Foresight DXM Ref. Manual

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ForeSight DXM
Reference Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1
Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................... 2
Toolbars ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Standard Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 3
Views Toolbar ............................................................................................................... 5
Layers Toolbar............................................................................................................... 6
Zoom Toolbar................................................................................................................ 7
Cogo Toolbar ................................................................................................................. 8
Snap Toolbar.................................................................................................................. 8
Map Toolbar .................................................................................................................. 9
Data Collector Transfer Settings Toolbar ................................................................ 10
File Menu..................................................................................................................................... 11
New Project ................................................................................................................. 11
Open Project or Archive ............................................................................................ 11
Save Project.................................................................................................................. 12
Save Project As ............................................................................................................ 12
Archive Project............................................................................................................ 12
Close Project ................................................................................................................ 12
New Job........................................................................................................................ 13
Open Job or Archive................................................................................................... 13
Save Job ........................................................................................................................ 14
Save Job As .................................................................................................................. 14
Link Job(s) to Project .................................................................................................. 15
Welcome Box ............................................................................................................... 16
Import........................................................................................................................... 16
Export ........................................................................................................................... 22
Preferences................................................................................................................... 26
Print Setup ................................................................................................................... 34
Print Preview............................................................................................................... 34
Print .............................................................................................................................. 34
Exit ................................................................................................................................ 34
Edit Menu .................................................................................................................................... 35
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Undo ............................................................................................................................. 35
Redo .............................................................................................................................. 35
Edit Objects.................................................................................................................. 36
Copy Objects................................................................................................................ 37
Delete Objects.............................................................................................................. 38
Rename Points............................................................................................................. 38
2D Points to 3D ........................................................................................................... 39
Select All....................................................................................................................... 39
Clear Current Selection.............................................................................................. 39
Invert Selection............................................................................................................ 40
Selection Editor ........................................................................................................... 40
Save Selection to.......................................................................................................... 41
Load Selection from.................................................................................................... 41
View Menu.................................................................................................................................. 42
Toolbars........................................................................................................................ 42
Project Navigator ........................................................................................................ 42
Dialog Bar .................................................................................................................... 42
Clear Dialog Bar.......................................................................................................... 43
Message Bar................................................................................................................. 43
Point Labels ................................................................................................................. 43
Identify Objects ........................................................................................................... 44
Zoom............................................................................................................................. 44
Realtime Zoom ............................................................................................................ 46
Realtime Pan................................................................................................................ 46
Full Screen.................................................................................................................... 47
Redraw ......................................................................................................................... 47
Erase Scratch................................................................................................................ 47
Plan ............................................................................................................................... 47
Coordinates.................................................................................................................. 48
Job ................................................................................................................................. 48
Transfer Log ................................................................................................................ 48
Clear Transfer Log ...................................................................................................... 48
Cogo Menu .................................................................................................................................. 49
Inverse Point to Point................................................................................................. 49
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Point in Direction........................................................................................................ 50
Intersection .................................................................................................................. 51
Compute Area ............................................................................................................. 52
Closure Report ............................................................................................................ 52
Map Menu ................................................................................................................................... 53
Add Points / Edit Points ........................................................................................... 53
Edit Multiple Points ................................................................................................... 56
Geodetic Point Flags................................................................................................... 57
Add / Edit Polylines .................................................................................................. 58
Add / Edit Alignments.............................................................................................. 62
Adjustments Menu .................................................................................................................... 67
Translate / Rotate / Scale.......................................................................................... 67
Import GPS Control.................................................................................................... 70
Solve Localization....................................................................................................... 71
Adjust with Projection ............................................................................................... 73
Project Menu............................................................................................................................... 79
Project Settings ............................................................................................................ 79
Projection Settings ...................................................................................................... 83
Manage Layers ............................................................................................................ 88
Manage Data................................................................................................................ 90
Create Polyline From .PL5 File ................................................................................. 92
Write .PL5 File from Polyline.................................................................................... 93
Coordinate Report ...................................................................................................... 94
Job Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 95
Project Settings ............................................................................................................ 95
Projection Settings ...................................................................................................... 95
Job Settings .................................................................................................................. 95
Manage Layers ............................................................................................................ 97
Manage Data................................................................................................................ 97
Create Archive ............................................................................................................ 98
Reload From Archive ................................................................................................. 98
Reload From File......................................................................................................... 98
Import Control Points ................................................................................................ 98
Create Polyline From .PL5 File ................................................................................. 99
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Write .PL5 File From Polyline................................................................................... 99
Find Raw Data Records ............................................................................................. 99
Edit Raw Data File .................................................................................................... 100
Raw Data Reduction................................................................................................. 101
Generate Raw Linework .......................................................................................... 102
Raw Data Drawing Options.................................................................................... 102
Generate Raw Linework .......................................................................................... 104
Coordinate Report .................................................................................................... 105
Raw Data Report....................................................................................................... 105
Printing Raw Data .................................................................................................... 107
Cut Sheet Reports ..................................................................................................... 108
Level Report .............................................................................................................. 111
Job Menu in CR5 Mode .......................................................................................................... 113
Job Settings ................................................................................................................ 113
Job Menu in Nikon Mode ...................................................................................................... 116
Job Settings ................................................................................................................ 116
Transfer Menu .......................................................................................................................... 119
Get Job from DC........................................................................................................ 119
Send Job to DC .......................................................................................................... 129
Create Job for Data Collector .................................................................................. 131
Send / Receive Files ................................................................................................. 133
Transfer Settings ....................................................................................................... 140
Tools Menu ............................................................................................................................... 141
File Conversions........................................................................................................ 141
Feature Code Editor ................................................................................................. 146
Nikon Code List Editor............................................................................................ 153
Scientific Calculator.................................................................................................. 161
TDSEdit ...................................................................................................................... 163
Coordinate System Editor ....................................................................................... 163
Geodetic Calculator .................................................................................................. 182
Geoid File Convert and Sub-Grid .......................................................................... 192
Help ............................................................................................................................................ 194
View Reference Manual........................................................................................... 194
View User’s Manual ................................................................................................. 194
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Tip of the Day............................................................................................................ 194
Technical Support..................................................................................................... 195
Purchase Software .................................................................................................... 195
TDS on the Web ........................................................................................................ 196
About ForeSight DXM ............................................................................................. 197
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Introduction
The ForeSight DXM Reference Manual gives a brief explanation of most of the dialogs for
each routine in ForeSight. It does not give examples of how to use a routine; this information
can be found in the User’s Manual. The Reference manual simply explains each field of the
various dialog boxes that are encountered from within ForeSight.
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Welcome Screen
Every time you run ForeSight, you will be greeted by the Welcome screen. The options
given on this screen are designed to get you up and running as quickly as possible.
If you don’t want the Welcome dialog to appear, check the checkbox at the bottom of the
dialog.
Click on any of the buttons to get started:
Launch ForeSight DXM:
starts ForeSight with no
existing project.
Create a new DXM project:
creates a new project that
contains no data.
Open a DXM project or
Archive: accesses the Open
dialog from which you can
open a previously created
project or archive.
Open a recent DXM
project: allows you to choose
a project to open from a drop
down list of recently accessed
projects.
Open a sample DXM
project: opens the
murray.pro project that ships
with ForeSight. This project
is used in the examples given in the ForeSight DXM User’s Manual.
Create a new TDS Data File: option creates a new job that is not part of a larger project.
Open a TDS Data File: option allows you to open a TDS .JOB, .CR5, .RW5, or .RAW file.
This option opens the new file without making it part of a larger project.
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Toolbars
The toolbars are essentially shortcuts to commonly used routines that are also available from
the pull-down menus.
Each toolbar can be repositioned within the toolbar area by dragging its left edge. They can
also be dragged out of the toolbar area where they will become an independent, movable
window. To make it part of the toolbar area again, simply drag it back to where you want it
positioned.
Each toolbar can be toggled on or off using the checkboxes in the Toolbars dialog box, which
is accessed from View | Toolbars…
When the mouse cursor is held still over any tool button, a tool tip
will pop up displaying the name of the tool and the keyboard
shortcut to the tool, if applicable.
Standard Toolbar
New Project
This prompts for a file name and then closes the current project and opens a new, empty
project using the specified name.
Open Project
This opens a dialog where an existing project can be selected. The current project will be
closed and the selected project will be opened.
Save Project
This saves the current project.
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New Job
This opens a dialog where the details of a new job (*.JOB file) are specified. Tapping
[Create] will close the currently open data file and open the new, empty job.
Open Data File
This opens a dialog where an existing TDS data file can be selected. The current project will
be closed and the selected TDS data file will be opened.
Link TDS Data File
This opens a dialog where a TDS data file can be selected and is then linked to the current
project.
Save TDS Data File
This saves the current TDS data file.
Undo
This removes the last change made to the project.
Redo
This re-performs the last change to the project that was removed from the Undo command.
Print
This prints the map of the current project to the default printer.
Print Preview
This displays a preview of how the printed map will look once printed.
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Toolbars
Views Toolbar
Plan View
This switches to a drawing of the current project.
Coordinate View
This switches to a view of the existing points and coordinates.
Job File View
This switches to a drawing of the current job or data file. The job or data file can also be
linked to a project. If more than one job or data file is linked to the current project, the job in
view can be changed from the Project Navigator.
Redraw
This redraws the current drawing to fill in pixels that inadvertently disappear by a window
placed over them.
Erase Scratch Layer
This erases the scratch layer, erasing any construction lines that are not part of the drawing.
Toggle Dialog Bar
This either hides or displays the left portion of the screen, which is normally reserved for the
Project Navigator or dialog boxes.
Toggle Messages
This either hides or displays the messages below the map view that can occur from some
routines.
Toggle Full Screen
This toggles between filling most of the screen with the map view and switching to the
previous view.
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Layers Toolbar
Manage Layers
This opens the Manage Layers dialog, which can be used to add new layers or edit and
delete existing layers.
New Layer
This is used to create a new layer in the current project.
Isolate Active Layer
When activated, all layers will be hidden from the project view except for the active layer.
Active Layer
The active layer is displayed here, or a different layer can be selected from the drop-down
list.
Point Color
This will open a template showing all the available colors. Click on the color that you want
to use for the points on the active layer.
Line Color
This will open a template showing all the available colors. Click on the color that you want
to use for the lines on the active layer.
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Toolbars
Zoom Toolbar
Zoom Extents
This will zoom the map so that all the data will fill the project view.
Zoom Window
After activating this button, you can draw a box in the project view around the data that you
want to zoom in on.
Zoom Previous
This will zoom to the magnification prior to the last one.
Zoom Next
This will zoom to the magnification that was set before using the Zoom Previous button.
Zoom In by 10%
This will zoom in by 10%.
Zoom Out by 10%
This will zoom out by 10%.
Zoom Realtime
Once activated, you can zoom in by moving the mouse upward, or zoom out by moving the
mouse downward.
Realtime Pan
This will change the cursor to a hand that can be used to drag the map within the project
view.
Zoom to Point
This will prompt for a point name. Enter a point name and the project view will zoom where
the point is centered within the view and an animated graphic will display where the point is
located.
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Cogo Toolbar
Inverse Point to Point
This will open the Inverse Point to Point dialog box where two points can be selected and
the direction and distance information between them will be displayed.
Point in Direction
The Point in Direction routine will compute and optionally store a new point based on a
specified distance and direction from an existing point.
Intersection
The Intersection routine computes the intersection(s) of two lines given the direction(s)
and/or distance(s) from two existing points. Once solved, the intersection points can be
viewed from the Map view and optionally stored. The computed points will be stored as 2D
points.
Compute Area
This will open the Area dialog where a polyline can be selected from the project and the area
and perimeter for the selected boundary are displayed. If the polyline is not closed, the area
will be computed as if a line connected the end of the polyline back to the beginning.
Closure Report
This will open the Closure Report dialog where a line can be selected from the project and
the area, perimeter, and closure details for the selected boundary are displayed.
Snap Toolbar
Snap to Point
When activated, the cursor will only snap to an existing point. The point must be inside the pick box
when you click to select the point.
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Toolbars
Snap Free
This will snap to the coordinates at the center of the pick box when you click.
Snap to Mid-segment
This will snap to the middle of the segment of a polyline or alignment. The snap position will be on the
line.
Snap to End of Segment
This will snap to the nearest end of a line segment. Part of the line must pass inside the pick box when
you click to select the end of the segment.
Snap to Intersection
This will snap to the intersection of two lines when both lines are inside the pick box.
Snap to PI
This snaps to the Point of Intersection of the arc or spiral under the cursor. Some part of the arc or
spiral must lie inside the pick box to find the intersection point.
Snap to Radius Point
This snaps to the radius point of an arc. Some part of the arc must be inside the pick box when you
click to find the radius point.
Snap to Nearest
The cursor snaps to the location on a line which is the nearest to the center of the pick box.
Snap to Grid
This snaps to a pre-defined grid location that is closest to the cursor. The grid is set in File |
Preferences | Snap.
Map Toolbar
Add Points / Edit Points
This opens the Add / Edit Points dialog where a new point can be added or an existing point
can be edited.
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Edit Multiple Points
This opens the Edit Multiple Points dialog where the details of several points can be edited
simultaneously.
Add / Edit Alignments
This opens the Add/Edit Alignment dialog that is used to create a new alignment or edit an
existing one.
Add / Edit Polylines
This opens the Add/Edit Polylines dialog that is used to create a new polyline or edit an
existing one.
Data Collector Transfer Settings Toolbar
Transfer Settings
This opens the Transfer Settings dialog box.
Data Collector Settings
This allows you to quickly select the type of data collector you are connected to, which can
also be selected from the Transfer Settings dialog box.
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File Menu
The File menu contains options regarding project files. These options include the ability to
open and close a project, save a project, import and export data as well as printing and
plotting. To access the File menu, click on File located on the left-hand side of the menu
bar.
New Project
File | New Project
The New Project option will create a new blank project. Enter a name for the new project
and select the location you want the project to be saved in. Click the [Save] button to save
the project file. You can now import or add data.
Open Project or Archive
File | Open Project or Archive…
The Open Project option allows you to
open a previously existing project or
archive. Locate the project you want to
open and tap the [Open] button. If
your previous project had changes
made to it, but was not saved, a
message dialog will appear allowing
you to save the project before it is
closed.
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Save Project
File | Save Project
The Save Project option allows you to save your current project, its jobs and any other
linked data files. Your current project file will be updated with the current data in the
loaded project.
Save Project As
File | Save Project As
This option allows you to save the current project and any linked data files to a new file
name. Enter a new name for the project and tap [Save] to save the file.
Archive Project
File | Archive Project
ForeSight allows you to save your project data into a compact archive file. The archive file
will contain copies of the project and all linked job files. Enter a name for the archive file
and select the [Save] button.
Note: Archive files have .PAK extensions.
Close Project
File | Close Project
Selecting the Close Project option will close the current project and its components without
exiting the program itself. After the project is closed, an untitled, empty project will be
created.
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File Menu
New Job
File | New Job
The New Job option will create a new Job, CR5, or Nikon
data file and link it to your current project.
Create a new: allows the selection of file type.
Non-Sequential/Sequential: specifies whether the data
should be sequential or non-sequential. Sequential data is
written in the order of the point name. Non-Sequential
allows there to be data records out of order. Where there is a
gap between point names, a blank record may take its place.
This option is only available with .CR5 files.
Selection: when selected the data for the new file will be
selected from the current map.
Linked Jobs: when selected, data for the new file will be
obtained from the selected linked job.
Start Location: when selected, a data file that has only one
point will be created. The point’s location is specified in the
provided fields.
Choose a name: the name of the new file.
[Create]: generates the new file.
[Close]: closes the dialog.
Open Job or Archive
File | Open Job or Archive
ForeSight supports TDS and Nikon job and raw data files natively. This means that you do
not need to import and export these file types, but can simply open them and close them.
You can open any of these file types independent of any project.
Select the file type you want to open and tap the [Open] button. The data file that is opened
will open as a job and not as a project. This job will not be associated with any project.
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Opening a .CR5 File
If you are opening a .CR5 file, you will be prompted to specify the units of measure that the
data in the file are. A .CR5 file does not store the system of measurements that its data is in.
So, the measurement units must be
specified.
Distance Units: the unit of measurement
for distances.
Angle Units: the unit of measurements for
angles.
Azimuth Type: the data’s horizontal
angle/bearing.
Adjustments: options for adjusting the
data.
[OK]: opens the file based upon the
specified settings.
[Cancel]: closes the dialog and cancels the
open routine.
Save Job
File | Save Job
When a data file is loaded, the Save Job option will appear under the file menu. This allows
you to save changes to the open TDS or Nikon data file.
Save Job As
File |Save Job As
When a data file is loaded, the Save Job As option will also appear under the file menu.
This option allows changes made to the open data file to be saved under a different file name
or format.
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File Menu
Note: In this routine, saving the changes under a different file format will automatically
convert the saved file to the chosen format. For example, a .JOB file saved with a .CR5
extension is converted into a .CR5 file.
Selecting Save Job As
presents a dialog,
which prompts you for
a file name. A file
type, or format, may
also be selected. The
supported file types
are *.Job, *.Nik, and
*.Cr5, with *.Job being
the default when no
extension is specified.
Enter a new name for
the data file, and tap
[Save] to save the file.
If a file already exists
with the chosen name,
you will be prompted to verify the overwriting of those existing files. For Raw Data
overwriting, you are given the option to overwrite with newly generated raw data, reuse the
existing raw data file, or cancel out of the function.
Link Job(s) to Project
File | Link Job(s) to Project
The Link Job(s) to Project option allows the linking of a job to your currently open project.
The following data types may be linked to the project file: .JOB, .RAW, .CR5, RW5, NIK, and
NRD.
Locate the file you want to link to the project and tap the [Open] button. The data will be
linked to the current project.
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Welcome Box
File | Welcome Box
Selecting the Welcome Box option will bring up the Welcome dialog. Your current project
will be closed.
Import
File | Import
The Import option allows you to import data into your currently open project. There are
three types of files you can import data from: ASCII Coordinate (.TXT), AutoCAD (.DXF) or
LandXML (.XML).
Importing From a .TXT File
File | Import | ASCII (.TXT, etc.)…
When using the import option to import an ASCII file, you will be walked through the import
wizard. Begin by locating the .TXT file and clicking on the [Open] button.
Screen One
The first dialog of the Import ASCII Wizard is used
to specify how the data is separated in the text file.
[Next>]: open the next screen in the import wizard.
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File Menu
Screen Two
The second dialog of the Import ASCII Wizard is used to define what data appears in what
column. There are two approaches that are provided. The quickest option is to select one of
the four radio buttons that specify the most typical column orderings. For more complex data
configurations, you can customize the column headings. Clicking on a column heading will
bring up a drop down list of possible options. Select the option that matches your data to
define the column.
[Next>]: opens the next
screen in the import
wizard.
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Third Dialog
The third dialog of the Import ASCII Wizard contains multiple settings controlling how the
data will be imported.
Select the distance unit used in the ASCII file: specifies the unit of measurement the
data is in.
Place imported
points on layer:
defines the layer that
the imported points will
be placed on. The
button allows a new
layer to be created.
Use point rename
rules: when selected,
imported points will be
named according to the
point rename rules that
are defined in the
Preferences section of
the software.
[Open Rules]: opens
the point rename rules
portion of the
Preferences (see Page
32).
[Preview Renaming
Report]: creates a preview report of the points that will be imported and what they will be
renamed.
Overwrite all existing points with the same name: when selected, imported point data
will overwrite the data for points in the current project with the same name.
Save the imported points to a selection file: when checked, the imported points will be
saved to a file. Enter a name for the file in the provided field.
[Browse]: allows a location to be selected for the file created using the Save the imported
points to a selection file option.
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File Menu
Specify Missing Elevation Threshold: when checked, all points that are equal to or less
than a specified elevation threshold will be imported as a 2D object. The threshold is entered
into the provided field.
Generate and display a report after importing: when selected, a WordPad report will be
generated after the import process is complete.
[Finish]: imports the point data and exits the wizard.
Importing From a .DXF File
File | Import | AutoCAD (.DXF)…
The process of importing a .DXF file begins with locating the file and then specifying the
import options.
File Name: the name of the
file to be imported. This field
can be filled in by selecting a
file in the list above it.
Files of type: controls what
types of files appear in the file
list above.
Distance unit used in the
DXF file: defines what unit of
measurement the data is in.
On Layer: when selected,
specifies a layer within the
current project for all the
objects to be merged onto. The
button can be used to
create a new layer for objects
to be imported onto.
On DXF file layers: when
selected, creates a set of layers
similar to those that exist in
the .DXF file for objects to be
imported onto.
