I am updating the Import Points File routine in FreeCOGO and I have some questions related to coding.
How do you code your points when using a data collector?
Do you use an alpha or numeric description?
Do you include string codes with the description or use a separate field?

Thanks in advance.

Barry Graham
Melbourne, Australia

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    Point Number, X, Y, Z, Description(PointName)

    Two points example:

    01,125.455,12.343,720.202,SMARK22

    02,124.120,13.110,721.205,AL1

    One line per point, each point has a unique name, in the list only coordinates may be repeated.

    This is how I coded my own programs and job lists (HP48), hope it helps.

    • So you don't use string codes?

      • Please correct me if I'm off track here. I use the same system as Anuar but I use trimble so I set up my code lists so the system knows what is a point and a string the to records multiple embankments I apply a numerical suffix and trimble reads this to break the string to cut down on processing time in the office.

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