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Renaming Items ................................................................................9-11

Changing the Order of Items.............................................................9-11

Deleting Items...................................................................................9-11

Expanding and Collapsing Branches .......... .......... ........... .......... .......9-12

Moving and Copying Items...............................................................9-12

The Form Editor..............................................................................................9-13

Moving a Field..................................................................................9-13

Resizing a Field ................................................................................9-13

Changing Text Colors .......................................................................9-14

Resetting Your Form.........................................................................9-14

Using a Feature File ........................................................................................9-15

Assigning a Feature File to a Job............ ........... ........... ........... ......... 9-15

Job Files in the Survey Attribute Manager........................................9-16

Organizing Job Data in the Survey Attribute Manager.......... ........... 9-17

Deleting All Feature Information From a Job.......... ........... ............ ..9-17

Exporting Feature Information to Other File Formats ........... ........... 9-18

Appendix AMGE ETI Codes............................................................. Appendix A-1

Appendix BADF to InRoads........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... .Appendix B-1

Appendix CAuto Linework ........... .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... ..Appendix C-1

Feature Codes ...................................................................Appendix C-1

Command Codes...............................................................Appendix C-2


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1 GETTING STARTEDCongratulations on your purchase of Survey Link. Survey Link is the most

versatile file management tool for surveyors, available today. As you get to

know this product you may wonder how you got along without it. This first

chapter introduces Survey Link, and covers system requirements, installation

and how to start running Survey Link.

Introduction

With the TDS Survey Link package, you can transfer coordinate files, raw data

files and other files quickly between a data collector and a personal computer.

The Survey Link package uses an error-checking protocol to eliminate

transmission errors. Survey Link will communicate with all data collectors using

TDS software and can even communicate with several common non-TDS datacollectors.

With Survey Link you can convert your coordinate files into various formats for

compatibility with other surveying and CAD-based software packages. You can

also convert several types of non-TDS files into a TDS format or other popular

formats. Within Survey Link, you can edit your coordinate and raw data files and

reprocess the raw data to generate coordinates. Survey Link also allows you to

view or print coordinate and raw data files in a format that is easy to read.

Survey Link moves data between your data collector and PC. It helps you manageyour survey data, and the conversion routines open a gate to the rest of your world.

It is one tool that all surveyors should have.


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How to Read This Manual

The Survey Link manual is written with each major function of the program

described in detail in a separate chapter. It is assumed that the user has anunderstanding of the Windows 95, 98, or NT operating system.

Throughout the manual references to specific text that you will see within the

program are displayed in bold.

The instructions to access a particular part of the program are written in an

abbreviated format that lists each required mouse click, where each click is

separated by a pipe character ( | ). For example, Open the Conversions |

Convert file format dialog box would mean to first click on Conversions

from the menu bar then select Convert file format from the pull-down menu,which opens the Convert dialog box.

Different Survey Link Modules

There are four versionsof the Survey Link program: Survey Link,Survey Link

DC

,Survey Link with Geodetic Module

, and Survey Link with DigitalLevel Module. If the user wants to upgrade from the standard Survey Linkprogram, he simply needs to contact TDS and purchase a code that will activate the

appropriate module once entered into the program.

The differences between the versions are their capabilities:

Survey Linkhas the capability of converting coordinate and raw data fileformats from one type to another, create a DTM file from a DXF file and

transfer data between a PC and a TDS data collector.

Survey Link DC contains all the functions of Survey Link, plus the abilityto communicate with popular non-TDS data collectors such as SDR, FC-4,

and GRE 3. It also has the ability to convert raw data from these non-TDS

data collectors to other Raw Data file formats.

Survey Link with Geodetic Module contains all the functions in SurveyLink, plus functions for geodetic coordinate and datum transformations. It

also has the ability to create a zone file used to display positions in any

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Survey Link with Digital Level Module fully supports the Topcon DL-Series digital levels, which allows you to edit digital level data, perform a

digital level loop closure, a least squares adjustment, and more.

This manual is intended for use with each product. Some of the functions

described in this manual may not be available in the particular product that you

purchased.

If a feature requires Survey Link-DC the manual will notify you with the

following symbol:

If Survey Link with Geodetic Module is required, you will see this symbol:

If Survey Link with Digital Level Module is required, you will see this symbol:

System Requirements

Survey Link requires a 486 processor or higher running Microsoft Windows 95,

Windows 98, or Windows NT. For communication with a data collector, you will

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Installing the Survey Link Program

Before installing Survey Link you must be running Windows. It is assumed that

you have a general understanding of the Windows operating system.

Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

installation program should start automatically. If it

does not, double click on the Setup.exe file located

on the CD from Windows Explorer. The Master

Install screen will appear.

Click the button to start the Survey Link

installation.

The Welcome screen will open. Click to

continue.

After reading the License Agreement, click

to continue if you agreement with the terms of the

agreement.

Click to accept the default installation directory.

The computer must be restarted for Survey Link to function properly. Click

the desired radio button then click to complete the installation.

Running Survey Link

A new program group called TDS Survey Works is created when Survey Link isinstalled. To start Survey Link, simply click on Start | Programs | TDS Survey

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2 A QUICK TOURThis chapter is designed to give the user an overview of Survey Link. It will give a road

map to each function and a general procedure to get the user familiar with the program.

Once familiar with Survey Links general functions, many users will be off and running

using the remainder of the manual for reference only. The on-line help is also a tool that

can speed the learning curve and is available where and when you need it.

Survey Link is a program that lets you transfer your field data into your PC orload your data collector with needed control and design data for your days

work. In addition, it is a survey data editor that lets you examine, correct or

update your work. Finally, it is a file conversion program that can prepare

your work for use in other PC programs. The many features of Survey Link

make it a very powerful tool.

For example, suppose that during a job, your rod person changed the rod

height. When you return from the field you discover that you neglected to

change the rod height in your data collector. All of your elevations from that

point in the survey are wrong. All you need to do is download the raw data to

your PC using the Survey Link program; edit your raw data file to change the

rod height where appropriate and regenerate the coordinates. Of course, the

ability to edit the raw data file is not limited to rod heights. Many elements of

the raw data file may be edited or deleted, or new elements may be inserted.

Or, suppose that you have performed an adjustment on your coordinates. You

then discover that you need the original coordinates to try another adjustment or

for some other purpose. With Survey Link, you can recreate the coordinates from

the original raw data file. This ensures that you can always reproduce the originalcoordinates of the survey.


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Starting Out

The window below will be displayed when you first start the program:

Parts of the WindowTitle Bar: Displays the name of theprogram and the version. Whenediting a file, the title bar will displaythe file that is open in the editor.When performing a task, the title barwill display the function is beingperformed.

Program Control Buttons: Thesebuttons change the size of the windowor close the program.

Minimize Button moves the programoff the desktop.

Maximize Button will enlarge the

window to fill the screen.

Close Button will close the application.

Menu Bar: Displays the pull-downmenus that are available in theprogram. Clicking the mouse arrow onone of these will cause the menu todrop down.

Toolbar: Is a set of buttons thatperform functions in the program. TheToolbar can be toggled on and off fromthe View pull-down menu.