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Note: If you selected the On DXF file layers option, then all the objects will be imported to
the layers specified in the .DXF file.
Use point rename rules: when selected, imported points will be named according to the
point rename rules that are defined in the Preferences section of the software.
[Open Rules]: opens the point rename rules portion on the Preferences.
[Preview Renaming Report]: creates a preview report of the points that will be imported
and how they will be renamed.
Use the next available point names in the project: when selected, points will be renamed
using point names that start after the last named point currently in the project.
Save the imported objects to a selection file: when checked, the objects will be saved to a
file that can later be loaded into one of the saved selection slots. Enter a name for the file in
the provided field.
objects to a selection file option.
Import points and lines blocks: when checked, ForeSight will import point and line blocks
as point and line objects. If this check box is not selected, then the blocks will be imported as
common blocks.
Import Feature Attributes: when checked, block attributes will be imported if the blocks
are imported. After selecting the check box, you choose which attributes to import.
Point block definition: a list of block attributes that can be selected for import it the
Import Feature Attributes option has been selected.
Generate and display a report after importing: when selected, a report will be generated
after the import process is complete.
[Open]: imports the data according the settings specified.
Note: All colors that exist in the .DXF file may not be supported by ForeSight.
[Cancel]: cancels the import and closes the import dialog.
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File Menu
Importing From a .XML File
File | Import | LandXML (.XML)…
The process of importing a .XML file begins with locating the file and then specifying the
import options.
File Name: the name of the
file to be imported. This field
can be filled in by selecting a
file in the file list above it.
Files of type: controls what
types of files appear in the
field list above.
On Layer: when selected,
specifies a layer within the
current project for all the
objects to be merged onto. The
button can be used to
create a new layer for objects
to be imported onto.
On different layers by
groups: when selected, creates
a set of layers based upon
groups contained within the
.XML file for objects to be
imported onto.
Use point rename rules:
when selected, imported points
will be named according to the
point rename rules that are defined in the Preferences section of the software.
[Open Rules]: opens the point rename rules portion on the Preferences.
[Preview Renaming Report]: creates a preview report of the points that will be imported
and what they will be renamed.
Overwrite all existing points with the same name: when selected, points found within
the project with the same name as imported points will overwritten by the new points data.
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Save the imported objects to a selection file: when checked, the objects will be saved to a
file that can later be loaded into one of the saved selection slots. Enter a name for the file in
the provided field.
objects to a selection file option.
Import polylines, alignments and parcels: when checked, polylines, alignments and
parcels will be imported. If this check box is not selected, then only points will be imported.
button can be used to create a new layer.
The
Point and Line Descriptions: used to assign which fields to use for the point and line
descriptions.
Generate and display a report after importing: when selected, a WordPad report will be
generated after the import process is complete.
[Open]: imports the data according the settings specified.
[Cancel]: cancels the import and closes the import dialog.
Export
File | Export
ForeSight DXM allows you to export certain types of data.
The Export routines allow you to write to a variety of file
formats using the data in the current project.
Exporting to ASCII Coordinates
File | Export | ASCII (.TXT, etc.)…
Select points to export: allows the selecting of the points to
be exported.
Types of Coordinate Data to Export: options for the form
the data will take.
Columns: a list that displays the columns in the database
table. Choose which items to export by selecting and
deselecting the check boxes next to the item name. An item
with a check mark will be exported.
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File Menu
Note: You can also adjust the order of the data by dragging items up and down the list.
Column separator: specifies how the data will be separated. A custom separator may be
chosen by selecting the Custom radio button and entering the symbol used to designate a
separator in the provide field.
[Export]: opens the Save As dialog to save the file.
[Close]: cancels the export and closes the dialog.
Exporting to Trimble (.DC)
File | Export | Trimble (.DC)…
Select objects: allows the selecting of the points to be
exported.
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Exporting to AutoCAD
File | Export | AutoCAD (.DXF)…
Select objects: allows the selecting of the objects to be
exported.
Export point and line blocks: when checked, AutoCAD
point and line blocks will be exported in addition to nonblock objects.
Text height: the height of visible block attributes. Only
available if Export point and line blocks checked.
Vertical spacing: the spacing of visible block attributes.
Only available if Export point and line blocks checked.
Point block definition: lists the point block definitions
available for export. Select the items you want to export. An
item with a check mark will be exported.
Export feature attributes: when checked, any attributes
associated with the exported blocks will be exported.
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File Menu
Exporting to LandXML
File | Export | LandXML (.XML)…
exported.
Export lines on the specified layer as parcels: when
checked, lines on the designated layer will be exported as
parcels instead of as lines.
Export point descriptions as: specifies how descriptions
will be exported.
Exporting Attributes
File | Export | Attributes (.TXT, .DXF, .SHP & .SHX &
.DBF)...
exported.
Attribute File Type: sets the file type that will be exported
[Export]: opens the Select Directory dialog where the file
can be saved.
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Preferences
File | Preferences
The Preferences dialog
box is used to configure
several different settings
in ForeSight. Settings
will be preserved as you
go from tabbed area to
tabbed area. Click [OK]
to save the changes when
you are completely
finished. Selecting
[Cancel] will cancel all
changes and exit the
Preferences dialog.
Each tabbed screen is
explained below.
Colors
The Colors card allows you to change the default colors for the objects displayed in the Plan
View. Clicking any of the colored buttons will open a color map where you can select a new
color by clicking on it.
[Choose colors for me]: change all the colors back to the default color scheme.
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File Menu
Display
The Display card is used to configure what is displayed in the Plan View.
Show Construction Lines:
when checked, construction
lines will be displayed in the
map view.
Point Labels: controls what
is displayed in relation to
points.
[Choose Font]: allows the
selection of a different font
for displaying point
information in the Plan View.
Display Point
Descriptions: when checked,
point descriptions will be
displayed in the Plan View.
Display Point Elevations: when checked, point elevations will be displayed in the Plan
View.
List Views: settings for fonts related to data grids.
[Choose Font]: controls the font used in the data grid views for Points, Polylines, and
Alignments, etc.
Reports: settings for fonts related to reports.
[Choose Title Font]: sets the font for report titles.
[Choose Text Font]: sets the font for the text body in generated reports.
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System
The System card lets you configure options that deal with the PC’s memory and auto-saving.
Undo Stack Size: specifies
the number of undo
procedures that can be
performed.
Enable Autosave: when
checked, a backup of the
project will automatically be
saved after each time the
number of minutes specified
is reached. This backup will
only be restored if the
program is shut down
unexpectedly. This function
is not a replacement for the
normal File | Save Project
routine, which should still be
performed manually on a
regular basis.
Default Directory: This sets the default “Projects” directory, also the working directory for
“untitled” mode.
[Browse]: is used to select a location.
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File Menu
Snap
The Snap card is used to configure the snap settings. The use of snap modes is discussed
later.
Default snap mode order:
used to select which snap
modes will be used by default
when no snap mode is
selected in the Snap toolbar.
Check the boxes that
correspond with the snap
modes you want to be used
and drag them so they are
listed in the order where the
modes with most priority are
listed first.
Snap to Grid: settings that
control the spacing between
grid points.
Horizontal: the horizontal
distance between snap grid points.
Vertical: the vertical distance between snap grid points.
Horizontal Origin: the horizontal origin for the grid.
Vertical Origin: the vertical origin for the grid.
Pick box: the slider is used to select the size of the pick box when the cursor is moved over
the Plan View.
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User Info
The User Info card can be
used to personalize your copy
of ForeSight. This
information will not be used
anywhere else in the
program.
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File Menu
General
The General card contains
several check boxes for a
variety of options.
Automatically update
entry fields: when checked,
any field where information
is manually entered will
automatically be updated
after the cursor leaves that
field. When this is
unchecked, another step,
such as pressing [OK], is
required before the new
information entered is
accepted.
Automatically show the
‘Messages’ toolbar: when checked, messages that can be displayed after a specific function
is performed will automatically be displayed in the message window. When this is
unchecked, the
Toggle Messages button would need to be activated for messages to be
displayed.
Display the Zoom menu when you right-click on space: when checked, the Zoom menu
will be displayed at the cursor location when a right-click is performed in the plan view. If
this is unchecked, nothing will happen.
Always generate and save a report: when checked, a report will open in a new window
after completing a routine in ForeSight that is designed to generate a report. If this is
unchecked, no report that can be saved will be created, but a report will be displayed in the
message area if the
Toggle Messages button is activated.
Always show the Welcome Dialog when Starting ForeSight DXM: when checked, the
Welcome message will be displayed when ForeSight is started.
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Rename Rules
The Rename Rules card is
used to define how to handle
points with duplicate names
as they are merged into
another project or job.
Always rename points:
when selected, all points will
be renamed as they are
merged according to how the
remaining fields are
configured.
Rename points only when
there is a conflict: when
selected, if any point within
the selection has a conflict
with existing points, then all
the points will be renamed according to the rename rules. If no points in the selection cause
a conflict, then none of the selected points will be renamed. The entire renaming sequence
must succeed or the merger will fail.
Point Rename Rules: settings for the renaming of imported points.
Start with point number: when selected, all imported points will be named consecutively
starting with the point number entered in the provided field. Each consecutive point that is
renamed will be given the next available point number.
Fill gaps first, then sequential: when selected, any points will be renamed with the first
available point number, where 1 is the lowest possible point name.
Start After: when selected, point renaming will start after the Highest point number, the
Next Round 100, the Next Round 1000, or the Next Round 10000 depending upon the
selected option.
Use alpha designator: when selected, points will be renamed with the number convention
defined in this screen, along with predefined alpha character(s).
Designator: the defined alpha character to be added to the imported point name.
In Front: places the predefined Designator in front of the original point name.
In Back: places the predefined Designator behind the original point name.
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File Menu
Use numeric offset: when selected, any numeric point name that is renamed will be the old
name plus the numeric offset entered here.
Description Codes
The Description Codes card
allows for the name and type
of the current descriptor file
to be quickly viewed. The file
can be selected here, but it
can also be changed in the
Map Menu items. Each of
those routines allows for the
descriptors (and descriptor
files) to be changed.
Use Survey Pro
Description File lets the
user designate a description
file, which is in a .txt format,
by browsing to the location
and selecting the chosen file.
This file uses codes can be
left unchecked if codes are not used in the .txt descriptor file.
Use DXM Description or Nikon PT\Code List File can be selected if the desired
descriptor file is in the .Des or .Lst format. These files can be created using the Nikon Code
List Editor.
Use code (displayed) as object description can be selected for the .Des or .Lst file. When
creating a .Des or .Lst descriptor file, there is a field for Code (displayed) and Code
(Stored). If this box is checked the Code (displayed) will be written into the data file,
regardless of what’s in the field for the Code (Stored).
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Print Setup
File | Print Setup
The Print Setup dialog controls how pages will be printed with the selected printer. From
within the Print Setup, you can set the paper Size from a drop down list and the Source of
the paper. You can also adjust the Margins on the paper’s edge and set the Orientation.
Selecting the [Printer] button will bring up Print Setup dialog for your default printer.
From here you can select what printer you want to use and adjust Properties specific to
your printer. See your printer’s manual for more help on settings specific to your printer.
Click on the [OK ] button to save the changes.
Print Preview
File | Print Preview
ForeSight allows you to preview your data prior to printing it. From within the Print
Preview screen, you can use the [Zoom In] and [Zoom Out] by clicking the corresponding
button then click on the area of the page you want to zoom in or out on. You can also select
[Print] to print the page. [Close] will return you to standard program view.
Print
File | Print
This option will print your document as defined in the Print Setup dialog.
Exit
File | Exit
This option will exit the program.
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Edit Menu
The Edit menu contains some simple routines that are useful while working in almost any
part of ForeSight. Each routine is briefly explained here so you can use them throughout the
rest of the manual.
Undo
Edit | Undo
Undo: cancels the previous action implemented by the user. It restores the project or job to
the state it was in, prior to the canceled action.
Redo
Edit | Redo
Redo: undoes the last Undo function.
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Edit Objects
Edit | Edit Objects…
This page allows you to change the layer and/or description of the selected objects. Start by
selecting the objects you want to edit.
Select objects to edit: allows the selecting of the objects,
which the new settings will affect.
Change the description of the object(s): when checked,
allows a new description for all the selected objects to be
entered. The new description is entered in the provided
field. This will overwrite any existing description for the
objects.
Change the layer of the object(s): when checked, will
move all the selected objects from the layer they are
currently on to a new layer. The selected objects will all go
on the same layer, so if they previously were on multiple
layers, they will now all be on the same defined layer. The
new layer is selected from the provided drop down list. The
button can be used to create a new layer for objects to be
imported onto.
[Apply]: applies the changes.
[Cancel]: exits the dialog without making any changes.
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Edit Menu
Copy Objects
Edit | Copy Objects…
The copy objects option allows you to select a group of objects and then copy them to the
same distance and direction as defined by the difference between the Copy from location and
the Copy to location.
Select objects to copy: allows the selecting of the objects to
be copied.
Copy From: the Northing and Easting coordinates of the
“from” location.
Copy To: the Northing and Easting coordinates of the “to”
location.
[Point Rename Rules]: accesses the Rename Rules
preferences where the naming of the new points is
configured.
Move current selection to the new objects: when checked,
the focus of the cursor is moved to the location of the newly
copied points.
[Copy]: when selected, will copy the points.
[Close]: when selected will close the dialog.
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Delete Objects
Edit | Delete Objects…
The Delete Objects option allows you to select objects from
your map and delete them
Select objects to delete: allows the selecting of the objects
to be deleted.
Note: In many dialog boxes, you can click the
button to
the right of the
Mouse Select button and select List of
Selected Objects to see a list of all the objects that are
currently selected.
[Delete]: when selected, will delete the selected points.
Rename Points
Edit | Rename Points…
This option will rename the selected points.
Select points to rename: allows the selecting of the points
to be renamed.
[Point Rename Rules]: when selected, will bring up the
Rename Rules preferences where the renaming rules can
be adjusted.
[Preview Report]: displays a report with information
regarding how the points will be renamed.
Rename points in the raw data file: when checked, the
points in the raw data file will be renamed to match the
point names in the project.
[Report]: when selected, will bring up a report of the renamed points.
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Edit Menu
[Rename]: when selected, the specified points will be renamed.
2D Points to 3D
Edit | 2D Points to 3D…
This option will assign a specified elevation to all the selected points. This will occur after
importing a 2D file from AutoCAD. This routine can also change the existing elevations of
the selected points to a specified elevation.
Select points to modify: allows the selecting of the points
to be changed.
Elevation: the new elevation for the points.
Apply to missing elevations only: when checked, only the
selected points with no elevation will be changed. When this
is un-checked, all selected points will be changed.
[Report]: when selected, will bring up a report of the altered
points.
[Apply]: when selected, applies the changes.
Select All
Edit | Select All
This option will select all the points and objects on the current map.
Clear Current Selection
Edit | Clear Current Selection
This option will deselect any objects that are currently selected on your map. If you are
unsure whether anything is selected, look in the status bar of ForeSight.
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Invert Selection
Edit | Invert Selection
This option will invert the current selection. For example, suppose there are 100 points on
the map and 15 of the points in the upper right are selected. After the Inverse Selection
option is selected, the 15 points previously selected are no longer selected, but the rest of the
points on the map are selected. So the 85 points that were not previously selected are now
selected.
Selection Editor
Edit | Selection Editor
The Selection Editor allows you to maintain up to 6
different and independent groups of selected objects. The
current selection is located on the right side of the dialog
and can be saved to any location on the left side.
Selections: six slots that store point selections that can be
swapped in and out as the current selection.
[Copy to The Selection Highlighted]: copies the points in
the Current Selection into the selected slot.
[Copy to Current Selection]: makes the selected slot’s
points the Current Selection.
Note: You can also drag any selection to the current
selection location and right-clicking on a selection will
provide additional options.
Modify the Current Selection: allows the selection of a
new set of points from the Plan View and makes them the
current selection replacing the previous current selection.
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Edit Menu
Save Selection to
Edit | Save Selection to
This option is a shortcut to saving the current selection to a specific location in the Selection
Editor (described above). Simply expand the menu item by touching the mouse to it and
click the location where you want to save the current selection from the list. You can also
use the keyboard shortcut to save the current selection to any of the six locations by pressing
[Alt] along with [F1] through [F6], respectively.
Load Selection from
Edit | Load Selection from
This option is a shortcut to restore a saved selection from the Selection Editor to make it
the current selection. Simply expand the menu item by touching the mouse to it and click
the saved selection from the list that you want to use as the current selection. You can also
use the keyboard shortcut to restore a specific saved selection to use as the current selection
by pressing [Alt] along with [1] through [6], respectively.
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View Menu
The View menu contains some tools for altering the main view of ForeSight and for
controlling the zoom levels in the main map view. Each tool is briefly explained below.
Toolbars
View | Toolbars
This option allows the selection of which toolbars will be
displayed in the upper portion of the screen. Select the
check boxes for the desired toolbars and de-select the
toolbars (if they are not already) to remove unwanted
toolbars. Tap [OK] to exit the dialog and implement the
changes.
Project Navigator
View | Project Navigator
When selected, this option displays or hides the Project Navigator. In cases where there
is another dialog open, the Project Navigator option will toggle the Project Navigator
between the front and back of the stack of dialogs. The Project Navigation option is grayed
out if the Project Navigator is already displayed and no other dialogs are open. To show or
hide the Project Navigator, select View | Project Navigator.
Dialog Bar
View | Dialog Bar
When selected, this option displays or hides the Dialog Bar. The Dialog Bar consists of
the Project Navigator and any dialogs stacked over it. Hiding the Dialog Bar does not
close active dialogs stacked over the Project Navigator. If the Dialog Bar is hidden and
then restored, all dialogs that were open when the Dialog Bar was hidden will still be
active. To show or hide the Dialog Bar, select View | Dialog Bar.
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View Menu
Clear Dialog Bar
View |Clear Dialog
When selected, this option closes all dialogs stacked over the Project Navigator.
Message Bar
View | Message Bar
The Message Bar displays report data from a completed function. For instance, if the area
tool (Cogo | Compute Area) is opened and used to solve for the area, a report on the
selected area will appear in the Message Bar.
Point Labels
View | Point Labels
Selecting Point Labels will display the point labels for each point on the map. When this
option is enabled, a check mark will be displayed next the Point Labels in the View menu.
To hide the labels, deselect the Point Labels option such that the check mark is no longer
displayed.
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Identify Objects
View | Identify Objects
Selecting Identify Objects toggles an object information box on and
off. When in Mouse Select mode and Identify Objects is turned
on, an information box will appear when the mouse cursor hovers
over a point or object. Information that appears in the box
generally includes the layer the object is on, the assigned color for
the object and the type of object it is. The Identify object tool is on
when a check mark is displayed next the Identify Object in the
View menu. To turn off the tool, deselect the Identify Object
option such that the check mark is no longer displayed.
Zoom
View | Zoom Zooming is defined as changing the current scale of the viewing area. In effect it increases
and decreases the relative size of the drawing on the screen.
ForeSight offers several methods for zooming, they are all quite simple, and are designed to
provide you flexibility. Most zoom options have alternative key combination controls to
activate the particular zoom. If you use a wheel mouse, the wheel can be used for zooming in
and out. Also, if the wheel is pressed down, activating a wheel click action, you can use your
mouse to pan. Panning continues until the wheel mouse is let up.
Zoom Window
or [Ctrl]-W
View | Zoom | Zoom Window
Zoom Window allows you to use your mouse to define a rectangular area to zoom in to. Once
the Zoom Window button is pressed, you click once in one corner of the rectangle and once
in the opposite corner to define the area you want to zoom to. The Zoom Window tool can
on the Zoom toolbar.
also be activated by selecting the Zoom Window button
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View Menu
Zoom Previous
or [Ctrl]-9
View | Zoom | Zoom Previous
Zoom Previous moves the zoom setting to what it was prior to your last change. Zoom
previous works off a list of previous zoom settings so you can keep toggling back through the
list for as many zooms that you have done. The Zoom Previous tool, can also be activated
by selecting the Zoom Previous button
Zoom Next
or [Ctrl]-0
View | Zoom | Zoom Next
Zoom Next is the same as zoom previous, but moves through the list of zoom settings in the
opposite direction. The Zoom Next tool can also be activated by selecting the Zoom Next
button
Zoom Extents
or [Ctrl]-A
View | Zoom | Zoom Extents
Zoom Extents scales the view so that all the objects that are in the project and are viewable
are contained within the viewing area. In most cases, zoom extents is a very useful tool for
fitting your entire drawing inside the viewable area of your screen. The Zoom Extents tool
can also be activated by selecting the Zoom Extents button
Zoom In
View | Zoom | Zoom In
or [Alt]-[+]
This zoom moves the view in by a specified percentage amount. In order to set the zoom
amount, you must select the drop down list from the Zoom In button on the Zoom toolbar.
