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Nikon's StakeIt Software

Posted by Marvin T. (Buddy) Wright on November 23, 2009 at 12:17am

My Nikon total station DTM-521 using the StakeIt Software would not upload to Gun using 4 different computers.Using IOGEAR serial to usb transfer cable coupled to rs232 cable to gun.After exhaustive tries, I decided to change to another of the many emulations the software has for different equipment. I tried the 700 series and it loaded the gun. I then changed back to the 500 series and it loaded also and also works on the other computers. You can go figure with that one, don't understand but, i

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Army Topographic Manuals 1 and 2

Posted by Skip Farrow on November 5, 2009 at 10:10pm

Thought you guys might find these Topographic and Geodetic manuals useful courtesy of the Army Corp of Engineers. Here's the part one for your viewing pleasure:12872546-Army-Topographic-Surveying.pdfAnd as promised, the part 2:12872519-Army-Engineer-Survey-III-Topographgeodetic.pdfEnjoy surveyors!

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Survey Marks of the World

Posted by Scott Taylor on November 2, 2009 at 6:10pm

"Survey Marks of the World" is the title of Global Surveyors www.globalsurveyors.com.au, third book and we are looking for surveyors worldwide to take part.It will be a simple ebook with pictures and information about survey marks from all over the world.Would you like to be involved?Its FREE and the best part about it is that you can also FREELY promote your business.So what must I do?Send an email to [email protected] registering your interest to be in the book.We will reply confi

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Wanted - a Zeiss Ni2 Parallel Plate Micrometer.

Posted by Scott Taylor on November 2, 2009 at 6:07pm

Please visit Global Surveyors www.globalsurveyors.com.au to read more about this.Any help would be very much appreciated.Scott TaylorGlobal Surveyorswww.globalsurveyors.com.au

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Beyond the Boundary: Why Legal Literacy Is a Surveyor’s Best Tool

Posted by christopher lucas on May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm in Surveying Business, State of the Surveying Market, How Things have Changed

Preserve the Line: Writing Down What the Profession Can’t Afford to Lose

Posted by christopher lucas on May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, State of the Surveying Market

Chain!

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The Hidden Role of Surveyors in Earth Day’s Mission

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AI’s Blind Spots: Why Cultural and Historic Sites Are Being Erased from Digital Maps

Posted by christopher lucas on April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, Questionable Practices

The Coming Liability Crisis: Who Gets Sued When AI Mapping Gets It Wrong?

Posted by christopher lucas on April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, State of the Surveying Market

Ghost Deeds and Digital Lies: The Threat of AI-Generated Land Titles and Blockchain ‘Ownership’

Posted by christopher lucas on April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, State of the Surveying Market

The Rising Cost of Entry: Barriers for the Next Generation of Surveyors.

Posted by christopher lucas on April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, Questionable Practices

The Death of Field Time: How Desk-Centric Surveying Is Eroding Practical Skills

Posted by christopher lucas on April 1, 2025 at 12:00pm in Surveying Business, Survey Business Operations, State of the Surveying Market

Surveyors – The Last Defenders of Ground Truth in a Virtual World

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