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The Toolbar

The third line from the top of the window is the Toolbar:

The toolbar can be toggled on and off by selecting View | Toolbar menu

option.

The toolbar is a row of buttons that perform the most common functions of the

program. Simply click the desired button to activate it. If more input is

needed, a dialog box will be displayed requesting additional information

before the function is executed. If no other input is needed then the function is

performed immediately. Below is a brief description of each tool button.

Each will be described in greater detail later in the manual.

Create a New File: This button lets you create a new file in any of the

supported file formats. When you click on this button, the New... window is

displayed. Select the desired file type and click on the button.The appropriate edit window will be displayed. There are some

precautions that need to be observed when creating a new file,

especially a Raw Data file. See Chapters 4 and 5 for a discussion

of how to create a new file. This button is equivalent to the File |

New... menu selection.

Open an Existing File: This button is used to open an existing file. You will

use this button later in this chapter and throughout this manual. This button isequivalent to the File | Open... menu selection.

Save the current file: This button saves the active (or top) file using the current

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Print the current file: This button will print the current file. It is a equivalent to the

File | Print... menu selection.

Print Preview: displays the current file as it will appear when printed. The

following toolbar is displayed after the Print Preview button is clicked:

We will discuss this option in detail in Chapter 4. This button is a shortcut to

the File | Print Preview menu selection.

Undo: This button will undo the last change made to a file. You can click on this

button more than once to undo multiple changes that you have made. The nextbutton will drop down a list of the changes that have been made. From this list

you can select the changes you

want to undo. Once selected,

click the button and all

changes will be undone to that

point. The Undo button is

equivalent to the Edit | Undo

menu selection.

Redo: The Redo button performs the reverse function of the Undo button. Ifsomething was inadvertently undone, it can be put back the way it was using this

button. Care should be taken however, because each time a change is made to the

active file, the redo list is emptied.

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The Menu Bar

Directly above the toolbar is an area called the Menu Bar. The Menu Bar is a

list of pull-down menus that contain functions or procedures. When you click

on a pull-down menu title, that menu will drop down displaying its list of

commands.

The pull-down menus listed on the Menu Bar will change as you open various

files or move though the program. For example, the Edit and Reports pull-down

menus are not available until a file is opened. In addition, the commands that are

available within a pull-down menu are dependent on the type of file that is open.

Each pull-down menu is described below.

The File Menu

Most options in this menu are found in many Windows programs.

The first five commands deal with opening, closing and saving a

file. They will be discussed further as they are used to edit a file.

The third group deals with printing and manipulating the printed

output. They will also be discussed further in later chapters.

Next is a list of the last four files that have been opened. Clicking

on one of these will reopen that file for editing.

The last option in the File menu, Exit, ends the program. Thisroutine will prompt you to save any modified files.

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The Edit Menu

The options within the Edit Menu change depending on the type of file

that is open. The options in the Edit Menu shown here are available when

a raw data file is open and active.

The View Menu

The View menu lets you control what is displayed in the program and how it

will look.The Toolbar command turns on or off the display of the toolbar. The

'

'

indicates that the toolbar will be displayed. Clicking on this selection will

toggle it on and off.

The Status Bar command will turn the status bar at the bottom of the program

window on or off. The'

'

indicates that the Status bar is displayed.

The Font option allows you to change the font for the active file only. This

will effect the way the file looks on the screen and when it is printed. Once the

file is closed, the font will return to the default font. The default font fordifferent file types can be changed from Options menu, described later in this

chapter.

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The Transfer Menu

The Transfer menu lets you transfer files between your data collector and yourPC. Each command is briefly described here, but a complete explanation will

be given in Chapter 3.

Send/Receive... is where you access the Transfer dialog box. From

there you select your transfer options and setup your communication

parameters.

Get File... this command will get a file from a remote system that is

in a Kermit Host mode.

Manage files with Server Mode connects to a data collector thatis running in server mode where files can easily be transferred

between the PC and data collector.

Survey Pro CE Import/Export allows conversion between the newer

TDS JOB file format and the TDS CR5 file format.

Nikon Import/Export allows conversion between the AP700 / AP800 file

formats and the TDS CR5 file format.

Test Wizard... is a communication test routine used to help identify the COM

port that you are using.

Advanced... lets you identify communication ports that Survey Link detects

on the PC.

The Reports Menu

The Reports menu is only available when a TDS coordinate or raw datafile is open. The specific routines available depend on if a RW5, RAW,

or CR5 file is open. The routines available can perform function such

as check a raw data file for errors, or generate a cut sheet, level loop, or

closure report.

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The Conversions Menu

The Conversions menu lets you perform a number of file conversions. You

can convert your Coordinate and raw data files between TDS file formats and

many other formats. Below is the menu that will drop down when you click onConversions. Complete explanations for the options available here are

provided in Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Convert File Format... is where you change data file formats.

Coordinate, Raw Data and Archived files can all be converted

from this window. Chapter 6 is dedicated to a description of this

option and the formats that are supported.

Merge Coordinate File... lets you combine two Coordinate files

into one. Several options are available for resolving pointnumber conflicts. See Chapter 4 for a more complete description

of this option.

Generate Coordinates... will reconstruct a CR5 file from an RW5 file or a

JOB file from a RAW file. This option is only available when a raw data file

is open. See Chapter 5 for a description of this option.

Generate DTM from DXF: allows you to create a Digital Terrain Model

(DTM) file from a DXF file. The DXF file must contain Triangulated Irregular

Network (TIN) data for the area that you wish to stakeout. The DTM file canthen be used to do stakeout and have the cut and fills based on the DTM for

that area. This option is only available when no files are open. See Chapter 6

for more information on this routine.

The remaining routines are used to convert TDS files to other various file

formats.

The Adjustments MenuThe Adjustments menu contains the routines to perform level loop closure

reports and least squares adjustments to data from a Topcon DL-series digital

level. This menu is only available after purchasing the Survey Link Digital

Level Module. The menu will then be accessible once a *.LEV file is opened.

When a digital level file is open, it is displayed in the Digital Level Editor

window. From this window, you can insert, delete or modify most of the data

records.

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The Digital level loop closure option in the Adjustments

menu allows you to generate a closure report from the

level loop file that is open in the Digital Level Editor.

A weighted least squares adjustment can be performed on a level network, but

this adjustment is not made directly to the *.LEV file. Instead, the adjustment

is performed on a *.DAT file, which is created by converting the *.LEV file.

The *.DAT file is written in the same format used by the popular STAR*LEV

least squares adjustment program from Starplus Software, Inc.

The Convert raw file to least square input file option in the Adjustments

menu will convert the *.LEV file that is currently open to a *.DAT file, whichcan then be used to perform a least squares adjustment.

The Edit / Adjust least squares input file option in the Adjustments menu

accesses the screens used to perform a least squares adjustment.

For more information on digital level support, including level loop closure

reports and least squares adjustments, refer to Chapter 8, Digital Level

Module.

The Options Menu

The Options menu is similar to the View menu. It lets you set several

parameters that control how your program works and looks. Clicking on

Preferences will display the following dialog box.

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The General Preferences window is organized

like index cards: Font, Order Precision, Colors,

Keyboard and Folder. To bring a different page to

the top click the desired tab. The settings under

each tab are described below.

