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QUESTION:
Can I use entity snaps with my existing 3D entities, to accurately
draw new 2D linework?
ANSWER:
Yes, absolutely! This is a common problem that many users encounter
but are often unaware of the various possible solutions. As is often...
Some users report seemingly random instability with MsCAD, inCAD or
EmbeddedCAD. Symptoms can include freezing or mismatched drawings and
databases.
This is _not_ normal behaviour for the program and we have developed
a series of diagnostic steps t...
Problem:
When trying to use the view log editor report you may experience that
is does not open using either the "_MSEDITOR" command, the
MsTools/Print_Edit_View Reports/View Log File menu, or the View Log
File button on the toolbar. You can however...
When launching MSCAD you may experience an "Error opening Description Translation File error" followed by the default description file (desctrans.csv) is shipped with the program and it needs to be installed in the "All Users" applica...
This is an issue which affects the following products: MicroSurvey CAD 2008, 2009 or 2010MapScenes 2008, 2009 or 2010Capture 2008, 2009 or 2010PointCloud 2010 Some users are reporting that after a driver update on their systems they are no longer able t...
Question: Google Sketchup is a simple 3D-modeling application, and all sorts of 3D models in the Google Sketchup (*.skp) format are available for free download from the Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse. Is it possible to use these models in my MicroSurvey or ...
A Collection of Videos on embeddedCAD
Customizing your Workspace [1]
Setting Toolbars, Object Snaps and CAD Lines Dialogue Behaviour
Setting up your First Print [2]
Controlling Layer Visibility in Viewports [3] Correcting Offset in
Layout Space ...
Questions that often arise after a new installation of a MicroSurvey
desktop program are addressed in these short videos:
Saving a Template and using it to Create a new Drawing [5]
Changing Column Order in Active Coordinate Editor 2012 [6]
De...
MicroSurvey CAD can export any traverse file to STAR*NET in MsTraverse | Star Net Interface.The dialog below allows you to select a traverse file from your MicroSurvey CAD Project and to browse to the location you would like a STAR*NET dat file to be cr...
Often users will receive a drawing from a third party (ie, perhaps an
architect or another surveying or engineering firm) which is not drawn
in the units required either feet or meters. For example, architecture
drawings are typically in millimeters or...
When MicroSurvey CAD version 10.3.0.4 was released movies were not included in the installation file. This will greatly reduce download times and will reduce confusion over which versions to install.All the movies are still available to users, either onl...
If you have updated your installation of MicroSurvey CAD and have chosen to install the Ultimate version you will need to know:Your menus will need to be reset before you can access the new PointCloud Linework functions. Please pick here for a short vi...
MICROSURVEY CAD 2013
MicroSurvey CAD is now available in multiple languages.
Please see links below. Pick on the appropriate link, save to your
desktop and then double click to run. Please ensure that your System
Regional Settings are set to match t...
Intellicad 6.6 requires that the "My Documents" folder in your windows system be targeted to the desktop computer before it will allow your MicroSurvey Program to open. If it is mapped somewhere different the user will sometimes see this error ...
Problem:Since the release of MicroSurvey CAD 10.2.0 and MapScenes 10.3.0, some users have reported problems with their specified print options not being saved. We have identified two specific symptoms (likely the same root problem) and have identified a w...
Some MicroSurvey software updates require that you update your USB
License Key in order to run the new version. The rule we use is as
follows:
* You must update your key if the first or second version numbers
have increased (for example, upgrading ...
_Recent updates in a few common Internet Security programs have
caused some issues with MicroSurvey Programs:_
Symptom:
Installation of PointCloud fails when it is about half way done
Confirmed Cause:
We have found that KASPERSKI Antivirus ...
Users from Quebec have reported that when they update their USB key
they continue to see a message that their maintence period has
expired.
When the program is run the user sees the "Maintenance Period has
Expired" message:
But when the License M...
The Nautiz X7 has an onboard "hiker grade" GPS receiver that can be used for rough surveying and finding evidence. It is possible to localize to known control points just as you would with a full RTK GPS system.You do not need to purchase the G...
