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EZSurv(tm) is effigis' GNSS data post processing software. effigis
has produced 3 EZSurv(tm) training guides for post-processing GNSS
data collected using MicroSurvey's FieldGenius.
EZSurv(tm) Post-Processing FieldGenius Data [1]
FieldGenius sett...
To connect to the Internet using your Leica CS15 controller, you will
need this small application.
Click here to download Internet Connection Manager [1]
To install, copy and paste this file to your Leica CS15. Using
Windows explorer, double tap ...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM network profile using a
GeoMax Z25 GNSS receiver, a Getac PS236 data collector, and
FieldGenius 2012.
In this guide you will learn how to connect a GeoMax Z25, via Long
Range Bluetooth, to the Getac PS236...
Welcome to the MicroSurvey FieldGenius repository for technical
support guides.
Since these guides are hardware neutral (i.e. not GPS or total
station specific), we created a special place for these types of
useful guides.
The below format is the...
We put a lot of effort into improving FieldGenius' stakeout routines.
We added a lot more functionality and intelligence.
I created a guide that you can use to try out the new improvements. I
also include a text file with points that you can use to ...
We improved the coordinate system editor when we release FieldGenius
2012 version 6.0.0 on March 13, 2012.
You can now create your own customer coordinate system, edit it, or
copy an existing system and edit it. You can also create a short list
of y...
STEP 1: ENABLING GEOCOM MODE:
To work with Geomax Zoom 80 you must obtain an extended Geocom
license from Geomax.
Copy the license file onto the instrument CF card as per the
instructions that were included with the license.
STEP 2: CONFIGURIN...
This guide describes how to create a robotic total station profile
using a Leica TS15 robotic total station, a Leica CS15 controller, and
MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012.
This guide will work for both the RH15 radio handle and CTR16 radio
handle.
Thi...
This guide explains the new Coordinate System Editor in MicroSurvey
FieldGenius.
Following the steps in this guide you will learn how to:
* Add a predefined coordinate system,
* Create a new user-defined coordinate system,
* Export this newl...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM network profile using a
GeoMax GNSS Zenith 10 or Zenith 20 receiver, a Getac PS236 data
collector, and MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012.
In this guide you will learn how to connect the Zenith 10 or Zenith
20, via ...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM network profile using a
GNSS Ruide R90T receiver, a Getac PS236 data collector, and
MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012.
In this guide you will learn how to connect the Ruide R90T, via
Bluetooth, to the Getac PS236.
...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM network profile using a
GNSS Kolida K9T receiver, a Getac PS236 data collector, and
MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012.
In this guide you will learn how to connect the Kolida K9T, via
Bluetooth, to the Getac PS23...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM network profile using a
South S82-V GNSS receiver, a Getac PS236 data collector, and South
FieldGenius 2012.
NOTE: This guide also applies to the SOUTH S82-T and SOUTH S86-T GNSS
receivers.
In this guide...
WELCOME TO THE FIELDGENIUS 2012 DOWNLOADS PAGE.
NEW LICENSE KEY REQUIRED
If you are upgrading from an older version of FieldGenius then a new
license key is required.
We have an entirely new software licensing system. Please click here
to go to our L...
SOFTWARE REGISTRATION:
This guide explains how to use the SOFTWARE SERIAL NUMBER (SSN) or
GUID (_Globally Unique ID)_ and the DEVICE ID number generated by your
device to register the product online and retrieve your SOFTWARE
LICENSE KEY. The SOFTWA...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM
network profile using a GNSS Pentax SMT888-3G receiver, a Getac PS236 data
collector, and Pentax FieldGenius 2011. In this guide you will learn how to connect the Pentax SMT888-3G, via Bluetooth, to the ...
This guide describes how to create a GPS GSM network profile using a GNSS FOIF A20 receiver, a Nautiz X7 data collector, and FOIF FieldGenius 2011. In this guide you will learn how to connect the FOIF A20, via Bluetooth, to the Nautiz X7. You will the...
WELCOME TO THE FIELDGENIUS2011 DOWNLOADS PAGE.
NEW LICENSE KEY REQUIRED
If you are upgrading from an older version of FieldGenius then a new
license key is required.
If you are upgrading, then go to the About screen. In this screen you
will see a dev...
An issue has been identified with some of our current Field products
which MicroSurvey would like users to be aware of.
To see if you are affected please check in:
Menu Home | About ... to see what version you have installed:
You will be aff...
FieldGenius 4.4.x uses the same license file as FieldGenius 4.3.0
FieldGenius 4.4.x stores all instrument profiles in a reformatted
version of the file: msurvey.ini. Users upgrading from Version 4.2.0
or older must manually record all settings for Total ...
