Leica/Wild Operation Codes: (This Functionality Is Available With The Input / Output Module)
Leica/Wild Operation Codes: (This Functionality Is Available With The Input / Output Module)
This topic documents the operation codes that may be used when performing field surveys with
Leica/Wild data recorders for processing in the system.
Refer to the Leica/Wild Measurement Block topic for information about the Leica/Wild GSI format
and how it is processed into a Field file.
Please note that if you are using a TC-600 total station, the operation codes used depend on the
firmware version of the particular TC-600 that you are using. Refer to the TC-600 Field
Operations topic.
Please note that if you are using a Leica GPS-300, the operation codes available are documented
in the Leica GPS-300 Operation Codes topic.
Please note that if you are using a Leica GPS-500, the field operations are documented in the
Leica GPS-500 Field Operations topic.
Definitions:
Note: The system uses point identifiers and the point identifier is extracted from the
measurement block.
For metric data files, all distances are assumed to be in millimetres or tenths of a millimetre (as
set on the instrument) unless a decimal point is encountered.
For imperial data files, all distances are assumed to be in tenths or hundredths of a foot (as set
on the instrument) unless a decimal point is encountered.
OPERATION CODE 1
The backsight station point must be known at reduction time. If on datum, information block 4 is
not used or is set to zero. If a backsight station is set, the next observation will be used to
calculate the bearing rotation to be applied to the following observations.
OPERATION CODE 2
1. Target Height
OPERATION CODE 3
The maximum number of observations that can be included in a set of directions is 256. That is,
the number of Arcs multiplied by the number of foresights can not exceed 256. If the number of
observations in a set of directions exceeds 100, a reformatting error will occur.
Operation code 3 may be used to read a set of directions including vertical angles and slope
distances. Note that a set must contain slope observations, as the vertical circle readings (and
slope distances) are also meaned and reduced as part of the reduction and extraction process.
The observations must be read in the following manner.
Arc 2 - Face 2 reading anticlockwise from the last observed foresight back to the backsight.
The process may be repeated any number of times provided the maximum number of directions
in total set does not exceed 200.
(The default if no value is entered is 2 - i.e. a set of directions consisting of a Face 1 reading
followed by a Face 2 reading)
Information Word 2 contains the number of foresights read. (The default if no value is entered is
1)
To ensure that the system uses the required orientation and target heights when reducing a set
of rounds and subsequent observations following a set of rounds, always use the following
procedure:
The following Leica/Wild Raw Data set shows sets of directions at two station set ups.
WILD GIF-12
410069+00000003 42....+00000004
Note: The point identifier of the backsight [BS] and Foresight [FS] is only entered on the first
pointing.
The target height of the foresight is entered only prior to the first pointing to that foresight)
(Point Identifiers 129 to 134 are replaced with the correct point identifiers on creation of the
field file)
410080+00000003
(Point Identifiers 135 and 136 are replaced with the correct point identifiers on creation of the
field file)
410087+00000003
(Point Identifiers 138 and 139 are replaced with the correct point identifiers on creation of the
field file)
On reduction and extraction, sets of directions are reduced and meaned. Vertical angles and
distances are also meaned.
Note that for any consecutive station setups, the forward distances from the first station are
meaned to obtain and average forward distance, and back observations from the next station
are meaned to obtain an average back distance. The average forward and back distances are
then meaned to obtain the final result. Hence you should always read the same number of sets
at each station to obtain a weighted average distance.
OPERATION CODE 4
1. Fixed Azimuth
Operation Code 4 is always used in conjunction with and immediately after a new set up
(operation code 1). These operation codes may be used together in the following methods.
OpcodeInfo1Info2Info3Info4
4Fixed Azimuth
The first observation after Opcode 4 is interpreted as a backsight to a point of specified fixed
azimuth from the station setup point.
Example
OpcodeInfo1Info2Info3Info4
111.61.5
490
OpcodeInfo1Info2Info3Info4
4Fixed Azimuth
The first observation after Opcode 4 is interpreted as a backsight to the specified backsight
point.
The second observation after Opcode 4 is interpreted as a foresight to the next traverse station.
The fixed azimuth entered is the azimuth from the setup station ID to the backsight.
