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How to install TGO on Windows 7

Instructions for installing Trimble Geomatics Office in a Windows 7 computer (tested with TGO v1.63 on a Windows 7 Professional 64 bit system with 8 Gb RAM)

  1. Insert TGO install disk in the drive. Cancel out of the canned install program when it starts.

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isolate layers/freeze layers

type in the command line LAYISO to isolate a clicked layer, when you want to turn them back on type LAYUNISO

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type in the command line LAYFRZ to freeze a clicked layer and LAYTHW to that

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you can also try these useful commands

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laylck, layoff, layulk

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Multiple Command

The underutilized AutoCAD MULTIPLE command

When you need to repeat a command several times, consider the MULTIPLE command. At the command prompt type MULTIPLE followed by the command. Take the POINT command for example. Without the multiple prefix you

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OPUS question

OPUS question... Ā several pairs of points were run a few months ago, then i ran several more recently, when i check between them, my elevation is consistently off a foot, any ideas?

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pts 1-10 Ā were run 4 months ago

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pts 10-20 were run the other day

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the

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Android/Iphone Apps for Surveyors

Try IP Webcam Compatible if the camera shows green screen or you have android version below 2.2.

Turns your phone into a network camera with multiple viewing options. View your camera on any platform with VLC player or web browser.

Works with third-par

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