Click here to download Connecting a Leica TPS1200 Robotic Total
Station to FieldGenius/Evidence Recorder technical guide. [1]
This guide describes 3 different ways of connecting your Leica
Geosystems TPS1200 robotic total station using a Viva controller ...
Issue: Sometimes we hear from customers whose Allegro MX, CE or CX will start up just fine but the the touchscreen does not respond to the stylus at all. They are forced to use the arrow keys to operate the device.Solution: This has likely happened becau...
The FieldGenius data Manager allows users to import surface files, .xml files, .dxf files and georeferenced .jpg or .tif image files so they can be displayed in Mapview in the correct position relative to your fieldwork.When FieldGenius imports a .jpg or ...
If your Allegro MX operating system is unstable you can try to reset
things using the steps below:
* A simple RESET is accomplished by holding the power button down
until you are prompted to reset or power off. Pick Reset and the unit
will restart ...
Release History
FieldGenius 2010 Version 4.3.0 - August 20, 2010
FieldGenius 2010 Version 4.3.1 - September 7, 2010
FieldGenius 2010 Version 4.3.2 - September 17, 2010
FieldGenius 2010 Version 4.3.4 - November 16, 2010
!*** FieldGenius 4.3...
QuestionCan FieldGenius or Evidence Recorder collect data in the UTM NAD83(CSRS) datum?AnswerAs long as the reference station is programmed and transmitting a coordinate that was derived in the UTM NAD83 CSRS system, the coordinates computed in FieldGeniu...
Note: Windows Mobile Device Center must be installed in Windows 7 or Vista before the data collector can be connected with a computer. It is a free download from Microsoft at this link.Problem:Users who have an Allegro CE or CX and a docking port which e...
Symptom: Users report that their Allegro MX freezes after they pick on the measurement button with irritating frequency. In most cases, here is what is happening:The Allegro is connected to the instrument using a cableThe user is interupted when doing fi...
When the multiset routine is run in FieldGenius, the user can observe the backsight and foresight as many times as required.FieldGenius can tell if the measurement is face right or face left by checking the vertical angle (0 to 180 = right, 180 to 360 = l...
Training movies can now be watched online from the following links. A
high-speed internet connection is highly recommended.
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MicroSurvey CAD and embeddedCAD
www.microsurvey.com/downloads/movies/mscad.htm [1]
Traverse ad...
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...
Click here to download the \"Creating A Local Internet Connection on
a Nautiz X7 Hand Held Computer\" technical guide. [1]
This guide describes how to create a Windows Mobile 6 Internet
connection on the Nautiz X7. It can be used as a guide for othe...
FieldGenius 4.1.0 includes some important changes regarding GPS, and it has been a while since we've posted any new movies on GPS. So we thought it was time to redo our GPS movies. Enjoy!For more information about FieldGenius 4.1.0, please click here.Conf...
If you are setting up a GPS device to receive corrections from via a digital modem over as cellular network the Mount Point service provider will supply most of the settings you will require.But the provider of the Cellular Service may have a few differen...
**Update: FieldGenius 2012 now allows users to define and save Custom
Coordinate Systems in FieldGenius, this procedure is no longer
necessary.
Custom Coordinate Systems can be created in MicroSurvey CAD (2008 or
newer) for use in FieldGenius (2008 ...
JUNE 24, 2009 UPDATE
New installation packages for FieldGenius 2008 v4.1.0 are now
available using the links below. If you have installed v4.1.0 prior to
today and are experiencing many crashes, downloading and installing
this newest build should so...
From time to time you may need to reset your registry back to factory defaults. Use the following steps to reset it. Note: These steps will not erase any data from your device, it is only resetting the registry. Go to My Device which opens the file browse...
Released: December 31, 2008
This release contains mainly fixes for the Leica 1250 build of
FieldGenius, and some important database fixes as well. This is a
recommended update for all FieldGenius 2008 customers.
Fixed
SMARTWORXS SLOW - After insta...
DECEMBER 31, 2008
CURRENT VERSION - FIELDGENIUS 2008 VERSION 4.0.4
Information about FieldGenius 2008 4.0.4: Release History [1]
Looking for the manual: FieldGenius 2008 Manual. [2]
Looking for all the FieldGenius 2008 installs? Complete li...
December 31, 2008
Current Version - FieldGenius 2008 Version 4.0.4
Read this [1] to learn more about version 4.0.4.
Looking for the manual? FieldGenius 2008 Manual [2].
Looking for all the FieldGenius 2008 installs? Complete list of
FieldGenius...
