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Survey Imperial Tutorial
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Survey Tutorial
This tutorial introduces you to the Survey module. It assumes that you are familiar with the
Softdesk’s Core and COGO module. If not, we recommend that you review the COGO Tutorial
before using this one.
The Survey module contains a complete set of tools for the surveyor to process information
including commands for downloading and processing survey information, performing
adjustments on traverse data, and importing those survey points into an AutoCAD drawing. It
also provides additional options for detailing points with figures and line work. Other options
provide transformations from one state plane coordinate system to another, as well as the
capability of calculating directions based on Sun and Starshot information. The tutorial covers a
basic overview of how to go through a typical project in a number of different ways, but will not
cover every option. For additional information, see the Softdesk Survey Reference Manual.
We suggest that you begin with the tutorial and then experiment on your own by trying different
options to see their results.
Softdesk Survey Tutorial 7

Getting Started
Getting Started
Start AutoCAD with the sdsk.bat batch file.
C:\> sdsk
Once AutoCAD has been initialized and the Core pull-down menus are available, set up a new
drawing by performing the following steps.
• Start a new drawing and name it “SVTUTOR.”
• Create a new Project and name it “SVTUTOR.”
• Select Survey from the Softdesk Products dialogue box.
• Open the Point Database as a “Single-User.”
• From the Manual Setup dialogue box, set the horizontal scale to 1”=60’ and the vertical
scale to 1”=6’.
• Set the Linear and Elevation precisions to “2” and set the Angular and Coordinate
precessions to “4.”
• Select “LEROY” as the Text Type.
• Select “L120” as the Text Style.
• Select “22x34” as the Sheet Size.
• Toggle on the “Border” checkbox.
• Save the Setup and name it “SURVEY.”
• At the “Change in settings modified sheet size, zoom all?” prompt answer “Y.”
Once you’ve set up the new drawing settings, take a look at the Survey pull-down menus. The
Survey module is divided into five menus from CmdLine to Geodesy.
Let’s begin by setting the north rotation using commands from the COGO Points menu.
Pull-down» [Points] then [Setup] then [North Rotation]
Type of north rotation entry (Point/Numeric) <Numeric>: (press <Enter>)
Angle (DDD.MMSS) <00-00-00 >: -24.2245
Move drawing points to reflect change in drawing orientation (No/Yes) <Yes>:
(press <Enter>)
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Getting Started
Now set the Base Point.

Pull-down» [Points] then [Setup] then [Base Point]
The current base point: X=0.0000 Y=0.0000
Northing = 0.0000 Easting = 0.0000
Base point or RETURN for same: 600,780
Northing: 5000
Easting: 5000
Move drawing points to reflect change in drawing orientation (No/Yes) <Yes>:
(press <Enter>)
Insert a north arrow on the plan for visual reference by selecting the [Detail Symbols] command
from the COGO Symbols menu. First, switch to the COGO module in the Softdesk Products
dialogue box.
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Pull-down» [File] then [Softdesk Products…
Select the COGO module, and then select the “OK” button.
…]
Pull-down» [Symbols] then [Detail Symbols…
The Detail Symbols dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Detail Symbols Dialogue Box
To select a north arrow, double click on the North Arrow icon, or double click on the “North
Arrow” option in the “Description” list. The following prompts display.
Select the insertion point: 320,870
Enter the description <MAGNETIC>: (press <Enter>)

Changing the Survey Project Settings
Now insert information about the drawing by selecting [Detail Symbols…] again and double
clicking on “Drawing Info box” option or the Drawing Info icon. The following prompts display.
Drawn by: (enter your initials)
Checked by: (enter your initials)
Job number: 1
Date: (enter date)
Drawing number: 1
Sheet number: 1
Number of sheets: 1
Select insertion point and rotation angle: 310,105 (press <Enter>)
The information box is placed in the drawing and a line is extended from the lower left corner to
allow you to rotate it. Press <Enter> to insert the box without rotating it.
Now switch back to the Survey module.
…]
Pull-down» [File] then [Softdesk Products…
Select the Survey module, and then select the “OK” button.

The Survey module allows you to save settings that are used often. The settings can be stored on
either the project or the system level. When projects are created or when commands are run, you
only need to press <Enter> to accept these settings. The settings found here also reflect the type
and manner in which the prompts display with respect to unit precision and units (imperial or
metric) as well as how information is output. These settings also determine such items as whether
information is stored in the batch (history) file, the type of point protection, and which default
traverse adjustment is to be used. Once set, they can be used over and over again. Now let’s look
at some of the project settings.
Begin changing the Survey project settings with the [Project Settings…] command.
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Pull-down» [File] then [Project Settings…

The Core Project Settings dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Core Project Setting Dialogue Box
Select the “Edit…” button from the Survey section of the dialogue box.

The Survey Project Settings dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Survey Project Settings Dialogue Box
Take a look at the Graphics settings under the Survey section by selecting the “Graphics” button.
Dialogue Box» [Graphics...]

The Survey Interactive Graphic Settings dialogue box displays as shown in the following
illustration.
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Survey Interactive Graphics Settings Dialogue Box
These settings determine which graphics are used when reading batch (history) files, entering
commands at the Survey command line, or importing field book files. Several different symbols
such as transit, backsight, and foresight prisms can be toggled on and off, as well as sight lines
such as backsight and foresight lines, and baselines. This enables you to view the shots as they
are brought into AutoCAD, exactly like they were taken with the procedure used in the field. You
can also select the colors for the symbols and lines and set the layer for the traverse lines.
Change the color of the “Backsight Line” and “Station Transit” from 2 (yellow) to 5 (dark blue).
Select the “OK” button to exit the dialogue box and return to the Survey Project Settings dialogue
box.
From the Survey Project Settings dialogue box, select the “Command Settings” button. The
Command Settings determine default values for the Survey Command Line.
Dialogue box» [Command Settings...]