The Font page lets you change the font that is used

for a particular file type. Changing a font will

effect the way the file appears within the program

and when it is printed. You can customize the

fonts used for Raw Data files, Job files and Reports

independently. Unlike changing the font from the

View menu, which is temporary, after you click the

Save button, the changes you makewill be permanent unless you return to this screen and change them again. The

default font isMS Sans SerifinRegularstyle and size 10.

The Order page allows you to change the order of the

Northing and Easting values when they are displayed or

printed from a coordinate file. The default setting is to

display and print coordinates in a Point number, Northing,

Easting, Elevation, Description format. This page also lets

you display and print coordinates in a Point number,

Easting, Northing, Elevation, Description format.

The Precision page lets you set the number of places that

Survey Link will use when displaying Northings, Eastings,

Elevations, Distances and Angles. Northing and Easting

values can be set between 1 and 6 places after the decimal

point. Elevations and Distances can be set between 0 and

6 places and Angles can be set between 3 and 7 places.

To change one of the settings click on the button and

make a selection from the drop-down list then click on the

number of places that you want to use. You can also

double click on the number field and enter the desired

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The Colors page lets you select color options for several

features on the screen. By clicking on one of the long

buttons you can adjust the color used as the background forthe editors, the text in the editors and the color used to

indicate a number is negative.

When one of these buttons is clicked on, the Color screen

to the right is displayed. Click the mouse to select the

desired color. For instruction on custom colors, see your

Windows manual or click on .

The Keyboard page allows you to select between the [Tab]

key and the [Enter] key to move between data entry fields.If the first optionis selected, then pressing the [Tab] key

will move you to the next entry field in many windows.

(Holding down the [Shift] and pressing [Tab] will move

you up one field.)

If the second option is selected, then either the [Tab] and

[Enter] keys can be used to move you from field to field.

The Folder page lets you change the default directorywhere you want to store your work. This will also be the

directory where Survey Link will first look to open files.

The currently selected directory is shown in the Folder

field (C:\Link50 in this example).

To change the directory, click the Choose button and

select the drive and directory where you want to normally

save and open files then clickOK.

As you make changes to the preferences, they are applied immediately. When

you have finished making changes to the General Preferences, click on the

key if you want the changes to be permanent. If you want the changes

to apply only until you exit the program, just click on .

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The Geodetic Menu

The Geodetic menu provides functions for geodetic coordinate and datum

transformations. These routines are only available in Survey Link with Geodetic

Module and are useful to those who are using TDS Survey Pro with GPSor TDSSOLO.

Geodetic Calculations

The Geodetic Calculations option will transform coordinates from one

datum to another. You can transform either a single point or a file

containing multiple coordinates using any coordinate system and

datum, to a new coordinate system and datum that you define. It is

opened by selecting Geodetic | Geodetic Calculations.

For single point calculations, you would select the Single Point radio button.

To convert one point using a

particular coordinate system and

datum to a different system, you

would fill in LOCATION A with all

the information that applies to that

point. In LOCATION B, you would

then define the coordinate and datum

information that you wish to convert

to, while leaving the Northing,

Easting, or Latitude, Longitude

information empty. Clicking

will then calculate the

coordinates in the new coordinate

system and datum.

Point in direction and point to pointInverse calculations can be

performed after entering two

different points on each side of the

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Each point can use a different coordinate system and datum. These

calculations can only be performed using information for single points; they

cannot be performed when using coordinates from a file.

If you are given coordinates for a project that are in a geodetic format, this

screen is useful if you need to convert those coordinates to a particular grid

system.

Create Zone File

If you select the Geodetic | Create Zone File option, the dialog box below is

opened.

This dialog box is used to create a

zone file that, when used with

Survey Pro with GPS or TDS

SOLO, will display coordinates in

any desired coordinate system

rather than just geodetic

coordinates.

After the screen is filled in as

necessary, click the

button. The Zone File dialog box

will open displaying the necessary

parameters for your zone file.

Users of TDS SOLO or Survey Pro

with GPS would then save the zone

file, which would eventually be

transferred to the data collector.

Transfer Geodetic Files

The Transfer Geodetic Files routine is for TDS Survey Pro with GPSusers.

This routine is used to send certain files to a Husky or Ranger data collector so

that map projections can be used for horizontal control and a geoid model can

be used for vertical control. When both of these control methods are used

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is needed to start data collecting with accurate State Plane or UTM

coordinates is a known base position.

For more detailed information on the geodetic routines, refer to Chapter 7.

Extract Sub-grid from Geoid File

Geoid files can be used for vertical control as an alternative to localizing.

Unfortunately, geoid files are usually too large to be stored on a data collector

since they describe an area larger than most surveys. The Extract Sub-grid

from Geoid File routine is used to extract only the portion of a large Geoid99

or EGM96 file(s), which describes only the area where you plan to work. As a

result, the file created is much smaller than the source file(s). Also, since the

new file is in the same format as the source file, it can be used in any software

application that could use the original file. Refer to Chapter 7 for more

information on this routine.

The Tools Menu

The Tools menu contains a utility that allows users to update their

TDS software running on a Husky data collector and launches the

Survey Attribute Manger, which is used to create or edit a feature filefor use with Survey Pro for Windows CE. See Chapter 9 for more

information on the Survey Attribute Manager.

The TDS software that runs on a Husky is serializedfor that particular unit.

This means that if that software in copied to another unit with a different serial

number, the software will only run in demo mode on that unit. The Upgrade

Husky routine allows a user to download software updates from the TDS web

page and serialize those files so they can be used on a Husky data collector

that is running a valid copy of an earlier version of the TDS software. See

Chapter 3 for more information on this routine.

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The Help Menu

The Help menu gives you information on a specific part of the

program. Index lists the help subjects that are available and gives you

access to them. Using Help gives an overview of how to use help.

About Survey Link... displays the same information window as the

button on the toolbar. It contains information about Survey Link

and your system.

Technical Support displays a dialog box with four separate pages listed

below.

Contact: This page tells you how to reach a tech support person for help

with this product.

Files: This page contains button that may be used to provide information

about your configuration during a technical support call, if necessary.

Ports: This page is a list of instruction for viewing your PCs COM port

configurations for trouble-shooting purposes.

Drivers: This page lists the Windows drivers that are being used by

Survey Link. This information can be useful if technical support is

necessary.

In addition to the Help menu, many dialogs within Survey Link have a

button. Clicking on this button will display help about that particular

function. The button lets you point and click at buttons and other parts of

Windows for even more specific help. The button is a shortcut to the

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The Edit Window

When you open a file within Survey Link, the file is displayed in an editor that

is designed for that particular file type. The example that follows is a briefintroduction to the coordinate file editor. Chapter 4 is an in-depth look at

editing a coordinate file.

To open a file, either click the button or select File | Open... You will be

presented with a dialog box that lists the files in your current directory. In

addition you can list files in different drives or directories.

Current Directory: is the directory

whose files are listed in the main area ofthe dialog box. You can navigate to otherdrives and directories after clicking onthe button in the right portion of this field.