Following Is A List Of All FieldGenius 2008 Installs And Release Notes
FieldGenius 2008 4.1.0 (Released June 16, 2009)
Full Install (4.1.0) [1]
Quick Update (4.1.0) [2]
Release Notes (4.1.0) [3]
New GPS Movies [4]
Create Custom Projection...
Read this to learn more about version 4.0.1.
Link:
http://downloads.microsurvey.com/fieldgenius2008/4.0.1/FG2008ReleaseNotes4.0.1.pdf
[1]
Links:
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[1]
http://downloads.microsurvey.com/fieldgenius2008/4.0.1/FG2008ReleaseNotes4.0.1.pdf
October 25, 2008Current Version - FieldGenius 2008 Version 4.0.1Information about FieldGenius 2008: Release HistoryLooking for the manual: FieldGenius 2008 Manual.!!! You must have FieldGenius 2007 v3.0.1 (or newer) installed‚ to use‚ this update !!! !!! ...
October 25, 2008Current Version - FieldGenius 2008 Version 4.0.1Read this to learn more about version 4.0.1.Looking for the manual? FieldGenius 2008 Manual.Quick Update: If you already have FieldGenius 3.0.1 (or later) installed you can use the Quick Upda...
If you notice that tapping your touchscreen does not seem to correspond where the data collector detects the tap, then you can recalibrate the touchscreen which will bring it back in alignment with your taps. Please use the instructions below for your dat...
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...
FIELDGENIUS MAPPING FILES
Introduction [1] | The Mapping Folder [2] | World Geoid Models [3] |
Other Coordinate Systems [4] | Additional Sources [5]
INTRODUCTION
A strong understanding of what ellipsoids, geoids, datums, and
transformations are i...
GPS Technical DocumentsTerminologyA glossary of terms used with GPS Surveying.Coordinate SystemsEverything you've ever wanted to know about horizontal and vertical datums.Local TransformationsAll the theory behind local transformations with GPS.‚ Note, t...
Some Archers have a problem that prevents the device from restarting after it has gone into power saving mode.‚ Users report that they have to perform a reset in order to get it operational.This problem can be resolved by this procedure noted at the‚ Jun...
JANUARY 4, 2008
CURRENT VERSION - FIELDGENIUS 2008 VERSION 4.0.1 (OCT 25, 2008
RELEASE)
Information about FieldGenius 2008: Release History [1]
Looking for the manual: FieldGenius 2008 Manual. [2]
!!! YOU MUST HAVE FIELDGENIUS 2007 V3.0.1 (...
Read this to learn more about version 3.2.0 and to get a complete
release history of FieldGenius 2008.
January 4, 2008
Current Version - FieldGenius 2008 Version 4.0.1 (Oct 25, 2008
Release)
Read this [1] to learn more about version 3.2.0 and to get a complete
release history of FieldGenius 2008.
Looking for the manual? FieldGenius 2008 Manual. [2]...
Sokkia GSR2700 ISX GPSPlease refer to the following documents and/or movies for assistance connecting FieldGenius to a Sokkia GSR 2700 ISX series GPS receiver.Notes:FieldGenius 2008 v3.2.0 (or newer) is required to connect to a 2700 base or rover receiver...
FieldGenius / Evidence RecorderGPS Satellite ReferenceFieldGenius supports data from American GPS and WAAS satellites, and Russian GLONASS satellites - providing of course‚ that‚ each‚ is supported by your GPS Hardware.‚ You can differentiate between the...
Please pick on the link below for a guide to maintaining your Tracker and Tracker Xtreme battery:Tracker Battery Maintenance
FieldGenius 2007Demo‚ VideosThe following videos were created as a demonstration‚ of some of the‚ capabilities of FieldGenius 2007.Linework and AutoMap LibraryDTM and VolumesShortcut KeysStakingImport and Export part 1, Import TypesImport and Export part ...
From time to time you might need to do a reset of your Tracker.
Before attempting a Hard Reset or a Registry Reset as outlined below,
please try a Soft Reset to see if it fixes your problem. This is a
much more gentle procedure; there is no risk of los...
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...
When Measuring with a Total Station...Angle Measurement ErrorThis will occur when shooting a measurement if the program does not receive an angle measurement from the instrument. The most common causes of this are:If you had been successfully taking meas...
GENERAL INFORMATION
MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA: All versions of our software prior to 2008
(up to and including MicroSurvey CAD 2005, MicroSurvey inCAD 2006, and
MapScenes 2006) are not compatible with the Windows Vista operating
system. Only MicroSurvey...
This article applies to the ActiveSync Support option FieldGenius 2005 and Evidence Recorder 3.0. This method of transfering files between FieldGenius and your desktop computer has been replaced by the MicroSurvey Transfer program. MicroSurvey Transfer ca...
