Quick Reference Guide # 9 Global Survey Limited

Purpose: Create and use a System 1200 Codelist.

Instrument: 1200 Series (GPS & TPS)

This guide explains the different coding types and how to create and use a codelist
for the System 1200. We strongly recommend that you first use this guide to
familiarize yourself with an existing codelist (call Global Survey for samples) before
creating a new Codelist.

Further information: Refer to your instrument reference manual and the Leica Geo
Office help menu for further details

Definitions

Code An identifier for surveyed features. There are different code types;
Note A Code can be either Thematic or Free. If you intend to use the same code as a Free code
and a Thematic code, it will need to appear twice in the Codelist
o Thematic codes
Point Code A code that applies to a single point
Line Code A point code that includes linestyle information for
use by LGO. Surveying practices in New Zealand typically do not
utilize line codes
Area Code A point code that includes linestyle and block shading
information for use with LGO. Surveying practices in New
Zealand typically do not utilize Area codes
o Free Code A code that applies to multiple observations based on
chronological order.
Note - The use of Free codes depends on the capabilities of the office software.
Hint JOIN could be used as a Free code to instruct the office software to
join all the subsequent codes with a line
Hint - CH (Chainage) with a numerical attribute could be used as a Free
code to assign a given Chainage value to all subsequent observations.
The observations may also have individual Point Codes such as EOS, CL,
TB, BB to control symbols or linework.
Quickcode A short Alphanumeric version of the Code (for example 1=SH or
T=Tree) used to speed up field data collection by triggering the coding, measuring
and recording of an observation in one action.
Attribute Additional information relating to a feature, in addition to position
information. Attributes are associated with Codes.
Code Group A group of Codes that are in some way related (Example
Topography, Buildings, Street Furniture). A Codelist may contain several Code
groups.
Codelist A collection of codes that can be loaded on to the instrument for recall
in the field, or to aid processing in the office software.

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A Basic codelist is defined by:

Only Free Codes are allowed.

Code Groups cannot be defined.
Attribute types are fixed to Normal, the Value type is fixed to Text and the
Value Region is fixed to None.
Attribute names are pre-defined ranging from Attrib1 to Attrib8.

An Advanced codelist is defined by:

Free and Thematical Codes are allowed, including Point, Line and Area
Types.
Code Groups can be defined.
Attributes are fully user-configurable

Codelist Manager A tool within Leica Geo Office for creating and editing
codelists

1. Prepare for creating the codelist

a. List all the codes you typically use in the field
b. For each code, list the attribute information that you want to collect at the
same time (if required), including attribute type and default attribute values.
c. For each code, note a Code Group name (if required)
d. For each code, list a Quickcode identifier (if required). Hint 95% of your
coding may only require 10-20 codes. Assign Quickcodes to these codes and
use the longhand version of the code for the rest.
2. Create the codelist
a. Run Leica Geo Office
b. Select Codelist management from the Tools menu
c. Right-click in the Contents pane and select New Codelist from the menu that
appears
i. Type a Name for the Codelist
ii. Select the Instrument class
Note This Quick Reference Guide uses the System 1200
iii. Select the Codelist Type
Note This Quick Reference Guide uses the Advanced Codelist
iv. Click OK
3. Create the Code Groups
a. Click on the Codelist name in the Contents pane
b. Right-click in the main (Right-hand) pane and select New Code Group from
the menu that appears
i. Type a name for the Code Group
ii. Click OK
iii. Repeat step e. for each Code Group you require
4. Create the Codes

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a. Expand the Codelist tree structure in the Contents pane by clicking on the +
icon for the Codelist
b. Click on a Code Group
c. Right Click in the main (Right-hand) pane and select New Code from the
menu that appears
i. Type a Code name
ii. Type a description (optional)
iii. Choose a Code Type.
Note If a code is to be used interchangeably as Free or Thematic, two versions of
the code must appear in the Codelist; each with a different Code Type
iv. Enter a Quick code value (optional).
v. Click OK
vi. Repeat step c. for all Codes in the same Code Group
d. Repeat steps b. and c. for all other Code Groups
5. Assign attributes to the codes (optional)
Hint Attributes can be used by String-based software (such as LISCAD or 12D) to
assist with stringing of coded features.
Hint Attributes can be used to control the size of CAD symbols (such as Tree
spreads) provided the Codelist, export format file and office software are
synchronized to do so. Discuss your requirements with Global Survey if this
functionality is required.
a. Expand the Code Group tree structure in the Contents pane by clicking on the
+ icon for the Code Group
b. Click on a Code
c. Right Click in the main (Right-hand) pane and select New Attribute from the
menu that appears
i. Type an Attribute name
ii. Select an Attribute Type
iii. Select a Value Type
iv. Select a Value Region.
Note value regions of Range or Choice List require additional input in the Right
Hand panel of the New Attribute dialogue box.
v. Enter a Default value (or leave at null)
vi. Click OK
vii. Repeat step c. for all attributes for a Code
d. Repeat steps b. and c. for all Codes in the same Code Group
e. Repeat steps a., b. and c. for all Code Groups in the same Codelist
6. Transfer the Codelist to the instrument
a. Insert the Compact Flash card into the computer or card reader
b. Right-click on the Codelist name in the Contents pane
c. Select PC Card from the Send To menu
d. Ensure the correct drive letter is selected and click OK
e. Stop the card, then place the CF card in the instrument and turn the instrument
on
f. From the Tools menu, select Transfer Objects
g. Select Codelists
i. Transfer From CF card