Example
OpcodeInfo1Info2Info3Info4
111.61.55
490
NOTE: For a closed traverse, use operation code 4 at the first traverse station setup.
For an open traverse, use operation code 4 at the first and last traverse station setups.
OPERATION CODE 5
When LISCAD processes operation code 5, the feature code (and the string identifier which may
be contained within the feature code) is processed according to the code definition set in Field
Transfer/Settings/Code Definition command.
Each point may have none, one or two symbols. Refer to the Symbol Library dialog box in
Appendix 1 of the manual. Each symbol on each point may be assigned a height and width which
governs the size at which the symbol is displayed.
Dimension 1 and Dimension 2 may be entered in this operation code to define the size of the
symbol(s) in preference to using the dimensions of the symbol(s) contained in the code table.
If the feature code has one symbol, then Dimension 1 is used as the height and Dimension 2
is used as the width of the symbol. If Dimension 2 is zero, Dimension 2 will be taken as equal to
Dimension 1. If Dimension 1 and Dimension 2 are both zero, the symbol will be drawn with the
default symbol size defined in the code table.
If the feature code has two symbols, then Dimension 1 is used as the height and width of
symbol 1, and Dimension 2 is used as the height and width of the symbol 2. If Dimension 1 and
Dimension 2 are zero, then the corresponding symbol(s) will be drawn with the default symbol
size defined in the code table. If only Dimension 2 is zero, then the corresponding symbol 2 will
not be drawn. A typical example of using two symbols on one point would be one symbol for a
tree's foliage and another for the tree trunk.
Note: The feature code and dimensions are set for the previous point and subsequent points
until changed.
If the feature code defines a string in the code table and you wish to end the current string but
start a new string with the same feature code, simply use operation code 5 again and enter the
same feature code. If feature code 102 is defined in the code table as a string, the example
below would join points 10 through to 12 with a string and then start a new string at point 13
through to 15.
Observation to point 11
Observation to point 12
Observation to point 13
Observation to point 14
Observation to point 15
OPERATION CODE 6
OPERATION CODE -6
1. Distance
2. Elevation Flag
3. Offset Distance (-ve left, +ve right)
If zero is entered for the Elevation Flag then the point will have no elevation. Entering 1 will
result in the point taking the elevation of the measured point, while entering 2 will result in a
graded elevation being computed between the measured point and the previously measured
point.
OPERATION CODE 7
Circle with Radii (After Observation)
1. Radius
2. Radius \
3. Radius } Optional
4. Radius /
OPERATION CODE 8
For Line type 8 (Wings), the following blocks are also used:
The number of subsequent points included in the line feature depends on the Line Creation
Method selected.
OPERATION CODE 9
1. Point Identifier
2. Easting or Northing
3. Northing or Easting
4. Reduced Level
Whether information blocks 2 and 3 are interpreted as Easting then Northing, or Northing then
Easting by the system depends on the setting in the Utilities/Configure/Co-ordinates command.
Ensure that this command is set for East first, or North first to suit your RAW file before creating
the field file.
OPERATION CODE 10
Use operation code 10 if you wish to end the current string but start a new string with another
feature code at the same point. If feature codes 102 and 103 are defined in the code table as
strings, the example below would join points 10 through to 13 with a string of feature code 102
and then start a new string at point 13 through to 15 with feature code 103.
Observation to point 11
Observation to point 12
Observation to point 13
Observation to point 14
Observation to point 15
Observation to point 11
Observation to point 12
Observation to point 13
Observation to point 14
Observation to point 15
OPERATION CODE 11
This operation code closes the current string back to its starting point.
OPERATION CODE 13
1. Feature Code
2. First Point Identifier
3. Second Point Identifier
4. Third Point Identifier (optional)
If the third point is entered, an arc is created, which will also replace that part of any line that is
through the same three points with the same code.
OPERATION CODE 14
1. Description
2. Description (Optional)
3. Description (Optional)
4. Description (Optional)
5. Description (Optional)
6. Description (Optional)
7. Description (Optional)
8. Description (Optional)
Information words 1, 2, 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 are concatenated into a single description, except where
the wildcard "#x" is contained in the code table description. (x indicates the information word)
If #x is in the code table description, then it is replaced by the corresponding information word.