The amount of zoom can be set by using the drop down list activated by clicking on the arrow
next to the zoom button. Each time the zoom button is pushed, the view will change by the
selected amount. The Zoom In tool can also be activated by selecting the Zoom In button
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Zoom Out
View | Zoom | Zoom Out
or [Alt]-[–]
This zoom moves the view out by a specified percentage amount. In order to set the zoom
amount, you must select the drop down list from the Zoom Out button on the Zoom toolbar.
The amount of zoom can be set by using the drop down list activated by clicking on the arrow
next to the zoom button. Each time the zoom button is pushed, the view will change by the
selected amount. The Zoom Out tool can also be activated by selecting the Zoom Out
button
Realtime Zoom
View | Realtime Zoom
or [Ctrl]-Q
Realtime Zoom uses the mouse to set the zoom level. To use it, first click on the zoom
realtime button, then click and drag anywhere on the drawing area. Dragging up causes the
view to zoom in and dragging down causes the view to zoom out. Realtime Zoom will
redraw as you zoom in or out. For very large jobs or very slow computers, Realtime Zoom
will not provide a smooth redraw of the screen. Drag the mouse slowly for best results in
button
these situations. The Realtime Zoom tool can also be activated by selecting the
Realtime Pan
View | Realtime Pan
Panning moves the drawing from side to side and up and down to facilitate viewing the job.
There is only one pan button and it provides all the panning functionality. Realtime Pan is
controlled using the mouse much like Realtime Zoom. To use the tool, click and drag on the
drawing area. Dragging left causes the view to shift left and so on for all the directions.
Realtime Pan will redraw as you move the drawing. For very large jobs or very slow
computers, Realtime Pan will not provide a smooth redraw of the screen. Drag the mouse
slowly for best results in these situations.
A wheel mouse can also be used for panning. Click and hold the mouse wheel (it can act like
a button) and drag the mouse in the direction you desire to pan. Lift up on the mouse wheel
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View Menu
when done. You can also roll the mouse wheel while it is depressed causing zoom and pan at
the same time.
Full Screen
View | Full Screen
Selecting Full Screen will hide all dialogs, the Project Navigator, and the Message Bar,
making the map view as large as possible on the screen. Toolbars and the Menu Bar will
remain showing. Selecting Full Screen again will restore the screen to its original form.
Redraw
View | Redraw
The Redraw option will refresh or redraw the map and all its contents. On some computers,
the processor and graphics card may have difficulty staying current with all the changes to
the map. Selecting Redraw will redraw the entire map so that it is current and clear.
Erase Scratch
View | Erase Scratch
The scratch layer is a layer designated for program related construction lines. Construction
lines are lines automatically drawn by the program to graphically show an operation that
just took place. For instance, when an inverse between points is done, a construction line
will be drawn to show the results.
Selecting Erase Scratch will erase all construction lines on the scratch layer.
Plan
View | Plan
This will display the plan view. The plan view displays the map in your current project and
the objects and data points that are on it.
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Coordinates
View | Coordinates
The coordinates view displays a table that contains all the coordinate data for objects and
points in your project.
Job
View | Data
This will display the data view. The data view displays a map of your job data and a table
containing its point data information.
Transfer Log
View | Transfer Log
ForeSight maintains a .log file that contains a log of all data transfers between the computer
running ForeSight and another computer or PDA. The Transfer Log displays a WordPad
report of this log data.
Clear Transfer Log
View | Clear Transfer Log
This will delete all entries in the transfer log file.
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Cogo Menu
The Cogo menu accesses various coordinate geometry routines to inverse between points,
compute the area of a boundary, and produce a closure report.
Inverse Point to Point
Cogo | Inverse Point to Point
The Inverse Point to Point routine will compute the distance and direction between two
points. Select the desired Inverse Mode (explained below), and then select the two points
that you want to inverse between. Click the [Report] button to generate a report for the last
inverse performed.
Inverse Mode: The following inverse modes are available
and will determine how the inverse is performed.
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Simple: This mode will perform an inverse on two
specified points. Once finished, you can enter two
new points for a new report, and so on.
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Side Shot: The only difference between Side shot
and Simple modes is that once Point 2: is filled in
and the results computed, the focus will stay in the
Point 2: field allowing you to get a radial report of
multiple points from the same first point by
continuing to click on points.
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Sequence Mode: After an inverse is performed in
this mode, the previous ForeSight point (Point 2:)
becomes the current occupy point (Point 1:). You
can think of Sequence as being similar to a traverse
operation.
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Multiple Side shot Mode: This mode is the same
as Side shot mode except you can use the select
features of ForeSight to select multiple points based
on description, layer, color etc.
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Point in Direction
Cogo | Point in Direction
The Point in Direction routine will compute and optionally store a new point based on a
specified distance and direction from an existing point.
Pt Name: is the existing point that all direction and
distance information will be referenced from.
Direction: is the direction from the reference point to the
new point.
+/- Angle: is an optional horizontal angle that will be added
to the Direction.
Horizontal Distance: is the horizontal distance from the
reference point to the new point.
Elevation Change: is the difference in elevation from the
reference point to the new point.
Results: displays the computed coordinates for the new
point after clicking [Solve].
Store Point: When selected, the new point will be stored to
the current job. When unselected, the location of the new
point is computed, but not stored.
Pt Name: is the name used when storing the new point.
Description: is the description used when storing the new
point.
Automatically advance…: When selected, the new point
will automatically become the reference point for the
subsequent point in direction computation, if performed.
Erase Scratch Lines: Erases any existing scratch lines. (Page Error! Bookmark not
defined.)
[Report]: Opens a report in a new window showing the details of all the point in direction
computations.
[Solve]: Computes the location of the new point and stores it if the Store Point checkbox
was checked.
[Close]: Closes the dialog bar.
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Cogo Menu
Intersection
Cogo | Intersection
The Intersection routine computes the intersection(s) of two lines given the direction(s)
and/or distance(s) from two existing points. (See illustration below.) Once solved, the
intersection points can be viewed from the Map view and optionally stored. The computed
points will be stored as 2D points.
Point 1
Point 1
Point 2
Point 2
Point 1
Point 2
Direction - Direction
Direction - Distance
Intersection
Intersection
Base point A: is the first reference point.
Distance - Distance
Intersection
Base point B: is the second reference point.
Direction: When selected, is the direction from the
corresponding reference point that intersects with the other
reference distance or direction.
Distance: When selected, is the distance from the
corresponding direction that intersects with the other
reference distance or direction.
Results: Displays the northing and easting for the computed
intersecting point(s).
Store point C: When checked, a point will be stored for the
intersection computed from the information provided above.
Store point D: When checked, a second point will be stored
for the other intersection computed from the information
provided above.
[Report]: Creates a report in TDSEdit detailing the
computed intersection, which can then be saved and/or
printed.
[Solve]: Computes the location of the intersection(s).
[Close]: Closes the dialog bar.
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Compute Area
Cogo | Compute Area
The Area routine gives the area within the boundary of a
polyline. If the polyline is not closed, the area will be
computed as if a line connected the end of the polyline back
to the beginning.
The units will be acres and square feet if you are using
imperial units or hectares and square meters if you are
using metric units. The perimeter will be in feet, US ft, SQ
US ft, US acres or meters and will not include the distance
that may be added to compute the area of an open line.
Closure Report
Cogo | Closure Report
The Closure Report routine gives you information on how
far the last point in a line is from the first point. A line
report may be generated by selecting the [Report] button.
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Map Menu
The Map menu contains routines to add or edit points, alignments, and polylines.
Add Points / Edit Points
Map | Add Points / Edit Points…
This opens the Add / Edit Points dialog where a new point can be added or an existing point
can be edited. The dialog will change slightly depending on if the Proj. Pt entered is a new
point or an existing point. The differences are outlined below.
Proj. Pt: is the point number for the point you want to add or edit. The remaining fields will
vary depending on if the point exists in the current project or not.
[Close] will close the dialog. If [Add] or [Apply] has not been pressed, any changes will not be
stored.
[Quick Enter]: opens the Quick Enter dialog where the function of the enter key can be
defined for when the Add / Edit Points dialog is open. (See Page 55.)
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Adding a New Point
NEE: is used to specify the Northing, Easting, and Elevation
for the new point. It is possible to leave the Elevation field
blank, as ForeSight DXM supports 2D surveys.
LLH: if the new point has geodetic coordinates, select this
tab, check the Has Geodetic checkbox, select if the
coordinates are in WGS84 LLH or Local LLH, then enter the
Latitude, Longitude, and Height for the new point.
Description: is the optional description for the new point.
Geodetic Flags: if the point has geodetic coordinates, the
geodetic flags can be edited by clicking [Flags] (see Page 57).
[Flags]: opens the Geodetic Point Flags dialog where the
geodetic point flags can be edited.
Layer: is where you specify a layer for the new point.
[Attributes]: This will open the Attribute Editor as long as
you are creating a new point for a *.JOB file and a feature
code file has been selected for the current job from the Job |
Job Settings screen.
[Add]: adds the new point to the current project.
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Map Menu
Editing an Existing Point
Change the location of this point: when checked, you are
able to change the coordinates for the specified point.
NEE: is used to change the Northing, Easting, and Elevation
for the point. Again, the elevation can be eliminated or left
blank for 2D surveys.
LLH: if the specified point has geodetic coordinates, select
this tab, check the Has Geodetic checkbox, select if the
coordinates are in WGS84 LLH or Local LLH, then edit the
Latitude, Longitude, and Height for the point.
Change description: when checked, the description for the
specified point can be changed.
Change Geodetic Point Flags: when checked, if the point
has geodetic coordinates the geodetic flags can be edited by
clicking [Flags]. (See Page 57).
[Flags]: opens the Geodetic Point Flags dialog where the
geodetic point flags can be edited.
Change Layer: when checked, the layer for the specified
point can be changed.
Change Attributes: when checked, the feature can be
changed for the specified point using the [Attributes] button
as long as the specified point is from a *.JOB file and a feature
code file is selected for the current job from the Job | Job
Settings screen.
[Attributes]: This will open the Attribute Editor if the conditions
for the previous field are met.
[Apply]: stores the modified point to the current project.
[Quick Enter]: This button opens a dialog where you can choose
the fields that are selected by pressing [Enter] on the keyboard.
Each time [Enter] is pressed, the cursor will cycle through the
fields in the Add / Edit Points dialog that were checked in the
Quick Enter Mode Setting dialog.
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Edit Multiple Points
Map | Edit Multiple Points…
This opens the Edit Multiple Points dialog where the details
of several points can be edited simultaneously.
Change the location: when checked, you are able to specify
an elevation for all the selected points.
NEE: is used to change the Elevation for the selected points.
This can be left blank for 2D surveys.
LLH: Geodetic coordinates cannot be modified with this
routine.
Change description: when checked, the description for all
the selected points can be changed.
Change Geodetic Point Flags: when checked, the [Flags]
button can be used to change the geodetic point flags for the
selected points that have geodetic coordinates (see Page 57).
Change the layer: when checked, the layer for the selected
points can be changed.
Change the feature: when checked, the feature can be
changed for the selected points using the [Attributes] button
as long as the selected points are from a *.JOB file and a
feature code file is selected for the current job from the Job
| Job Settings screen.
[Attributes]: This will open the Attribute Editor if the
conditions for the previous field are met.
[Apply]: stores the modified point to the current project.
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Map Menu
Geodetic Point Flags
Map | Edit Multiple Points… | [Flags] or
Map | Add Points / Edit Points | [Flags] or
This dialog is used to edit the setup group and
geodetic control point flags for a single point, or for
multiple points. When editing multiple points, you
can choose to modify only the setup group, only the
control point flags, or both. When editing a single
point, you will update both the setup group and the
geodetic control point flags.
The [Flags] button is used to change the geodetic
point flag(s) for the selected point(s).
Modify Setup Group: When checked, the set up
group for any selected geodetic points will be
changed. This control is not visible when editing a
single point.
Set Up Group: a unique flag to identify groups of GPS coordinates measured from the same
autonomous GPS setup. A valid TDS setup group is a number between 101000001 and
1231235959.
[Same as Projection]: Click this button to use the set up group of the current document
projection.
Modify Control Point Flags: When checked, the geodetic control point flags will be
changed. This control is not visible when editing a single point.
GPS Control Point: When checked, the selected points will be marked as geodetic control
points available in a localization adjustment
Use for Horizontal Control: When checked, the selected points will be used for horizontal
control in a localization adjustment.
Use for Vertical Control: When checked, the selected points will be used for vertical control
in a localization adjustment.
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Add / Edit Polylines
Map | Add/Edit Polylines
This opens the Add/Edit Polylines dialog that is used to create a new polyline or edit an
existing one.
[Edit Existing]: Once this button is selected, an existing
polyline can be selected from the project and then viewed or
edited.
[Create New]: will remove any data in the Add/Edit
Polyline dialog so a new polyline can be created.
[Add]: adds the new polyline to the current project.
[Apply]: saves the changes to the current polyline.
[Report]: generates a report containing all the details of the
current polyline.
[Close]: closes the dialog. If any changes have not yet been
saved, a prompt will ask if you want to save the changes.
Build
The Build card allows you to edit or create a polyline by
adding or removing vertices.
[Pick a Vertex From Map]: This allows you to select any of
the vertices from the map that are listed in the area above
the button.
Line Point
The Line Point card is used to add vertices that form straight lines to the current polyline.
Point: is an existing point that can be added as a vertex to the current polyline.
Insert Before: inserts the new vertex before the selected vertex once the [Insert New]
button is pressed.
Insert After: inserts the new vertex after the selected vertex once the [Insert New] button
is pressed.
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[Insert New]: inserts the Point specified into the list of vertices.
[Undo]: undoes the last function performed from this dialog.
[Delete]: deletes the selected vertex.
Curve Points
The Curve Points card is used to add vertices that form
curves to the current polyline.
PC Point: is an existing point that defines the PC of a curve.
Pt. On Curve / PI point / Radius Point: is an existing point
that defines either a point on the curve, the PI, or the radius
point, respectively.
PT Point: is an existing point that defines the PT of a curve.
Store RP: When checked, the radius point of the curve can be computed and automatically
stored using the specified point number once the curve is added.
Insert Before: inserts the new curve before the selected vertex once the [Add] button is
pressed.
Insert After: inserts the new curve after the selected vertex once the [Add] button is
pressed.
[Insert New]: adds the new curve into the list of vertices.
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Edit
The Edit card allows you to edit an existing polyline.
Line
The Line card is used to modify any straight-line segment of
an existing polyline.
Vertex 1 Point: is the point that defines the first vertex of
the selected polyline segment.
Vertex 2 Point: is the point that defines the second vertex
of the selected polyline segment.
[Delete]: will delete the corresponding vertex.
[Replace]: will replace the corresponding vertex with the
new specified vertex.
Insert Point: will insert a new vertex, represented by the
specified point, between the two vertices of the selected
polyline segment.
[Add]: will add the new vertex specified in the Insert Point
field.
Curve
The Curve card allows you to change a straight polyline
segment into a curved segment.
Make Segment a Curve: When checked, you can enter the
parameters to change the selected straight polyline segment
into a curved segment. Similarly, you can uncheck this to
change the selected curved segment into a straight segment.
Curve Direction: defines if the curve turns toward the Left or
Right (from the point of view of the PC).
Arc Type: defines if the curve is Small (less than 180°), or
Large (greater than 180°).
Calculate using known data: When selected, the curve can
be defined by any one of the following known parameters:
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Radius
Length
Tangent
Delta
Mid Ordinate
External
Arc Degree
Chord Degree
Store RP: When selected, a radius point for the curve will automatically be computed and
stored to the point number specified in the Point field when the curve is applied.
[Apply Curve]: saves the curve to the polyline and displays it on the map.
General
The General card is used to select or change the description
and layer for the current polyline.
Change the description for the object(s): When checked,
you can specify or change the description for the polyline.
Change the layer of the object(s): When checked, you can
specify or change the layer for the polyline.
[Attributes…]: allows the assigning of a feature to the
polyline from a linked feature file.
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Add / Edit Alignments
Map | Add/Edit Alignments
This opens the Add/Edit Alignment dialog that is used to create a new alignment or edit an
existing one.
POB
The POB (point of beginning) card is used to define the
location of the beginning of the alignment.
Use Point as POB: When checked, an existing point from
the current project is entered and will be the POB of the
alignment. When this is unchecked, the POB must be
defined by a known Northing, Easting, and Elevation.
Start Station: is where you specify the stationing at the
POB. This is typically 0+00.
[Set POB]: stores the information entered and
automatically opens the HAL card.
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Map Menu
HAL
The HAL (horizontal alignment) card is used to define the
horizontal details of the alignment, consisting of straight
segments, horizontal curves, and spiral curves, or to edit any
horizontal segments in an existing alignment.
Sta: displays the starting station for the selected horizontal
segment.
Elev.: displays the elevation at the beginning of the selected
horizontal segment.
Insert Before: When selected, if a new segment is created,
it will be inserted before the current segment.
Insert After: When selected, if a new segment is created, it
will be inserted after the current segment.
[Insert New]: inserts the new segment as described in the
remaining fields.
[Delete]: deletes the selected horizontal segment.
Segment Type: is where you select the type of horizontal
segment you want to add. You can add a Line, Arc
(horizontal curve), or Spiral.
Curve Turn: defines if the arc or spiral turns to the Left or
Right.
Azimuth: is the azimuth tangent to the beginning of the segment.
Make the segment tangent to previous: When checked, the beginning azimuth is
automatically set to the azimuth of the end of the previous segment.
Length: is the length of the segment.
Radius: is the radius of the arc or spiral.
Spiral: defines if the spiral curve travels from the ‘tangent to spiral’ to the ‘spiral to curve’
(TS to SC) or from the ‘curve to spiral’ to the ‘spiral to tangent’ (CS to ST).
[Append Segment]: is used to save any changes made to the selected horizontal segment.
[Apply]: saves the changes to the current alignment.
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[Report]: generates a report with all the details of the current alignment.
[Close]: closes the dialog. If any changes have not yet been saved, a prompt will ask if you
want to save the changes.
VAL
The VAL (vertical alignment) card is used to define the
vertical details of the alignment, consisting of straight
grades and vertical (parabolic) curves. The horizontal and
vertical alignments are defined independently, but must
always begin at the same POB.
Sta: is the station at the beginning of the selected segment.
Elev: is the elevation at the beginning of the selected
segment.
Insert Before: When selected, if a new segment is created,
it will be inserted before the current segment.
Insert After: When selected, if a new segment is created, it
will be inserted after the current segment.
[Insert New]: inserts the new segment as described in the
remaining fields.
[Delete]: deletes the selected horizontal segment.
Segment Type: is where you select if the segment is a Line
(with a known grade), or a parabolic Curve.
Length: is the horizontal length of the segment.
Grade: is the percent grade of the line segment.
Tip: Right-clicking within the VAL preview window will open a
context-sensitive zoom menu that allows a variety of zoom option for
the preview. You can also drag the contents of the VAL preview
around with the left mouse button.
Start Grade: is the grade at the beginning of a vertical curve.
End Grade: is the grade at the end of a vertical curve.
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[Get Prev. Grade]: will automatically set the Grade or Start Grade to the same grade at the
end of the previous segment.
[Update Segment]: When editing an existing segment, this will save any changes made.
[Apply]: saves the changes to the current alignment.
[Report]: generates a report with all the details of the current alignment.
[Close]: closes the dialog. If any changes have not yet been saved, a prompt will ask if you
want to save the changes.
Note: If the horizontal and vertical alignments end at different stations, they can only be
processed in the staking routines as far as the end of the shortest alignment.
Vertex Card
The Vertex card displays the coordinates for all the vertices
in the horizontal alignment. It is not normally necessary to
edit or insert vertices.
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General Card
The General card is used to select or change the description
and layer for the current alignment.
Change the description for the object(s): When checked,
you can specify or change the description for the alignment.
Change the layer of the object(s): When checked, you can
specify or change the layer for the alignment.
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Adjustments Menu
The Adjustments menu contains routines to adjust all or part of a survey.
Translate / Rotate / Scale
Adjustments | Translate/Rotate/Scale…
The Adjustments dialog is used to translate, rotate, or scale
any or all of the objects in the current project.
: Before an adjustment can be performed, the objects
to be adjusted must be selected.
[Report]: generates a report with all the details of the
adjustment.
Translate By
The Translate by card is used to move the selected objects
by the specified direction, distance, and elevation.
Adjust by: is where you enter the Direction, Distance, and
Elevation adjustment to be applied to the selected objects.