The Survey Command Settings dialogue box appears as shown in the following illustration.
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Survey Command Settings Dialogue Box
These settings include a “Ditto Feature” toggle, which saves you from typing a Survey command
twice in a row, and toggles that determine whether or not to echo point and figure information to
the graphics screen. You can also specify the names of the batch and output file. The batch file
stores all the commands entered at the Survey command line, and the output file stores those
commands as well as their output. Select the “OK” button to accept the default values.
Now select the “Equipment” button under the Observations section.
Dialogue Box» [Equipment...]

The Survey Equipment Settings dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Survey Equipment Settings Dialogue Box
These settings allow you to change the values for the type of equipment you are using. You can
use the sample values or enter your own values. The settings include angle types for horizontal as
well as vertical angles, EDM settings for measuring distances, and standard deviations for
different equipment variables. Data from the Standard Deviations section is used for the least
squares adjustments. All of these values can be used in the reduction of the survey information
and adjustment of the traverses. These can be edited and saved for as many instrument types as
are used in the field.
Select the “New” button to create a new entry in the equipment library. A screen displays and
prompts you for the equipment name.

Enter “SOKKISHA S4” as shown in the following illustration.

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Defining an Equipment Name
Select the “OK” button.

Enter the values shown in the following illustration.

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Setting up the Equipment Settings
When you have finished, select the “OK” button to exit the dialogue box.
Now select the “Point Protection” button from the Observations section.
Dialogue Box» [Point Protection...]

The Survey Point Protection Settings dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Survey Point Protection Settings Dialogue Box
The Point Protection settings determine what should be done when a duplicate point is
encountered. Many times the same point is shot more than once, from different setups to ensure
accuracy. The “Parameters” section of the dialogue box allows you to set the tolerances used by
the “Overwrite Status” options. For more information about these options, see “Point Protection”
in “Chapter ??: Project Settings” of the Softdesk Survey Reference Manual.
For the purposes of this tutorial, leave the default settings and select the “OK” button.
The last setting you want to change is the current zone. Zones, as referred to in this package,
reference state plane coordinates and projections. State plane coordinates are a plane-rectangular
coordinate system developed by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. A coordinate system was set
up for each state in the U.S. for use in defining positions of geodetic stations in terms of plane-
rectangular (X and Y) coordinates. Each state is covered by one or more zones. The system
defines a grid for each zone based on a conformal map projection. Depending on the shape of the
state, different projections are used. Two different datums are supported (NAD 27 and NAD 83).
Additional ones can be added if needed. Also included is the worldwide UTM system for use
within the appropriate limits.
Select the “Current Zone” button from the Observations section to display the Survey Projection
Related Settings dialogue box.
Dialogue Box» [Current Zone...]

Select the popup list next to the Current Zone label, then select “NH83.” Notice that the geodetic
latitude and longitude are updated automatically to reflect the new zone setting as shown in the
following illustration.
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Survey Projection Related Settings Dialogue Box
Select the “OK” button to save the changes and exit the dialogue box.
For the purposes of this tutorial, accept the preset values for the other settings. Select the “OK”
button to exit the Survey Project Settings dialogue box. Select the “OK” button again to exit the
Core Project Settings dialogue box

Using the Sunshot Editor
Using the Sunshot Editor

The Sunshot Editor is used to calculate an azimuth from solar observations by the hour angle
method. Either a single foresight or a multiple foresight can be used with the Sunshot Editor. For
the purposes of this tutorial, you will use a multiple foresight because this is the more commonly
used solar observation method.
Select the [Sunshot] command from the following location.
Pull-down» [Geodesy] then [Astronomic Azimuth] then [Sunshot]
The Sunshot Editor dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Sunshot Editor Dialogue Box
Press <Tab> or use your pointing device to move to the different fields.

Inputting Survey Data
Enter the observations as shown in the following illustration to determine the true astronomic
bearing from the first setup to the backsight. Notice that after the stop time is entered for an
observation, the observed and average bearings are computed automatically.
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Sunshot Editor with New Data
Once the above data has been entered correctly, select the “OK” button to exit the dialogue box.
Inputting Survey Data

The Survey module supports several ways to bring observation data into the CAD environment.
You can convert a raw file that has been downloaded from a data collector into a field book file,
or type all of the observations manually at the Survey command line. If you have a batch file or a
converted field book file, the Survey module provides three different ways to import it. In this
tutorial, you will load the same set of data using each of these methods. After each method, you
will erase the information to make sure that you are starting out with a “clean” drawing, and then
enter the data using a different method.

Converting a RAW File

The first method you will try is converting svtutor.raw file that is supplied with the Survey
module. The svtutor.raw file is in the \sdskproj\svtutor\survey directory. The first step is to create
a field book file from the RAW file.
Pull-down» [Collect] then [Make Field Book]
The Survey Raw File Selection dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Survey Raw File Selection Dialogue Box
SVTUTOR is the only file in directory, so it is highlighted automatically. Press <Enter> or select
the “OK” button to accept svtutor.raw as the file to convert.
Once the field book file is made, edit it and enter the true starting bearing as calculated by the
Sunshot Editor.
Pull-down» [Collect] then [Edit Field Book]

The Field Book Selection dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Field Book Selection Dialogue Box
Select “SVTUTOR” and select the “OK” button. A text editor displays the svtutor.fbk file. Use
the arrow keys or a mouse to move around. As the cursor moves, the line and column location
display in the lower right corner. Line 18 displays the following data.
AZ 2 1 80.0000
This line establishes the known direction from point 2 to point 1 as an azimuth of 80°. This
direction is used to orient the traverse on the coordinate system. The direction between points 1
and 2 that you calculated in the Sunshot Editor was a bearing of S 88° 36’m 55”E, which
converts to an azimuth of 91° 23’ 05”.
Use <Backspace> to delete the current azimuth, and type the azimuth that was calculated from
the Sunshot Editor.
AZ 2 1 91.2305

The screen should look like the following illustration.

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Editing the Svtutor.fbk File
Press <Alt F> and type X to exit. Press <Enter> to save your changes.
Now import the field book file into the drawing.
Pull-down» [Collect] then [Import Field Book]
The Field Book Selection dialogue box displays. Because “SVTUTOR” is the only field book file
listed, select the “OK” button to import the file. The following prompts display. Answer “Yes” to
ensure that all points, observations, and figures are erased from the drawing.
Erase all COGO points in drawing (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
Erase all existing observations (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
Observation Database created.
Auto point numbering has been turned OFF.
Erase all figures (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
As the command processes the information, it determines whether or not the information is valid.
If any errors occur, the command notifies you that there are errors and gives you several options.
You can stop processing, revise the file if necessary, and try running it again. You can also
ignore the command causing the error, or ignore all subsequent errors.