If #2 is in the codetable description but there is nothing in info 2, the resulting description is
truncated after the #1 insertion. Similarly for #3, #4, #5, #6,#7 and #8.
Example
Info 1ELM
Info 22.1
Info 1ELM
OPERATION CODE 15
1. Point Identifier
The next observation will take the point identifier as defined in block 1. This Operation Code
applies to observations only.
OPERATION CODE 16
OPERATION CODE 17
The previous point and the subsequent point will define the base of the rectangle. The rectangle
will be formed to the right of its defined base if a positive width is entered, or left if negative. If
the first information word is not entered or is entered as zero, then a square will be constructed
with all sides equal to the base defined by the two measured points. If "Depth of Step" is
entered, lines will be drawn within the rectangle perpendicular to the base.
OPERATION CODE 19
Remove elevation from the current point and all points following (after observation)
Operation code 19 is used to turn this off when it is entered after the last point which is to have
its elevation removed is measured.
OPERATION CODE 20
OPERATION CODE 21
Personnel (Independent)
1. Surveyor
2. Party \
3. Party } Optional
4. Party /
OPERATION CODE 22
Date (Independent)
1. Date
OPERATION CODE 23
Atmospherics (Independent)
1. Temperature
2. Pressure
OPERATION CODE 24
Scale Factor (Independent)
1. Scale Factor
OPERATION CODE 25
1. Easting or Northing
2. Northing or Easting
3. R.L.
Whether information blocks 1 and 2 are interpreted as Easting then Northing, or Northing then
Easting by the system depends on the setting in the Utilities/Configure/Co-ordinates command.
Ensure that this command is set for East first, or North first to suit your RAW file before creating
the field file.
OPERATION CODE 26
Observation Comment
1. Text
2. Text
3. Text
4. Text
The contents of information words 1 to 4 are concatenated and passed to the field file as a
comment to the adjacent observation (Field File record type 45). Any leading zeroes are stripped
from each information word.
The main purpose is to obtain a user entered comment in the field file. However, if a level sheet
report is produced, the comment will be placed in the report against the previous observed
point, provided that point is in the report.
OPERATION CODE 27
When LISCAD processes operation code 27, the feature code (and the string identifier which
may be contained within the feature code) is processed according to the code definition set in
Field Transfer/Settings/Code Definition command.
This operation code works the same as Operation Code 5, except that it is entered before the
observation (operation Code 5 is entered after the observation).
OPERATION CODE 28
When LISCAD processes operation code 28, the line feature code (and the string identifier which
may be contained within the feature code) is processed according to the code definition set in
Field Transfer/Settings/Code Definition command.
Operation code 28 enables line codes to be entered independently of point codes. It is entered
prior to the first observation to which it applies.
This operation code will be in effect until it is changed by new line code.
While a line code is in effect, string identifiers associated with any point code (op code 5 or op
code 27) can still be used in the current fashion to define strings. This means that two strings
can run simultaneously. The line operation code can be turned off by specifying the
operation code without entering a feature code.
All feature codes, both point and line must all conform to the current feature code settings. The
no-stringing characters on a line code will however be accepted as a string code for string
purposes.
- numeric
- CCCSS
- non stringing character of 00
Observation 1 with feature code 32300 (point with feature code 323)
Observation 2 with feature code 31300 (point with feature code 313 added to string 01 of
feature code 456)
Observation 3 with feature code 11206 (point with feature code 112 in string 06 of feature code
456 - this point will also be added to string of code 112, with feature code 112 as normal)
Observation 4 with feature code 31300 (point with feature code 313)
Observation 5 with feature code 11206 (Point added to string of 112, with feature code 112)
Observation 6 with feature code 45601 (Point added to string of 45601, [created with line code
above) with point feature code 456)
1123(112), 5(112)
There is no line between 2 and 4, as the non stringing character for point codes was set to 00.
Operation codes 31 to 33 do not change the field codes of the underlying points. The field code
defined in these operation codes is simply to define the symbol to be used and has no
connection to the current running point or line codes.
OPERATION CODE 30
1. Feature code of symbol (eg: feature code 102 entered as 102, not 10200)
2. Symbol Width - Optional
3. Elevation Flag
4. Isolation Flag
Two edge points of the symbol are observed to define height and direction. If Symbol Width is
zero then it is assumed to be the same as the height, a positive width is to the right of the edge
point, negative to the left.