Problem
One of the new features in MicroSurvey CAD 2009 and MapScenes 2010 is
a spell checker (Cad Tools menu | Spelling), but some users receive
the following error when running the Spell command:
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IntelliCAD
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Occasionally customers report they cannot install MicroSurvey CAD or MapScenes on their Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 computers. The error below appears and the operation fails.Error 1714. The older version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable c...
Once a USB License Key has been activated for v10.0.0 (MicroSurvey CAD 2010) or newer, that key will no longer work with MicroSurvey CAD 2008. This is because of a bug that existed in the 2008 version that has since been fixed - the updated key will only...
IssueWhen printing raster images with MicroSurvey CAD, occasionally the image will not appear in the final copy, whether it is to a physical printer/plotter a to a PDF file. This tends to happen most commonly when very large raster images (such as aerial...
GEOREFERENCED IMAGES
MicroSurvey's desktop CAD software and data collection software can
both display georeferenced JPEG/JPG or TIFF/TIF images that have a
corresponding TFW or JGW world positioning file, which causes the
image to be inserted automati...
\"MAINTENANCE EXPIRING SOON\" MESSAGE
MSCAD 2008 and MapScenes 2008 will display a message to you,
reminding you to renew your Maintenance Subscription Support Plan [1]
when it gets to within one month of expiring.
This message does not mean that y...
Render / Animation - Display Settings MessageWhen using the Render command in MSCAD 2008 or MapScenes Pro 2008, or the Animation command in MapScenes Capture 2008 your display‚ settings must be set to a 32 bit color depth setting.‚ If it is not set high ...
MicroSurvey Customers may need to convert drawings from the old .flx
format that was used by MicroSurvey CAD 2004 and older and MapScenes
Pro to the .dwg format that is compatible with MicroSurvey CAD 2005
and newer, MapScenes 2006 and newer, and AutoC...
MicroSurvey CAD \">Link directly to License Manager Troubleshooter.
[3]
Links:
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[1]
http://www.microsurvey.com/helpdesk2/index.php?/default_import/Knowledgebase/Article/View/730
[2]
http://www.microsurvey.com/helpdesk2/index.php?/default_import/...
MSCAD / MapScenesMouse RecommendationsWe are often asked for recommendations when somebody is about to buy a new mouse, or for‚ tips when somebody has bought a new mouse but is having problems with it in the CAD environment of MSCAD or MapScenes.‚ Here a...
All our movies are created using the Adobe Flash format.‚ All our movies can be streamed over the web or played locally on your computer.‚ When a movie is started it will automatically play in your default web browser.‚ Internet Explorer TipsFor maximu...
MSCAD 2005 / MapScenes 2006 Missing Command Line or other ToolbarsQ)Help!‚ All of my toolbars and the command line‚ have disappeared!‚ I can drag the toolbars out again and remake my custom‚ toolbars, but I can't track down getting the command line to s...
Network License RenewalsAll MSCAD 2005 and Mapscenes 2006 network licenses need to be renewed at New Years.‚ If you are unable to register via a network license and have not used the program since the new year, please select the "Register Now" ...
Some users of MSCAD 2005 and Mapscenes 2006 like to create custom profiles to configure menus and toolbars the way they like to work.This utility does not work.‚ This is a known issue which will be addressed in the next update.Users with custom profiles ...
We have observed a problem that arises when writing a FieldGenius project with more than one vertical and horizontal profile created using the Autoroute routines in MSCAD or INCAD.‚ Sometimes the vertical and horizontal profiles are not properly associat...
When you start a registered copy of MSCAD 2005 or Mapscenes 2006 you may see an Error Window pop up with the code 2DEF-KJE87 or 2232DEF-KJE87 followed by another error -67ED17YTR-876 -. The same error messages will pop up if you attempt to open Product Re...