Once the calculations are completed, the command inserts the points into the drawing based on
the current settings of base point and north rotation. The following example illustrates this.
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Imported Field Book Information
In the next section, you will create points using the [Survey Command Line] command. First,
erase the points you just created.
Pull-down» [Points] then [Edit Points] then [Erase]
The following prompts display.

Erase points by (Number/Selection): N
Points to erase: 1-134
Modifying the point file ...
Points to erase: (press <Enter>)
All of the points are deleted from the drawing and point file automatically. Next, erase all
observations.
Pull-down» [CmdLine] then [Delete Observation Database]
This command erases all observations.
...Continue (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
All of the observations are deleted from the drawing and observation database.

Using the Survey Command Line

Another way to enter the observations is by using the [Survey Command Line] command. The
Survey commands entered under this command can be used to create points and figures, and to
extract and display information on existing observations. The Survey commands can also be used
to enter traverse and sideshot information. In the following sections, you will manually enter the
same information used in the field book file at the Survey command line. For more information
about the Survey commands, refer to the Softdesk Survey Reference Manual.
All commands used at the Survey command line are referenced in the language.ref file. You
can edit the commands to provide user-definable commands in a familiar format. For example,
the [Angle] command can be invoked by entering “ANGLE,” ANG,” or “A*.” Whatever is
stored in the file can be used. To edit any of these commands, select “Synonyms” from the
Survey Project Settings dialogue box. For more information about the language.ref file, refer to
Appendix E in the Softdesk Survey Reference Manual.
Now select the [Survey Command Line] command.

Pull-down» [CmdLine] then [Survey Command Line]
The “Command” prompt changes to “SURVEY>” and instruments and prism icons display in
the drawing as shown in the following illustration.
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Initiating the Survey Command Line
The command is setting up on the last occupied point automatically, and assumes you are using
the last setup.

Next, you will create the traverse. Begin by establishing the angle types as shown below.
SURVEY>ANGLE RIGHT ZENITH
Horizontal angles are RIGHT.
Vertical angles reference ZENITH.
This command alters the current Survey Equipment settings. If the horizontal angle type is set to
“RIGHT” and the vertical angle type is set to “ZENITH” on your current equipment, this
command does not need to be used.
Set the current units for distances and angles.
SURVEY>UNIT FOOT DMS
Linear unit is FOOT.
Angular unit is degrees-minutes-seconds: DMS.
This command overrides the current Survey Units settings. If angles are set to “DMS” and
distances are set to “Feet” for your current units, this command does not need to be used.
Set the temperature for the survey and the reduction of the data.
SURVEY>TEMP 32 C
Temperature recorded at 32.00 degrees Celsius
Set the scale to establish a constant value by which the distances are multiplied.
SURVEY>SF 1
Scale Factor set to 1.000000000000
This command overrides the current applied scale factor set in the Survey Correction Toggles
settings. This value will only be applied if the “Scale Factor” feature is toggled on in the
Correction Settings dialogue box.
The [North East Elevation] command denotes point entry by Northing (N), Easting (E), and
Elevation (Z). This is followed by the point number, the NEZ values, and can include the
description of the point. Note that STA2-PKS is the description of point 2.
SURVEY>NEZ 2 5000 5000 500 STA2-PKS
POINT 2 NORTH: 5000.0000 EAST: 5000.0000 ELEV: 500.0000
When you set a point, the command displays the coordinates and elevation as well as the bearing
and distance from the station to the sideshot. This is because the “Point Course Echo” and “Point
Coordinate Echo” features are toggled “ON” by default in the Survey Command Settings
dialogue box.
The [Station] command denotes the point to set up on for the station. This is then followed by the
height of instrument (above ground) if elevations are to be calculated.
SURVEY>STN 2 5.1
STATION h.i.: 505.1000

The [Azimuth] command sets a direction between two points for reference or for backsighting a
direction.
SURVEY>AZ 2 1 91.2305
Observed direction: 91-23-05
The [Backsight] command determines what point the instrument (STN) is using for its backsight
reference. If a reference azimuth or bearing was entered from the current setup, this point does
not need to be resident in the drawing.
SURVEY>BS 1
The [Prism] command sets the height of the prism for subsequent sideshots, and is used in the
calculation of elevations.
SURVEY>PRISM 5.04
Prism set to 5.0400
The [Angle Distance Vertical Angle] command denotes that an angle and distance are being
entered, and that a vertical angle is also being entered indicating that the distance is a slope
distance. The horizontal angle is measured from the backsight. The format for this command is
point number, horizontal angle, slope distance, vertical angle, and description of the point.
SURVEY>AD VA 3 67.1514 310.425 93.3843 STA3-PKS
BEARING: S 21-21-41 E DISTANCE: 309.7969
SURVEY>PRISM 4.67
Prism set to 4.6700
Additional options are available that enter vertical distance, face1 (direct) angles, face2
(inverse) angles, azimuths, and bearings. Refer to the Softdesk Survey Reference Manual for
more information about using point observation commands.
The [Automatic Point Numbering] command enables automatic point numbering from a
beginning point number. When on, subsequent point numbers are incremented by one, starting
with the initial point number. If off, the commands expect a point number to be entered each
time.
SURVEY>AP ON 201
Auto point numbering is ON. Starting point number is 201.
SURVEY>AD VA 299.2456 16.71 92.5512 UP
BEARING: N 30-48-01 E DISTANCE: 16.6883
The Ditto Feature in the Survey Command Settings dialogue box is toggled “ON” by default.
Therefore, you do not have to retype the same command name two times in a row. If you use the
[Angle Distance Vertical Angle] command once, simply enter the numbers for the next AD VA
command on the following line as in the lines shown on the next page. The Survey module
continues to accept numbers for the previous command until you type in a different command
name.