The Pentax V-200 will work with FieldGenius or Evidence Recorder.‚ However, the default setting of the V-200 ¢‚¬ËœSetup Communication¢‚¬„¢ must be changed as follows:Signal Control: OFF (default is ON)XON/XOFF: OFF (default is ON)The rest of the communic...
NOTE: The Datum Grid Editor is NO LONGER SUPPORTED in FieldGenius,
Evidence Recorder or Seismic Surveyor. Use this utility if you are
using FieldGenius 2010 or older.
Datum Grid Editor. If you reference Elevations to the Geoid Datum
when using GPS i...
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...
Please review this article for an explanation of new features, fixes
and enhancements in FieldGenius 2006.
Please review this article for a list of new features, fixes and
enhancements on FieldGenius 2007.
If the shortcut to FieldGenius, Evidence Recorder, or Field Connect has gone missing from your PDA desktop, it probably DOESN'T mean your program is missing.Here's why:FieldGenius and Evidence Recorder are installed in a permanent location on the PDA.‚ T...
The Panasonic CF-P1 Toughbook occasionally loses contact with its Storage Card.‚ If you try to run FieldGenius or Evidence Recorder you will receive an error message telling you that EVR or FieldGenius or one of its components can't be found.‚ If you us...
Normally, when you install FieldGenius 2007 as an upgrade from FieldGenius 2006 your settings for the instrument and communications will be carried forward and you won't need to re enter them. There are some exceptions: 1: If you have any GPS profiles. Yo...
Users of Evidence Recorder and older versions of FieldGenius
sometimes need to set up a partnership using Microsoft ActiveSync.‚
Once connected by ActiveSync, the software prompts them to set up a
partnership.‚ A checklist list of PDA features will app...
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
When I have setup a new partnership using Active Sync, and then go to the Options button to select FieldGenius, so it can be synced, it tells me the program is not installed. What has caused this? What do I do now? How do I get my data collector working?...
Many newer Leica Instruments require an "Expanded Geocom Mode" password in order to allow a non-Leica data collector to connect with it.‚ This can be obtained from the Leica dealer.
If the keys on your Tracker or Tracker Xtreme do not respond with the
correct functions you may need to reassign the keyboard inputs.
Older Tracker or Newer Tracker or Tracker Xtreme
If you have a new Tracker, new Tracker Xtreme, or an earlier vers...
FieldGenius 2004/2005/2006/2007 and Evidence Recorder 3.0/4.0 use the TDS RW5 Raw File format.‚ Complete specifications are available in‚ the following document, provided to MicroSurvey by Tripod Data Systems.TDSRawDataSpec.pdf
IssueSometimes when‚ starting FieldGenius, the‚ data collector‚ may‚ display a‚ message‚ "Available free memory space is‚ 11 MB and a minimum of 12 MB is required, continuing may cause inconsistent program behaviour.‚ Continue with program start up?...
‚ ‚ ‚ A FieldGenius Project or Evidence Recorder Scene is a folder which contains a range of files, depending on what features and options you are using.‚ The folder and all the files within (with the exception of some raw files) have the same basic nam...
‚ ‚ ‚ Some users have reported their Tracker or Tracker Extreme turns off unexpectedly.‚ They may also report that their battery does not charge fully or‚ that the "Low Bat" light comes on after only a few hours of use. ‚ ‚ ‚ It's easy to f...
Introductory Movies [1]
Total Station [2]
COGO Calculations [3]
Measurement Modes [4]
Roads [5]
Robotic Operation [6]
GPS Operation [7]
FieldGenius Transfer [8]
Importing Data into MicroSurvey Programs [9]
Creating a FieldGenius Project from M...
One of the most common questions the staff at MicroSurvey answer is "My ActiveSync stopped working. How do I get it go again?".We would like to clear up a little confusion about ActiveSync. Some of customers are not aware that ActiveSync is manu...
If you are using older versions of our data collection software with the old Activesync Support software, you may occasionally see a message about "FieldGenius or EvR is running on your data collector."‚ This message will appear on your desktop...
Q) On my Allegro FieldGenius XG has a "white" screen when I switch to Full Screen Mode. What is wrong?A) Allegro Memory LimitationWe have noticed that the Allegro with FieldGenius is very sensitive to memory settings. For this reason, make sure ...
Q) During the reinstallation of FG XG, on my data collector, I get the following dialog.‚ I tried picking on YES but the message does not go away.‚ If I pick on NO or CANCEL, then FG XG does not get installed.‚ What is happening?‚ What do I need to do...
This article applies to the ActiveSync Support option for FieldGenius.‚ This method of transfering files between FieldGenius and your desktop computer has been replaced by the MicroSurvey Transfer program.‚ Only refer to this article if you are still us...
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