All the objects will be moved by the specified amounts. If
any of these areas should not be adjusted, their respective
values should be set to zero.
[Translate]: performs the adjustment.
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Translate To
The Translate to card is used to adjust all the selected
objects by the difference between two known points or
locations. Once the adjustment is performed, the reference
point or location will have the same coordinates as the
destination point or location.
Reference / Destination Location: This can be defined by
an existing Point, or a known Northing, Easting and
Elevation.
Note: A reference point will only be adjusted if it is included
with the selected objects.
[Translate]: performs the adjustment.
Rotate
The Rotate card will rotate the selected objects around a
reference point or location by a specified angle.
Reference Location: This can be defined by an existing
Point, or a known Northing and Easting. All the selected
objects will be rotated around this point or location.
Simple: defines the rotation angle in degrees.
Change in direction: computes the rotation angle from the
difference between an Original azimuth and a New azimuth.
[Rotate]: performs the rotation.
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Scale
The Scale card is used to scale the distances and elevations
between any selected objects and a reference point or location.
Predefined Scale Factor: This can be used to quickly scale
all coordinates using a scale factor chosen from a predefined
list. When using this method, the reference location is the
origin.
Reference Location: This is the point or location that all the
selected objects are scaled from. (The scale factor is applied
to the distances between this reference location and each
selected object.)
Scale Factor: defines the scale factors that you want to
apply to each component. Usually the Northing and Easting
components of the scale factor will be the same, but they can
also be defined independently. (A scale factor of 1.0 will result
in no change to the distance for that component.)
[Scale]: scales the distances as configured in this dialog.
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Import GPS Control
Adjustments | Import GPS Control
The Import GPS Control dialog is used to import known
GPS control from sources such as keyed-in locations, OPUS
solution reports, or NGS Data Sheets prior to solving
localization for surveys that do not contain all the necessary
GPS control to be localized. The imported data is then
applied to an existing geodetic point, converting it to a GPS
control point. The routine can then be repeated for
additional points.
This dialog is only available when there is a valid projection
setup for the current job and when the horizontal projection
mode is set to mapping plane.
Select a point…: is where you select a point to convert to a
GPS control point. The selected point must have geodetic
coordinates.
Choose a source: is where you select the source to apply to
the selected point to convert to GPS control. The remaining
fields in this dialog will vary depending on the selection
made here. You can choose any of the following three
sources:
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Keyed in, either Grid XYZ, Local LLH, or WGS84
LLH
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OPUS Solution Results .txt file
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NGS Data Sheet .txt file
Coordinate Type: When manually keying in coordinates, this field is used to specify the
type of geodetic coordinates being entered.
[Browse]: allows you to locate and select OPUS Solution or NGS Data Sheet source file.
Only show points within 100m: When checked, only the NGS Point IDs for points from the
source file that are within 100 meters of the selected point will be displayed.
Details: Opens a GPS Control Point Details report in TDSEdit.
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Solve Localization
Adjustments | Solve Localization
The Solve Localization dialog allows you to configure and
solve the localization to known GPS control in the office for
surveys conducted in the field that did not have all the
necessary control information. The dialog is initially filled
with all the points in the current job that have GPS control
flags set.
To solve localization, the following requirements must be
met:
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A minimum of one GPS control point to solve
horizontal localization on a mapping plane
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A minimum of two GPS control points to solve a
horizontal localization in an arbitrary ground system
with no projection and no datum
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A minimum of three vertical GPS control points to
solve vertical localization
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One vertical GPS control point to solve just the
localization vertical shift when using a geoid model.
[Import GPS Control]: Opens the Import GPS Control
dialog described on Page 70.
Horizontal: This option is provided to allow for disabling
the horizontal localization, solving for horizontal normally,
and to solve for horizontal rotation only. The last option will
hold the horizontal localization scale to 1.0.
Vertical: This option is provided to allow for disabling the vertical localization, solving for
vertical shift only, and solving for vertical shift + inclined plane.
Blunder Detection: When blunder detection is enabled, we will use all of the selected
horizontal and vertical control points to attempt to detect any gross errors in the localization
control points. If any gross errors are detected, you will be prompted to remove those points
from the horizontal or vertical solution and the localization will be resolved with the new
control point assignments.
The results of the blunder detection will be one of four states:
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● Green: all points used checked out with no detected blunders, and there are no points
used in the solution that have marginal quality RMS values. When the H or V solution is
green, we will show the RMS of the solution in the results area.
● Yellow: all points checked out with no detected blunders, but there are some points of
marginal quality included in the solution. When the H or V solution is yellow, we will
identify the H or V point with the largest residual and the residual of that point.
● Red: we detected potential blunders with the solution, but there are not enough good
control points to determine which points are actually the blunders. Alternatively, if the
blunder detection algorithm did not run because the control points selected are not spaced
evenly with respect to one another, then the state will be red.
When blunder detection is turned off, we will simply show the RMS of the solution in the
results area.
Note: In order for blunder detection to run, you must have at least one more than the
minimum number of control points for the H or V solution.
[Solve]: Once all the parameters for the localization are set as desired, this button is used to
solve the localization. The GPS Control Point list is updated and localization results are
shown below in the Solution Results box and the [Apply] button is enabled.
Solution Results: This area lists the results of the solution along with an indication of the
quality of the solution. If blunder detection is enabled and a possible blunder is found, the
details are displayed here, otherwise the RMS results are shown.
[Apply]: Once a satisfactory solution has been obtained, the solution results are applied to
adjust all or none of the points of the project. GPS control flags are then updated and the
project is marked as modified.
[Report]: If the solve localization is successfully applied to the project, the message bar is
shown with a report detailing the adjustment. Clicking the Report button will then open the
report in TDSEdit.
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Adjust with Projection
Adjustments | Adjust with Projection…
The Adjust with Projection dialog can be used for two
things. It can be used to change the coordinate system of
the locations by adjusting from a chosen source projection to
a chosen destination projection. It can also be used to
synchronize the plane and geodetic locations by adjusting
with the current document projection.
Select Objects: allows the selecting of the point whose
projection you want to adjust.
Adjust From Source To Destination Projection: Options
for how to adjust the selected points based upon specified
source and destination projections.
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Adjust all points: When selected, the plane
locations of all selected objects will be adjusted from
a chosen source projection to a chosen destination
projection. Points with geodetic coordinates will be
adjusted to the destination projection using their
WGS84 (Latitude, Longitude, Height) value. Points
with plane only coordinates will be transformed to
WGS84 (Latitude, Longitude, Height) using the
source projection, and then transformed to the
destination projection.
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Adjust only geodetic points: When selected, the
plane location of selected points will be adjusted so
they have geodetic coordinates. Points will be transformed to the chosen destination
projection using their WGS84 (Latitude, Longitude, Height).
Adjust With Current Projection: Options for how to adjust the selected points based upon
the currently selected projection.
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Geodetic to Plane (Hold LLH | Adjust NEE): When selected, the plane coordinate
of selected objects will be adjusted so that they have geodetic coordinates. The
current document projection will be used to transform the WGS84 (Latitude,
Longitude, Height) values into new plane coordinates.
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Plane to Geodetic (Hold NEE | Adjust LLH): When selected, ForeSight will
compute WGS84 coordinates for all plane points based on the current document
projection. Points that had a geodetic coordinate will be updated with a new geodetic
coordinate. Points that did not already have a geodetic coordinate will be updated
with one. All points will have the set up group of the current projection record.
[Next>]: proceeds to the second screen of the Adjust Projection wizard.
[Close]: closes the dialog
Screen Two – Source to Destination
The second screen is used to define the source projection record. Its appearance will vary
depending upon your selections in screen one. The following screen appears if you selected
an option from the Adjust From Source To Destination Projection frame.
Database zone: will display all the zone groups and zones in the database, so you can pick a
zone. This choice allows input coordinate values of either
local geodetic or local plane values.
Database site: will display all the sites in the database so
you can pick a site record. This choice allows input
coordinate values of either local geodetic or local plane
values.
Document Projection Record: will use the document
projection record for the transformation. This choice allows
input coordinate values of either local geodetic or local plane
values.
[Projection Details Report]: This will display a report of
the selected record’s projection details.
[<Back]: goes to the previous screen.
[Next>]: advances to screen three.
[Close]: closes the dialog and exits the routine.
Screen Two – Database Zone
This version of the second screen will appear if Database
zone is selected.
Zone Group: is the zone group for the source projection.
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Zone: is the zone for the source projection.
Datum: displays the source projection datum. If the zone
does not have a datum, a list box of database datums will
appear. In this case, choose a datum to use with the zone.
Use Geoid Model: When checked, you can select a geoid
model for the source projection.
Geoid: specifies the geoid model for the source projection.
Screen Two – Database Site
Site is selected.
Zone Group: displays the zone group for the source
projection.
Site: is the site for the source projection.
Datum: displays the datum used for the source projection.
model.
Geoid: is the geoid model for the source projection.
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Screen Two – Database Projection Record
Projection Record selected. This screen simply displays
the data that is currently in the document projection record.
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Screen Two – Current Projection
The second screen displays the current projection that will
be used to make the adjustment. It appears when either
option is selected under Adjust With Current Projection
on the first screen.
Screen Three – Source to Destination
The third Adjust with projection screen is used to configure the transformation from the
source to the destination coordinate system. It is identical to the second screen, described
above.
Screen Three – Current Projection
The third Adjust With Current Projection screen is the same as the fourth screen in the
Adjust with projection sequence.
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Screen Four – Source to Destination
The fourth screen is used to show the results for each point
adjusted. You can choose the input point from the dropdown list and the results for that point are displayed in the
dialog. The results for the entire coordinate set are also
shown in the report window.
Point: the results for the point selected here will be
displayed in the remaining fields.
[Apply]: When selected, applies the changes Project Menu
The second to last menu item on the ForeSight menu bar
will vary depending upon the map view you are in. If you
are working on a project, then you will see the Project
menu. If, however, you are currently working on a job or
.CR5 file, then the menu item will read Job or CR5
respectively. To switch modes, click on tab for the mode you
want to be in. Depending on what types of data you have
loaded, there can be three tabs: Project, Job and CR5.
Many of the menu options are identical for the different
modes, some options are linked. All the options that are in
the Project menu are also available in the Job menu. The
following section will deal with items in the Project menu.
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Project Menu
Project Settings
Project | Project Settings
The Project Settings dialog controls settings are universal to the project and all linked files.
The Project Settings has four tabs containing information and settings for the open project.
There are four buttons at the bottom of the dialog that are available for all tabs.
[OK]: When selected, saves all the changes and settings on all the tabs and closes the dialog.
[Apply]: applies the changes made in the currently open tabbed page.
[Cancel]: exits the Project Setting without saving any changes except those implemented
with the [Apply] button.
Vitals
The Vitals tab displays the name of the project file that is open, the path to the file and the
number of objects currently on
the project map.
Name: the name of the
currently open project file.
Path: the path to the open
project file
Number of Objects: the
number of objects in the open
project file.
Max Object: the maximum
number of objects that can be
part of the project.
Max Alphanumeric Points:
the maximum number of
alphanumeric points that can
be part of the project.
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Units
The Units tab defines the units that are used within the software, entered from the keypad
and displayed on the screen.
Units for survey data: defines the units used for length as Meters, Feet, or US Survey
Feet.
Note: You can enter a distance in any distance field within Foresight DXM using units other
than those set in the Project Settings. Append the distance value with one of the following
characters:
y f or ft
y usf or usft
y i or in
ym
y cm
y mm
y c or ch
Feet
US Survey Feet
Inches
Meters
Centimeters
Millimeters
Chains
Once the cursor leaves that field, the distance will be converted automatically. (A space
between the value and the unit
abbreviation is optional.)
Units for angles: defines the
units used for angles as
Degrees or Grads (gons).
Azimuth type: defines if you
are using a North Azimuth or a
South Azimuth.
Display directions as:
displays directions as a Bearing
or Azimuth.
Use Scale Factor: when
checked, all distances will be
multiplied by this scale factor.
Adjust for Earth Curvature /
Refraction: when checked, ForeSight will adjust the elevation of new points for the
curvature of the earth and refraction.
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Project Menu
[Get Settings From Job…]: obtains the job’s unit settings for the project.
Format
The Format tab has controls
for how various types of data
are displayed. The various
controls do not control the
number of places beyond the
decimal point that are used in
calculations. All internal
calculations are performed
using full precision. Use the
drop down lists to set the
display settings for the project.
Northing, Easting: sets the
number of decimal places past
the decimal point that will be
used to display northing and
easting values.
Elevation: sets the number of
decimal places past the decimal point that will be used to display elevations.
Distances: sets the number of decimal places past the decimal point that will be used to
display distances.
Angles: sets the number of decimal places past the decimal point will be used to display
angle values.
Acres: sets the number of decimal places past the decimal point to use for displayed acre
values.
Square ft: sets the number of decimal places past the decimal point that will be used to
display square footages.
Volume: sets the number of decimal places past the decimal point will be used to display
volume measurements.
Stations: allows the display of stations in any of the following formats:
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5432+1.1
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543+21.12
54+321.123
User Info
The User Info tab contains simple fields for information on the user and company
information. Anything can be written into the fields.
Display
The Display tab contains fields
for denoting how many
segments will make up
particular objects.
Arcs: the number of segments
that are used to draw an arc.
Spirals: the number of
segments the make up a spiral.
Vertical Curves: the number
of segments that make up a
vertical curve.
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Project Menu
Projection Settings
Project | Projection Settings
The Projection Settings dialog is used to configure the coordinate system for both the job
and project files.
Projection: contains controls for the Horizontal and
Vertical projection modes.
Horizontal Mode: the horizontal projection mode. Options
include Ground – TDS Localization or Mapping Plane.
Note: A map projection zone is selected from the coordinate
system database. If you select this option, you will probably
need to set up the zone information. This is done by tapping
the [Select Zone] button.
Vertical Mode: the vertical projection mode. Options
include Localization (+Geoid) or Ellipsoid Height. Use
the Localization (+Geoid) setting to have a geoid model
with or without a localization vertical adjustment. Use the
Ellipsoid Height setting when no transformation of
measured ellipsoid heights is desired. Point elevations will
be local ellipsoid heights.
Current System or Selected System: shows the status and
name of the projection record. When this list is titled
“Selected System,” the information refers to a record
selected or modified, but not yet applied to the document.
When this list is titled “Current System,” the information
refers to the document’s current record.
[Projection Details Report]: displays additional information on the selected system.
[Save Record]: will save the current projection zone or site to the application’s coordinate
system database file (complete.csd in the install path).
[Projection Setup]: in TDS Localization mode, opens the Localization Record Setup dialog
where you can configure a Localization zone.
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[Select Zone]: in Mapping Plane mode, opens the Map Projection Setup dialog, where you
can select a zone or site from the database.
[Localization]: opens the Localization Parameter Setup dialog where horizontal and
vertical adjustments can be made.
[Preview Report]: displays a report of coordinate changes based upon a changed
localization.
Ground – TDS Localization Mode
In Ground – TDS Localization horizontal mode, a map projection zone is configured
automatically in Survey Pro when the first RTK base setup is performed. There is usually no
reason to configure a localization zone using ForeSight, since the TDS Localization projection
record in the project will be set when you use Manage Data to merge coordinates from job to
project. If you do need to set up a TDS Localization zone in ForeSight, click on the
[Projection Setup] button.
[Projection Setup]: opens the Localization Record Setup
dialog, which allows for the setting up of a TDS –
Localization Zone.
Projection Setup / Localization Record Setup
To configure the TDS Localization zone, you need to specify
an origin, a setup group, and a geoid (if desired).
Key in New Record: when selected, a new record must be
entered to be used as the localization point.
Pick Database Zone: when selected, a TDS Localization
zone can be selected from the project’s coordinate system
database file.
Pick Database Site: when selected, a solved TDS
Localization site can be selected from the project’s coordinate
system database file.
Reference Projection Record: if you use the Key in New
Record option, you must specify a base point for the zone.
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Pick Base Point: when selected, allows the
selection of a point with geodetic coordinates, such as
a RTK survey base point, to serve as the origin.
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Key In Base Point: when selected, allows the user to input the origin values.
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Setup Group: the setup group to identify this localization. It usually comes from an
autonomous base setup.
Origin Latitude: the origin point’s latitude.
Origin Longitude: the origin point’s longitude.
Origin Scale: the scaling options for the origin.
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Enter Scale Factor: When selected, the origin will be scaled by the entered
number.
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Enter Height: when selected, the origin scale will be calculated using the entered
height.
Geoid Model: the Geoid settings.
Use Geoid Model: when checked, a geoid model will be used.
Geoid: the Geoid model that will be used if Use Geoid Model was selected.
[OK]: saves the settings for the localization zone.
Mapping Plane Mode
In Mapping Plane horizontal mode, a map projection zone
is selected from the coordinate system database. To
configure the Map Projection, click on the [Select Zone]
button.
[Select Zone]: when selected, opens the Map Projection
Setup dialog.
Select Zone / Setting the Map Projection
Zone
View Zones: When selected, displays the available zones.
View Sites: When selected, displays the available sites in
the database.
Zone Group: the current zone group. When View Sites is
selected, the Zone Group field shows the sites zone group.
When View Zones is selected, the Zone Group control
allows you to selecte the zone group collection from the
database.
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Zone: the zones available from the selected Zone Group. Only appears if View Zones was
selected.
Site: a drop down list of available sites. Only appears if View Sites was selected.
Datum: the datum based upon the selected Zone Group and Zone. Depending upon the
selections, this will either be assigned by the software or need to be selected by the user.
Geoid Model: settings for the use of an optional Geoid Model.
Use Geoid Model: when checked, a Geoid Model will be used.
[OK]: saves the settings.
[Cancel]: closes the dialog without saving the changes.
Localization / Setting Localization Parameters
A Localization is an adjustment applied to map projection
horizontal coordinates and to ellipsoid heights to adjust the
positions into any local system. A horizontal Localization is
a 2D similarity transformation used to convert the
coordinates from an intermediate map projection to
coordinates in your local system. In Ground - TDS
Localization mode, the intermediate map projection is the
default zone initialized by Survey Pro. In Mapping Plane
mode, the intermediate system is the inaccurate map
projection positions emanating from an autonomous GPS
base setup. A vertical Localization is a correction from
measured ellipsoid heights or geoid elevations calculated
from heights, into local elevations. This correction can be a
simple vertical shift or a three-parameter inclined plane
transformation.
Setup Groups: an optional unique identifier for this site.
this value is usually set by Survey Pro when you solve a
localization from control points, and it is based on your
autonomous base setup. The user can also enter a value
here.
Horizontal: the Horizontal Localization Parameters.
Has Horizontal Adjustment: when checked, the
Horizontal Localization Parameters below will be used.
Scale: is the scale difference between the intermediate mapping plane and the local system.
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Project Menu
Rotation: is the rotation between intermediate mapping plane and the orientation of the
local grid.
Origin North: the north coordinate used to determine the point on the intermediate
mapping plane about which the scale and rotation is applied.
Origin East: the east coordinate used to determine the point on the intermediate mapping
plane about which the scale and rotation is applied.
Translate N: is the shift north between the origin and the centroid of the control points’
local coordinates.
Translate E: is the shift east between the origin and the centroid of the control points’ local
coordinates.
Vertical: the Vertical Localization Parameters.
Has Vertical Adjustment: when checked, the vertical localization parameters below will be
used.
Slope N: is the North tilt of the inclined plane adjustment.
Slope E: is the East tilt of the inclined plane adjustment.
Separation: is the shift between the local elevation and the vertical reference surface.
Origin North: is the local north coordinate of the first point used in the control point list.
The slope values are applied from this point.
Origin East: is the local east coordinate of the first point used in the control point list. The
slope values are applied from this point.
[OK]: saves the settings.
[Cancel]: closes the dialog without saving the changes.
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Manage Layers
ForeSight supports the use of layers. A layer can be thought of as a transparent sheet of
paper with objects drawn on it. Every object drawn by ForeSight is placed on a layer.
ForeSight allows you to create and edit layers for objects in a project.
The Layer Management
dialog box allows you to
create new layers or edit
the properties of an existing
layer. When opened, the
first thing you will notice is
that a table appears with a
list of the current layers in
the project. Each layer will
have a name, a visibility
status, line and point color
and a pattern.
Name: the name field
displays the name of the layers that exist in the project. You can edit a layer by doubleclicking on its name.
Visible: controls whether the layer is visible. Clicking on the word Yes or No for a
particular layer will toggle its visibility.
Point Color: displays the color assigned to points on the layer.
Line Color: displays the color assigned to lines on the layer.
[New]: allows the creation of new layers.