SURVEY>89.1147 24.85 90.3920 CL

BEARING: S 00-34-52 W DISTANCE: 24.8484
SURVEY>244.3732 115.56 86.2002 CLCL
BEARING: N 23-59-23 W DISTANCE: 115.3235
The [Begin] command signifies the beginning of a figure. The command is followed by the name
to be given to the figure. Figures can represent items such as houses, lots, streets, and walls.
These figures are represented by polylines in the drawing, and are drawn automatically by
connecting each point in consecutive order as it is entered until you enter the [End] command.
SURVEY>BEGIN WALL
SURVEY>AD VA 231.3911 108.26 85.4036 EOW
The [End] command denotes that the current figure has ended and not to connect subsequent
shots to that figure. The [Begin] command also ends the current figure and starts a new one
automatically.
SURVEY>END
SURVEY>AD VA 240.5415 44.46 86.4932 CL
SURVEY>76.4607 79.10 95.2119 CL
SURVEY>71.1702 174.74 95.1117 CL
The [Continue] command, when followed by the figure name, continues a previously existing
figure. This allows you to switch easily from one figure to another.
SURVEY>CONTINUE WALL
Figure WALL has been continued.
SURVEY>AD VA 81.0244 171.1800 94.2528 EOW
Note that the bearing, distance, and coordinates of the newly created figure are echoed before
those of the observation itself.
SURVEY>END
SURVEY>AP OFF
SURVEY>STN 3 5.04
SURVEY>BS 2
SURVEY>PRISM 4.93
Prism set to 4.93
SURVEY>AD VA 4 151.2518 204.085 88.3826 STA4-PKF

SURVEY>PRISM 4.67
Prism set to 4.67
SURVEY> AD VA 301 7.5031 18.71 90.5633 CL
SURVEY>STN 4 4.93
SURVEY> BS 3
SURVEY> PRISM 4.72
Prism set to 4.72
SURVEY> AD VA 5 153.0950 196.485 88.4927 STA5-HUB
SURVEY> AP ON 401
SURVEY> PRISM 4.67
Prism set to 4.67
Now use the [Begin] command to create a driveway.

SURVEY> BEGIN DRIVE
SURVEY> AD VA 59.4610 280.1550 94.0136 CL
SURVEY> 58.4319 191.4450 93.3159 CL
SURVEY> 62.3020 78.63 94.5119 CL
NORTH: 4656.6461 EAST: 5286.0449
Enter the [Begin] command again to create a second driveway.

SURVEY> BEGIN DRIVE2
SURVEY> AD VA 102.5423 236.67 91.2156 CL
SURVEY> 110.3725 209.36 90.4117 CL
SURVEY> END
SURVEY> AD VA 99.4032 274.93 91.2934 CH
SURVEY> 101.0454 297.37 90.0352 CH
SURVEY> 104.3431 315.56 90.0001 CH
SURVEY> 106.4336 322.80 90.2218 CH

SURVEY> AP OFF
SURVEY> STN 5 4.66
SURVEY> BS 4
SURVEY> PRISM 4.61
Prism set to 4.61
SURVEY> AD VA 6 104.3504 270.130 92.5037 STA6-SPKFND
SURVEY> AP ON 501
SURVEY> PRISM 4.67
Prism set to 4.67
SURVEY> AD VA 79.2917 143.5950 92.3537 UP
Create a line around the property with the [Begin] command.

SURVEY> BEGIN PL
SURVEY> AD VA 245.5726 206.75 89.4922 DHM-EOW
SURVEY> 121.4528 486.36 95.1156 DHM-EOW
SURVEY> END
SURVEY> AD VA 308.0636 133.81 90.1426 CL
SURVEY> AP OFF
SURVEY> STN 6 4.61
SURVEY> BS 5
SURVEY> PRISM 4.71
Prism set to 4.71
SURVEY> AD VA 7 105.0407 169.930 94.5043 STA7-HUB
SURVEY> AP ON 601
SURVEY> PRISM 4.67
Prism set to 4.67
SURVEY> AD VA 57.4932 340.795 84.2042 CH
SURVEY> 66.0943 53.06 87.1745 CH
SURVEY> 77.2328 104.42 89.4224 CH

Now continue the property line with the [Continue] command.

SURVEY> CONTINUE PL
Figure PL has been continued.
SURVEY> AD VA 162.4404 149.49 96.5447 EL
SURVEY> END
SURVEY> AP OFF
SURVEY> STN 7 4.71
SURVEY> BS 6
SURVEY> PRISM 4.64
Prism set to 4.64
SURVEY> AD VA 1 173.1131 175.245 90.5612 STA1-GBF
SURVEY> AP ON 701
SURVEY> PRISM 4.67
Prism set to 4.67
SURVEY> AD VA 44.1430 101.69 81.2252 CH
SURVEY> 51.4952 115.00 82.0740 CH
Again, continue the property line.

SURVEY> CONTINUE PL
SURVEY> AD VA 275.3732 60.48 94.0355 EL
SURVEY> 245.5315 59.21 94.0604 EL
SURVEY> 240.5526 39.07 96.5240 EL
SURVEY> 185.0417 36.20 96.5339 EL
SURVEY> 154.3314 111.69 92.1353 EL
SURVEY> 172.4305 166.45 91.2854 EL
SURVEY> END
SURVEY> AP OFF

SURVEY> STN 1 4.64

SURVEY> BS 7
SURVEY> PRISM 4.89
Prism set to 4.89
SURVEY> AD VA 2 145.1831 323.130 82.4015 STA2-PKS
At the beginning of this exercise, you defined point 2 as the beginning point for the traverse and
you have come back to the same point. Therefore, the coordinates or elevation of this point must
fall within the allowable tolerance that you defined on the Points Protection Settings dialogue
box. If it does not fall within the tolerance, a tolerance error message like the one below is
displayed.
Tolerance error - Point #: 2
DISTANCE: 0.21 ANGLE(sec): -11.0 COORDINATES: 0.23
The error may be due to random errors that occur while collecting data or an error in the data
input. If you receive an error, press <Enter> at the following prompt to average the points.
Select (Globals/Overwrite/Discard/Renumber/Average) <Average>: (press <Enter>)
The drawing now contains a copy of what was collected in the field, including lines that
represent the property lines and driveways centerlines as shown in the following illustration.
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Property Lines and Driveways
As you entered this information at the Survey command line, each command was stored in the
batch.txt file. You can refer to this information if you need to edit the observations or run them
again. You will look at this information in the next section.

