Hello everybody!

first of all, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to write here my questions and doubts about Topcon devices.

I will try to explain what is my problem here below...

I have a DWG file which contains just a 3d polyline, but when i try to import the layers of the file nothing appears on the map (when i import the layer it recognize that there is a polyline but after clicking "finish" that line is not visualized).

my questions is... Do i miss something? How can I import the 3d polyline from dwg file?
P.S: I can open the dwg file from 3d-office and see the polyline.

Thanks in advance.

Karim

We recently upgraded several of our GR-3's from Digital I to Digital II.  Since then we have had intermittent Bluetooth connectivity issues.  It's hard to nail down the issue but I will describe it the best I can.  

It seems the problems all started after I updated the devices to Digital II.  At random times when the user tries to connect to the GR-3 it will not be able to find the GR-3's Bluetooth signature.  I have tried resetting the devices and turning them on and then back on.  At random times once you turn the device on then off it will show up as a device on the data collector.  You can then connect and it seems to stay connected as a Rover.  But, it seems that when my foreman shuts the Device down then tries to connect the next day it will not be able to find the Bluetooth signature.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I am looking to replace my DL 101 with a DL 501. The dealer, who does not stock these and seems to know little about them, is telling me that the 501 will not read the old rods and that I need to buy new and very expensive ones.

Would Topcon do this to us? Actually, I believe that they would. Has anyone had any experience with these? Has anyone successfully used a Trimble level to read Topcon rods?

Thanks

A member wrote in and asked for a manual or guide for Topcon GTS211D Total Station.  You will find it attached at the bottom. Hope this helps!

Hey guys,

I'm trying to get my trimble style sheet to put my atribute before my code in the output.

code= settlement plate condition -->only 8 different conditions      K01

attribute= settlement plate number -->about 250 plates                1206

if i use the standard xls I found i reads 

pt,  code    attr    x           y          z     

1  ,  K01 , 1206 ,  1000,   1000,   ,1000  

but i need it to be 

1,  1206K01 ,1000 , 1000 , 1000. 

removing the comma between 1206 and K01 isn't a problem. thats just using textpad or something similar

having to relocate complete kolloms is to much editing and i would rather have my trimble do that.

thanks in advance.

Lourens Pepping 

Never had a problem using my 5800 and tsc2 with survey controller to hook up with my VRS network. Just got my hands on a R-8 model 3 with tsc2 with access and have been having trouble connecting or initilizing with the network.

Green light flashes showing radio contact but displays "waiting on L2 svs at rover" and won't initilize. Not sure if I have wrong info in data collector for my survey style, dial profile, etc. Anyone ever experience this?

Thanks, Ron....

Does anyone know how to remove & replace the internal CR2430 Lithium Coin Battery 3V on a Trimble 5600/Geodimeter Alpha CU kepad as in the photo. It has a clip holding it in place and I cant extract the battery. Any help much appreciated.

In standard land survey of the sources and receivers lines we use GPS RTK correction and equipment. Do you think that using HP-Omnistar correction and equipment can replace RTK specially for High-productivity and best quality in 3D seismic project. 

I'm using a Trimble XRS GPS with Terrasync 2.30 Pro. I would like to enter state plane coordinates into the hand held logger, and then use the navigation function to locate said coordinates in the field. Can someone point me in the right direction, or to a decent tutorial? Thanks!

Hello to all new Pentax members and any one else who is interested. My Pentax R235N has been tampered with by "others" and the settings are all mixed up.

What I need to know is what is the default settings for the UK.

I would call myself a "novice to capable" surveyor with no peers or associates to get help from, this is why I'm posting this request on LSU.

I have attached the Pentax options for Coordinate axis definition.

I look forward to any pointers and suggestions to resolve this problem.

Hello Group,i imported a used Pentax labeled R-330c which i found out after importation that its in Japanese language and its very expensive to return it to Japan. please dear Group can someone help me with ideas how to change it to English?

Hello

Has anybody experiences of working with Linertec Total Station?

Is it PENTAX or what?

Thanks.

This little baby just got me out of a pinch.  I figured I would share this Pentax R-400 Operators Manual with you guys in case you need it..

Sokkia introduces the latest GNSS integrated receiver designed for lightweight and convenient field operation — the GCX2.  “Nicknamed ‘the bullet’, the GCX2 exemplifies a completely reimagined approach to receiver design that offers an ultra-lightweight and ergonomic solution at a low cost,” said Eduardo Falcon, executive vice president and general manager of the GeoPositioning Solutions Group.