Control buttons: assist in navigating to

locate other files and let you customize theway files are listed. These are standardWindows buttons and may vary slightlydepending on your version of Windows.

File list: displays all the files in thecurrent directory, or only the file typesselected from the File of type drop-down list.

File Name: is the file that will beopened when this window is executed.You can type the file name directlyinto this field or select it from the filelist.

Files of type: can be used to limit thefile list to display only specific types offiles. When you click on this field orthe arrow button to its right, a drop-down list will appear. From this listyou can select to display all files, or

just a certain type of file.

Use this dialog box to select the file you want to open. This can be done by

clicking the mouse on the file to be selected then clicking the Open button or

double clicking on the desired file. You would see a window similar to the

one below after opening a CR5 file.

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If the pointer passes

through the file display

area, it becomes a ,indicating that you can

select a record and edit it.

Clicking on any line will

select it and allow you to

edit it in the lower portion

of the window.

As you edit a record, there

are several ways to movebetween fields. You can

click on a field and edit the

existing value or replace it.

The [Tab] key will move

you down one field and highlight the value for replacement. Pressing [Shift]-[Tab]

will move up one field. Finally, the [Enter] key can act like the [Tab] key when the

appropriate radio button is selected from Options | Preferences | Keyboard page.

When the changes are correct and you want to enter it into the file, click on thebutton. If you decide that you do not want to keep the changes that you

have made to a record, simply do not click on the button and the changes

will not be made.

Size the Edit area: To make the edit window easier to read, you can re-size the edit area. When the

pointer is positioned between the file display and the edit area it changes to .

While this symbol is positioned on the border, drag the border up or down to the

size that you want.

Save the file? When you are finished making changes to the file you should save the file to

store the change to your disk drive. Simply click on the Save File button

shown here.

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TRANSFER A FILE

This chapter explores the transfer capabilities of Survey Link. This is where you

transfer data between your data collector or total station and your PC.

Data communication is one of the most important functions of Survey Link.

Survey Link makes transferring data between your PC and data collector as easy

as plugging in the data collector and clicking the mouse. With Survey Link-DC,

transfers between most major non-TDS data collectors and a PC are just as easy.

For successful transfers you will need an available communication port on your

PC and the correct transfer cable that connects your data collector to your PC. If

you encounter a problem, Survey Link has a Test Wizard that can help you

locate it.

This chapter is divided into four main sections: Setup, Receive file, Send file,

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Communications Setup

The first step needed to transfer data is to set up the communication parameters.

This usually only needs to be done once unless you change your communications

hardware.

The Setup dialog can be found by clicking Transfer | Send/Receive to

open the Send/Receive dialog box. From the Send/Receive dialog, click

the Setup button. This will display the dialog box shown below.

There are four communication parameters that need to be set. First is

the COM port. This is the port on the PC that the transfer cable isplugged into. If you are not sure which port the cable has been

plugged into, use the Test Wizard, described later in this chapter.

The second parameter is the Parity. This

setting must match the parity setting in the data

collector. If you are unsure how the parity

setting is configured in the data collector, select

None since that is the most common setting.

The third parameter is Flow control. When

using a TDS data collector, this field cannot be

changed since all TDS data collectors use None

for flow control. If you are running Survey

Link DC and you have an SDR data collector,

you should choose the Hardware option here.

If you are using a Topcon GTS-210 or GTS-310 series total station or a Topcon

digital level, this field is replaced with Protocol and shows that the ACK/NAK

protocol is being used for transfers. The Topcon instrument must also be

configured to use the ACK/NAK protocol. Refer to your Topcon documentation

for more information on setting the transfer protocol in the instrument.

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The last parameter is the Baud rate. This is the speed that data is transferred.

This setting controls the speed of the transfer; the larger the number, the faster the

transfer occurs. This setting must match the baud rate set in the data collector. If

you experience erratic transfer results you may need to set the baud rate to a lowernumber. Typically you should set the baud rate in Survey Link to the default

setting of your data collector. For TDS data collectors this is 9600 baud.

Test Wizard

If you are not sure of the COM port

that your transfer cable is plugged into,

Survey Link can help you determine it.

Select Transfer | Test Wizard to

open the Test Wizard. Follow the

instructions given in each page of the

wizard, starting with the Welcome

page and continuing through theinstructions provided in the Step1,

Step2 and Test pages. Each page

gives you all the needed set up

instructions. Once the test is finished,

the results are displayed in the Results

page.

After successfully completing the test and you Close the Test Wizard, you will

be asked if you want to use the port detected by the test for future transfers.

Click on your desired response.

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Receiving a File

Once the system is set up, you are ready to send or receive a file. Receiving a

file using a TDS data collector will be covered first. Select Transfer |

Send/Receive, and then select the Receive tab from the Transfer dialog box.

If you are running Survey Link DC, the first step in receiving a file is to select the

type of data collector that you are using.

From the Which Data Collector or Total Station is used field, select the

appropriate data collector from the drop-down

list.

When receiving a TDS Coordinate file, select

if you want to store it as a Sequential or Non-

Sequential file from the Output section of the

dialog box. A Sequential coordinate file uses

memory space on the data collector for unused

points that exist between used points. This is

the only format supported on the HP 48

platform.

With Non-Sequential files, only the actual

stored points will occupy space on the data

collector. The disadvantage of non-sequential

files is that the data collector must search from

the beginning of the file to find each needed

point. This slows the response time of the

data collector considerably as the file grows.

The Archive Raw Data file option applies when receiving a TDS Raw Data file.When this option is checked, a compacted archive of the raw data file received is

stored in addition to the raw data file. The archived file gives you a backup copy

of your raw data in case your original file becomes corrupt or lost.

The Get file name from Data Collector or PC check box allows you to store the

received file with the same name as the file on the data collector when the box is

checked. When the box is unchecked, you can specify a new file name to use in the

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File name field or use the Choose file button to select an existing file to overwrite

with the received file.

The Setup button displays the Communications Setup dialog box as described

earlier in this chapter.

To start receiving a file, click on the Receive button. Survey Link will display

Initializing. You now need to access the transfer screen on the data collector,

select the file to send to the PC and issue the SEND command. When

communication is established, the data collector and Survey Link will start

counting packets or blocks. Survey Link also displays an animated graphic in the

Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is taking place. When the transfer

is complete Survey Link will display Data Transfer Completed and then

Receive Successful.

As the transfer is taking place the Stop button becomes active and clicking it will

terminate the transfer.

Receiving Data from a Non-TDS Data Collector

To receive data from a Non-TDS data collector you must have Survey Link-DC.Receiving a file with a Non-TDS data collector is very similar to a transfer using

a TDS data collector, but because these data collectors do not notify Survey Link

that the transfer is complete the user must click on the Save File button to save the

file after the transfer is complete.

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Sending a File

To send a file select Transfer | Send/Receive, then be sure the Send tab is

selected from the Transfer dialog box.

If running Survey Link DC the first task is to select the type of data collector

that you are using from the drop-down list in the Which Data Collector or

Total Station is used field.

Next you must select the file that you want to

send. Under the What file do you want to send

field, click the Choose file button and the Open

file window will be displayed. As with previous

sections, you can navigate to different drives and

directories to locate the file. Once located,

double-click on the file that you want to send,

then click the OK button.