Using the Batch File Commands
Using the Batch File Commands

Another way to input survey data is with the Batch File commands. Because the “Use Batch File”
checkbox is toggled on by default in the Survey Command Settings dialogue box, a batch file was
created as you entered information at the Survey command line.
To recreate the steps you just took in this tutorial, use the [Run Batch File] command. This
command reads in the batch.txt file.
If you made any mistakes inputting the data, you can also use the batch.org file that was
included with the tutorial. If you do this, be sure to change the batch file name in the project
settings to “batch.org.” This file has all of the correct observations.
Pull-down» [CmdLine] then [Batch File] then [Run Batch File]
This command erases all observations.
...Continue (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
Erase all COGO points in drawing (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
Erase all figures (Yes/No)? <No>: Y
The [Run Batch File] command erases all observations, COGO points, and figures in the
drawing. It then reads in the batch.txt file and recreates the information you entered in the
previous section.
In addition to the [Run] command, you can read in the batch.txt file using two other methods.
The [Slow Motion] command reads the file in at a slow rate for easier viewing. The [Walk Thru]
command reads in one shot at a time, allowing you to evaluate each step individually.
Reducing Survey Data

In the following sections, you will look at two ways to reduce the survey data; by adjusting a
traverse loop using the standard adjustment method, and by importing coordinates using the least
squares adjustment method. Each method produces slightly different results. The first method
adjusts the traverse loops and sideshots, and imports the adjusted information into the drawing.
The least squares method adjusts each of the observations so that the sum of the residuals is a
minimum. For more information about the least squares method, refer to Appendix B in the
Softdesk Survey Reference Manual.

Adjusting a Traverse Loop

The first method used is the conventional adjustment method. Begin by defining a traverse loop.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Traverse Loops] then [Define Loop]
The command displays the Survey Traverse Loop Definition dialogue box. This dialogue box is
used to define which stations are contained in the loop.
Accept the default loop number, initial backsight point number, occupied points, and final
foresight point number. Enter “SURVEY TUTOR” as the traverse name. The screen should look
like the following illustration.
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Survey Traverse Loop Definition Screen
Select the “OK” button to save the traverse loop and exit the dialogue box.
Now check the initial adjustment and make sure there are no field or typographical errors in the
traverse data.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Traverse Loops] then [Check Adjust Loop]
Enter loop number <1>: (press <Enter>)
The Traverse Loop Adjustment Settings dialogue box displays. This dialogue box determines the
settings for the traverse analysis.

Select the “Equal Distribution” radio button for the vertical adjustment, then select the “Compass
Rule” radio button for the horizontal adjustment. The dialogue box should look like the following
illustration.
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Traverse Loop Adjustment Settings Dialogue Box
Select the “OK” button to save settings and exit the dialogue box.
If the traverse does not meet the closure limits set in the User Specified Limits section of the
Traverse Loop Adjustment dialogue box, then a warning dialogue box will be displayed. If this
happens, then select the “OK” button to continue.

The Softdesk Horizontal Traverse Analysis dialogue box displays as shown in the following
illustration.
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Softdesk Horizontal Traverse Analysis Dialogue Box
A check using point separation distance to find possible errors is performed. Any angle or
distance errors are reported at the end of the data along with their associated point numbers.
Scroll to the bottom of the data to check for errors. Then, select the “OK” button to go to the
Horizontal Traverse Adjustment and Vertical Adjustment dialogue boxes and review the
adjustment information.

Using the Least Squares Adjustment Method
The Adjustment Results dialogue box then displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Adjustment Results Dialogue Box
Select the “OK” button to return to the graphics screen.
You could then adjust the traverse and sideshots using the [Adjust Loop] command, however
this tutorial uses the least squares adjustment method.

Now you will reduce the survey information using a least squares adjustment.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Settings] then [Least Square Settings]
The command displays the Survey Least Squares Settings dialogue box. This dialogue box
determines the settings used in the least squares calculations and how information will be
imported into the drawing. The first section of the dialogue box displays the calculations,
including the maximum numbers of iterations (or attempts) to reach a solution, and the
coordinate convergence in current units that is considered acceptable as a solution. Also
displayed are the scale factor for the error ellipses that are plotted in the drawing, and the
confidence interval to use in the calculations. The remaining sections display which layers are
used for the information, as well as what information is to be brought into the drawing.

Select the “2-Dimensional” radio button and set the “Ellipse Scale Factor” to 100. Also, toggle
off the “Distance Lines”, “Angle Lines”, and “Direction Lines” check boxes. The dialogue box
should look like the following illustration.
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Least Squares Settings Dialogue Box
Select the “OK” button to save the new settings.

Next, create a network file of all the stations in the drawing.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Networks] then [Create Input File]
Creating network input file .....
The command extracts all the coordinate and observation data and places it in the ASCII file
network.lsi. Select the [Edit Input] command to look at the file created.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Networks] then [Edit Input]

The text editor displays the network.lsi file as shown in the following illustration.
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Network.lsi File
The initial station coordinates and elevations display on lines 7 through 13. The angle and
distance information for each station, as well as the standard deviation errors for angles and
distances display on lines 17 through 31. Use the arrow keys or a mouse to view the file, then
press <Alt F> and type X to exit the text editor and return to the graphics screen.
Use the [Process Inputs] command to adjust the traverse based on the least squares data and
display the output file name which contains both the original observations and the adjusted
coordinates.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Networks] then [Process Input File]

The Least Squares Output File dialogue box displays as shown in the following illustration.
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Least Squares Output File Dialogue Box
Select the “OK” button to exit the dialogue box.