This problem occurs occasionally with MSCAD 2005 and Mapscenes 2006. A particular block may be replaced by the text: $DDT_Audit_Generated_(0) in both drawing and in the Blocks view in Intellicad Explorer. This is a known issue. It means that IntelliCAD ha...
MicroSurvey Transfer is a new and very straightforward way to transfer data between the desktop and a data collector. Watch a movie on how to use it in the FieldGenius 2007 movies section at the link below:
MicroSurvey Transfer Movie
To use MSCAD 2005 on a Windows 98/ME you may need to disable the automatic loading of the template file. You only need to do the following if you experience a crash when you exit the program, or experience errors when you open existing drawings. Type base...
MSCAD 2005 may freeze up at start up. You may see a white screen with no cursor or menus. You may see it stop at the splash screen. If this happens it may be caused by a user having deselected all the filters in the traverse editor. This causes a null ent...
This situation may come up if you have Mapscenes 2006 or MSCAD 2005
installed on a laptop with wireless communication or if your system's
configuration has somehow been changed.
The license utility checks at startup to see if it is still installed
in th...
MSCAD 2005 / MapScenes 2006 Toolbar Problems
Q) Every time I start up MSCAD 2005 or MapScenes 2006, my toolbars
move around. It's driving me crazy, how can I make them stay put?
A) This is due to the program looking at the non-maximized window
si...
Your drawings will appear more professional and complete with the addition of details like trees and hedge lines. Using MapScenes PRO, go under the MapScenes Menu to -> Custom Line -> Tree/Hedge Border. Using MapScenes 2006, go under the MsLabeli...
Posted May 29, 2003
This service pack contains changes necessary to process data files for FieldGenius XG 2.0. There are relatively few changes to the product. Note: you must have Service Pack #3 installed before installing Service Pack #4.
Install ...
Posted March 11,2003
Features:
This service pack includes some basic CAD corrections and minor improvements, and it adds support for processing new FieldGenius XG features.
Notes:
You MUST HAVE your original 16 digit CAD Key number to install thi...
March 15, 2006OC Records - Fixed a bug that would force the coordinates for an OC record to get stored even though a point already existed in the project database. We are no longer storing OC records as store point raw records when reading in TDS or Field...
December 22, 2005The primary focus of this update is FieldGenius 2006 Compatibility.This version includes updates that make it compatible with the new transfer program. The SyncWizard program will now archive projects that are imported from user defined d...
November 18, 2005
Output scale factor wasn't displaying scaled values in the curve inverse dialog, but was at the command line.‚ This has been fixed.
Added functionality so when the COGO rotation angle option is used, the user will see a not...
Custom Toolbars: When you apply the service pack to MSCAD, the first time you run it you will see a message asking you to reset your toolbars and menus. If you have custom toolbars that you want to keep, press NO to this message. To p...
A high percentage of my technical support phone calls have to do with the topic of 2 Dimensional vs. 3 Dimensional linework. Many clients do not realize that they are drawing 3D linework when in fact all they want is 2D linework. How do we know when we ar...
Many customers have called asking how to create a profile from nothing more than a series of points along a centerline of a road or pipeline.
NOTE:This technical note takes the form of a tutorial and allows you to follow it through with the same data if ...
The stored format of data on the SDR33 can be configured in 2 ways.
The Numeric (4) format is the original SDR20 data format and is the default SDR33 configuration. With the Numeric (4) format specified, the user can only enter numeric point numbers in...
Download Topcon Data from Topcon 210/310 (Coordinate and Measurement Files)
1) Turn on your instrument.
2) Start MicroSurvey (MS-CAD 2001 or MSX) and select the appropriate file name to open (new or existing).
3) Use the MicroSurvey Pull-down Men...
Layout Mode Made Easy (A.K.A. Paper Space)
Question: How do I print using Layout Mode ( Paper Space)?
Answer: Read the following TechNote for information.
Question: When I open a DWG file sent to me by an Architect (Engineer, Surveyor, Etc.), I ...