[Edit]: opens the Edit Layer dialog for the currently highlighted layer.
[Delete]: deletes the currently selected layer.
[OK]: saves changes and exits the dialog.
[Cancel]: exits the dialog without saving any changes.
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Project Menu
New Layers
Selecting the [New..] button in the Layers
Management dialog brings up the New Project
Layer dialog. From here you can create a new
layer.
Name: the name of the new layer.
Objects on layer are visible: when checked, the
layer will be defined as visible.
Point color: the color that points placed on the
layer will be.
Line color: the color that points placed on the
layer will be.
[OK]: when selected, the changes will be saved and the dialog closed.
[Cancel]: closes the dialog without creating the layer.
Editing Layers
The Edit Layer dialog allows the renaming of a layer as well as the redefining of layer
characteristics.
Name: the new name of the layer.
Objects on layer are visible: when checked, the layer will be defined as visible.
Point color: the color that points placed on the layer will be.
Line color: the color that points placed on the layer will be.
[OK]: when selected, the changes will be saved and the dialog closed.
[Cancel]: closes the dialog without making changes to the layer.
Deleting a Layer
To delete a layer, select the layer you want to delete and tap the [Delete] button. The layer
and all objects on the layer will be deleted.
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Manage Data
Manage Data is used to move survey data from a project file to a job file, or from a job file to
a project file. Manage Data is the only way to accomplish this task. The reason for this
workflow is that the Manage Data feature contains the ability to rectify differences in
coordinate systems, projections, units, and manages point name conflicts. The Manage Data
feature provides a controlled method for transferring data to
different files.
Manage Data is available if you are currently editing the
project file and a job file. If you are working with a job file
and you select Manage Data, you will be moving data from
the current job file into the project file. If you are currently
working with the project file, you will move data from the
project to the current job file open in the editor.
Merge Project to Job or Merge Job to Project: displays
the files involved in the merge.
Select objects: allows the selecting of the points.
Place merged objects: contains layer options.
On Job Layer or On Project Layer: when selected, all the
points will be placed on a single defined layer. The layers
name is selected from the provided drop down list.
: allows the creation of a new layer for the selected points
to be placed onto. The On Job Layer option must be
selected.
Create Project layers for the Job or Create Job layers
for the Project: when selected, new layers will be created
based upon the layers that the objects were on in the project
file. If these layers already exist in the job, then the objects
will be added to the existing layer.
Point Name Conflicts: options for dealing with points that have the same names.
Use point rename rules: when selected, the point rename rules that are defined in the
Preferences are used to resolve point name conflicts.
[Open Rules..]: opens the Rename Rules portion of the Preferences.
Overwrite all existing points with the same name: when selected, points being merged
into the file will overwrite the existing points that have the same name.
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Project Menu
[Preview Report]: when selected, opens a report on what points were renamed and what
they would be renamed to if the [Merge] button is selected.
[Report]: when selected, opens a report of the merged data.
[Merge]: when selected, will move the selected data points into the Copy To (destination)
file.
Note: Identical points are excluded from the selection when the mergin takes place.
[Next]: if the coordinate systems of the files do not match, then the [Merge] button will be
replaced by the [Next] button. Select this button to bring up the next dialog after you have
made the changes. The new dialog will help you rectify projection differences.
Manage Data – Rectify
Projection
If the Projection Settings of the Project file and the data
file are using two different coordinate systems or one of
them does not have a coordinate system, then a second
dialog will open . This dialog is designed to help rectify the
differences in the projection settings.
Rectify Projection: options for which files projections to
use.
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Update Job with Project Projection or Update
Project with Job Projection: the source files
projections will be changed to match that of the
destination file
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Keep Job Projection or Keep Project
Projection: the source file’s projections will be
used.
[Project Detalis (compare) Report]: When selected,
brings up a report that shows the differences between the
two projections.
Adjust Points: if Keep <source> Projection is selected,
then the Adjust Points options will be available. These
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options control how the selected points positions will be adjusted.
Adjust selected points with job projection: When selected, all the selected points will be
adjusted according to the source files projections. If there is geodetic coordinate data in any
of the selected points, there will be two suboptions made available. These are:
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Ajust all points in selection: When selected, all points, regardless of the presence
of geodetic coordinate data, will be adjusted.
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Adjust only points with geodetic coordinates: When selected, only the points
with geodetic coordinate data will be adusted.
Do not adjust any points: When selected, no point positions will be adjusted.
[Preview Report]: when selected, opens a report on what points were renamed and what
they were renamed to.
[Report]: when selected, opens a report of the merged data.
[Merge]: when selected, will move the selected data points into the Copy To (destination)
file.
Create Polyline From .PL5 File
Project | Create Polyline From .PL5
File
A .PL5 file is a file that contains
sequential point data. This data is
used to inform a software package,
such as ForeSight, how to draw a
polyline between the points listed in
the file and what sequence the line
should follow. To create a line from a
.PL5 file, select the Create Polyline
From .PL5 File option, locate the file
to be opened, and select the [Open]
button.
Note: If the project that you are opening the .PL5 file into does not contain points in the
same coordinate positions as the .PL5 file contains, then a polyline cannot be created.
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Project Menu
Write .PL5 File from Polyline
Project | Write .PL5 File from Polyline
The Write .PL5 File From polyline option allows the
creation of a .PL5 file.
Choose a Polyline to export: allows the selection of a
polyline that will be used to create the .PL5 file.
Points in polyline: a list of the points that make up the
polyline that was selected.
[Export]: when selected, the .PL5 file will be created.
[Close]: when selected, closes the current dialog.
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Coordinate Report
Project | Coordinate Data Report
A coordinate data report is a WordPad document that
contains information regarding the points you select to be
part of the report. To generate a report, select Coordinate
Data Report.
Choose the objects to generate the report: allows the
selection of the objects that will be included in the report.
Select additional fields… : a list of the fields that are
available to be included in the report based upon the selected
objects. Select the check boxes for fields to include.
[Edit Report]: when selected, the report will created in
TDSEdit where you can edit it and save it as a text
document.
[View Report]: when selected, the report will be created.
[Close]: exits the routine and closes the dialog.
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Job Menu
When you are in job mode, one menu item will read Job. As mentioned previously, this
menu item varies depending upon whether you are in Job, Project or CR5 mode. The
following section will deal with items in the Job menu.
Project Settings
Job | Project Settings
The Project Settings in the Job menu is exactly the same dialog as the one accessible
through the Project menu. This is a universal dialog that affects all aspects of the program,
so settings changed while in project mode will remain the same when you switch to a job or
.CR5 file.
Projection Settings
Job | Projection Settings
The Projection Settings in the Job menu performs exactly the same as the Projection
Settings option in the Project menu.
Job Settings
Job | Job Settings
The Job Settings option controls preferences specific to the active job.
Job Information: contains information regarding the active job.
Job Settings: contains universal settings for the active linked job.
Units for Distance: defines the units used for length as Meters, Feet, or US Survey Feet.
Units for Angles: defines the units used for angles as Degrees or Grads (gons).
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Azimuth Type: defines if you are using a North Azimuth or a South Azimuth.
Use Scale Factor: when checked, a scale factor will be used to adjust the job’s positional
data.
Feature Code File: specifies the feature file to be used, if any. A feature file contains the
symbols and forms used in data collection.
[Browse]: when selected, an Open dialog will appear so that the feature code file can be
located.
Adjust for Earth Curvature/Refraction: when checked, the software will adjust
measurements to for the earth’s curvature.
Job Formatting: settings for the job’s formatting. This formatting controls how the various
types of data will be displayed. The various controls do not control the number of places
beyond the decimal point that are used in calculations. All internal calculations are
performed using full precision.
Northings / Eastings: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point
for northing and easting values.
Elevations: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for
elevations.
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Job Menu
Distances: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for
distances.
Angles: allows for the displaying of zero to five fractional seconds with angle values.
Acres: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for acre values.
Square ft: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for square
footages.
Volume: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for volume
measurements.
Stations: allows for the displaying of stations in any of the following formats:
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54321
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5432+1.1
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543+21.12
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54+321.123
Display direction as: specifies whether directions will be displayed as Azimuths or
Bearings.
[OK]: when selected, saves the changes to the Job Settings.
[Cancel]: when selected, closes the dialog without saving any changes.
Manage Layers
Job | Manage Layers
The Manage Layers option in the Job menu performs exactly the same as the Manage
Layers option in the Project menu.
Manage Data
Job | Manage Data
The Manage Data option in the Job menu performs exactly the same as the Manage Data
option in the Project menu except you will be moving data from a job into a project.
Controls are labeled appropriately to reflect this difference in the dialogs.
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Create Archive
Job | Create Archive
Selecting Create Archive from the Job menu. This will create an archive file of the active
job and only the active job. A job archive file has the .JAK extension.
Reload From Archive
Job | Reload From Archive
Selecting Reload From Archive will reload the currently active job from the jobs archive
file. This will revert the job back to the condition that the job was in the last time the job
was archived. If changes were made to the job, a warning dialog warning you that data will
be lost. Once the reload has been done, you cannot reverse the results.
Reload From File
Job | Reload From File
Selecting Reload From File will reload the currently active job from its saved file. This will
revert the job back to the condition that the job was in the last time the job was saved. If
changes were made to the job, a warning dialog warning you that data will be lost. Once the
reload has been done, you cannot reverse the results.
Import Control Points
Job | Import Control Points
Control points are a set of known points that are stored in a separate file, but are used in
multiple jobs, which are in the same area. The point names must be unique. There is no
renaming or overwriting. You can import control points from another .Job, .Cr5, or .Nik file.
To import a set of control points, select Import Control Points from the Job menu. Locate
and select the file from which you would like to import the points. Click on the [Open]
button. DXM uses a CONTROL layer to specify control points. The Import Control Points
function will create, if necessary, a CONTROL layer and import the points to that layer,
within the currently active job. A small dialog will appear asking you if you want to see a
report on the imported points. Click [Yes] to generate a report or [No] for no report.
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Create Polyline From .PL5 File
Job | Create Polyline From .PL5 File
The Create Polyline From .PL5 File option in the Job menu performs exactly the same as
the option of the same name in the Project menu.
Write .PL5 File From Polyline
Job | Write .PL5 File From Polyline
The Write .PL5 File From Polyline option in the Job menu performs exactly the same as
the option of the same name in the Project menu.
Find Raw Data Records
Job | Find Raw Data Records
A raw data file is an ASCII text file that is essentially a log
of everything that occurred while working on the job. All
activity is recorded such as creating or modifying points and
field notes. Raw data files contain a variety of information
beyond the simple coordinate positions of logged points.
ForeSight has the ability to search the raw data in your job
for a wide variety of information. These tools allow you to
quickly sort through the various entries in the raw data file
to find the actual logged points.
When a search is performed, a table showing the raw data
from your raw data file will appear under the map view.
This table will display the results of the search.
Search For: contains four search options.
Points: when selected, the Find routine will search for the
specified point type point name.
Point Name: the name of the point being searched for. This
is an option for the Points search.
Records: when selected, the Find routine will search for
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records matching the type specified in the provided drop down list.
Text: when selected, the Find routine will search for any text anywhere in the raw data file
that matches the entered text
Line: when selected, the Find routine will search for the line in the Raw Data File matching
the line number entered.
Jump To: options for moving to another related dialog.
[Edit Raw Data…]: when selected, will open the Edit Raw Data File dialog.
[Reduce Raw Data…]: when selected, will open the Reduce Raw Data dialog.
[Apply]: when selected, applies the changes to the selected line of data.
Edit Raw Data File
Job | Edit Raw Data File
You can edit individual lines of raw data from the currently
active job. To edit a line of data, select Edit Raw Data
File. Next, double-click on the line of data from the data
table that needs to be edited. The data table is located below
the Map View. Edit the provided fields. The fields provided
will vary depending upon the type of data selected.
Jump To: options for moving to another related dialog.
[Find Records…]: when selected, will open the Find Raw
Data Records dialog.
[Reduce Raw Data…]: when selected, will open the
Reduce Raw Data dialog.
[Find Prev.]: when selected, will return the results of the
last search
[Find Next]: when selected, begins the search for the
options selected.
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Job Menu
Raw Data Reduction
Job | Raw Data Reduction
The Raw Data Reduction option redraws the drawing in
the Map View based upon the raw data selections made in
the Raw Data Reduction dialog.
Ignore Stored Points…: when checked, the redraw will
ignore repeated points, that is, only points that are new
points will be drawn.
Ignore Adjusted Points…: when checked, the redraw will
ignore AP and GR records.
Ignore Deleted Points…: when checked, the redraw will
cause deleted points be shown. When deselected, the deleted
points are not viewable.
[Find Records…]: when selected, will open the Find Raw
Data Records dialog.
[Edit Raw Data…]: when selected, will open the Edit Raw
Data File dialog.
[Regenerate]: implements the changes and redraws the
map.
[Report]: when selected, creates a report containing the
points generated in the drawing.
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Generate Raw Linework
Job | Generate Raw Linework
ForeSight has the ability to automatically generate portions of drawings. Some data
collectors have the ability to store special codes in a note record while the data is collected in
the field. ForeSight can use these codes to draw lines and curves automatically.
Line Work Codes: a list of the codes that ForeSight recognizes.
[Generate]: generates the lines and curves from the raw file. if possible.
[Report]: creates a report displaying what lines and curves were created.
Raw Data Drawing Options
The Raw Data Drawing Options, located
under the Job menu, controls how raw data is
presented in the job drawing. When an option
is selected, the job will switch to the Raw
Data view and a table displaying the raw data
in the current job will be displayed under the
map view. Depending upon the option, the
relationship between stored points and the
occupied point from which the stored point was
shot will be displayed. The relationship is
generally denoted by a red arrow going from
the occupied point to the stored point. There
are four display options:
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Job Menu
Don’t Draw
Job | Raw Data Drawing Options | Don’t Draw
Just as the name implies, the Don’t Draw does not display any of the relationships between
the stored points and the occupied points. No red arrow will appear.
Draw Selections
Job | Raw Data Drawing Options | Draw Selections
This option will display the relationship between the point selected
in the Raw Data table and the occupied point that it was shot from.
No other relationships will be displayed.
Progressive
Job | Raw Data Drawing Options | Progressive
The Progressive option will display the relationship between
the selected stored point and all points shot prior to it and their
occupied points. So in the above example, the selected Line #14
is a Side Shot from Occupied Point 1 to FS Point 6. That
relationship is displayed, but so are the relationships between
FS Points 1-5 and their corresponding occupied points (which
happens to also be Occ Pt. 1).
Draw Everything
Job | Raw Data Drawing Options | Draw Everything
The Draw Everything option displays the relationship between all shot points and their
corresponding occupied points. All points are displayed regardless of what point is the
selected point.
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Generate Raw Linework
Job | Generate Raw Linework
Linework codes are instructions that tell ForeSight how to
draw specific lines between points. They are entered as
notes that are stored in the raw data file just before the
points are stored that they act on. Linework codes can tell
ForeSight when to pick up the pen, which points to join, the
details of a curve, and where to start and end a line.
The following linework codes are supported:
BEG: Starts a line segment at the next point stored. The line
will continue for each subsequent point stored that uses the
same descriptor code until the line is ended or the descriptor
code is changed.
If a new BEG command is inserted before a new point with a
different descriptor code, a new line will begin and the
previous line will be paused until a new point is stored using
the previous descriptor code, where the previous line will
then continue where it left off.
If the BEG command is inserted before a point is stored with
the same descriptor code that is already in use from an
earlier BEG command, the previous line is automatically
ended.
END: Ends the line that was most recently used from a
previous BEG command.
CP1: The first point of a 3-point curve.
CP2: The second point of a 3-point curve.
CP3: The third point of a 3-point curve.
The CP# commands produce the same kind of curve as a C3 command, except the CP# points
do not have to be shot one after another, but they must be shot in order.
C3: The next three points are the beginning, middle, and end points of a curve. C3 does not
lift or lower the pen (unless BEG is also specified).
C2 ###: where ### is an optional curve radius. The next two points are the beginning and
end points of a curve. When the radius is not specified, the two points are assumed to be
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tangents (PC and PT) of the curve. C2 does not lift or lower the pen (unless BEG is also
specified).
R3: The next three points are three consecutive points of a rectangle. Auto linework will
draw the rectangle defined by these three points. R3 does not lift or lower the pen.
JFS: Joins the previous point shot to the first point in the same feature code. JFS does not
lift the pen.
JP ####: Joins the next observed point to the specified [####] point regardless of the code. It
lifts the pen to the specified point and lowers the pen to draw a line to the next observed
point.
JT ####: Joins the current point to the specified [####] point, regardless of the code, and
does not lift the pen.
In summary, the descriptor codes tell which points are grouped together and the linework
commands tell the type of line to draw between the points.
Coordinate Report
Job | Coordinate Data Report
The Coordinate Data Report option in the Job menu performs exactly the same as the
option of the same name in the Project menu.
Raw Data Report
Job | Raw Data Report
The report dialog is used to generate a report of all the raw
data in the active job.
Generate a report with all fields in columns: when
selected, an easy to read report with labeled fields will be
created.
Generate a report with just raw lines: when selected, a
very simple report that displays the raw data in a single line
will be created.
Include note records: when checked, the note records will
be included in the report.
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[Edit Report]: when selected, opens the report in TDSEdit.
[View Report]: when selected, opens a read-only report below the map view.
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Printing Raw Data
Load a job file. Click on the Raw Data tab on the bottom of the screen to view the raw data
lines. Once it’s open, go to Job | Raw Data Report, and choose how you’d like your raw
data report to appear. After making your selections,
click on the [Edit Report] button to bring up the
raw data in a text editor. Within the text editor
choose File | Print to print your raw data.
Printing A Map from Raw
Data
When a *.job file is loaded, click on the Raw Data tab
at the bottom of the screen. Right click on the raw
data list to see drawing options. Don’t Draw, Draw
Selection, Progressive, and Draw Everything are the
available choices. The shots will be represented by
vectors, which point away from the occupied point(s)
and toward a foresight.
Choose File | Print to print a copy of the points,
lines, vectors, north arrow, and scale bar.
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Cut Sheet Reports
Job | Cut Sheet Report
Cut sheet reports are generated from stake out records from your raw data file. There are a
few different types of cut sheet reports. They are described below.
The Cut Sheet Report dialog is made up of several tabs. To use the tool, go through the
tabs and select the items for the report. There are four tabs: Point Stake, Offset Stake,
Slope Stake and Point and Offset Stake. To access a tabbed page, click on the tab for the
page you want to access. You can also click on the arrow buttons
to view tabs that are
hidden. When finished, select the [Generate Report] button to create the report.
[Generate Report]: when selected, the chosen report style will be created.
Point Stake
The report will automatically have fields for the Design Point Name, As Built Point Name
and Cut/Fill Info. In addition to these items, there is a list of available options. Select the
check boxes for the items to be included into the report. Next select the method for selecting
the points from the data files files from the provided drop down list.
Offset Stake
The report will automatically have fields for the Station, Offset Direction, Offset Length, and
Cut/Fill Info. In addition to these items, there is a list of available options. Select the check
boxes for the items to be included into the report.
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Slope Stake
The report will automatically have fields for the Station,
Offset Direction, Cut/Fill, Design Slope, and Offset length for
SR Records. In addition to these items, there is a list of
available options in the lower portion of the dialog. Select
the check boxes for the items to be included into the report.
You can also rearrange these items in the order that you
want them to appear in the report. Simply drag the item(s)
to the desired location.
Choose the records to generate the cut sheet: options
that specify what types of slope stake records to obtain
information from.
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Only slope staking records (SL): when selected,
data for the report will only be taken from the SL slope staking records.
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Only slope staking reference records (SR): when
selected, data for the report will only be taken from
the SR - slope staking reference records.
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Both SL and SR records: when selected, data for
the report will be taken from both SR and SL
records.
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Point Slope Stake
The report will automatically have fields for the Point Name,
Cut/Fill, Design Slope, and Offset length for PR Records. In
addition to these items, there is a list of available options in
the lower portion of the dialog. Select the check boxes for
the items to be included into the report. You can also
rearrange these items in the order that you want them to
appear in the report. Simply drag the item(s) to the desired
location.
Choose the records to generate the cut sheet: options
that specify what types of slope stake records to obtain
information from.
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Only point slope staking records (PL): when
the PL - point slope staking records.
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Only point slope reference records (PR): when
the PR - point slope staking reference records.
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Both PL and PR records: when selected, data for
the report will be taken from both PR and PL
records.
Point and Offset Stake
Select the items to be included in the report from the available list. Next select the method
for selecting the points from the data files from the provided drop down list.