The next step is to import the adjusted coordinates.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Networks] then [Import Adjusted Coordinates]
Select “Network” from the Least Squares Adjusted File Selection dialogue box, and then select
the “OK” button. The following prompts display.
Adjust sideshots (Yes/No)? <Yes>: (press <Enter>)
Adjust figures (Yes/No)? <Yes>:(press <Enter>)
Erase entities from ellipse & observation layers (Yes/No)? <Yes>:(press <Enter>)
Erasing entities on layer <TRAVERSE> ... done!
Erasing entities on layer <ELLIPSE> ... done!
Erasing entities on layer <DISTANCE> ... done!
Erasing entities on layer <ANGLE> ... done!
Erasing entities on layer <DIRECTION> ... done!
This imports the stations in their adjustment locations, as well as updates the sideshots taken
from each station.
The last step is to connect the traverse stations using the [Draw Traverse Topology/Route]
command. This command connects the traverse stations together showing the traverse legs and
puts them on the TRAVERSE LINE layer as defined in the Survey Interactive Graphic Settings
dialogue box. It also connects all the traverse stations to the stations defined in the individual
loops in the drawing.

Entering Sideshots
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Draw Traverse Topology/Route]

Erase entities from traverse line layer (Yes/No)? <Yes>:(press <Enter>)
Erasing entities on layer <TRAVERSE>...done!
Your drawing should now look like the following illustration.

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Adjusted Traverse Stations and Sideshots
Now that all the traverse stations and sideshots have been adjusted to their new coordinates, you
can add additional information and begin detailing the plan.
Entering Sideshots
Additional information can be entered a number of ways using the Survey module. You can enter
information at the command line, edit and add information to the batch.txt file, or use the
Traverse or Sideshot editors.
The Sideshot editor works like a spreadsheet. It allows you to edit existing sideshots or add
additional ones. The editor also allows different data entry per sideshot. For example, you can use
a sideshot that was taped, shot with an EDM, or shot using a bearing and distance. The editor
keeps the information separate and reduces each sideshot accordingly.

Entering Sideshots
Next, you will open the Sideshot editor and enter some additional topographical shots.
Pull-down» [Traverse] then [Sideshot Editor]
The Sideshot Editor dialogue box displays.

Enter 4 as the “Station Point” and 3 as the “Backsight Point.” The dialogue box should look like
the following illustration.
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Sideshot Editor Dialogue Box

Entering Sideshots
The Sideshot Editor displays all the observations recorded at that setup as shown in the following
illustration.
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Sideshot Editor Screen
The station setup information displays at the top of the dialogue box, the sideshot information in
the middle of the dialogue box, and action buttons at the bottom of the dialogue box. The column
headings displayed at the top of each column are determined by the settings for the currently
selected line.
Now enter two sideshots with conventional variables, then change the settings and enter two
bearing/distances for wall locations to show the versatility of the Sideshot Editor.
To insert a new sideshot:
Place the cursor in one of edit boxes for the observation made at point 409.
Select the “Insert SS” button to insert a new sideshot. The settings from observation 409 are
supplied automatically as the settings for the new “410” sideshot.
Move the cursor to the first column of the new sideshot, and type 450 as the point number.
Press <Enter> to save the entry and move to the angle column.
Enter an angle of 24.2302 and press <Enter>.
Enter a slope distance of 422.51 and press <Enter>.
Accept the default value for vertical angle and press <Enter>.

Entering Sideshots
Accept the default value for prism and press <Enter>.

Enter EOW as the description.
Press <Enter> to save the description and create another new sideshot.
Now edit the angle, slope distance, and vertical angle values for point 451 so that they match
those shown in the following illustration.
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Edited Observation Data Screen
Press <Enter> when the cursor is in the description column to insert another sideshot.

Entering Sideshots
You will now change the settings used for the observation at point 452. Be sure the cursor is in
observation 452, then select the “Settings” button. The Edit Settings dialogue box displays as
shown in the following illustration.
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Editor Settings Dialogue Box
Select the “Bearing” radio button to accept it as the “Direction.” Then select the “OK” button to
return to the Sideshot Editor.
Notice that there is now a “Q” (Quadrant) column to the right of the point number column, and
the angle heading changed to “Bearing.”
Move the cursor to the “Q” column of observation 452 and type 2. Enter a bearing of 45.000 and
a slope distance of 375. Enter a vertical angle of 90, press <Enter> to accept the prism value of
4.67, and enter the description COR WALL.

Entering Sideshots
Once all the values are entered, the editor should match the following illustration.
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Edited Observation Data Screen
Place the cursor in one of the point 451 observation fields and notice that the “Q” column
heading changes back to “Angle,” indicating that point 451 still has that direction type. This
example illustrates that you can have any combination of data types on any given line. The
column headings indicate the data types for the currently selected line.
Now that all the observations have been entered, select the “OK” button to save the current
sideshots and exit the Sideshot Editor.

Entering Sideshots
After you exit the editor, all existing sideshots that have been edited are updated, and any new
shots entered are imported. The following illustration shows the three new shots you created.
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Newly Created Sideshots
Now that all the points have been entered, you can begin the process of detailing the plan.

Creating Figures
Creating Figures
The Figure commands can be used a number of different ways. Figures consist of AutoCAD
polylines with extended entity information attached to them. The figures represent entities such
as property lines, roads (including both edges of pavement), centerlines, baselines, buildings, and
lots. Each entity is tagged with a name when created and remains resident until it is deleted from
the drawing. Figures can be offset, listed, inversed, or mapchecked. They can be very useful in
the detailing of plans. Now take a look at some examples.
Start the plan detailing by entering road information for the centerline.
Pull-down>> [Figures] then [Begin]
Enter Figure name: ALDER_DR
Figure begun: ALDER_DR
Enter first point: .P
>>Point number: 203
NORTH: 5105.3617 EAST: 4953.1126
Enter point:
>>Point number: BD
Enter bearing (ZD/CUrve/PT): 19.5905
Enter quadrant (1/2/3/4) <1>: 2
Enter distance: 347.6
NORTH: 4778.6928 EAST: 5071.9117
Enter bearing (AD/ZD/ DD/RT/CUrve/PT/Undo): CURVE
Enter radius (AD/BD/ZD/DD/RT/PT/Undo): -75
A negative value indicates the curve should be drawn in a counter-clockwise direction.