MSCAD 2005 may work on a system using the Windows 98, ME or 2000 operating systems. But many users have reported error messages when trying to save drawings and closing the program. There are soome things you can try. While these tricks do work for some c...
To draw a line, choose one of the following methods:
a) Select Draw => Line from the pulldown menu.
b) Type LINE or L and press Enter at the command prompt.
c) Choose the Lin...
We have had several clients call me asking how to open a drawing. The correct way to open ANY drawing files (DWG, DXF or FLX) is to use the Project Manager, found at the very top of the File menu. (You can also type in OPEN at the command line) When yo...
If you are a MSCAD user, visit the support area of the MicroSurvey website to acquire some of the free updates released in the past six months. Not only do the free updates to MSCAD 2002 make it possible to process data for FieldGenius XG 2.0, but there a...
When I log into my computer as the Administrator, everything works
perfectly.‚ When I log in as a normal user I get some strange errors
and messages.
Q) What is required to run MSCAD 2002/MSCAD 2004 on a Windows XP Pro
network as a normal user?
A...
Most of our customers have taken the time and energy involved to harness the power of the AutoMAP Library. But now that we have MSCAD2004, how do I get my old MSCAD2002 library to work correctly in 2004? And I don¢‚¬„¢t want to redo it all of course! To s...
When you are in the Windows My Computer or Explorer program, you would think that you can see everything known about a file. Well, this is not always the case.If your version of Windows is not setup correctly, some critical information may be hidden on y...
Question: In MS CAD 2002, when I have my drawing rotated on screen using the Surveyors View command, how can I then insert a border and title block that I have as a part on my hard drive, and make it so that it is horizontal on screen (matching my drawing...
October 20, 2002Automated line drawing using Z-Coding optionIn the example diagram below we have both Z and X codes in use to draw lines and curves.The diagram shows a road that transitions from a straight line into a curve then stops. Then a second lin...
MSCAD 2008 / 2005MSCAD 2005 and 2008 does not currently have any import or export DGN capabilities.The DGN file must be converted to a DWG or DXF format from MicroStation to read it into MicroSurvey CAD. A free DGN viewer called Bentley View is also avai...
The linetype routine is based upon the length of each straight line segment or circular curved segment. A smoothed contour is a polyline with a continually changing radius and the segments are all very short. The linetype does not display correctly due to...
My middle mouse button does not bring up the osnaps how can I fix this?
In the C:\MSX2002\CFG\MICROSURVEY.KEY file or the C:\MSCAD2002\CFG\MICROSURVEY.KEY file, scroll down the file to find the following:
[BUTTON MENU]
RButton=
MButton=
Change...
The biggest thing that people tend to assume incorrectly is that you can draw a Cul-de-sac just anywhere you want in a drawing as long as you have a line to base the center on. This is not the case.
You actually require a street to be defined using th...
The prompt for the Drawing Scale when you start a new drawing, is used to define the height of all lettering and symbols. The linework in all cases remains at full scale so you can measure between points and get the same distance as you would in the field...
MSCAD and Express 2002 has been designed to work in all versions of Windows from 95 to XP.
We have found that some versions such as Windows 98SE and 98ME are not as good at memory management and because of this a few of our customers have had some pro...
The MicroSurvey Assistant is a streamlined way to get most of the repetitive steps done without having to go to the pulldown menus all the time. Most people start jobs in one of a few different ways and each of these options is presented to you via the As...
You will need to purchase the program if you would like to keep using it. Please call our main office for more information.
We have a routine called Right-of-Way that will take a traverse line and allow you to offset it by any amount on either side of the traverse line. It asks for opening and closing intersecting directions and will generate all the linework and label it and ...
We have a very detailed Help file built in that defines all the MicroSurvey Commands. This help file has several tutorials built in as well. We have also supplied you with many movies under the Help menu to show you what the program looks like and how som...
Q) When I open a DWG from MSCAD2004, when I go to print the print style tables are only showing STB files. How can I get CTB files to show again?
Exit the Print command and type in the following: CONVERTPSTYLES
Pick on OK to complete the process. ...
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