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ii. Codelist Choose from the available codelists

iii. Select CONT (F1)
h. Escape back to the main menu
7. Configure the instrument Coding Settings
Note Coding Settings and Display Masks must be configured correctly to make adequate use of
Codelists
Note Coding settings can be accessed either by editing Configuration Sets globally from within the
Manage main menu, or by editing only the current Configuration Set via the CONFIG main menu
a. From the Main Menu, Select CONFIG
b. From the Survey Settings menu, select Coding Settings
i. Quickcode options
1. Never removes Quickcode icon from the status bar
2. Off or On Quickcoding is off or on by default, but this can be
changed from the status bar
3. Digits Select 1, 2 or 3-digit Quickcodes. Hint only choose
2 or 3 if you have more than 9 or 99 Quickcodes defined.
ii. Record Free Code
1. Before Point or After Point Consult your software manual for
instructions.
Note You may need to set Quickcode to On or Off to gain access to the
Record Free Code setting
iii. Attributes
1. Default Presents the default values of the attribute (see 5.c.v
above) for every new observation
2. Last Used Presents the last entered value of the attribute,
from the last time the Code was used in a particular job. Hint
This is useful for keeping track of multiple string numbers for
string-based data collection (for software such as LISCAD)
iv. Mand Attributes
1. Always Prompt always prompt for a value whenever an
attribute is mandatory (See 5.c.2 above)
2. Only if no value Only prompt if the default value for a
mandatory attribute is null
v. Thematic Codes
1. With Codelist Use a codelist by default if one is associated
with the job (recommended)
2. Without Codelist Allow freeform entry of codes as required
c. Select CONT (F1) to accept all settings and return to the main menu.
Note Press ESC to Escape without saving changes.
8. Configure the instrument Display Mask
Note Display Masks and Coding Settings must be configured correctly to make adequate use of
Codelists. Display Masks control the information that is viewed or keyed in by the operator in the
field. For coding, the display mask must provide access to the Code field, and any additional attribute
lines that need to be collected. We recommend that Display masks are configured to provide access to
Point Codes and Point Code Attributes. See Section 9, below for how to access Free Codes.
Note Display Masks can be accessed either by editing Configuration Sets globally from within the
Manage main menu, or by editing only the current Configuration Set via the CONFIG main menu
a. From the Main Menu, Select CONFIG
b. From the Survey Settings menu, select Display Settings

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c. Choose the Display Mask you use for Coding and Press DMSK (F3)
d. Use the cursor keys to highlight the display line to use for the Point Code, and
press Enter
e. Select Code (pt) and press Enter
f. Use the cursor keys to highlight the display line to use for Attributes (if any),
and press Enter
g. Select Attribute (pt) 01 and press Enter
Note If your codes have multiple user-entered attributes, add additional lines for Attribute
(pt) 02, etc, or consider using a separate display mask purely for code and attribute values
h. When Complete, Press CONT (F1) twice to return to the main menu
9. Use codes in Survey
a. From the Codelist tab of the New Job or Edit Job page, select a Codelist
Note Refer to QRG_Setup & Topo with System 1200 for further details
b. In the Survey screen, highlight the Code field and start typing the code name
Note If the Coding Settings are set to Use Codelist, the codelist will appear and the code
selection will settle on the code being typed
c. Press Enter to accept the Code.
d. If the code has Attributes, the attribute fields will be available for entry of
information. Enter the necessary attribute information.
e. Press ALL (F1) to make an observation and record a point with coding
10. Use Quickcodes in Survey
a. Ensure that Quickcoding is set to On. Hint the Qcode icon on the status line
has a tick mark when Quickcoding is On. On the RX1220T, touch the icon
to toggle the setting, othgerwise, see section 7.b.1 above for further
information
b. To measure a point, simply type the Quickcode value. A point will be
measured, coded and stored in one action. Hint If using 2-digit Quickcodes,
type 01, 02 or 03, or alternatively type 1-Enter, 2-Enter or 3-Enter for codes 1
through to 9.
11. Adding codes in the field
Note If you are using a Codelist and the code you need is not in the list, you can add a code to the list
in the field.
Note The ability to create a new code in the field does not provide the same level of configurability
as creating a new code in the office. The process is adequate for creating simple, temporary codes, but
consideration should be given to editing the original version in codelist manager at a later time.
a. Type the complete new code in the code field. The Codelist appears
b. Select NEW (F2) to create a new code
c. Key in a Description (optional)
d. Assign the code to a Group
e. Select NEW-A (F2) to add an attribute name and default values
Note If an attribute name is important for subsequent office processing, ensure the name
you assign the new attribute (for example, String) is identical to that used elsewhere in the
codelist.
f. Select STORE (F1) to store the new code
g. Select CONT (F1) to choose the new code from the codelist.
12. Update the master codelist on the instrument with new codes added within a job
Note Adding a code within a job only changes the copy of the codelist that is associated with the job.
To update the master codelist on the instrument, proceed as follows
a. From the main menu, select Manage

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b. Select Jobs. Choose the job and select EDIT (F3)

c. Press PAGE (F6) to move to the codelist page
d. Select Shift, and then EXPRT (F2)
e. Select the codelist to update and Press CONT (F1). An informational
message appears. Press CONT to return to the Job menu, and Escape to the
main menu.

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