Select entry (Tan/Chord/Delta/Ext/Mid/Length) <Length>: (press <Enter>)
Enter length: 28.36
Enter radius (AD/BD/ZD/DD/RT/PT/CLose/Undo): BD
Enter bearing (AD/ZD/ DD/RT/CUrve/PT/CLose/Undo): 41.3855
Enter quadrant 1/2/3/4) <1>: 2
Enter distance: 584.8
NORTH: 4317.4993 EAST: 5474.9892
Enter bearing (AD/ZD/ DD/RT/CUrve/PT/CLose/Undo): (press <Enter>)
Now put on the edges of pavement by offsetting the road 30 feet to the left and right.
Pull-down» [CmdLine] then [Survey Command Line]
SURVEY>OFFSET ALDER_DR 30
Figure ALDER_DR has been offset.
Enter “HISTORY” to recall the command just entered.

SURVEY>HISTORY
The Survey Command History dialogue box displays.

Creating Figures
Insert a minus (-) sign before “30” in the Edit Command box. The window should look like the
following illustration.
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Survey Command History Dialogue Box
Select the “OK” button to set the other pavement edge.

Next, create a second figure for the house on the lot.
SURVEY>BEGIN HOUSE
The [Zoom PT] command pans the display so that the specified point is in the center of the
screen. You can also specify a zoom factor to increase or decrease the zoom level.
SURVEY>ZOOM PT 702
The [Point] command followed by the number determines which point the figure will be
connected to.
SURVEY> PT 702
NORTH: 4775.5469 EAST: 5452.6659
SURVEY> PT 406
NORTH: 4757.7960 EAST: 5478.7181

Creating Figures
The [Figure Angle Distance] command indicates that the [Angle Distance] command is used in
the figure mode, with the current figure point being used as the station and the previous figure
points used as the backsight. Angles that are positive are measured clockwise, negative angles are
measured counter-clockwise. For example, “FIG AD 270” is equivalent to “FIG AD -90.”
SURVEY> FIG AD 90 20.5
NORTH: 4774.7373 EAST: 5490.2613
SURVEY> -90 12.5
NORTH: 4767.6988 EAST: 5500.5913
SURVEY> 90 11
NORTH: 4776.7892 EAST: 5506.7852
SURVEY> -90 2.4
NORTH: 4775.4378 EAST: 5508.7685
SURVEY> 90 8.5
NORTH: 4782.4622 EAST: 5513.5547
SURVEY> 90 2.5
NORTH: 4783.8699 EAST: 5511.4887
SURVEY> -90 7.5
NORTH: 4790.0680 EAST: 5515.7118
SURVEY> 90 52
NORTH: 4819.3481 EAST: 5472.7388
SURVEY> 90 7.5
NORTH: 4813.1500 EAST: 5468.5157
SURVEY> -90 7.8
NORTH: 4817.5421 EAST: 5462.0698
SURVEY> 90 2.2
NORTH: 4815.7240 EAST: 5460.8310
Now you are ready to close the figure. The [Close Building] command closes the last point with
the first or starting point using two 90° angles and calculating the distance to close. There is also
a [Close] command which connects the last point set in the figure with the first point or
beginning point, and a [Close Rectangle] command which from a single line, creates a rectangle
by offsetting the line at a distance specified, and connecting the endpoints. For example,
“CLOSE RECTANGLE 50” offsets the figure line 50 feet and connects the endpoints.
Enter the [Close Building] command at the Survey command line.
SURVEY> CLOSE BUILDING
NORTH: 4806.7850 EAST: 5473.9503

Creating Figures
The following illustration shows the house.

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House Figure
Next, finish the figure for the lot based on the location of existing monuments and added bearing
and distance information obtained through research.
SURVEY> CONTINUE PL
SURVEY> FIG BD 56.2735 4 8.93
NORTH: 4990.8691 EAST: 5319.2792
SURVEY> 82.4718 3 282
NORTH: 4955.4681 EAST: 5039.5100
SURVEY> 20 2 171
NORTH: 4794.7807 EAST: 5097.9955
The [Curve Length] command requires a positive (clockwise) or negative (counter-clockwise)

radius to draw the arc length of the curve. The command then draws a curve tangent to the last
figure point. There is also [Extended Curve] commands for drawing non-tangential curves. For
more information, see the Softdesk Survey Reference Manual.

Creating Figures
Enter the curve length information at the following prompts.

SURVEY> CURVE LENGTH -98 28.7598
SURVEY> FIG BD 41.32 2 584.3
NORTH: 4332.1851 EAST: 5499.0519
SURVEY> EXIT
Next, check the lot and road information.

Pull-down» [Figures] then [Inverse]
Select figure: (select ALDER_DR)
Press <F1> to view the road information as shown in the following illustration.
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Road Information Using the [Inverse] Command
Press <F1> again to return to the graphics screen.

Select figure: (press <Enter>)
Next, run a mapcheck on the lot.

Pull-down» [Figures] then [Mapcheck]
Select figure: (select PL)
Select figure: (press <Enter>)
The mapcheck output information such as the property line information and the courses of this
mapcheck. To view the information, you can press <F1> again or use the [View] command.
Pull-down» [CmdLine] then [Output File] then [View File]
The output file contains all the information entered and displayed in Survey since the project was
started. You can toggle this file on and off at any time using the [On/Off] command. You can
also print it as a report for inverses, mapchecks, point coordinates or any information displayed
by Survey commands.

Creating Figures
Use the scroll bar to move to the mapcheck information at the bottom of the file. You can also
view or edit this file in any ASCII text editor.
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Survey File Viewer Dialogue Box
When you have finished reviewing the information, select the “OK” to return to the graphics
screen.

Listing State Plane Coordinates

State regulations may require you to list state plane coordinates as well as the latitude and
longitude of the property corners. Latitudes and Longitudes are measured in angular units and
usually require 6 or 8 decimal places to ensure sufficient accuracy in conversions. Therefore, we
recommend that you set the angular precision for the drawing to be 6 or 8 places when using the
commands in the Geodesy menu. The only exception is the geodesic calculator.
Pull-down» [Geodesy] then [Current Zone]
The Survey Projection Related Settings dialogue box displays.