The multi-constellation and dual frequency receiver is designed to offer affordable high-quality results for traditional applications in the surveying and construction fields — as well as unconventional utilizations such as in landscape architecture, GIS, BIM and forensic mapping.  The receiver connects via Bluetooth® to the Sokkia S-10 or GHX2 field controller enabling ease-of-operation within the MAGNET® suite of software. The GXC2 utilizes 226 channels; each one optimized to constantly track any currently available satellite signals.

“This is the smallest and lightest integrated receiver Sokkia has ever offered,” said Falcon. “The innovative POST™ (Precision Orbital Satellite Technology) antenna element allows for a form that is both ergonomic and extremely lightweight, which fully differentiates it from existing receivers in the market. The unique ‘bullet’ shape appears as a small extension of the range pole — almost as if it’s not even there.”

The receiver features radio-free RTK operation via interference-free data communication technology, which eliminates licensing issues. When used as a base station, it may support up to three concurrent GCX2 rovers at a range of up to 300 meters. Each receiver may be used as a base or as a rover.For network operation, the GCX2 may be paired with a cellular-enabled data-controller to provide RTK network corrections and connectivity with MAGNET Enterprise.

“The GCX2 delivers a high level of performance and efficient workflow, and it’s offered with a substantial pricing advantage over competitive systems,” said Falcon. 

Additional features include a rechargeable battery and Sokkia receiver utility (SRU) software compatibility.  

Download the Sokkia Press Kit Below

A fellow member asked if I could help him find a manual for the Sokkia CX and after quite a bit of searching i finally dug one up. Here it is attached for download below. Hope it helps!

I have error code 118 on Sokkia 3030R can anyone assist 

I recently purchased a SET6F on ebay, an actually got it up and running.

Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the operator's manual?  Hard copy preferred, or a link to a pdf , or anything.

I have the manual that came with it, but all the pages are stuck together. (Surveying in the rain?) More of a paperweight than a document.

Opening it just rips the pages.

I am working with Carlson SurvCE  Version 5.07 on the Carlson Tablet Data Collector. I work in the Transportation field, and use the roading feature daily. When in the Stake Road function, I am having issues using the reference object setting when staking by a section file, ie staking the Finish grade for an EP and also Staking the Back of Curb, Back of Curb being my reference object selected. The issue I keep having is that when selecting the reference object, it locks up the data collector. I have a work around as in going into the section file and obtaining the back of curb elevation and punching that elevation in once I have stored the shot. It is a bit time consuming from a construction stand point and I am not the only on in my company that is having this issue. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue, and if so what was the fix. We keep checking for updates, but have not seen any.

Thanks

When I set up my BRx7 system for base & rover, my base remains on autonomous. Is this normal?

I have a weird scale (1:14726.5) that just took over and can't get back to the usual Ex: 1"=50'. Carlson Support hasn't been able to help. We've tried different setting changes.Scale.pdf

Has anyone had this problem?

Please give me Excel format for  Horizontal Curve 

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In this downloadable spreadsheet calculator you are able to calculate Area by Coordinates.   Calculating the area of a land by coordinates using an Excel spreadsheet is a quick and easy process for land surveyors. In this blog post, we will guide you step by step on how to perform this calculation.

Step 1: Input Coordinates

Input the coordinates of the land into Excel in two separate columns, one for X and one for Y. Make sure the coordinates are in the same order that you would traverse the boundary of the land.

Step 2: Create a Formulas

To calculate the area, we will use the Shoelace Formula. This formula uses the X and Y coordinates to calculate the area of a polygon. In Excel, create a third column and enter the formula: = (X2Y1-X1Y2)+ (X3Y2-X2Y3) +... + (XnYn-1 - Xn-1Yn)

Step 3: Apply the Formula

Now that the formula is in place, you can apply it to the entire column by clicking and dragging the cell containing the formula down the column. The result of each cell will represent the area of a small triangle formed by the coordinates.

Step 4: Sum the Area

Finally, sum the area of all the triangles to get the total area of the land. In Excel, you can simply click and drag the bottom right corner of the cell with the formula to automatically copy it down the column, and then add the entire column of numbers to get the total.

Step 5: Finalize

The final result will be the total area of the land in square units (e.g. square meters, square feet). You can format the cells as desired and even create charts or graphs to visualize the results.

In conclusion, calculating the area of a land by coordinates using an Excel spreadsheet is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. Whether you are a seasoned land surveyor or just starting out, this method can save you time and increase accuracy in your calculations.