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Level Report
Job | Level Report
A Level Report is generated from level records in the raw
data file. A window displays the names of all of the loops in
the file, and the user can choose which loops to include in
the report. A mouse click will select or deselect loops, and
the typical ctrl+click can be used to select multiple loops. A
tool tip window will show more detail of the level loops
when the mouse cursor is hovered over the list.
The report will automatically have fields for the Station and
Point Name. In addition to these items, there is a list of
available options. Select the check boxes for the items to be
included in the report, and place them in the order of
desired appearance.
[Edit Report]: opens the report in TDSEdit.
[View Report]: opens a read-only report below the map
view.
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Note: Units are based on raw data units, if the Mode Record changes, then the report units
will change, as well.
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A blank means no value, “---“ means a missing value.
Decimal length is specified by the job format settings.
Reading and distance values are summed at the bottom of the report.
The check consists of the control benchmark elevation minus the last calculated
benchmark elevation.
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Job Menu in CR5 Mode
The Job menu, which appears when you are actively working on a native CR5 file or a CR5
file that is linked to a project, is slightly different than that which appears when working on
a JOB file.
The Job menu when in CR5 mode is almost identical to the Job menu when in JOB mode.
Thus items that appear in both menus are in the section on the Job menu. There are two
ways that the CR5 menu is different from the Job menu. First, the CR5 mode menu does not
have a Projection Settings option, nor does it have any equivalent. Second, the CR5 mode
has a Job Settings, which varies from the JOB file’s Job Settings. These two dialogs, while
similar, are different enough to cover independently.
Job Settings
Job | Job Settings
In this case, the Job Settings option controls preferences specific to the active CR5 file.
When Job | Job Settings is selected, the CR5 Settings dialog will appear.
The CR5 Information frame contains information regarding the active CR5 file. You will
note that this area looks similar to the Job Information frame in the Job Settings dialog.
You will note, however, that some much of the information on lines and attributes is missing.
This is because CR5 files do not support lines, polylines and attributes.
The CR5 Settings frame contains universal settings for all CR5 files linked to the project or
for the currently open native CR5 file.
CR5 Information: contains information regarding the active CR5 file.
CR5 Settings: contains settings for the active CR5 file.
data.
File Format: specifies whether items in the file are sequential or non-sequential.
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CR5 Formatting: settings for all linked CR5 file’s formatting. This formatting controls how
the various types of data will be displayed. The various controls do not control the number
of places beyond the decimal point that are used in calculations. All internal calculations are
performed using full precision.
elevations.
distances.
Sq ft : allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for square
footages.
Volumes: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for volume
measurements.
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54321
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5432+1.1
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543+21.12
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54+321.123
Bearings.
[OK]: when selected, saves the changes to the CR5 Settings button.
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Job Menu in Nikon Mode
The Job menu, which appears when you are actively working on a .NIK file or a .NRD file
that is linked to a project, is slightly different than that which appears when working on a
JOB file.
The Job menu when in Nikon mode is almost identical to the Job menu when in JOB mode.
Thus items that appear in both menus are in the section on the Job menu. There are two
ways that the Nikon Job Menu is different from the JOB, Job menu. First, the Nikon mode
menu does not have a Projection Settings option, nor does it have any equivalent. Second,
the Nikon mode has a Job Settings, which varies from the JOB file’s Job Settings. These
two dialogs, while similar, are different enough to cover independently.
Job Settings
Job | Job Settings
In this case, the Job Settings option controls preferences specific to the active Nikon file.
When Job | Job Settings is selected, the Nikon File Settings dialog will appear.
The Nikon File Information frame contains information regarding the active CR5 file.
You will note that this area looks similar to the Job Information frame in the Job Settings
dialog. You will note, however, that the information on attributes is missing. This is
because Nikon files do not support attributes.
The Nikon File Settings frame contains universal settings for all Nikon files linked to the
project or for the currently open Nikon file.
Nikon File Information: contains information regarding the active Nikon file.
Nikon File Settings: contains settings for the active Nikon file.
data.
Apply Sea Level Correction: allows for this correction to be applied to the active Nikon file
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Stakeout Add Point: allows the user to designate a value to add to a point being staked for
the new point, which will be stored. For example, staking point number 1 would result in a
new stored point of 1001, in this case.
elevations.
distances.
Sq ft : allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for square
footages.
Volumes: allows for the displaying of zero to five places past the decimal point for volume
measurements.
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54321
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5432+1.1
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543+21.12
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54+321.123
Bearings.
[OK]: when selected, saves the changes to the Nikon File Settings button.
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Transfer Menu
The Transfer menu contains routines to create and transfer files to a variety of data
collectors and Nikon total stations. The user interface will vary slightly depending on the
selected transfer settings.
Get Job from DC
Transfer | Get Job from Data Collector…
The Get Job from Data Collector dialog is used to transfer jobs and their support files from
a data collector or Nikon total station to the PC. The transferred file will be linked to the
current project.
The dialog will be different depending on how the transfer is configured. Each screen is
described below.
Note: If you simply want to transfer a file from a data collector to the PC without linking it to
the current project, you should use the Send / Receive Files routine, explained on Page 133.
Before the Get Job from Data Collector is opened, the Transfer Settings window will
initially open if the Always prompt for Transfer Settings checkbox is checked in that
dialog (see Page 140). Once the transfer settings are configured, the Get Job from DC dialog
will open.
Some fields may not be activated if they are not applicable to the transfer settings configured
in the Transfer Settings dialog
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Transferring with ActiveSync or Kermit Server
Mode
The small buttons in the upper portion of the screen are used
to navigate and manipulate the files on the data collector.
When connected via ActiveSync, the file list will refreshgg
automatically whenever the files on the data collector
change, for example when the data collector is disconnected
and another data collector is connected with ActiveSync.
: Refreshes the directory listing.
: Moves up one directory.
: Creates a new directory.
: Deletes the selected file.
: Lists the files in a list view.
: Lists the files in a report view.
[Transfer Setting…]: opens the Transfer Settings screen
[Transfer>]: transfers the selected file(s) to a temporary file
on the PC and opens the second Get Job from DC dialog.
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Transfer Menu
The second Get Job from DC dialog displays what has
taken place so far. The example shown here is saying the
SMITH.JOB file was transferred to the PC and stored in a
temporary file; the SMITH.RAW file was also transferred
automatically and stored to a temporary file; and the
SMITH.JAK job archive file will be created.
[Rename] opens a window, which prompts you for a new
name.
[< Back] returns to the previous Get Job from DC dialog.
[Next>] finalizes the transfer, links the transferred job to
the current project, and brings up an Open dialogue, which
allows you to choose which of the transferred files you want
to view.
If a file already exists with the same name, the user is
prompted to either overwrite the existing file or rename the
transferred file before the Open window is displayed.
[Close] aborts the transfer process and deletes any
temporary files created up to this point.
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The third and final transfer dialog displays what has
occurred.
[< Back]: returns to the first Get Job from DC dialog where
additional files can be transferred.
Note: Go to View | Transfer Log to see a record of every
transfer, including the date and time it was completed.
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Transferring in Kermit Manual Mode
This version of the Get Job from DC dialog will open when
you are transferring a file in Kermit Manual Mode, or if
receiving a file from an HP48.
[Receive]: Once selected, you will be prompted to select the
file to send on your data collector. You should then select the
file and issue the Send command on the data collector. After
that has occurred, click [OK] at the prompt to complete the
transfer. The file will be transferred and stored to a
temporary file. You will be prompted to transfer associated
files in the same manner.
[Transfer Settings…]: opens the Transfer Settings screen
(see Page 140).
[Next >]: opens the second Get Job from DC dialog.
[Close]: aborts the transfer.
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The second Get Job from DC dialog displays what has
taken place so far. The example shown here is saying the
SMITH.JOB and SMITH.RAW files were transferred to the
PC and stored in a temporary file.
[Next>]: finalizes the transfer, links the transferred job to
the current project, and opens the next Get Job from DC
dialog.
[Close]: aborts the transfer process and deletes any
temporary files created up to this point.
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The third transfer dialog displays what has occurred.
[Next>]: brings up the Open dialog, which allows you to
choose which of the transferred files you want to open. If
you choose to open a different file, the current job will close
and the newly selected one will open.
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The final transfer dialogue shows that the selected files
were copied and linked to the project. In addition, the
archive was created.
[< Back]: returns to the first Get Job from DC dialog
where additional files can be transferred.
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Transferring from a Nikon Total Station
This version of the Get Job from DC dialog will open when
you are transferring a file from a Nikon total station.
[Transfer Settings…]: allows you to alter the baud rate
and device type to match that of your total station.
[Import…]: opens a dialog, which steps you through
configuring the total station for data transfer.
After the PC receives the information from the total
station, a Nikon Download Settings dialog appears. The
unit settings in this dialog are read directly from the total
station. They can’t be changed. For correct results, all
other settings must match those used on the total station.
Once these settings are confirmed, you will be prompted to
name the file.
[Next>] brings up the next Get Job for DC dialogue
[Close] closes the dialog and cancels the transferring and
linking of the data file(s).
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The next dialog shows the status of the files after the raw
data has been imported. The coordinate and the archive files
remain to be generated. As in the previously discussed
Transfer with Kermit Manual Mode, you have the
opportunity to rename to files.
[Next>] completes Get Job from DC, while presenting you
with the opportunity to open any of your transferred data
files. If you choose to open a different file, the current job
will close and the newly selected one will open.
[Close] closes the dialog and cancels linking of the data file.
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Send Job to DC
Transfer | Send Job to Data Collector…
The Send Job to DC dialog will send the current data file to an appropriate data collector or
Nikon total station. The data file can be open in its native format in ForeSight or it can be the
active data file, which is linked to the current project.
Note: If you simply want to send a file, which is not necessarily open or linked to the current
project, you should use the Send / Receive Files routine, explained on Page 133.
Before the Send Job to Data Collector is opened, the
Transfer Settings window will initially open if the Always
prompt for Transfer Settings checkbox is checked in that
dialog (see Page 140). Once the transfer settings are
configured, the Send Job to DC dialog will open.
Some fields may not be activated or visible if they are not
applicable to the transfer settings configured in the
Transfer Settings dialog.
Select a Job to Send: is where you select the TDS data file
to send to the data collector. The list shows all the TDS data
files that are linked to the current project, or if a job is
opened in ForeSight in its native format, that job will be
displayed.
Rename to: when checked, you can specify a different name
for the data file, which will be the name of the stored file on
the data collector. This is particularly useful when sending a
job to a DOS-based data collector, or an HP48, where the
name does not conform to the old DOS “8+3” file name rules.
(This setting will not affect the file name on the PC.) In the
case of a Nikon total station, a new file name can be chosen
on the total station prior to it receiving the data.
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[Set Remote Folder…]: opens the Browse
Directories on Data Collector dialog where you
can select the path on the data collector to where
you will store the transferred file(s).
[Transfer Setting…]: opens the Transfer
Settings screen (see Page 140).
[Send]: sends the selected job to the data collector.
You may be prompted to issue the “Receive”
command on the data collector before the transfer
will start depending on your transfer settings.
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Create Job for Data Collector
Transfer | Create Job for Data Collector…
The Create Job for Data Collector routine allows you to select objects from the current
project and send them to a data collector or Nikon total station. For data collectors, the
routine also lets you send additional files, which are associated with the new job, such as
feature code files.
Before the Create Job for DC routine is opened, the Transfer Settings window will initially
open if the Always prompt for Transfer Settings checkbox is checked in that dialog (see
Page 140). Once the transfer settings are configured, the Send Job to DC dialog will open.
Some fields may not be activated or visible if they are not applicable to the transfer settings
configured in the Transfer Settings dialog.
buttons are used to Select Objects from the
The
current project that you want to send to the data collector.
Job Name: allows you to enter a name for the job as you
want it to be stored on the data collector.
Create Coord. Data File: when checked, a coordinate data
file will be created with the selected data.
Create Raw Data File: when checked, a raw data file will
be created with the selected data.
Add more job data: displays the list of supporting files,
such as features files *.fea, to send to the data collector with
the created file. This feature is not available when
transferring to a Nikon total station.
[Add]: allows you to select additional files to send to the data
collector.
[Remove Selected]: will remove the selected files from the
list of files from Add more job data. (You cannot remove
the main job and raw data file.)
[Select All]: selects all the files in the list under Add more
job data.
[Unselect All]: deselects all the files in list under Add more job data.
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[Transfer Setting…]: opens the Transfer Settings screen (see Page 140).
[Next >]: opens the second Create Job for DC dialog.
[Close]: aborts the transfer process.
The second Create Job for Data Collector dialog displays
a list of files to be sent to the data collector and, depending
on the transfer settings, allows you to specify where the files
will be stored on the data collector.
[Set Remote Folder]: when transferring to a data collector
via ActiveSync or in Server Mode, you can select the location
on the data collector where you want to store the files with
this button.
[< Back]: returns to the previous Create Job for Data
Collector dialog.
[Send]: transfers the files to the data collector. If
transferring in Kermit Manual Mode or to an HP48, you will
be prompted to first issue the Receive command on the data
collector for each file. In the case of a Nikon total station, a
Nikon Upload Settings box will appear. After choosing the
appropriate settings, the Nikon user will then be prompted
to set up the total station for uploading.
[Close]: aborts the transfer process.
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Send / Receive Files
Transfer | Send / Receive Files…
The Send / Receive Files utility runs in its own window and provides a simple way to
transfer any existing files between the PC and the data collector. The functionality of this
window is different depending on whether the files are transferred using ActiveSync, Kermit
Server Mode, Kermit Manual Mode, or the transfer is between the PC and a Nikon total
station. Each method is explained below.
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Transferring with ActiveSync or Kermit Server
Mode
The left portion of the screen displays the contents of the (Local) PC. The right side displays
the contents of the (Remote) data collector.
The buttons above each side of the window are used as follows:
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Files of Type: allows you to select which type of files are displayed, or All Files (*.*) can be
selected to display all files in the current directory.
Drive: allows you to view the contents of a different drive on the local machine.
[Copy to Data Collector >>>]: copies the files selected on the local machine (displayed on the
left side of the screen) to the location on the data collector (displayed on the right side of the
screen). If no file is selected on the local side, this option will remain unavailable.
[<<< Copy to Local Machine]: copies the files selected on the data collector (displayed on the
right side of the screen) to the location selected on the local machine (displayed on the left side
of the screen). If no file is selected on the remote side, this option will remain unavailable.
[Close]: closes the window.
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Transferring in Kermit Manual Mode
When transferring to an HP48 or any data collector using Kermit Manual Mode, the contents
of the local PC are displayed in the Send / Receive Files Window.
Files of Type: allows you to select which type of files on the local PC that are displayed, or
All Files (*.*) can be selected to display all files in the current directory.
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[Send to Data Collector]: will send the selected file(s) to the data collector. You will be
prompted to issue the Receive command on the data collector before each file is sent. If no
file is selected in the window, this option will remain unavailable.
[Receive from Data Collector]: will prompt you to issue the Send command on the data
collector. At that time, you need to select the file and press the Send button on the data
collector, then click [OK] at the prompt on the PC.
Transferring with a Nikon Total Station
ASCII coordinate data can be sent to Nikon total stations in the dialogs Create Job for
Data Collector, Send Job to Data Collector, and Send / Receive Files. When ASCII
coordinate data is transferred to a Nikon total station, the order of ASCII coordinate columns
must match that set in Nikon total stations. Nikon raw data can be transferred from Nikon
total stations to the PC in the dialogs Get Job From Data Collector and Send / Receive
files. Additionally, ASCII coordinate data can be transferred from Nikon total stations to
the PC in the dialog Send / Receive files.
Data transfers to a Nikon total station require that the data conform to the following point
name rules.
Instrument
DR-48
DTM-300
DTM-310
DTM-330/350/NPL-350
DTM-400
DTM-500/5011
DTM-700
DTM-800/801 (Pre-Inst)
DTM-800/801 (AP800)
NPL-820/821 (Pre-Inst)
NPL-820/821 (AP800)
Point Name
Max Size
9
12
9
12
9
12
9
16
9
16
9
Point Name Type
Positive Integer
Positive Integer
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
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When transferring to a Nikon total station, the contents of the local PC are displayed on the
left side and the total station file format settings are displayed on the right side. The Total
Station Settings are configured to describe the Nikon file format before it is transferred.
Files of Type: allows you to select which type of files on the local PC that are displayed, or
All Files (*.*) can be selected to display all files in the current directory.
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[Send to Nikon Total Station]: will send the selected file(s) to the total station. You will
be prompted to issue the Receive command on the total station before each file is sent.
File Format: is used to specify if you are transferring a Nikon Coordinate file, Nikon Raw
file, Nikon Point/Code list, or Others, which indicates the file will be converted to another
format, such as SDR, on the total station before it is downloaded.
Nikon Download/Upload Settings - Units
Distance Units: specifies the distance units used in the Nikon file.
Angle Units: specifies the angle units used in the Nikon file.
Azimuth: specifies if the Nikon file uses a north or south azimuth.
Nikon Download/Upload Settings - Distance
Use Scale Factor: Specifies a scale factor, if applicable.
Adjust for Earth Curvature/Refraction: Specifies a curvature and refraction value, if
applicable.
Apply Sea Level Correction: Corrects for horizontal distances in relation to sea level, if
applicable.
[Receive from Nikon Total Station]: will bring up
the following dialogue, which walks you through
configuring the total station to send and the PC to
receive. Be sure to click OK on the PC prior to
sending the file from the total station.
[Transfer Setting…]: opens the Transfer Settings
screen (see Page 140).
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Transfer Settings
Transfer | Transfer Settings…
The Transfer Settings window is used to specify the details of file transfers and must be
configured correctly. It can also be opened from any file transfer screen. The available
options will vary slightly depending on the Type of Data Collector you are connecting to.
Type of Data Collector
you are connecting to:
allows the selection of
the type of data collector
you are transferring to or
from.
Transfer files using:
allows the selection of a
transfer method.
The set up for a Nikon
total station will allow
you to select a Nikon
Device Type. (Not
pictured here.)
COM port: is the COM
port on the PC that the
data collector is
connected to.
Baud rate: is the speed the transfer will use. This must match the baud rate set in the data
collector for file transfers.
Parity: this must match the parity set in the data collector. This is usually set to none.
File Version: For a Window CE data collector, this is where you select which version of
Survey Pro you are running. For a Husky data collector, this is where you select Sequential
CR5 file or a Non-sequential CR5 file. This is not an option for Nikon total station
transfers.
Always prompt for Transfer Settings: when this box is checked, the Transfer Settings
window will open automatically prior to any transfer dialog opening.
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Tools Menu
File Conversions
Tools | File Conversions…
The File Conversions window is used to convert file(s) from a variety of data file types to
one of a variety of other file formats. The possible conversions that can occur depend on the
source file format selected.
The left side of the screen focuses on the source files, where the right side of the screen
focuses on the destination files.
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Source
Drive: allows you to select an alternate drive on the PC where the source files are located.
The buttons to the right are used to navigate the hard drive as described below and the next
field displays the current location.
Choose the file you want to convert: lists all the files of the type selected in the Files of
Type field that are stored in the current location on the PC.
Files of Type: allows you to select the desired file type to list in the Choose the file you
want to convert area, where it can be selected and converted.
Distance Unit of CR5 file: When a TDS Coordinate (*.CR5) file type is selected in the Files
of Type field, this field is used to define the distance units that were used when the
coordinate file was created.
[Convert Selected File(s) >>]: will convert the selected source file(s) to the destination file
format selected on the right side of the screen.
Note: you can also drag the source file that you want to convert over the desired destination
file format
Destination
File Path: When checked, you can specify a location for the destination file other than the
default location, which is where the source file is stored.
File Name: When checked, an alternate destination file name can be specified as an
alternative to the default name, which is the same name as the source file.
Choose the file format to convert to: is where you select the destination file type that the
selected source file should be converted to. The destination file types available depend on the
selected source file type.
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Tools Menu
File Conversion Report: displays a report of the last conversion that took place.
[Report]: generates a report that can be saved to a file.
[Clear]: clears the report displayed in the File Conversion Report field.
ASCII Conversions
Most conversions take place without any additional user interaction, but ASCII conversions
require additional information before the conversion can occur since the formatting of the
data in an ASCII file can vary.
Converting from an ASCII Text
Source File
The ASCII Import wizard is used to help define
the format of the source file. The following
screens are used to define the format of an
ASCII source file.
The values are separated by: defines what
separates each column of data in the ASCII
source file.
[Next >]: proceeds to the next screen of the
wizard.
Typical column orders: defines the type of
data in each column in the source ASCII file,
as well as the order that they are listed.
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You can also define each column independently by clicking on any
column heading and selecting the appropriate title.