If zero is entered for the Elevation Flag then only the two observed edge points will have
elevations. Entering 1 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system
created symbol origin point with the two edge points being flagged as non contourable, while
entering 2 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point and the elevations removed from the two edge points.
Entering 3 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point and the elevations of the two edge points being flagged as non-contourable. These
two points will not be included in the currently running string and will both be placed on the
construction group.
If the isolation flag is set to 1, the symbol will not be included in the currently running string.
Note: Symbols used for this operation code should be those that fill the entire symbol grid.
OPERATION CODE 31
1. Feature code of symbol (eg: feature code 102 entered as 102, not 10200)
2. Symbol Width - Optional
3. Elevation Flag
4. Isolation Flag
Two centre line points of the symbol are observed to define height and direction. If Symbol
Width is zero then it is assumed to be the same as the height i.e. a circle.
If zero is entered for the Elevation Flag then only the two observed edge points will have
elevations. Entering 1 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system
created symbol origin point with the two edge points being flagged as non contourable, while
entering 2 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point and the elevations removed from the two edge points.
Entering 3 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point and the elevations of the two measured points being flagged as non-contourable.
These two points will not be included in the currently running string and will both be placed on
the construction group.
If the isolation flag is set to 1, the symbol will not be included in the currently running string.
Note: Symbols used for this operation code should be those that fill the entire symbol grid.
OPERATION CODE 32
1. Feature code
2. Point Id to define direction (must be previously defined point. Set as -1 if the previously
observed point is used to set the direction).
Optional: if not entered the previously defined direction is used)
3. Symbol dimension (optional - if not entered, the dimension of the symbol is taken from
the code table)
4. Pivot: Sets the position of the symbol in relation to the observed point.
o 0 - centred (default) (symbol is placed at the observed point)
o 1 - left (symbol is placed with the left side of the symbol at the observed point)
o 2 - right (symbol is placed with the right side of the symbol at the observed
point)
This operation code creates a symbol of the defined code (info 1) with its direction being defined
by the direction of the observed point to a previously defined point (info 2). It is entered after
the observation to the point.
1. Feature code
2. Point Id to define direction (must be previously defined point. Set as -1 if the previously
observed point is used to set the direction).
Optional: if not entered the previously defined direction is used
3. Symbol dimension (optional - if not entered, the dimension of the symbol is taken from
the code table)
4. Pivot: Sets the position of the symbol in relation to the observed point.
o 0 - centred (default) (symbol is placed at the observed point)
o 1 - left (symbol is placed with the left side of the symbol at the observed point)
o 2 - right (symbol is placed with the right side of the symbol at the observed
point)
This operation code creates a symbol of the defined code (info 1) with its direction being defined
by the direction of the observed point to a previously defined point (info 2). It is entered after
the observation to the point.
The symbol is not included in a currently running string.
If the point Id used to define the direction is the previous point measured (whether entered as
an Id or as -1)and is not in the currently running string, this point will be placed on the
construction layer.
OPERATION CODE 33
1. Width (optional - if not entered the width is taken the same as the height defined by the
distance between the 2 points)
2. Pivot: Sets the position of the symbol in relation to the observed points.
o 0 - centred (default) (symbol is placed with its origin on the axis of the observed
points)
o 1 - left (symbol is placed with the left side of the symbol at the observed points)
o 2 - right (symbol is placed with the right side of the symbol at the observed
points)
3. Elevation Flag
This operation code creates a symbol of the currently running feature code with its dimensions
being defined by two observed points and optional width (info 1). It is entered after
measurement to the first point. The symbols on the two measured points are removed.
The direction of the symbol is defined as from the first observed point to the second observed
point.
If zero is entered for the Elevation Flag then only the two observed points will have elevations.
Entering 1 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point with the two observed points being flagged as non contourable, while entering 2 will
result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol origin point and
the elevations removed from the observed points.
Entering 3 will result in the average elevation being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point and the elevations of the two measured points being flagged as non-contourable.
These two points will not be included in the currently running string and will both be placed on
the construction group.