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Survey Projection Related Settings Dialogue Box
Make sure the current zone database is still set to NAD83 zones and the current zone is still set
to NH83, then select the “OK” button.
Use the latitude and longitude information for one of the found monuments (point 1) to
determine the state plane Northing Easting of the point.
Pull-down» [Geodesy] then [Geodetic Calculator]
This displays the Survey Projection Calculator dialogue box.
The geodetic calculator is subject to the Coordinate precision settings.

Type 43.1047 for the latitude and 71.5740 for the longitude. Move the cursor to the “Grid
Northing” value and note the convergence angle and grid coordinates. The dialogue box should
look like the following illustration.
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Survey Projection Calculator Dialogue Box
The [Geodetic Calculator] command produces the state plane coordinates for point 1
automatically. Since the astronomic azimuth was determined from the sunshot calculations,
determine the geodetic azimuth using the following calculation.
Az geodetic = Az astronomic + Laplace correction
The above calculation is based on the assumption that the Laplace correction is negligible. In
this example, it is assumed to be zero (0). Laplace corrections may be supplied by the
governing agency in your area. For example, NGS supplies Laplace corrections for all 50 states
in the United States.
To obtain the grid azimuth, use the following calculation.

Az grid = Az geodetic - Θ - u
Where Az grid is the grid azimuth, Az geodetic is the geodetic azimuth, Θ is the convergence
angle, and “u” is negligible except in first order work.
Select the “OK” button to return to the graphics screen.

Use the convergence angle (Θ), from the Survey Projection Calculator to calculate the grid
azimuth and label point 1. Before labeling the latitude and longitude of point 1, you must set the
Geodetic Transformation settings.
Pull-down» [Geodesy] then [Transform Settings]
The Geodetic Transformation Settings dialogue box displays.

Toggle on the “Apply Transform Settings” and type 1 in the point number edit box. The local
northing and easting coordinates display automatically. Enter the grid coordinates, rotation to
grid north, and grid azimuth of point 1 so they match the following illustration.
SVT48A-I.EPS
Geodetic Transformation Settings Dialogue Box

Next you will change the annotation settings.
Pull-down» [Geodesy] then [Annotations] then [Annotation Settings]

The Geodetic Annotation Settings dialogue box displays. Change the prefix, suffix, and precision
so they match the following illustration.
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Geodetic Annotation Settings Dialogue Box
Toggle on the “Leader Bracket” check box, and select “OK”.

Next, you will label the latitude and longitude of point 1.
Pull-down» [Geodesy] then [Annotations] then [Label Point]
Current Zone: NH83
Enter label point:
»Point number: 1
Second leader point: 830,970
Next point: (press <Enter>)
Enter label point: Point number: (press <Enter>)
Zoom up to take a closer look at the label.

Command: ZOOM
All/Center/Dynamic/Extends/Left/Previous/Vmax/Window/<Scale(X/XP)>: W
First corner: 660,850
Other corner: 970,1050

The following figure illustrates the new label.

SVT-48-I.EPS
Longitude and Latitude of Point 1

Outputting Coordinates
Outputting Coordinates
Finally, output the coordinates of the stations and corners of the property to a coordinate file for
stakeout in the field.
To create radial stakeout data use the Stakeout commands from the Points menu.
Pull-down» [Collect] then [Create Coordinate File]
Enter filename to send to points to <SVTUTOR>: (press <Enter>)
Points Out by Window/Range/Desc/Elev <All>: R
Enter points: 1-7, 502, 503, 604, 702-707
This create a file that you can upload to SDR type data collectors using the [Upload Coordinate
File] command. The following example shows the svtutor.cor file containing the points with new
coordinates.
08KI00014992.255 5320.399 458.918 STA1-GBF

08KI00025000.000 5000.000 500.000 STA2-PKS
08KI00034711.485 5112.841 480.323 STA3-PKS
08KI00044580.171 5268.993 485.275 STA4-PKF
08KI00054535.225 5460.224 489.517 STA5-HUB
08KI00064773.855 5586.100 476.166 STA6-SPKFND
08KI00074889.076 5462.024 461.713 STA7-HUB
08KI05024332.149 5499.022 490.147 DHM-EOW
08KI05034877.813 5802.623 445.437 DHM-EOW
08KI06044919.752 5613.261 458.113 EL
08KI07024775.545 5452.666 477.504 CH
08KI07034929.046 5507.211 457.465 EL
08KI07044944.994 5481.025 457.518 EL
08KI07054926.745 5471.279 457.074 EL
08KI07064915.764 5437.954 457.408 EL
08KI07074922.515 5355.546 457.404 EL

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Survey Imperial Tutorial

11/94 - SVTI700A Version 7.0

-READ THIS BEFORE USE -

• Notice of Software Updates

RIDER FOR U.S. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY USERS

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Now set the Base Point.

Detail Symbols Dialogue Box

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Changing the Survey Project Settings

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Core Project Setting Dialogue Box

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Survey Project Settings Dialogue Box

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Survey Interactive Graphics Settings Dialogue Box

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Survey Command Settings Dialogue Box

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Survey Equipment Settings Dialogue Box

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Enter “SOKKISHA S4” as shown in the following illustration.

Defining an Equipment Name

Select the “OK” button.

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Enter the values shown in the following illustration.

Setting up the Equipment Settings

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Survey Point Protection Settings Dialogue Box

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Survey Projection Related Settings Dialogue Box

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Using the Sunshot Editor

Sunshot Editor Dialogue Box

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Sunshot Editor with New Data

Inputting Survey Data

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Converting a RAW File

Survey Raw File Selection Dialogue Box

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Field Book Selection Dialogue Box

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The screen should look like the following illustration.

Editing the Svtutor.fbk File

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Imported Field Book Information

The following prompts display.

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Using the Survey Command Line

Now select the [Survey Command Line] command.

Initiating the Survey Command Line

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SURVEY>89.1147 24.85 90.3920 CL

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Now use the [Begin] command to create a driveway.

Enter the [Begin] command again to create a second driveway.

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Accept the default value for prism and press <Enter>.