or right of point 2) should be specified for it to be recorded.