Download Get Area by Coordinates - Land Surveyors United.xlsx

With the attached excel files you can calculate Distance and Bearing from coordinates easily, just you have to input the Easting and Northing values only. I have created this excel spreadsheet to calculate BEARING and DISTANCE when we have easting northing coordinates of points.

With second version (v1APR)  you can calculate bearings from a list of coordinates) Originally the above file is regarding Traverse Calculation excel sheet download/Traversing/Closed Traverse/Bowditch Rule

This excel program was designed to compute the area of a given parcel of land by input the boundary coordinates. It will generate distance and bearing directly. It also determine the covered area in different formats depend on the size and perimeter distance. The inputed boundary coordinates can be plotted in AutoCAD directly. This program is very efficient, powerful and friendly. Download it and use it for your field and office work. Just click read only and it is done.

Enjoy

Download AREA_ BACK COMPUTATION Ver2.0.xlsm

We have recently acquired an eBee plus and interested in others experience and tips in optimizing the workflow in Agisoft, in particular using a geoid model where the local geoid model is not well defined (outside South Africa) We always use accurate ground control points to verify results. The geoid model is fairly well defined in South Africa with an accuracy or standard deviation of 7cm. Has anyone used a geoid specific to Africa and verified against true orthometric heights, and if so where?

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Hi Guys 

I got my photo control and processing all figured out for Normal projects with good geometry but im having a hard time figuring out how to place and space control points for narrow road strip.

Check out this collection of Drone Surveying Videos for learning the basics related to surveying with UAVs and Drones.

Good afternoon,

I am just about to launch a new small business called Ground Control Surveys.

I live in Sydney, Australia.

The business will offer both UAV Mapping and Processing. 

Having read a whole lot of forums over the last few years, I have seen that there are a large number of people who want to take advantage of UAV's for mapping, but who don't have the time to experiment with all the processing software/s. 

For those local to my area, I can fly the drone (Licensed CASA pilot) and process the images.

But for those who may be interstate or overseas; I am more than happy to process the imagery that you may have taken.

I can also discuss the flight planning, ground control placement, camera settings etc with you, to ensure the imagery is of sufficient quality. 

I have refined the process over the last 2 years and have found that Photoscan allows for the most customisation, which, done correctly, leads to the most accurate results; however, if you require the imagery processed in similar software, that can usually be arranged. 

If anyone would like to know more, I can share with you my past projects and the accuracy analysis.

I can also assist with the analysis after the processing is complete eg. categorising the point cloud, creating a bare-Earth model, generating contours and exporting them as a DXF, creating a 10 x 10m grid and sampling heights at these locations etc.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions, I'm happy to share some quick tips on this or any related topics (QGIS, GlobalMapper etc).

Kind regards,

James Wallace

Hi Nikon Forum,

My surveyor sent me a raw data downloaded from Niko DTN-352  Version "Nikon RAW data format V2.00". The raw data are obtained from traverse measurement with repetitive angle and slope distance accordingly. below, I copy some data :

MP,1,,9617281.0680,806601.0290,89.8830,PC119
MP,2,,9617229.1190,806546.9520,81.9460,PC120
CO,Temp:11C Press:760mmHg Prism:30 09-Oct-2012 09:53:20
ST,2,,1,,1.6090,46.08593,46.08590
F1,1,1.6690,75.4120,0.00000,83.54530,09:53:20
SS,6,1.6690,75.4110,46.08590,83.54540,09:53:29,PC119
SS,68,1.6690,75.4110,226.09000,276.05150,11:13:39,PC119
SS,69,1.5190,198.2930,301.47060,90.30020,11:14:10,PC121
SS,70,1.5190,198.2940,121.47040,269.30010,11:14:32,PC121
SS,71,1.6690,75.4110,46.08570,83.54520,11:14:59,PC119
SS,72,1.6690,75.4110,226.08560,276.05120,11:15:25,PC119
SS,73,1.5190,198.2950,301.47040,90.30020,11:15:54,PC121
SS,74,1.5190,198.2950,121.47090,269.30070,11:16:17,PC121

After couple side shots, surveyor measured repetitive distance on traverse points PC119 and PC121 with the following order :

1. shot "direct" @PC119  >> shot "inverse" @PC119

2. shot "inverse" @PC121 shot "direct" @PC121

3. shot "direct" @PC119  >> shot "inverse" @PC119

4. shot "inverse" @PC121 shot "direct" @PC121

Questions:

1. How to set point number on SS @PC119 is always recorded as pntNo# 1 and @PC121 as pntNo# 69 on field (inputted in Total Station)? usually, i edit on "transit editor" manually.