In the What are you sending section, you need

to select the type of file that you want to send

from the File type drop-down list. Whensending to a TDS data collector you can select

Coordinate, Raw Data, Point List, Road Layout,

Road Template, or Text files. If you purchased

Survey Link with Geodetic Functions, you can

also select to send a Zone file, DTM Stakeout

file,

or a GPS file. When sending a TDS coordinate file you can choose to transfer the

Entire file or only a Block of points by choosing the appropriate radio button. If you

select the Block of points option, then only the range of points entered in the From

Point and To Point fields will be sent. When sending a TDS road file and there are

template files associated with the road, you can select the Send template files

checkbox to automatically send all associated templates during the road transfer.

If you want the file that you are sending to have a different name when stored on

the data collector, check the Rename file to checkbox and type in the new name

in that field. The new name must be in 8+3 format, meaning the name must be

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no longer than 8 characters containing only letters and numbers and you must

also provide the appropriate 3-letter extension for the particular file type.

When using Survey Link DC and sending a TDS Coordinate file to an SDR data

collector, a conversion takes place to the file before it is stored on the data collector.You have the option of saving a copy of this file on the PC for review. To save the

converted file, select the Save file checkbox and enter a name for the new file in that

field. You can also use the lower Choose file button to select an existing file to

overwrite with the new file.

To send the file, start the receive routine from the data collector then click on the

Send button and Survey Link will display a Sending Data message. As the file

is transferred, both the data collector and Survey Link should count down the

packets or blocks of data as they are transferred. When the file has been sent,

Survey Link will display a Data Transfer complete message.

Manage Files With Server Mode

Many users find it easier to transfer files between their data collector and PC by

using the Transfer | Manage Files with Server Mode routine. When using this

method, transfers are controlled between the two platforms simply by clicking

the file(s) and pressing a button.

Before managing files using server mode, you must first place

the data collector in server mode. This is typically

accomplished by selecting [SERV] from the File Transfer

menu on the data collector. For more specific instructions,

refer to the documentation that came with your data collector.

With the data collector running in server mode, select Manage

Files With Server Mode from the Transfer menu. The

Server Mode wizard will open where the communicationparameters are selected.

Select the appropriate Device type, the COM port on the PC

that the data collector is attached to, the Parity set in the data

collector (usually None) and the Baud rate set in the data

collector. ClickOK to continue.

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The Transfer dialog box will be displayed while the PC is

making a connection to the data collector. Once connected,

the Manage Files window will open where the files can be

transferred.

The left side of the screen

displays the Remote files

and directories that are

available in the data

collector. The right side of

the screen displays the

Local files and directories

on the PC.

You can display the

contents of a different

local or remote drive by

changing the selection in

the appropriate Drivemenu. You can change to

a different directory by

double clicking on it in the

appropriate window.

Double clicking on [Up One Level] will change to the directory above the

current directory until the root directory is reached. The Path field displays the

current drive and directory.

You can have only a certain type of file displayed by making a selection from the

Files to display drop down list. The default setting is to display all files.

The contents displayed in either side of the screen can be updated by clicking the

appropriate Refresh button.

To transfer files from the data collector to the PC, select them in the Remote

files portion of the window and click the Copy to Local Machine > button.

Similarly, to transfer files from the PC to the data collector, select them in the

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Local files portion of the window and click the < Copy to Data Collector button.

The selected file(s) will be copied to the other platform.

If you want to delete any particular file(s), select them and click the appropriate

Delete button.The Settings button will access the Communications Setup screen, described on

Page 3-2.

Advanced Communications Settings

The Transfer | Advanced... option lets

you identify communication ports thatSurvey Link will check when searching

for available ports. When you select

this option the following dialog box is

displayed:

Most users should not need to adjust

these settings. The ports that Survey

Link detects are checked. You do not

need to change these settings even if

there are ports marked as available that your hardware does not have.

If, as you select the Transfer Setup... dialog, you get messages about ports that

are assigned to a digitizer, Fax/Modem or other serial device, you should de-select

that port from this dialog box. Simply click on the desired COM Port line to

toggle it on (checked) or off. Ports that are not checked will be ignored.

If a line appears in gray, Survey Link does not detect that port on the PC.

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The Tools Menu

The Tools menu contains a utility that allows users to update their TDS

software when it is running on a Husky data collector.

Upgrade Husky

The TDS software that runs on a Husky is serializedfor that particular unit.

This is a form of copy protection that will allow the software to fully function on

only the specific data collector that it was intended to run on.

The Upgrade Husky routine allows a user to download software updates from

the TDS web page and serialize those files so they can be used on a Husky data

collector that is running a valid copy of an earlier version of the TDS software.

The following steps outline how to perform the Upgrade Husky routine.

1. You should already have the self-extracting upgrade file on your hard

drive that contains the updated Survey Pro files. Move the upgrade file to a

temporary folder and run it. Several files will be extracted to this folder.

2. Connect the data collector to the PC with the transfer cable and power

on the Husky.

3. Run the HCOM utility from both the PC and the Husky and use it to

copy the UPGRADE.EXE file that was extracted in Step 1 to the Husky.

Exit HCOM when you are finished.

4. Open Survey Link and select Tools |

Upgrade Husky. This will open the Upgrade

Husky dialog box.

5. Click the Choose Path button to open theBrowse for Folder dialog box and from there,

locate and select the folder where the files were

extracted in Step 1 and clickOK .

6. ClickOK again from the Upgrade Husky

dialog box. A prompt will tell you that you need

to run the upgrade utility on the data collector.

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7. From the C:\> prompt on the Husky, type UPGRADE and press [Enter].

A message will tell you that it is ready to communicate with the PC.

8. Click OK in Survey Link to continue. The PC will read

information from the Husky and serialize the necessaryupgrade files that are stored on the PC. Once completed a

message will be displayed on both the PC and the Husky

saying that the upgrade is complete. These serialized files

must now be transferred to the Husky to complete the

upgrade.

9. Exit Survey Link and re-start HCOM on both the PC and the Husky.

10. Select and transfer all the files listed below that were extracted in Step 1

to the data collector:

ERRORS.TDS

LOGO.TDS

SCREEN.TDS

SCRLL.TDS

SK.TDS

TDS.EXE

Note: Be careful not to select the archive file, UPGRADE.EXE, since it is large,

will not be used, and will waste valuable storage space on the data collector.Exit HCOM on the Husky and type TDS and press [Enter] to start the updated

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4 CR5 or JOB FILEChapter 2 briefly looked at the coordinate editor. In this chapter you will be given an in-depth

look at the power of the job editor. This chapter explores the remaining features in the Edit

menu, such as; Insert and Delete, Find and Go To. Also, the Point List editor is described.

Output features such as Printing and creating Reports are also explained.

One of the important features of Survey Link is its ability to change, correct and

manipulate your survey data. Survey Link can help support your work whether you

are adding design points, making corrections for a mistake in the field or

converting a file for use in a different product. Editing a coordinate file wasdiscussed briefly in Chapter 2. This chapter will look at it in more detail. The Edit

Job procedure allows you to insert, modify, or delete points. You can also print the

coordinate list, and search for specific points.