[Next >]: proceeds to the next screen of the wizard.
Select the distance unit: is used to
specify the distance units used in the
ASCII source file.
[< Back]: returns to the previous
Convert ASCII File Wizard screen.
[Finish]: finishes the conversion.
[Cancel]: cancels the conversion.
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Tools Menu
Converting to an ASCII Text Destination File
The Custom ASCII Format dialog is used to help define the format of an ASCII destination
file.
Plane coordinates (NEZ): specifies that the northing,
easting, and elevation data for each point will be exported.
Geodetic coordinates (LLH): specifies that the latitude,
longitude, and height data for each point will be exported.
Columns: Only the data checked in each checkbox will be
exported to the destination file. The items in this list can
be dragged to occur in any order. The columns in the
destination file will be in the same order as the items in
this list.
Column separator: defines the character that will
separate each column in the destination file.
[OK]: performs the conversion.
[Cancel]: cancels the conversion.
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Feature Code Editor
Tools | Feature Code Editor…
The Feature Code Editor is used to create a feature code file or edit an existing one.
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Tools Menu
File Menu
The File menu contains the routines to start a new feature code file, edit an existing one, or
save the current file.
New
File | New
This will create a new, empty feature code file.
Open
File | Open…
This allows you to open an existing feature code file.
Save
File | Save
This will save the current feature code file.
Save As
File | Save As…
This allows you to save the current feature code file with a different name.
Print
File | Print
This allows you to print the feature code hierarchy.
Close
File | Close
This option closes the Feature Code Editor.
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Edit Menu
The Edit menu contains the cut, copy and paste routines.
Cut
Edit | Cut
This deletes the current selection after copying it to the clipboard.
Copy
Edit | Copy
This copies the current selection to the clipboard.
Paste
Edit | Paste
This pastes the contents of the clipboard to the current cursor location.
View Menu
The View menu controls what is displayed in the Attribute Editor window and the size of
the screen on the data collector where the feature code file will be used.
Expand All
View | Expand All
This will expand all the branches of the current feature code file while it
is displayed in the Attribute Editor. The branches that can be
expanded are shown with a symbol. To expand a particular branch,
click on the symbol associated with that branch.
You can also expand all the branches in a feature file by clicking the
Expand All button
.
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Tools Menu
Collapse All
View | Collapse All
This will collapse all the branches of the current feature code file while it is
displayed in the Attribute Editor. The branches that can be collapsed are shown with a
symbol. To collapse any particular branch, click the symbol associated with that branch.
You can also collapse all the branches in a feature file by clicking the Collapse All button
Unit Editor
View | Unit Editor
The Unit Editor is used to create a
list of units, which can be used with
value attributes within the current
feature file. The units for an
attribute can be selected from the list
of units created with the Unit
Editor.
[New]: is used to add a new unit.
Type the new unit name, and click
[Apply] or press [Enter].
Alternatively, you can simply start
typing the new unit name as long as the Unit Editor is open.
[Edit]: is used to modify the selected unit. You can also edit a unit by double-clicking on the
unit name.
[Apply]: applies any changes.
[Delete]: deletes the selected unit.
[Undo Changes] button will remove all of the changes that were made with the Unit
Editor since it was last open – use cautiously!
To change the order that the unit names occur in the list, select the unit name that you want
to move and press the
or
buttons to move the unit name up or down in the list.
[OK]: will save the changes made and exit the Unit Editor.
[Cancel]: will close the Unit Editor without saving any changes.
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Device Screen Size
View | Device Screen Size
This option is to select the format of the screen on the data collector so the resulting feature
code file will fit properly on the screen.
240 * 320 (Pocket PC, etc.): Select this option if using a Pocket PC, a Recon, or any screen
that is taller than it is wide.
320 * 240 (Ranger, etc): Select this option if using a Ranger, or any screen that is wider
than it is tall.
Feature Menu
The Feature menu is used primarily to edit or create feature files. Most of the routines
available in this menu can also be accessed from the various buttons.
New Feature
View | New Feature
or
or [Ctrl]-[F]
This will add a new Feature under the cursor location. A question mark will be displayed
along with a blinking
cursor. Type the name of your feature and press [Enter].
Select if your feature will be used to describe a Point or a Line from the drop-down list in
the Type field located on the right side of the screen under the Feature Code Properties.
(Area features are not used in Survey Pro for Windows CE.)
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Tools Menu
New Attribute
View | New Attribute
or
or [Ctrl]-[A]
This will add a new attribute to the selected feature.
The Select an attribute type dialog will open where
you must select if the attribute is a String, Value, or
Menu. A question mark will be displayed along with a
blinking
cursor. Type a name for the new
attribute and press [Enter].
New Menu Item
View | Menu Item
or
or [Ctrl]-[M]
This will add a new menu item to the currently selected menu attribute.
A question mark will be displayed along with a blinking cursor.
new menu item and press [Enter].
Type a name for the
Note: When a menu item or sub-menu item is selected, the Menu Item Properties for that
item are displayed on the right side of the screen. This contains a field called Default where
either Yes or No can be selected. When Yes is selected for a menu or sub-menu item, a
9checkmark is displayed next to it. This indicates that this item will be the default selection
when using the feature code during data collection.
New Sub-Menu Item
View | Sub-Menu Item
or
or [Ctrl]-[S]
A question mark will be displayed along with a blinking cursor.
new sub-menu item and press [Enter].
Enter a name for the
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Delete
View | Delete
or
or [Delete]
This will delete the selected item and all the sub-items associated with it.
Reset All Forms
View | Reset All Forms…
This will change the layout for every feature back to a default layout.
Note: If you do not want changes to inadvertently be made to any forms, pull down the
Features menu and select Lock Form Editor. This will place a checkmark 9 next to this menu
item and disable the Form Editor. Repeat the process to unlock the Form Editor.
Lock Form Editor
View | Lock Form Editor
This will place a checkmark 9 next to the selected menu item and disable the Form Editor.
Repeat the process to unlock the Form Editor.
Move Item Up
View | Move Item Up
or
This will move the selected item up one level.
Note: Moving an item that contains sub-items will result in the selected item and all of its
sub-items to be moved simultaneously.
Move Item Down
View | Move Item Down
or
This will move the selected item down one level.
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Nikon Code List Editor
Tools | Nikon Code List Editor…
The Nikon Code List Editor is used to create or edit a Nikon Code List file in Nikon
PT/Code list format or DXM Description file format (.DES). The file can then be exported to
a Nikon total station and used to quickly describe points during data collection.
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File Menu
The File menu contains the routines to start a new code list file, edit an existing one, or save
the current file.
New
File | New
or
This will create a new, empty code list file.
Open
File | Open…
or
or [Ctrl] - [O]
This allows you to open an existing code list file.
Save
File | Save
or
This will save the current code list file.
Save As
File | Save As…
or
This allows you to save the current code list file with a different name and/or type.
Export to Nikon Total Station
File | Export to Nikon Total Station
or
This will transfer the current code list file to the total station.
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Tools Menu
Print Tree
File | Print Tree
or
When the left portion of the Nikon Code List Editor is set to Tree View, this option allows
you to print what is shown in the current tree view.
Recently Opened Files
Below the Print Tree option is a list of recently opened code list files. Clicking on any of
these files will open them. If no files have been opened, this area will be empty.
Close Nikon Code List Editor
File | Close Nikon Code List Editor
This closes the Nikon Code List Editor.
Note: The items in the tree or list view can automatically be sorted in alphabetical order by
checking the ; Sorted checkbox.
Edit Menu
The Edit menu contains the cut, copy and paste routines.
Cut
Edit | Cut
or
This deletes the current selection after copying it to the clipboard.
Copy
Edit | Copy
or
This copies the current selection to the clipboard.
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Paste
Edit | Paste
or
This pastes the contents of the clipboard to the cursor location.
View Menu
The View menu contains options to display a tree or list view, and to expand or collapse all
branches of the Tree View. All the functions available in this menu can also be accessed from
the button bar.
Expand All
View | Expand All
or
When the left portion of the Nikon Code List Editor is set to Tree View, this option will
expand all lists and sub-lists in the current code list file. The lists that can be expanded are
shown with a symbol. (To expand an individual list or sub-list, click on the symbol
associated with that list or sub-list.)
Collapse All
View | Collapse All
or
When the left portion of the Nikon Code List Editor is set to Tree View, this option will
collapse all the expanded lists and sub-lists. The branches that can be collapsed are shown
with a symbol. (To collapse an individual list or sub-list, click the symbol associated with
that branch.)
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Tools Menu
Check Device Compatibility
View | Check Device Compatibility
or
This will open the Device Compatibility Check
dialog box where once the target device is selected in
the Target Device drop-down list; any errors in the
current code list can be viewed using the buttons at
the bottom of the dialog.
List View
View | List View
or
This will switch the left portion of the Nikon Code List Editor to List View, where code list
items are displayed in a list structure similar to how they are displayed on a Nikon total
station.
Tree View
View | Tree View
or
This will switch the left portion of the Nikon Code List Editor to Tree View, where all lists
are displayed in a branching format.
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Codes Menu
The Codes menu contains the routines to edit or create code list files. Most of the routines
available in this menu can also be accessed from the various buttons.
New Code
Codes | New Code
or
or [Ctrl]-[N]
This will add a new code at the current location in the
list or tree view and automatically open the General
Properties for the new code. (The General Properties for
a code is automatically opened anytime a code is selected
in the tree or list view.)
Code (Displayed): Is what you see on the total station
when you are selecting the code before the point is
stored.
Code (Stored): Is the code that is stored for the new
point in the coordinate and raw data file. Most users will want this to be the same as the
previous field.
Note: If the Code (Stored) field is left blank, no code will be stored in the total station’s
coordinate or raw data file if that code is selected for a new point.
Description: This field is only visible on the PC and can be left blank. It is not used with
any currently supported total station.
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Tools Menu
New List
Codes | New List
or
or [Ctrl]-[L]
This will add a new list at the current location in the list or
tree view and automatically open the General Properties
for the new list. (The General Properties for a list is
automatically opened anytime a list is selected in the tree
or list view.)
Heading: Is the list name you see on the total station.
List Label: This field is only visible on the PC and can be
left blank. It is not used with any currently supported total station.
Description: This field is only visible on the PC and can be left blank. It is not used with
any currently supported total station.
New Sub-List
Codes | New Sub List
or
or [Ctrl]-[S]
A sub-list is simply a list within a list. This option will add a new sub-list within the
currently selected list and automatically open the General Properties for the new sub-list.
The General Properties for a sub-list is automatically opened anytime a sub-list is selected in
the tree or list view. The properties for a sub-list are identical to a list as described above.
Delete
Codes | Delete
or [Delete]
This will delete the currently selected item.
Delete All
Codes | Delete All
This will delete every item in the current code list file.
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Move Item Up
Codes | Move Item Up
or
This will move the selected item up one level. If the item cannot be moved up a level, this
option will be grayed out.
Move Item Down
Codes | Move Item Down
or
This will move the selected item down one level. If the item cannot be moved down a level,
this option will be grayed out.
Demo
The Demo area in the lower portion of the Nikon Code List Editor is used to test your code
list file. To use the routine, press [Alt]-[Space] or click ,
. This will
display your code list file similar to how it will appear on a Nikon total station.
Double click on the desired lists, sub-lists, and codes.
Once a code is selected, the Code (Stored) will be shown
in the Display field.
Note: If the ; Use Code (Displayed) as object
description checkbox is checked, the contents of the
Code (Displayed) field will be displayed instead of the
Code (Stored).
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Tools Menu
Scientific Calculator
Tools | Attribute Editor…
The Scientific Calculator behaves exactly like any other RPN-format calculator. It
consists of a stack that can contain any number of values, and buttons that perform various
operations. When a value is being entered from the keypad, it is displayed in a special area
called the active area. This value is then placed in Level 1 of the stack after tapping the
Enter key.
Tapping a button on the display performs the corresponding operation on either the last
value in the display, or the last two values, depending on the operation. Each button is
explained below where the value in Level 1 is x and the value in Level 2 is y.
Use Result: pastes the value in x to the
active field of the dialog from where the
calculator was accessed.
+: Adds x and y.
×: Multiplies x and y.
Swp: Swaps positions of x and y in the stack.
−: Subtracts y from x.
÷: Divides y by x.
Drp: Drops (removes) x from the stack.
↵: Moves the active value to Level 1 of the
stack, or duplicates Level 1 if there is no active value.
±: Changes the sign of x.
Clr: Clears the stack.
Edit: Moves the value in Level 1 to the active area where it can be edited.
π: Enters 3.141592654 to the stack.
x2: Squares x.
√x: Square root of x.
xn: Raises y to the power of x.
1/x: Inverse of x.
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Sin: Sine of x.
Cos: Cosine of x.
Tan: Tangent of x.
10x: Raises 10 to the power of x.
ex: Raises 2.718281828 to the power of x.
Sin-1: Arc sine of x.
Cos-1: Arc cosine of x.
Tan-1: Arc tangent of x.
Log: Common logarithm (base 10) of x.
Ln: Natural logarithm (base e) of x.
R>P: Converts the rectangular coordinates (y,x) to polar coordinates.
P>R: Converts the polar coordinates (y,x) to rectangular coordinates.
°>R: Converts x, in decimal degrees to radians.
R>°: Converts x, in radians to decimal degrees.
G>R: Converts x, in Grads to radians.
dms→°: Converts x, in degrees.minutes-seconds to decimal degrees.
°→dms: Converts x in decimal degrees to degrees.minutes-seconds.
dms −: Subtracts x in degrees.minutes-seconds from y in degrees.minutes-seconds.
dms +: Adds x in degrees.minutes-seconds and y in degrees.minutes-seconds.
R>G: Converts x, in radians to Grads.
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Tools Menu
TDSEdit
Tools | TDSEdit…
TDSEdit is a stand-alone
basic word processor that
can be used to generate and
save any type of document
when working within
ForeSight.
Whenever a report is
generated in ForeSight, it is
opened in TDSEdit, where
it can be viewed, modified,
and saved.
The usage of a word
processor is beyond the
scope of this manual.
Coordinate System Editor
Tools | Coordinate System Editor
The Coordinate System Editor (CSE) is a tool that provides a way to edit, create, and
delete records in a coordinate system database file (*.csd). The CSE works with the following
types of records: Zone groups, Zones, Sites, Datums, Ellipsoids, and Geoids.
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The left hand side of the CSE window represents the open database, and contains a tree of
all the database records. The right hand side is the working window. When a record is
selected from the open database tree, the working window shows the record properties. Each
record in the tree can be expanded to show its constituent records by clicking the
corresponding button. Records can be collapsed by clicking when you do not need to see
them. When a record is being edited, or a new record is being created, the working window is
used to modify or input the record parameters. When a new database is being created, the
working window shows a tree control of records to be saved in the new database. Each
record type is explained below. For more in depth information on the CSE, refer to the User’s
Manual.
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Tools Menu
All Records
Any Record | Database
Record Shown: This value
indicates if this record should be
shown or hidden in the database
selection interface. Using the CSE
user interface, you can choose to
show all records, or visible records
only. Other applications, such as
ForeSight DXM and Survey Pro, will
only show visible records in their
selection interface.
Record Note: A record may have a
note. This string, up to 256
characters, is a means to attach
additional information to the record.
TDS uses the record note to attach
the set up group to zone based sites
(see sites below).
Record System Info: Describes a
system ID and version number for
‘system’ records. All records
included in the original
‘complete.csd’ file are system records.
System records can not be deleted,
nor can they be edited, with some exceptions as noted in the user’s manual.
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Zone Groups
A zone group record is a database
mechanism to hold a collection of
zones. Zones covering the same
geographical area or jurisdiction are
organized into appropriately named
zone groups. The zone group
working window shows a list of all
the zones in the group, plus the
database tab.
Zone Group Record: The database
name of the zone group record.
[Edit Group]: will open the selected
zone group in the appropriate editor
where it can be modified. If the zone
group is a system record, a warning
will be displayed explaining that
only certain fields can be edited for
that record.
[Delete Group]: will delete the
selected zone group and all the zones
it contains. System records cannot
be deleted.
[New Group]: will duplicate the selected zone group and put the CSE in Create New Record
mode where the details of the copied zone group can be modified and then saved to the
current database as a new zone group.
Zone Groups | Zone
If a zone group is selected in the left portion of the screen, all the zones available within that
zone group will be listed in the tree.
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Tools Menu
Zones
A zone record describes a map projection which is used to transform geodetic (Latitude,
Longitude) positions into plane (Northing, Easting) positions. A zone record has a datum, so
is therefore dependant on a datum record and the datum’s ellipsoid record. Zones are also
organized into zone groups in the data base collections. Therefore, zones are also dependant
on a zone group record.
Zone Group: The zone group the
zone record belongs to.
Zone Record: The database record
name of the zone record.
[Edit Zone]: will open the selected
zone in the appropriate editor where
it can be modified. If the zone is a
system record, a warning will be
displayed explaining that only
certain fields can be edited for that
zone.
[Delete Zone]: will delete the
selected zone.
[New Zone]: will duplicate the
selected zone and put the CSE in
Create New Record mode where the
details of the copied zone can be
modified and then saved to the
current database as a new zone.
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Zone Groups | Zone | Zone
Zone Type: The type of map projection zone for this record. Different zone types will have
different parameters. Below is a partial listing of zone parameters you will see on the zone
record tab.
Most zones share these common parameters:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Origin Latitude: The local geodetic latitude of the origin of the map projection
zone.
Origin Longitude: The local geodetic longitude of the origin of the map projection
zone.
Origin Northing: Also called False Northing, is the Y value of the origin coordinate
of the map projection zone.
Origin Easting: Also called False Easting, is the X value of the origin coordinate of
the map projection zone.
Grid Direction: Describes the direction of increasing positive coordinates. The
most common grid direction is North East, which matches the cartesian xy system
used in mathematics.
Grid Azimuth: Describes the azimuth format of the zone. North azimuth has
direction clockwize from the positive y axis. South azimuth has direction clockwize
from the negative y axis.
The following zones use an origin scale factor: Transverse Mercator Zones, Lambert
Conformal Conic One Parallel Zones, Oblique Stereographic Zones.
•
Origin Scale: The scale factor at the origin of the map projection zone.
The following zones use two tangent parallels of latitude: Lambert Conformal Conic Two
Parallel Zones, Albers Equal Area Conic Zones.
•
•
North Parallel: Is the local geodetic latitude of the northern standard parallel of
the conic section tangent to the ellipsoid.
South Parallel: Is the local geodetic latitude of the southern standard parallel of
the conic section tangent to the ellipsoid.
The Oblique Mercator Angle Zones use the following unique set of parameters.
•
•
•
Origin Scale: The scale factor at the origin of the map projection zone
Skew Angle: Angle at the central meridian of the projection.
Origin Centre:
• Origin at center of projection: this indicates that the origin of the projection is
coincident with the center of the projection.
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•
•
•
Origin at equator: this indicates that the origin of the projection is at the
equator, as is normally the case.
Azimuth Format:
• Azimuth at Center of Projection: this represents the direction of the projection’s
cylindrical axis defined as an azimuth at the center of the projection.
• Azimuth at Equator: this represents the direction of the projection’s cylindrical
axis defined as an azimuth at its point of intersection with the equator.
Rectified: Coordinates are ‘rectified’ if the local plane is rotated by the azimuth
angle of the central meridian of the projection so that Grid North lines up with True
North.
Zone Groups | Zone | Datum
Datum Name: The name of the database datum used by this zone.
Datum Type: The type of datum record
Datum Direction: Defines the direction of
the datum parameters for Molodensky and
Seven Parameter datums. Datum shift
parameters can be given in a Local to WGS84
direction, or in a WGS84 to Local direction.
Translation X, Y, Z: For Molodensky and
Seven Parameter datums. The translation
between the datum origins.
Rotation X,Y,Z: For Seven Parameter
datums only. The scale is in points per
million.
Datum Shift Files (Latitude, Longitude,
Height): For grid datums only. The two (or
three) data files containing the datum shift
values for any given position.
Datum Ellipse: The name and parameters of
the database ellipse used by the datum.
[Edit Datum]: Will close the current zone
record, and open the zone’s datum record in edit mode.
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Zone Groups | Zone | Geoid
Geoid Model: The name of the database geoid
used by this zone.
[Edit Geoid]: Will close the current zone
record, and open the zone’s geoid in edit mode.
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Sites
A zone based site record describes an
adjustment applied to a zone record.
Since this record is based on a map
projection zone, its constituent parts
include a zone, a datum, an ellipsoid,
and possibly a geoid. However,
unlike other records, zone based site
records have their own copy of each
of their constituent parts, so they do
not actually depend on any other
records in the database. Therefore,
in edit mode, when editing a site’s
constituent parts, you do not modify
any other records.