2. How to set or method of measurement using Nikon total station in order to while exporting nikon raw data to fieldbook (autodesk survey format) will get the following format:

UNIT METER DMS
HORIZ AZIMUTH
SCALE FACTOR 1.000
CR ON
VERT ANGLE ZENITH
NEZ 1 9617281.0680 806601.0290 89.8830 "PC119"
NEZ 2 9617229.1190 806546.9520 81.9460 "PC120"
STN 2 1.6090 "PC120"
BS 1 46.0859
PRISM 1.6690
FC1 VA 1 46.0859 75.4110 83.5454 "PC119"
FC2 VA 1 226.0900 75.4110 276.0515 "PC119"
PRISM 1.5190
FC2 VA 69 301.4706 198.2930 90.3002 "PC121"
FC1 VA 69 121.4704 198.2940 269.3001 "PC121"
PRISM 1.6690
FC1 VA 1 46.0857 75.4110 83.5452 "PC119"
FC2 VA 1 226.0856 75.4110 276.0512 "PC119"
PRISM 1.5190
FC2 VA 69 301.4704 198.2950 90.3002 "PC121"
FC1 VA 69 121.4709 198.2950 269.3007 "PC121"

Hi all,

Looking for a manual for the subject auto-level.  In particular I need the specs for a proposal. My company doesn't have the manual.  If someone could scan the pertinent page I would be forever grateful. Thanks

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The Nikon DTM-400 Series Total Station has Dual display (large 4-line), dual-axis compensation, 30x telescope, on-board memory (2,000 points), alpha-numeric keyboard, lumi-guide....what's not to like?!! The DTM-400 series represented the beginning of the modern era in total station design by Nikon. Sophisticated software and electronic technology combines with superior Nikon optics and ease of operation to produce one great instrument. Angles are read to 1" (2" accuracy) and distances can be measured up to 11,800 feet with a triple prism. Built-in programs include station set-up, XYZ measurement, RDM, stakeout, REM, and COGO calculation; of course, a standard RS232 data port allows you to connect to an external data collector, or to download data to your PC.

Nikon DTM-400 Series Total Station User Manual

has anyone successfully loaded a current almanac onto a Leica GX1230 receiver. I have tried to force it to initilise via Config - satttelited - Shift F4 but no luck.

Hi every body

I have 2 GPS 530 Leica.But one of them do not give enough satellite  for fixing.And i set up firmware 5.1 and i changed Antenna but again did not give more than 4 satellite.Please tell me how can i do.

THANKS.

Hi all,

I have recently hired a Leica TS15 Robotic total station and all is going well. However, when I go to export my surveyed points to a memory stick as a DXF file and open that DXF file in AutoCAD, my points do not display the name that I assigned to them from my controller while I was surveying them (see image bottom). This makes it very hard to know which point is which.

Before receiving my TS15, I was using a Leica TS12 Robotic total station and when I exported surveyed points as a DXF file and opened it in AutoCAD, my points were displayed with the name I had assigned to them from my controller while surveying those points along with their easting and northing co-ordinates and their reduced level (see image top).

There must be some setting that I do not know about, which I can change to correct this issue. Has anyone come across this issue before? If you have I would be very grateful if you'd let me know how to fix it.

Cheers,

Nick.

hi. i hope there are people out there using embedded cad and can answer questions i can't find in there wonderful videos. 

we are converting over from the great antique land desktop 3. been using it for 20 years now but need to upgrade our survey software. i don't want to use civil 3d.

we have field genius and love it so we went with embedded cad. my biggest question is points. i just want to change the node from a dot to an X. they show you how in the intellicad version but not for embedded cad, popups don't look the same

In an official press release from Microsurvey, we learn of their new acquisition by Hexigon:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MicroSurvey Software Acquired by Hexagon

January 19th, 2012 – MicroSurvey is excited to announce that The Hexagon Group has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., the leading Canadian based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets.

"MicroSurvey has grown very rapidly in the last 2 years and the acquisition by Hexagon gives us the means to grow even faster and keep pace with the ever-growing customer demand. Our team is extremely excited about this acquisition as it provides us the vehicle for further investment in innovation and greater access to the market", stated Darcy Detlor, president of MicroSurvey Software. Mr. Detlor will continue as president of MicroSurvey.

Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, MicroSurvey currently employs 30 people. With a successful expansion of its footprint in recent years, today the company provides innovative software solutions to customers around the world.

"The acquisition of MicroSurvey notably expands Hexagon's product offerings and software development capabilities for several of our key markets including land surveying, construction and public safety." said Ola Rollen, CEO and President of Hexagon AB. "Additionally, both MicroSurvey's software products and Hexagon's instrument products enjoy strong leadership positions in these markets". "The ability to offer such comprehensive, market-leading and innovative solutions will undoubtedly benefit both current and future customers of Hexagon."

About MicroSurvey

MicroSurvey Software Inc. has been developing software and hardware solutions for surveying, forensic mapping, and data collection for over twenty-five years. With customers in over 100 countries, MicroSurvey Software is a two-time winner of PROFIT Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies and a winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Both have recognized MicroSurvey Software for its outstanding sales growth.

About Hexagon

Hexagon has over 12,500 employees in more than 40 countries and net sales of about 2,200 Million Euros. Their products are used in a broad range of industries including surveying, power and energy, aerospace and defence, safety and security, construction and manufacturing. Learn more at www.hexagon.com.

Press Release from Hexigon

News from GIM INternational

MicroSurvey has announced that The Hexagon Group has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., the leading Canada-based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction and forensic markets.

"MicroSurvey has grown very rapidly in the last 2 years and the acquisition by Hexagon gives us the means to grow even faster and keep pace with the ever-growing customer demand. Our team is extremely excited about this acquisition as it provides us the vehicle for further investment in innovation and greater access to the market", stated Darcy Detlor, president of MicroSurvey Software. Mr. Detlor will continue as president of MicroSurvey.

Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, MicroSurvey currently employs 30 people. With a successful expansion of its footprint in recent years, today the company provides innovative software solutions to customers around the world.

"The acquisition of MicroSurvey notably expands Hexagon's product offerings and software development capabilities for several of our key markets including land surveying, construction and public safety," said Ola Rollen, CEO and president of Hexagon AB. "Additionally, both MicroSurvey's software products and Hexagon's instrument products enjoy strong leadership positions in these markets. The ability to offer such comprehensive, market-leading and innovative solutions will undoubtedly benefit both current and future customers of Hexagon."

MicroSurvey CAD is a Complete Desktop Survey and Design Program Created for Surveyors, Contractors and Engineers.

No plug-ins or modules are necessary. Complete Survey Drafting, COGO, DTM, Traversing, Volumes, Contouring, Point Cloud manipulation and Data Collection interfacing are included. MicroSurvey CAD is compatible with field data from all major total stations and data collectors and is fully compatible with AutoCAD.
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The MicroSurvey CAD Advantage

Surveyors all over the world use MicroSurvey CAD to complete their infrastructure and design projects. MicroSurvey has been building software for the surveying industry for over 20 years and with all this experience, we are able to offer the best surveying CAD software package available today.

We understand that not everyone needs a full featured package, so we offer 4 different options. Our Basic version has core surveying computation tools and just enough CAD tools to draft a plan. The Standard version has all the features of Basic, plus a full CAD engine. The Premium version, which has everything you expect in a Survey software package including advanced design capabilities. Completing the line is the Ultimate version, which has all features enabled, including point cloud processing tools.

MicroSurvey has been developing its desktop software on the IntelliCAD engine for over 4 years. MicroSurvey CAD opens and saves AutoCAD drawing files (V2.5 through 2011) and uses DWG as its native format. IntelliCAD’s command set, toolbar and menu structure is very similar to AutoCAD so you can install MicroSurvey CAD into existing AutoCAD environments with ease!

Constant Improvements are an important aspect of a software company and a software package. Take a look at the list of features that have improved in the past 4 major updates to MicroSurvey CAD:

In addition there were major upgrades in 2004, 2002, and 2001.

We value and listen to our customers and we support what we build. MicroSurvey’s technical support has been ranked number one by industry professionals and our customer service is world class. MicroSurvey CAD includes over 12 hours of extensive training movies, which equates to reading thousands of pages of manuals. Learning while you work has never been this easy.

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Hi,

I am currently using starnet V6 and I am having a problem. Tried searching through the manuals and online help but no such luck. 

Currently I have a two traverse loops; One loop is the original loop which was done many years back, the second loop was recently done and contains part of the original loop and was done using assumed bearing and coordinates. I would like to know how to do a transformation of the loops and also find out the residuals of the original loop to know how much they have moved.