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Introductory
Movies
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Starting a New Project
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Create a new project |
Oct 2006 |
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Registering FieldGenius
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How to register FieldGenius |
Oct 2006 |
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Create a new Project
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Create a new project, do one simple
COGO calculation, select an instrument, set system
defaults and complete an Occupy point |
Oct 2006 |
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Connecting to Instrument
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Connect FieldGenius to a Leica 405 |
Oct 2006 |
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Reviewing Coordinates
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Show how to review coordinate
values for points by tapping on them or using the point
database viewer |
Oct 2006 |
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Demonstrate how to zoom and pan |
Oct 2006 |
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Point Toolbar
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Overview of the Point Toolbar options |
Oct 2006 |
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Insert a Comment
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Insert Comment in Raw file |
Oct 2006 |
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Import an ASCII file
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Import an ASCII file of coordinates
for general use in stakeout as setup and backsight
points |
Oct 2006 |
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AutoMap Overview
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AutoMap overview explaining how it can be customized and how to use it to to save time |
Oct 2006 |
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Active Lines List
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Shows how to manage your linework with the Active Lines List |
Oct 2006 |
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Editing
the Raw File
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Editing an imported FieldGenius file.
We will demonstrate how to make some simple edits to a
raw file. We also discuss re-coordination. |
Oct 2006 |
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Total Station
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Stake Point
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Demonstration on how to stake a point. |
Oct 2006 |
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Occupy a Point
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Show how to occupy a point |
Oct 2006 |
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Easy Line Work
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Quick demonstration of how easy linework is in FieldGenius |
Oct 2006 |
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Two Line Intersection
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New reflectorless 2 line intersections are easy |
Oct 2006 |
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Line Distance Offset
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Designed for reflectorless instruments |
Oct 2006 |
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Instrument Settings Options
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New Options on the Instrument toolbar |
Oct 2006 |
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Prismless Settings (Reflectorless)
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Multiple settings are available for new instruments |
Oct 2006 |
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Undo Shot During Linework
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Undoing shots while collecting lines requires a simple extra step |
Oct 2006 |
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COGO
Calculations
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RPN Calculator
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Demonstration of how to use the integrated RPN distance/angle calculator |
Oct 2006 |
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Using the Point Chooser
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Demonstrate using the point chooser to select a COGO point |
Oct 2006 |
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COGO Bearing / Bearing
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COGO bearing / bearing intersection |
Oct 2006 |
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COGO Bearing / Distance
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COGO bearing / distance to create a traverse leg |
Oct 2006 |
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COGO Bearing / Distance
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COGO bearing / distance intersection |
Oct 2006 |
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COGO Distance/ Distance
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COGO distance / distance intersection |
Oct 2006 |
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Closed Figure Calculations
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Demonstration of Area and Perimeter calculations on a closed FieldGenius figure |
Oct 2006 |
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Deleting Coordinates
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Deleting recently collected coordinates |
Oct 2006 |
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Inverse a Line
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Inverse Line using inverse toolbar and the pick in
drawing tool |
Oct 2006 |
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Inverse 3 points
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Show how to compute a three point inverse. |
Oct 2006 |
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COGO - Advanced Features
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Describe how to
recall distances and bearings using the .. format |
Oct 2006 |
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Perpendicular Offset to a Line
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Perpendicular offset between a baseline and a point |
Oct 2006 |
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Perpendicular Offset - another example
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Computer a perpendicular offset using other methods |
Oct 2006 |
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Tape Measure Tool
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Show how to use the tape measure tool. Very useful for drawing buildings. |
Oct 2006 |
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Use the Area Calculator to calculate an area and do Predetermined Areas using both the Hinge and Parallel methods. |
Oct 2006 |
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Use the Triangle Calculator to determine unknown values of a triangle |
Oct 2006 |
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Use the Coordinate Calculator to convert a Lat/Long to UTM coordinates |
Oct 2006 |
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Rotate Translate Scale
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Show you how to use the Rotate / Translate / Scale command. |
Oct 2006 |
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Measurement
Modes
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Measuring a Side Shot
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Demonstrate how to record a sideshot
using the sideshot and sideshot (auto) commands |
Oct 2006 |
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Measure a temporary point
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Demonstration on how to use the
temp mode for taking a shot |
Oct 2006 |
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Measure Angle Offset
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Demonstrate how to perform an angle offset shot |
Oct 2006 |
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Measure Distance Offset
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Demonstrate how to perform a distance offset shot |
Oct 2006 |
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Quick Measure Mode
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An overview of the "Quick Measure" mode that can speed up datacollection |
Oct 2006 |
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Multi-sets
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Multi-set demonstration picking up two side shots |
Oct 2006 |
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Resection
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Demonstration of the 3 point resection |
Oct 2006 |
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Benchmark Shot
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Show the user how to use the check benchmark |
Oct 2006 |
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Backsight Check
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Show the user how to use the check backsight command |
Oct 2006 |
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Check Shot
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Demonstration of the Check Shot command |
Oct 2006 |
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Invert Shot
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Shooting an Invert |
July 2004 |