Zone Group: The zone group the
site record belongs to. This will
always be one of two things: The
“Site” zone group is reserved for site
records used in mapping plane mode.
The “TDS Localization ZoneGroup”
group is reserved for sites used in
TDS Localization mode.
Site Record: The database name of
the site record.
[Edit Site]: will open the selected site in the appropriate editor where it can be modified.
[Delete Site]: will delete the selected site.
[New Site]: will duplicate the selected site and put the CSE in Create New Record mode
where the details of the copied site can be modified and then saved to the current database
as a new site.
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Sites | Site: Ground
A Ground Coordinate System is a grid to ground transformation applied to map projection or
adjusted horizontal locations to scale and translate the coordinates into a ground level
system.
Use Ground Coordinates: When in edit mode, check this control to add the specified
ground coordinate transformation to the site. Uncheck this box to remove the ground
coordinate transformation from the site.
Has Origin Location: When in edit mode, check this box to use the specified origin location
for the ground coordinate transformation.
Ground Coordinates Origin: The local geodetic coordinate of the origin of the ground
coordinate system. This will be the point around which the scale factor is applied. The
horizontal location of this point will be used to calculate the mapping plane scale factor for
the system. The vertical location of this point will be used to calculate the ellipsoid scale
factor for this system. This value is optional, and if the ground site has no origin location,
the scale factor is applied at the projection origin.
False North Offset: An offset applied to the map projection northing (y) value to shift the
coordinates into a distinct space to make the scaled values easy to recognize compared to the
map projection values. An offset is optional, but recommended to avoid confusion between
the scaled and grid values.
False East Offset: An offset applied to the map projection easting(x) value.
Origin Scale: The scale factor applied to the ground system. The origin scale factor is
typically the inverse of the combined scale factor at the ground site origin.
Sites | Site: Adjustment
There are two types of adjustment possible:
Horizontal Adjustment: A horizontal adjustment is a 2D similarity transformation applied
to map projection locations to adjust to local coordinates. The Horizontal adjustment is also
called a Horizontal Localization, or a Horizontal Calibration.
Has Horizontal Adjustment: When in edit mode, check this control to use the horizontal
adjustment with the site.
Origin North, East: The location on the site’s map projection zone of the centroid of the
control coordinates.
Shift North, East: The shift between the centroid of the local coordinates of the control
points and the adjustment origin (centroid of control coordinates on the zone).
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Rotation: Is the rotation between the local system and the map projection zone grid.
Scale: Is the scale between the local system
and the map projection grid.
Vertical Adjustment: A vertical adjustment
is an inclined plane vertical transformation, or
a geoid model transformation, or a
combination of both, to adjust ellipsoid heights
to orthometric elevations
Has Vertical Adjustment: When in edit
mode, check this control to use the vertical
adjustment with the site.
Origin North, East: The local coordinate of
the origin of the vertical adjustment. For most
localizations or calibrations solved from control
points, this location is usually the coordinate of
the first control point in the list.
Separation: Is the shift between the local
elevation datum and the control height datum.
Slope North, East: Are the tilt angles along
the local northing and easting grid axes.
These values are in parts per million (ppm) and represent small radian angles.
Sites | Zone
The Sites | Zone tab is identical to the zone tab for a zone record (described above), except for
one extra field. Since the zone is a constituent part of the site record, it will have its own
record name.
Zone Name: Is the name of the site’s constituent zone record.
Sites | Datum
The Sites | Datum tab is identical to the datum tab for a datum record (described below),
except for one extra field. Since the datum is a constituent part of the site’ zone, it will have
its own record name.
Datum Name: Is the name of the site’s constituent datum record.
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Sites | Ellipse
The Sites | Ellipse tab is identical to the ellipse tab for an ellipse record (described below),
except for one extra field. Since the ellipse is a constituent part of the site’s zone’s datum, it
will have its own record name.
Ellipse Name: Is the name of the site’s constituent ellipsoid record.
Sites | Geoid
The Sites | Geoid tab is identical to the geoid tab for a geoid record (described below), except
for one extra field. Since the geoid is a constituent part of the site, it will have its own record
name:
Geoid Name: Is the name of the site’s constituent datum record.
Datums
Datum Record: The database
name of the datum record.
[Edit Datum]: will open the selected
datum in the appropriate editor
where it can be modified. If the
datum is a system record, a warning
will be displayed explaining that
only certain fields can be edited for
that datum.
[Delete Datum]: will delete the
selected datum and any records that
contain this datum as a constituent
part. System records cannot be
deleted.
[New Datum]: will duplicate the
selected datum and put the CSE in
details of the copied datum can be
current database as a new datum.
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Tools Menu
Datums | Datum
Datum Type: The type of datum record. Possible datum types are Molodensky, Seven
Parameter, Grid File Datum, and WGS84.
Datum Direction: For Molodensky and Seven Parameter Datums only. This is the
direction of the datum parameters. Datum parameters can be given to transform from Local
to WGS84, or from WGS84 to Local.
Translation X,Y,Z: For Molodensky or Seven Parameter Datums. This is the shift on the
X,Y,Z axis between this datum and the WGS84 datum.
Rotation XYZ: For Seven Parameter Datums only. This is the rotation of the XYZ axes
between this datum and the WGS84 datum.
Scale PPM: For Seven Parameter Datums only. This is the scale between the two datums.
Because the scale is often small, this value is given in parts per million (ppm). For example,
+ 5 ppm corresponds to a unity based scale factor of 1.000005, and –5ppm corresponds to a
unity based scale factor of 0.999995.
Shift Files (Latitude, Longitude, Height): For Grid datums only. This is the set of two
or three data files that are used to interpolate the shifts for any given position.
Datums | Ellipse
Ellipse Name: The name of the database
ellipse used by this datum
Ellipse A: The semi major axis of the ellipse.
Inverse Flattening: The reciprocal flattening
of the ellipse.
[Edit Ellipse]: Will close the current datum,
and open the datum’s ellipse record in edit
mode.
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Ellipsoids
Ellipsoid Record: The database
name of the ellipsoid record.
[Edit Ellipse]: will open the selected
ellipsoid in the appropriate editor
where it can be modified. If the
ellipsoid is a system record, a
warning will be displayed explaining
that only certain fields can be edited
for that ellipsoid.
[Delete Ellipse]: will delete the
selected ellipsoid and any records
that contain this record as a
constituent part. System records
cannot be deleted.
[New Ellipse]: will duplicate the
selected ellipsoid and put the CSE in
details of the copied ellipsoid can be
current database as a new ellipsoid.
Ellipsoids | Ellipse
Ellipse A: The semi major axis of the ellipse.
Inverse Flattening: The reciprocal flattening of the ellipse.
Second Parameter: When in edit mode, this control is used to specify what additional
paramater will be used to define the ellipse. Possible second parameters are: semi minor
axis, flattening, reciprocal flattening, first or second eccentricity, first or second eccentricity
squared.
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Tools Menu
Geoids
Geoid Record: The database name
of the geoid record.
[Edit Geoid]: will open the selected
geoid in the appropriate editor where
it can be modified. If the geoid is a
system record, a warning will be
displayed explaining that only
certain fields can be edited for that
geoid.
[Delete Geoid]: will delete the
selected geoid and any records that
contain this record as a constituent
part. System records cannot be
deleted.
[New Geoid]: will duplicate the
selected geoid and put the CSE in
details of the copied geoid can be
current database as a new geoid.
Geoids | Geoid
Geoid File: The system name of the geoid data file for this geoid model record.
File Menu
The File menu contains the functions to open, save, and create new database files.
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Open Database
File | Open Database…
This is used to open an existing
coordinate system database (*.CSD)
file.
Save
File | Save
The Save option will save any changes
made to the current database file.
Save As
File | Save As…
The Save As routine allows you to save the
current database file to a new file with a
new name andmake the new database the
current working database file.
About CSE
File | About CSE
This will open a dialog displaying
information about the CSE utility.
Create New Database
File | Create New Database
This will create a new database with
empty zone group, zone, site, datum,
ellipsoid, and geoid records.
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Tools Menu
Record Menu
The Record menu contains routines to create new records in the current database and
generate a report for the selected record.
Show Record Report
Record | Show Record Report
This will generate a report for the selected record and display it in TDSEdit (Page 73).
Create New Zone Group
Record | Create New Zone Group
This will create a new zone group record.
Create New Site
Record | Create New Site
This will create a new site record. If the currently selected record in the database tree is a
site record, the new site will be a clone of this original site. If the currently selected record in
the tree is a zone record, the new site will be based on the selected zone.
Create New Zone
Record | Create New Zone
This will create a new zone record. If the currently selected record in the database tree is a
zone record, the new record will be a clone of the original zone.
Create New Datum
Record | Create New Datum
This will create a new datum record.
Create New Ellipse
Record | Create New Ellipse
This will create a new ellipsoid record
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Create New Geoid
Record | Create New Geoid
This will create a new geoid record.
Import cs5 or pj5 file
Record | Import cs5 or pj5 file
This allows you to import a coordinate system defined in a Survey Link format custom
projection file (*.cs5 or *.pj5). When you import from a pj5 file, no datum information is
defined in the file, so the new zone will be assigned the NAD83 datum (if it exists) by default.
When you import a cs5 file, we will search the database for the datum and ellipsoid defined
in the file. If found, the database datum and/or ellipsoid records will be used with the new
zone. If either the datum or the ellipsoid are not found in the database, then this action will
create a new datum and/or ellipsoid record as well as a new zone record.
View Menu
The View menu contains options that set how the information is displayed in the CSE.
Expand All
View | Expand All
This option will expand all the branches in the current database.
Collapse All
View | Collapse All
This option will collapse all the branches in the current database.
Show All Records
View | Show All Records
This option will show all the records in the current database, including hidden records.
Hide Hidden Records
View | Hide Hidden Records
This will hide all hidden records.
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Tools Menu
Set Units Menu
The Set Units menu is used to set the distance units that are used within the database.
Meters
Set Units | Meters
When selected, the distance units of the database will be set to Meters.
Feet
Set Units | Feet
When selected, the distance units of the database will be set to Feet.
US Feet
Set Units | US Feet
When selected, the distance units of the database will be set to US Feet.
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Geodetic Calculator
Tools | Geodetic Calculator
The Geodetic Calculator wizard is used to convert positions from one coordinate system to
another. Source coordinates can come from the current project, data file, from an ASCII text
file, or keyed in one at a time. Results can be saved in a report, or exported to an ASCII file.
Screen One
The first Geodetic Calculator dialog is used to select the
input method for the source coordinates.
Manually input individual locations: When this method
is selected, the fourth Geodetic Calculator dialog will
prompt you for geodetic coordinates to enter by hand and
convert them.
Load ASCII data file: This method will load and convert
ASCII text file coordinates.
Select document objects: This method allows you to select
points from the current map view for conversion.
Use plane coordinates: When this is selected, all the
selected points will be converted.
Use geodetic coordinates: When this is selected, all the
selected points that have geodetic coordinates will be
converted.
[Next>]: opens the second Geodetic Calculator dialog.
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Tools Menu
Screen Two
The second screen is used to define the transformation from the input coordinates to WGS84.
If your input values are plane coordinates or local geodetic coordinates, these values will be
transformed to WGS84 geodetic coordinates using the source projection. Different fields will
be available from this dialog depending on which transformation method is selected.
WGS 84: will use no transformation. This choice requires
input coordinate values in WGS84 Latitude, Longitude,
Height.
Database zone: will display all the zone groups and zones
in the database, so you can pick a zone. This choice allows
values.
Database site: will display all the sites in the database so
you can pick a site record. This choice allows input
coordinate values of either local geodetic or local plane
values.
Document Projection Record: will use the document
projection record for the transformation. This choice allows
values.
[Projection Details Report]: This will display a report of
the selected record’s projection details.
[Next>]: opens the third dialog in the Geodetic Calculator
wizard.
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Screen Two – Database Zone
This version of the second screen will appear if Database Zone was selected in the previous
screen.
Zone Group: is the zone group for the source projection.
Zone: is the zone for the source projection.
Datum: displays the source projection datum. If the zone
does not have a datum, a list box of database datums will
appear. In this case, choose a datum to use with the zone.
model for the source projection.
Geoid: specifies the geoid model for the source projection.
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Tools Menu
Screen Two – Database Site
This version of the second screen will appear if Database Site was selected in the previous
screen.
Zone Group: displays the zone group for the source
projection.
Site: is the site for the source projection.
Datum: displays the datum used for the source projection.
model.
Geoid: is the geoid model for the source projection.
Screen Three
The third Geodetic Calculator screen is used to configure
the transformation from WGS84 to the destination
coordinate system. It is identical to the second screen,
described above.
Screen Four
The fourth screen is used to specify the formats of the input
and output values. This screen will vary depending on the
input method selected in the first screen.
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Screen Four – Manual Entry
Source: allows you to select the format for the source
coordinates. If your source and/or destination projection is
WGS84, then your options are:
•
WGS 84 LLH dms: Latitude, Longitude, Height in
degrees minutes seconds.
•
WGS 84 LLH deg: Latitude, Longitude, Height in
decimal degrees.
If your source and/or destination projection is a zone or site,
then your options are:
•
Local LLH dms: Latitude, Longitude, Height in
•
Local LLH deg: Latitude, Longitude, Height in
decimal degrees.
•
Local NEE: Northing, Easting, Elevation.
Units: are the units for the source coordinates.
Destination: allows you to select the format for the
destination coordinates from the same options as for the
source coordinates, described above.
Units: are the units for the destination coordinates.
[Next>]: opens the fifth dialog in the Geodetic Calculator
wizard.
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Tools Menu
Screen Four – Load ASCII File
Source: allows you to select the format for the source
coordinates. If your source and/or destination projection is
WGS84, then your options are:
•
•
decimal degrees.
•
•
decimal degrees.
•
Units: are the units for the source coordinates.
Input File: is the ASCII file that you want to load the
source coordinates from. Use the [Browse] button to locate
and select a file.
Ignore first line (header line): This should be checked if
the first line of the input file contains a header. Leave this
unchecked if the input file has no header line.
Destination: allows you to select the format for the destination coordinates from the same
options as for the source coordinates, described above.
[Next>]: opens the next dialog in the Geodetic Calculator wizard.
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Screen Four – Select Document Objects
Source: The source units are defined by the document.
They are displayed here and cannot be changed.
Destination: allows you to select the format for the
destination coordinates.
•
•
decimal degrees.
•
•
decimal degrees.
•
[Next>]: opens the next dialog in the Geodetic Calculator
wizard.
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Tools Menu
Screen Five
The fifth screen will vary depending on the input method selected in the first screen.
Screen Five - Manual Entry
When Manually input individual locations is checked in
the first screen, the fifth screen is used to enter the geodetic
points to transform. The input values and the results for
each point are shown on the interface. The results for all
points transformed in this session are also written to the
report window.
Source: is where you enter the source coordinates based on
the format specified in the previous screen. Your options
are:
•
Lat: is the source Latitude.
•
Lng: is the source Longitude
•
Height: is the source Hheight.
•
North: is the source North coordinate.
•
East: is the source East coordinate.
•
Elevation: is the source Elevation value.
or
[Convert >>]: will transform the source coordinate into the
destination coordinate. The Map Plane Scale, Combined
Scale, and Convergence values are displayed for the source
and destination coordinates when a source or destination
projection is set.
Destination: You can also input destination coordinates and click [<< Convert] to
transform the entered value to the source projection.
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Screen Five – Select Document Objects or Load ASCII File
When Select document objects or Load ASCII File is checked in the first screen, the fifth
screen is used to show the results for each point adjusted. You can choose the input point
from the drop-down list and the results for that point are displayed in the dialog. The results
for the entire coordinate set are also shown in the report window.
Point: the results for the point selected here will be
displayed in the remaining fields.
[Next>]: opens the sixth dialog where the results can be
printed or saved to a file.
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Tools Menu
Screen Six – Select Document Objects or Load ASCII File
When Load ASCII data file or Select document object is
checked in the first screen, the sixth screen is used to
generate and save a custom report file and/or a custom
ASCII output file.
Delimiter: defines the character used to separate each
column in the destination ASCII file.
Select the fields that you want to include: is where you
check each checkbox for the types of information that you
want to be included in the destination file. You can drag
these items to occur in any order. Each column in the
destination file will be sorted in the same order as the
checked items in this list.
Include File Header: When checked, a header line will be
added to the output file describing each column of data.
Include Source Average Scale: When checked, the source
average combined scale factor will also be written to the
output file.
Include Destination Average Scale: When checked, the
destination average combined scale factor will also be
written to the output file.
[Report]: generates a report of the conversion and displays
it in TDSEdit (Page 163).
[Save]: saves the selected fields to an ASCII file.
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Geoid File Convert and Sub-Grid
Tools | Geoid File Convert and Sub-Grid…
Depending on the desired
result and chosen geoid model,
the Geoid File Convert and
Sub-Grid routine has three
possible functions. It can:
1. Convert an entire geoid
file into a Trimble
Geoid Grid File (.ggf)
format
2. Extract a sub grid from
a geoid file.
3. Simultaneously extract
a sub-grid from a geoid
file and convert to .ggf
format.
The modified geoid file can then
be transferred to the data
collector using Transfer |
Send Receive Files.
Geoid Model: is the source geoid model. The geoid models listed at
left are supported by this routine and can be found on the TDS Survey
Works CD in “Root\Geodata”.
Path to Geoid File: is the location of the geoid model on the PC. Use
the [Choose Path] button to browse to the location.
Format of extracted sub-grid: is the resulting format of the
converted geoid model or sub-grid. (Select *.ggf if using Survey Pro 3.5
or later. Select *.grd if using a version of Survey Pro prior to 3.5.)
Project Central Latitude: is the central latitude for the area you want to extract.
Project Central Longitude: is the central longitude for the area you want to extract. This
is entered as a negative number for locations in the United States.
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Project Extent: is the radius around the central longitude/latitude of the area that you want
to extract.
[OK]: converts the file format, extracts the sub-grid (if necessary), prompts for a file name,
and writes it to the specified file.
Note: The Canada GSD95,
Canada HT 1.01, and Canada
HT 97 geoid models do not
require a sub-grid be extracted.
These geoid models are
converted, if necessary, and
transferred to the data
collector, in their entirety.
When converting one of these
geoid models, the dialog box
will take the form at right.
Note the replacement of the
Sub Grid Extents portion of
the dialog with a sentence,
which reads, “Convert this
entire geoid data file into
.ggf format.
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Help
The Help menu contains useful information regarding your ForeSight DXM software.
View Reference Manual
Help | View Reference Manual
Selecting View Reference Manual will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader and the ForeSight
Reference Manual. From here you can print the manual, run a word search or simply browse
the manual answers to your questions. You must have Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher installed
on your machine. Adobe Reader is included on the CD you received from TDS.
View User’s Manual
Help | View User’s Manual
Selecting View User’s Manual will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader in the same manner as
the previously mentioned Reference Manual.
Tip of the Day
Help | Tip of the Day
The Tip of the Day contains brief tips on how
to use the various aspects of the software.
Show Tips on Startup: when checked, the Tip
of the Day will be displayed each time you start
ForeSight.
Next Tip: displays the next tip.
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Help Menu
Technical Support
Help | Technical Support
Technical Support is available from TDS five days a week. Hours and contact information
are available by selecting Technical Support from the Help menu.
Purchase Software
Help | Purchase Software
The Purchase Software option under the Help menu has two functions. First, it provides
information on how to purchase a hardware lock. A special hardware lock is required in
order to run the fully functional version of ForeSight. Without the hardware lock, the
software will only run in demo mode and offer limited functionality. Once the hardware lock
is shipped to you, you can activate the full version of ForeSight by attaching the hardware
lock to your computer and tapping the [Enter Registration Code…] button.
Second, you can activate the hardware lock to access the full version of ForeSight. If your
hardware lock becomes loose or is removed, ForeSight will go back into demo mode. To get
back into the full version of ForeSight, you will need to select the [Enter Registration
Code…] button again.
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TDS on the Web
Help | TDS on the Web | TDS Homepage
Help | TDS on the Web | Technical Support
Help | TDS on the Web | E-mail Technical Support
The TDS on the Web option provides shortcuts to TDS’ Internet resources. There are links
to the TDS technical support page and the TDS home page. There is also is also a shortcut
for sending e-mail to the TDS tech support team.
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Help Menu
About ForeSight DXM
Help | About ForeSight DXM
The About dialog contains information regarding the version of your ForeSight software.
This information is important to include when contacting the TDS technical support team.
The About dialog also contains some copyright and trademark information.
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