OPERATION CODE 34
1. Feature code
2. Dimension 1 (Optional)
3. Dimension 2 (Optional)
4. Point Id to define direction (must be previously defined point - Optional: if not entered
the previously defined direction is used)
If the point Id used to define the direction is the previous point measured (whether entered as
an Id or as -1)and is not in the currently running string, this point will be placed on the
construction layer.
OPERATION CODE 35
Create Symbol from 2 edge points and an offset point (after first observation)
1. Feature code
2. Elevation Flag (Optional)
This operation code creates a symbol of feature code entered with its edge position and height
being defined by the first two measured points and the width being defined by the third
measured point (computed as an offset to the first two points).
If zero is entered for the Elevation Flag then all measured points will have elevations. Entering 1
will result in the elevation of the third point being transferred to the system created symbol
origin point with this observed point being flagged as non contourable, while entering 2 will
result in the elevation of the third point being transferred to the system created symbol and all
measured points having there elevations removed.
Entering 3 will result in the elevation of the third point being transferred to the system created
symbol and all measured points will be flagged as non contourable and be placed on the
construction group.
The three points will not be included in the currently running string and will be placed on the
construction group.
OPERATION CODE 36
Create a fully defined Symbol at one measured point with the direction defined from a second
measured point (after observation)
Position being defined by the first measured point and its direction being defined as the first to
the second measured point.
1. Feature code
2. Dimension 1 (Optional)
3. Dimension 2 (Optional)
4. Construction Flag (Optional)
If the construction flag is set(1), the symbol and its direction point will be removed from any
currently running string and the direction point will be placed on the construction group.
OPERATION CODES 40 to 48
The Operation Code may be repeated another 4 times to define up to 20 feature codes in a field
template.
Up to 9 field templates, each using one of the operation codes 40 to 48, and each containing as
many as 20 feature codes, may be defined and retrieved during a field session.
OPERATION CODE 49
The following Leica/Wild Raw Data set shows the use of operation codes 40 to 49.
(Added comments are shown in italics - the derived feature code for each point is shown at the
end of each data record))
(Code 43 defining four codes in the field template number 43 - namely 40901, 40801, 40701
and 40302)
410018+00000049
410020+00000005 42....+00060301
(Code 43 commences the field template - starting at the previous point as are codes)
410031-00000043
(Code -43 re-commences the field template 43 but in the reverse direction)
410040+00000005 42....+00072001
(New feature code ends the field template)
OPERATION CODES 50 to 59
Predefined codes
1. Operation code
The operation codes that can be pre-defined are restricted to those with a maximum of 3
information words.
Once the predefined operation code is defined, then, whether it is used before or after the
observation depends on the particular predefined operation. For example a predefined target
height would be entered before the observation, whereas a predefined feature code would be
entered after.
The following Leica/Wild Raw Data set shows the use of operation codes 50 to 59.
(Code 50 pre-defines an operation code 5 which defines a feature with size 2.0)
(Code 51 pre-defines an operation code 5 which defines a feature with size 1.0)
410049+00000050
410051+00000051
(Code 51 is interpreted as 410051+00000005 43....+000713100 44....+00001.0)
410053+00000050
410055+00000051
410059+00000050
OPERATION CODE 60
1. Field Code 1
2. Field Code 2
3. Field Code 3
4. Field Code 4
This operation is used to add the point just observed to the current end of another string.
If the field code entered has already been used to define a string, then the point is added as the
next point in that string.
If the field code entered has not already been used to define a string or is negative, then the
point starts a new string of that field code.
The currently running field code is not affected, and remains unchanged. That is, the observed
point is also added to the current string, as defined by the current field code.
Naturally, to get the required results, the field codes entered must be stringable. The operation
code may be repeated up to ten times to add the point up to ten strings.
Example: Consider to following example. (The code definition being used is CCCSS).
There is one last point on the above fence line where it intersects another fence, but the
instrument needs to be moved to view this point. So I move the instrument and take
observations along the second fence using field code 90305.
After taking the observation to point 212 (which is the fence intersection point), I use operation
code 60 and enter field code 90304 to add that point to the first fence (after point 202). There is
also a third fence emanating from point 212, so I use operation code 60 again and enter field
code 90306 to start a string for the third fence. I will continue this string later. Then I continue
to take observations along the second fence until it ends at point 214.
