I prefer via survey observation values via FBK as it is raw. I find civil 3D data reduction tool an extremely effective utility. All my survey data are imported like as follows:
When it comes to equipment, one needs to be able to get it fixed quickly to reduce downtime.Ā I have had experiences with the Promark3RTK unit that has a damaged touch screen. The units slipped out of the pole mount bracket, swung down on by the ante
The Construction Surveyor, more widely known as the Layout man in North America. I work as a High rise Layout Man in Canada using a Sokkia SRX5 fully tracking robotic Total Station with all accessories including the Allegro Mx
I was discussing injury while on the job earlier with a friend and started thinking about all of the many ways that a surveyor could get hurt on the job. Even worse, getting hurt while stuck out in the woods alone. Who will be around to help if somet
Your question about throwing the chain left handed is amusing. If the chain is
"done up" orĀ thrown left handed, it must be "let out" in a reverse manner. The chain, when "done up"Ā must be let out in the reverse ofĀ how it was done up,Ā or you will have
This discussion is for surveyorswho are new to the industry to ask questions about getting started, best practices and tips for avoiding disaster. Ā If you are one of our more seasoned members, perhaps you might like to share some of your wisdom with
We all run into times when making maps and we need coordinates for exact locations. Ā I came across this nifty tool called the World Coordinate Converter (catchy huh!)-TWCC, for short.
I am wondering if there commercially exists a Digital Point Description Collector. Modern Data Collector is too complicated to learn for a high school grad.Ā Dealing withĀ figure field codes, all the COGO routines, and all the inverse functionsĀ are not
I am supposedly posting this discussion in Leica and Microsurvey Groups but I guess this is applicable to all brands. My experience is that my data collector does not support spooling technique. Taking Leica into consideration and Fieldgenius 2010, s
From a surveyor's standpoint, it is very strange to learn that as one of the leading civil/survey/mapping package, Autodesk Civil 3D FBK does not support resection command. There is no command entry for Resection. It was confirmed by James Wedding fr
It's pretty exciting to invent a new word, but it is even more exciting to have your definition PUBLISHED! Ā Today I introduce you to the official definition of Social Support!Ā Ā Urban Dictionary liked our definition so much that they published it.
Once rough grading has been completed, concrete curbs are in place and area drop inlet drains are in place, fine subgrading and ABC grading requires no calc's or measured layout to achieve grade. The only equipment you need is a self-leveling level a