Before you can edit a file you must first open it. Click on the Open button from

the toolbar or select File | Open. From the Open dialog box, select or enter a

CR5 or JOB file name and clickOK . From the Open window you can change

EDIT A C R5 O R JO B FILE

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file you wish to edit. The coordinate file will automatically be opened in the

coordinate edit window.

As was described in Chapter 2, to edit a coordinate point, click the point you wantto edit. The coordinate values for that point will be copied into the edit field in

the lower portion of the window. Click on any field that you want to be change.

You can either edit an existing value or replace it.

If you want to change a point number or name, you must select the point and use

the Edit | Renumber Point option. Similarly, the Edit | Renumber Points

option can be used to rename a specified range of points simultaneously.

When editing a JOB file, as opposed to a CR5 file, you also have the ability to

add/edit geodetic coordinate data for points. When editing geodetic coordinates,

the Geodetic Flags button will be available, which is used to select the

following advanced settings for the selected point.

Set Up Group: is the set up group of the point. Consult

the Survey Pro GPS for Windows CE Users manual for

more information on set up groups.

GPS Control Point: when checked, will include the

selected point in the list of localization control points.

Use for Horizontal Localization: when checked, will use

the point for horizontal control in the localizationsolution.

Use for Vertical Localization: when checked, will use

the point for vertical control in the localization solution.

Use as localization calculator grid origin: when checked, identifies the selected

point as the local grid origin for computing rotation in localization calculator

solutions. (See the GPS Users Manual for more information on localization

calculator.)

. . 0 5 9 : accepts the screen selections and returns to the previous screen.

Continue to edit the remaining coordinate values as needed. You can make

changes to as many fields as desired. When you are satisfied with the changes,

click the Store button to save the changes to your hard drive. If you close the

file without saving it or pressing Store, the changes will not be saved.


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activated. In addition there are new menu options. These, and other options, that

were not covered in detail in Chapter 2 will be discussed here.

First, look at the Edit menu. The Undo and Redo option are the same as the

toolbar buttons, described in Chapter 2. The undo option will undo the last

change made to a file. You can select this option as many times as needed to

undo the changes you have made. The redo option performs the reverse function

of the Undo function. It is useful when you inadvertently use the Undo function.

Each time an edit is undone it is placed on the top of the Redo list. When edits

are redone they are placed back on the top of the Undo list. This allows you to

Undo and then Redo and Undo again. Care should be taken however, because

each time an edit is stored, the Redo list is emptied so those edits that have been

undone cannot be redone.

Next, you will use the Edit | Insert point option. When this

option is selected the following dialog box appears. The next

unused point number following the selected point, will be offered

as a default. If this is acceptable, click on the OK button. If not,

enter the desired point number to insert then click on the OK

button. The new point will be added with coordinates of zero.

Once you have created the point, its Northing, Easting, Elevation and

Description should be entered just as you would edit any other point. Edit the

field values to their correct coordinates and clickStore.

Next you will delete a record. First, select the point that you wish

to delete by clicking on it. Now select Edit | Delete point. A

dialog box will ask if you want to delete the selected point.

Clicking Yes will delete the point.

It is important to note that the first point of a coordinate file can

not be deleted.

You can delete several coordinates at once using the Edit | Delete

points... option. The following screen lets you enter a range of

points that you want to delete. Enter the starting point and the

ending point of the range to be deleted. The points entered, and all

points between them will be deleted. ClickOK to delete the

points.


The Edit | Find... function lets you search for a point

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by its descriptor. Selecting the Find option displays the

following window. In the Find what field, enter

the text that you want to find. This can be any text that

you would find in a descriptor. It can be anythingfrom a single character to several words.

If you check the Match whole word only checkbox, the search rejects all matches that

are not a whole word. If the Match Whole Word Only in not checked and you were

searching for PIN, it would also find SPIN and PINS."

If the Match case option is checked, the search compares not only the text, but

the case of the text. As an example, a search for Tree would NOT find

TREE or tree.

Finally, you can set the Direction of the search. As it is looking for a match, if it

comes to the top or bottom of the file, it will ask if you would like to search the

rest of the file. If you answer yes, it will continue searching the rest of the file.

The Go to... option will quickly move through the file and select the requested

point number. Enter the point number that you want to move to and clickOK .

When you have finished editing a file you must save it or all changes will be

lost. As you edit your file, it is wise to save from time to time. You can also

save a file under a different name using File | Save As...

Print

When you want to print a file, either click the print button from the toolbar, or

select File | Print. The following dialog box will be displayed. ClickOK and

the current file will be sent to your printer. In the Print Dialog Box, you haveseveral options that adjust the output:

Select the All radio button to print all of the pages of the current file.

Select the Pages radio button if you want to print only a certain range of pages.

You must also define the first and last pages in the from and to fields when using

this option.


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number of copies you want printed and

whether or not they are to be collated.

Print preview

The Print Preview tool will open the current file in a window that shows how the

file will look once it

is printed. In this

view you can

display the next or

previous page,display one or more

pages by zooming

out, or zoom in to

see more detail. All

the functions are

accessed from the

buttons on the

windows toolbar.

If the document looks okay, you can initiate printing from this window by

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Page Setup

The margins, titles and text layout can be changed for

printing to suit your needs by selecting File | Page Setup.This option presents you with three tabs. Each tab brings

you to a different page of setup options.

The Margins page is for setting the printing margins. Each

margin can be set independently. A margin can be changed

by clicking on it and selecting a new margin from the drop

down option list, or by double clicking on the field and

entering the desired value.

The Titles page lets you enter a title and/or a subtitle. The

Title will be printed in the center, at the top of each page.

The Subtitle will appear just below the Title. To enter a title,

simply click in the Title field then enter up to 80 characters.

The Subtitle is entered in the same manner.

The General page selects between grouping the printed data

into groups of 5 lines with a blank line between them for

easier reading, or using no line separation.

When you have made all the changes to the Page Setup, be

sure to clickSave. If you exit this dialog without saving, all

changes will be lost.

The Notes page is used to add the notes entered to the bottomof the report. The entered notes will then be printed with the

report and can also be viewed from the Print Preview routine.


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When you open a coordinate file, the Reports menu is

added to the menu bar. There are two reports that can

be generated from a coordinate file a Statistics report

and a Closure report.

When you click on Statistics, no further input is

needed. An example of a Statistics report is shown

below.

When you select the Closure report option, the

following dialog box is presented. You can select

several ways in which a traverse closure report will

be determined.

In the Traverse Loop section, you select between

two methods of specifying the points of the

traverse. If you select the Consecutive point

numbers option, enter the beginning and ending

point of the traverse in the Start point and End

point fields. All existing points between the start

and end points will be taken in numerical order and

treated as traverse points. Sideshots and other non-

traverse points must be numbered outside this

range.

The Point List option gives you more freedom in point numbering. However if

you select this option you must define a point list. When this option is selected,

the Choose File button is also activated and you must select a Point List file.