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Side Shots with Linework
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Sideshots and linework: Example
includes different methods of taking sideshots and
how to create multiple lines simultaneously |
July 2004 |
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Side Shots with More Linework options
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Another example of sideshots and
linework |
July 2004 |
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Roads
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Define a Road Centerline
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We demonstrate how to manually define a road centerline |
Oct 2006 |
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Define a Vertical Profile
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We demonstrate how to input a vertical profile for the alignment. |
Feb 2005 |
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Create a Template
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We demonstrate how to create a template that can be applied to any alignment. |
Oct 2006 |
| Stake Alignment
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Demonstration on how to use the stake alignment screen to select design points along the alignment and template. |
Oct 2006 |
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Stake Point Along Alignment
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Demonstrate how to stake points along an alignment. |
Oct 2006 |
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Cut Sheet Reports
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Demonstrate how FieldGenius' cut sheet generator works. |
Oct 2006 |
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Advanced Template Editing
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Demonstrate how to use zone modifiers to produce template widenings and transitions. |
Oct 2006 |
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Robotic Control and Special Features
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Robotic Check Shot
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A basic Check shot |
July 2004 |
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Robotic Check Shot and Stake a
Point
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A basic check shot and then a robotic
staking sample |
July 2004 |
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Robotic Multi-Sets - Part 1
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An example of the Multi-set capabilities
when connected to a robot using multiple prisms |
July 2004 |
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Robotic Multi-Sets - Part 2
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Another example of the Multi-set program where measurements
are excluded from the computations |
July 2004 |
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Robotic Line Staking
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Demonstration of line staking methods using a Robot |
July 2004 |
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GPS
Operations
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Define a datum to use during your GPS survey. |
Oct 2006 |
| Connect to Base (Reference) |
Use a profile to connect to a base receiver. |
Oct 2006 |
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Program a single point localization transformation |
Oct 2006 |
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Program Base (Localize Day 2)
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We demonstrate to you what to do when you return to a job site that has a localization established. |
Oct 2006 |
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Program Base with Position
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Programming your Base with a known position using position averaging |
Oct 2006 |
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Program Base with UTM
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Programming your Base with a UTM position |
Oct 2006 |
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Setup Rover Profile
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This video shows you how to create
a rover profile. |
Oct 2006 |
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Connect to Rover
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This video shows you how to connect to a rover receiver and then goes on to give your an overview of the GPS toolbar. |
Oct 2006 |
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We show you how to stake a point with your rover. |
Oct 2006 |
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AutoRecord Feature
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Example of how the Autorecord function works with a
set distance in the GPS module |
Oct 2006 |
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RTK Line Staking
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Using a RTK GPS system to stake
points on a line |
Dec 2005 |
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Using
Linework Buttons with GPS
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A quick overview about using the
linework buttons during an RTK survey. |
Oct 2004 |
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OmniSTAR Setup
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Show you how to configure FieldGenius to use the OmniSTAR service. |
Mar 2005 |
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OmniSTAR Seed Point
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We show you how to seed a point to help converge your position. |
Mar 2005 |
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Importing
Data into MicroSurvey Programs
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FieldGenius to MSCAD 2005
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Quick, no frills explanation of how to import a FieldGenius project into MSCAD 2005. This example used the SyncWizard import tool. |
Dec 2005 |
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FieldGenius 2007 uses TDS format raw files, creates DXF files, and ASCII coordinate files. This movie shows how you can import a FG project into almost any software. In this case we are using MSCAD 2005 to demonstrate the steps. |
Oct 2006 |
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FieldGenius
into other software (example 2)
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FieldGenius uses TDS format raw files, creates DXF files,
and ASCII coordinate files. This movie shows how
to import a FieldGenius project into almost any software. In
this case we are using an older version of MSCAD to demonstrate
the steps. |
Dec 2005 |
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Reviewing
the Raw File Part 1
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Discuss how to review a raw file that was imported
from a FieldGenius project. |
Dec 2005 |
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Reviewing
the Raw File Part 2
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Explain point protection during raw file re-coordination. |
Dec 2005 |
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Reviewing
the Raw File Part 3
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Show you how and why you would want to use the TDS/FG filter options. |
Dec 2005 |
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View
Imported Coordinates
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We discuss what methods are
available to view coordinates after importing
a FieldGenius project. |
Dec 2005 |
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Adjusted Point Records
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Explains how the AP (Adjusted Point) records are handled by MicroSurvey CAD 2005 |
Dec 2005 |
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Using
AutoMap During Import
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Shows how to use the AutoMAP
library to automatically create layers and add symbols
to the drawing during a FieldGenius import. |
Dec 2005 |
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Using MicroSurvey Transfer or Manual Copy
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Show you how to manually move your projects using the explore function in Activesync. |
Dec 2004 |
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MicroSurvey Transfer
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Explain how to use the MicroSurvey Transfer program to download and upload projects to and from your desktop computer. |
Dec 2005 |
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Creating
a FieldGenius Project from MicroSurvey
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Discuss how you export data from MSCAD 2005 for use in FieldGenius. |
Dec 2005 |
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GIS - Collecting
Attributes & Using the Feature Editor
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Feature
File Editor
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The external Windows based Feature File Editor makes it easy to set up complex and powerful tables that can be used quickly when collecting data. |
Oct 2006 |
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Collecting
Attributes (GIS)
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This movie demonstrates the ease of adding complex attributes to points as they are collected |
Oct 2006 |
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