If the Raw Data file is available for this coordinate file you can generate a

traverse point list using File | Closure Point List. This method has some

limitations. First, a traverse record must have been used to generate each

traverse point, except for the first occupy point record. All other occupy point

records will be ignored. Second, if the file contains more than one traverse or

loops around on itself, you may need to break the traverse into smaller segments


to get a correct closure. You should always look at the point list that is

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Point List Editor, which can be used to check it. The Point List Editor is

described later in this chapter. Third, the point list must be saved to a file so that

the file can be selected in the Generate Closure Report window.

The Loop Type section lets you select between an open or closed traverse. If

you select a Closed Loop, no additional input is needed. If you select an Open

Traverse then you must also provide the true coordinates of the ending point.

Finally, if you want the report to include the angular precision, you must supply

the Closing Angle. If you shot a closing angle in the field, or have computed a

closing angle you can enter it in the Closing Angle field. If you want Survey

Link to calculate the closing angle, click the Compute Closing Angle button.

The closing angle will be calculated using the nextto the last point, the last point and the second point

in the point list (see diagram).

The angular error is calculated using the same

method, whether you enter a closing angle or

calculate one. The angular error is based upon the

assumption that the sum of the interior angles of a

closed polygon is equal to (N-2)*180 where N is the

number of sides in the polygon. The angular error is

the difference between the theoretical and the actual

sum of the interior angles of the traverse.

With the Generate Closure

Report window filled in as

you want it, click on

theOK button to generate

the report. A sample

closure report is shownhere.


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Once a report is displayed, it can be saved to a file for later use. Since it is

simply a text document, it can be opened with you favorite word processor for

editing. To save a report, select File |Save. If the report has not already been

saved, you will be prompted for a file name and where you want to save the file.

You can also select the File | Save As command to save the file under a different

name or location.

Create a Coordinate file

To Create a new coordinate file, first click on the New button (shown) or select

File | New... You will be presented with the New dialog box.

Select the type of file you wish to create. To create a coordinate

file select Coordinate Data file and clickOK .

Next you are asked for a starting point number. This is the

lowest point number that can ever be used in this file. For this

reason, enter the smallest one here. This point will be created

with the file when you click on the OK button.

You now have the coordinate data edit window displayed with

the starting point as the only point. Edit the starting points coordinate values

that you want and you are ready to insert the remainder of the file. From this

point forward the file is handled just as explained in the edit coordinate file

chapter. You can insert points using the Edit | Insert Point option. You first

insert the point and then use the edit area to enter the coordinate values.

Once the coordinates are entered dont forget to save the file. Click on the Save

button or select the File | Save or File | Save As... option. When you create a

new file, a file name is not specified therefore the Save As... routine will be

used, whether you select Save or Save As...


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In addition to the coordinate file option, the New... window lets you create Raw

Data, Point List and Text files. Creating Raw Data files is covered in Chapter 5.

Creating a Point List file will be covered here.

The point list is used to describe the order of specific points, the properties for

the points, and the way points are related to each other. It is used as a guide for a

data collector or PC program in how to manipulate your coordinates. Although

the Point List Editor will create a point list that can be used for any TDS data

collection software, there are actually different point list file formats that exist

for use with jobs in the CR5 format or the JOB format and different rules apply

to both. For example, CR5 format jobs only accept numeric point names, while

a JOB format job accepts alphanumeric point names.The other difference in the format of point list files occurs when creating a

simple point list to describe the order of traverse points prior to an adjustment.

A point list is not used for a traverse adjustment in a JOB file. Instead, the

traverse points are defined from a polyline and any side shots are determined

from the raw data. If the point list is to be used with an adjustment in a CR5

format job file, the traverse points are listed in the order that they were shot and

any side shots follow the traverse point occupied when the side shot(s) were

recorded. A side shot is defined in the point list by entering an S, a space, and

the point number.

The Point List Editor can be opened from the New... menu item or button, or if

a point list file already exists, it can be opened from the Open... menu item or

button. For this example select the New item under the File menu. The New

window is displayed. Now click on Point List file and clickOK .

The following window is displayed. Shown in this window is a view of a portion

of the point list, an input field and several buttons.

The buttons are used to insert and edit the lines of the pointlist. To add a point, select where you want to insert the

point by clicking on an existing line in the Points field.

Enter the new point into the Point field and click on the

button or press [Enter]. The entry will be added

to the list above the selected line.


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Entry Command What it will do

# Point name Adds the point number or name to the list. (A

CR5 format job only uses numeric point names.)

# - # Point range You may specify a range of points in numerical

order by entering the first and last point in the

group separated by a [-]. (Example: 10-15)

S # Side shot

command

Enter [S] followed by a space and then the point

number. This entry is only applicable when

working with a *.CR5 file.

S # - # side shot range Enter [S] followed by a space, the first point of

the range, a [-] and the last point in the range.

(Example: S 10-15) This feature is only

applicable when working with a *.CR5 file and is

typically used when adjusting a traverse that

includes side shots in a CR5 format job.

Curve This command is entered using the Curve button

(See below).Spiral Curve This command is entered using the Spiral button

(See below).

U PenUp This will lift the pen during a screen plot, to only

draw dots until a PenDn command is given.

D PenDn This will put the pen down, drawing lines

between dots. The PenDn continues until a

PenUp command is given.


If you click on the Curve button, a dialog box will be displayed in which to

enter curve data. A horizontal curve is defined by a beginning and ending point, a

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radius, whether it curves to the right or the left (as you occupy the start point and

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Creating and editing a Text File

You may wish to use this editor to create a descriptor file that can be uploaded toyour data collector. After clicking on the New... button select Text Document

and clickOK .

A blank edit window is displayed. Enter the text that you

want. For a descriptor file enter a code, a space and your

descriptor. Press the [Enter] key to start a new line. Repeat

this procedure for each descriptor code and descriptor that

you want in the descriptor file.

Each line in a descriptor file should only

contain a descriptor code, a space and a

descriptor. The descriptor should be no

more than 16 characters in length

(including any spaces).

Once the descriptor file is complete it

should be saved and later transferred to

the data collector before it can be used.The file is saved like other files. Either click the Save button or select the File |

Save or File | Save As... option. The HP 48 Survey Card can only use a

descriptor file that is named DESCRIPT.TXT. Most other TDS data collection

software can use descriptor files with any name in 8+3 format (up to eight

characters in length for the name with no spaces) and a .TXT extension.


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This chapter discuses the TDS Raw Data editor. The procedure for editing, inserting and

deleting a record is explained. How to print and generate raw data reports is also

discussed. We will also look at regenerating coordinates from the raw data file. In this

chapter you will be given an in-depth look at the power of the TDS Raw Data editor.

TDS Raw Data Editor

The ability to change and correct your raw data and then regenerate coordinates isone of Survey Links most popular features. Survey Link can regenerate coordinates

from the raw data after adding design points from field data, making corrections for a

mistake in the field or working with a file converted from a non-TDS product.

To open an existing raw data file, click on the Open... button or select File |

Open. The Open dialog box lets you select a raw data file. TDS Raw Data

files will have either a .RW5 or .RAW extension.

Editing a line in a raw data file is similar to the process used to edit a line in a

coordinate file. Click

on the line you wish to

edit to select it. The

data from this line will

be copied to the edit

area at the bottom of

the window. Because

each line of raw data

can be different the

edit area will adjust tothe record type that

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resection, later in the file. It is the users responsibility to make sure that the

entire file is consistent and contains the needed data in its proper order. Before

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It is a good idea to limit the editing of a raw data file to the correcting of minor

errors during data collection.

Insert a Record

To insert a record, select the line above where you want the new line inserted

from the raw data file. Next, select the Edit | Insert line(s) option. The edit

area is replaced with index card-style pages of options. Each tab is for adifferent record that can be added.

Displayed are all of the record types that can be inserted. Not all records can be

added to a file. Sun shot, resection and other records that are not used in

regenerating coordinates cannot be added to a raw data file. Again the idea

behind editing raw data is to make minor corrections in order to regenerate

coordinates.

The Note page is useful to further document a

raw data file. You can add notes throughout thefile to more clearly explain certain parts of the

job.

A Backsight record requires two points and the

azimuth between them. The Backsight pointcan be set to 0 to indicate a backsight direction

was used instead of a point. If the circle reading

of the gun was not zero when sighting the

backsight then that circle reading should be entered

in the Backsight circle field.

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The HI/HR page allows you to insert a height of

instrument and a height of rod record.

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The Height of instrument and Height of rod

must be between -100 and 100.

The Occupy pt page sets the coordinates for the

point from which future shots will be taken. You

enter the Northing, Easting and Elevation, along

with a note if desired. This record will not

generate a coordinate record in the coordinate file.Its coordinates should have been generated

previously by a store point or observation record.

The Side shot page inserts an observation record.

Here you enter a horizontal angle, vertical angle

and slope distance, along with the occupy point

number and foresight point number. A descriptor

of up to 16 characters can also be added. A

backsight, occupy and HI/HR record should have

been defined earlier. As this record is processed,

the coordinates for the Foresight point are

generated in the coordinate file.

The Store Points are where non-observed points are

entered. You enter the Northing, Easting and

Elevation, along with a descriptor of up to 16

characters if desired. This record will generate a

coordinate record in the coordinate file for this point.

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The Traverse page, like the side shot page,

inserts an observation record. Again, you enter a

horizontal angle, vertical angle and slope

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and foresight point number. A backsight, occupy

and HI/HR record should have been defined

earlier. A descriptor of up to 16 characters can

also be added. As this record is processed, the

coordinates of the Foresight point are generated in

the coordinate file.

Deleting a Line

Deleting a line (record) from a raw data file is done by clicking on the line toselect it then selecting the Edit | Delete line option. The selected line will be

Removed from the file. A number of lines can be deleted

simultaneously by using the Edit | Delete Lines... option. When

this option is selected the following dialog box is displayed. Enter

the first line to be deleted in the Starting line field and the last

line in the Ending line field. The Starting line, Ending line, and

all lines in between will be deleted. Click to delete the

lines.

Change a Line into a Note

The Edit | Change line into note routine will convert the selected line into a

note. The data found in the line will be preserved, but the line will not be used

for any reprocessing function.

Change a Note back into a Line

As long as the data in the note line has not been changed, the Edit | Change note

back to line routine will return it to its original form. Any modification to a line

that has been converted to a note may make it impossible to convert it back to the

original form.

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Duplicate a Line

The Duplicate a Line routine will copy the selected line and insert it directly

below. This line can then be edited as described above.


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Undo/Redo

As with editing a coordinate file, the Undo and Redo tools are available when

editing a raw data file. These are discussed in detail in Chapter 2. The Edit |

Undo option will undo the last change made to a file. You can continue selecting

this option or clicking the Undo button to undo multiple changes. The Edit |

Redo option performs the opposite function of the Undo routine. It redoes what

was undone. Each time an edit is Undone it is placed on the top of the Redo list.

Each time an edit is Redone it is placed back on the top of the Undo list. This

allows you to Undo and then Redo and Undo again. Care should be taken

however, because each time an edit is stored, the Redo list is emptied so those

edits that have been undone can not be redone.

Undo

Redo

Find

The find routine lets you search a raw data file for an

Occupy, Backsight, or Foresight point or for text within

descriptor fields or Note records. First select what you

will be searching for, using the appropriate radio button

from the Search For section. If searching for a point

number or specific text, enter the point number or the text

in the corresponding field. The text can be any text entry

that can be entered into a descriptor. It can be a partial

word, or more than one word. Finally select to search

either Up or Down from the Direction section and click

.

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number.

Enter the line number that you want to move to and click on the

button.

Save / Save as

When you have finished editing a file you must save it or all changes will be

lost. As you edit your file, it is wise to click on the Save button from time totime. You can also save a file under a different name using the Save as...

command in the File menu.

Print

When you are ready to print your raw data file, click on the print button. The

Print dialog box will be displayed. Click on the button and the raw data

file will be sent to your printer. The same options as were discussed in the

Print section of Chapter 4 are available to adjust the output of a raw data file.

Print Preview

The print Preview tool will also display the raw data file in a What you see is

what you get format. Again the same options and features are available in

previewing a raw data file as were described in Chapter 4.

Page Setup...

The margins, titles and text layout options, that are found in File | Page Setup,

can be changed as described in Chapter 4. All of the print functions are uniform

throughout the program.

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When a TDS Raw Data file is active the Reports menu has four options.The Error Wizard... option is a raw data checking routine that is designed

to find potential problems in a raw data file. When this option is selected

the following dialog box is displayed.

There are several options that can be used to

customize this report. First are three check-boxes.

Point overwrite will warn you of point numberswhose coordinate values have been changed.

Missing backsight or occupy points warns you

when there is no backsight for a given occupy

point.

Duplicate Mode lines alerts you if you have more

than one Mode line. The second line of a TDS Raw

Data file is reserved for the Mode line.

If a job was shot using a control file, you should

check the Use control file checkbox and specify the

coordinate file that was used as a control file when

the data was collected. Specify the file by clicking on

the button from the Control File

section of the dialog, then navigate to the file from the

Open file dialog.

Finally the Compare to coordinate file option will compare the coordinates

generated by the raw data file with those stored in the selected coordinate file fordiscrepancies. Use the button to navigate to and select the file

from the Open file window that appears. When the two files are compared, the

coordinates that fall outside the tolerance set in the Coordinate tolerance are

reported.

With the Error Wizard is configured as you want it, click on the button to

generate the report. The report will be displayed in a window at the bottom of

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the screen. If you click on any

of the warnings from the report,

the corresponding line in the

raw data file is located,

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selected, and displayed. The

bottom of the report shows a

summary of some statistics

about your raw data file.

Cut Sheet Reports

Two different cut sheet reports can be generated from information in the active

raw data file. Cut sheet records are stored to the raw data file as a stakeout is

performed when the data collector is set to store cut sheet records. See the data

collector manual for details on turning cut sheet records on.

The cut sheet reports that can be created depend on the type of raw data file is open.

A *.RW5 raw data file gives access to creating an offset stake cut sheet report or a

point stake cut sheet report. A *.RAW raw data file gives access to creating an offsetstake cut sheet report or a slope stake cut sheet report.

Offset Stake Cut Sheet Report

Select the Reports | Offset

Stake Cut Sheet option to

generate that report. No

other input is needed. Asample report is

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