1. Field Code
This operation is identical to Operation Code +60, except that the point just observed is added
to the start of another string.
Had operation Code -60 been used in the previous example, the resulting strings would be:
OPERATION CODE 61
1.Point Identifier
This operation is used to add any previously observed point to the current end of any string. It
has the same affect as taking another observation to the point. Instead of taking the
observation, you simply enter the point identifier.
If no field code is entered in Info 2, the point identifier is included at the current end of the
string specified by the current field code.
If a field code is entered in Info 2, the point identifier is included at the current end of the string
specified by the entered field code.
If a minus sign is put in front of the feature code, the point is not added to the existing string,
but it is used to start a new string.
Example:
(starts new string of code 90306 at 211 and adds 201 to it)
OPERATION CODE 65
1. Line Type
2. Feature Code (No string identifier)
3. Line Description
4. Point Identifier
5. Point Identifier
6. Point Identifier (Optional)
7. Point Identifier (Optional)
The line Types may be:-
1. 1 - Straight Line
2. 2 - Arc by 3 Points (the following list must contain 3 points)
3. 3 - Curve
4. 4 - Arc by 2 Points and Centre (the following list must contain 3 points in the order:
Point, Point, Centre)
The points MUST either exist in the database or be defined in the raw file prior to this operation
code being entered.
OPERATION CODE 66
1. Point Identifier
2. Point Identifier (Optional)
3. Point Identifier (Optional)
4. Point Identifier (Optional)
5. Point Identifier (Optional)
6. Point Identifier (Optional)
7. Point Identifier (Optional)
8. Point Identifier (Optional)
9. Point Identifier (Optional)
This operation code is used to exend a line defined via operation code 65. It MUST directly follow
operation code 65 or another operation code 66.
OPERATION CODE 69
User Notice
1. Text
2. Text
3. Text
4. Text
5. Text
6. Text
7. Text
8. Text
The contents of information words 1 to 8 are concatenated and passed to the field file as a user
notice. This notice is added to the field file (Field File record type 46). Any leading zeroes are
stripped from each information word.
The main purpose of this operation code is to add a warning to the LISCAD field reduction report
to inform the user that some special condition applies. Eg "Point 214 has wrong target height -
should be 1.456"
OPERATION CODE 70
This operation is used to define a control line for use with operation codes 71 and 72, or to end a
control line operation.
To define a control line, Info 1 is the field code of the control line. Info 2 and Info 3 define the
start and end points of the control line. If Info2 and Info3 are not present, the two previous
observations are taken as the start and end points.
A measured distance for the control line can be added in info 4 and used to determine a scale
factor that is applied when using operation codes 71 and 72.
OPERATION CODE 71
1. Chainage
2. Offset
This operation is used to create a point by chainage and offset with respect to the current
control line. It must be preceded and ended by operation code 70.
The chainage is taken as positive in the direction from the start of the control line toward the
end of the control line.
Example:
Operation CodeFields
70 304022021
(defines control line of field code 30402 starting at point 20 and ending at point 21)
7110.6 0.6
7112.4 1.7
7122.4 1.7
7130.7 -1.6
7132.5 0.0
(creates five points at various chainages and offsets to the control line)
70
The points are created with the field code entered in operation code 70. If the field code is
stringable, the points created will be joined to each other, but the resulting string is not joined to
any other points of the same field code. That is, string construction from an operation code
70/71 is independent of all other string construction.
OPERATION CODE 72
Building measurements
1.Distance
This operation is used to record consecutive distances around the sides of a building with
perpendicular edges.
Operation Code 72 must be preceded and ended by operation code 70 to define the control line.
The control line must consist of any two corners of the building, and the distances must be in
consecutive order around the building from the first control point to the end control point.
The first distance must be from the start of the control line and is always entered as positive.
Each other distance is entered as positive if the internal object angle formed with the previous
side is 270 degrees. Conversely, the distance is entered as negative if the internal object angle
formed with the previous side is 90 degrees. The last distance must be to the end of the control
line.
When processed to construct the building, the distances are scaled if necessary to ensure that
they close with the control line.
Example:
SideBearingDistance
1 - 209.0
2 - 3905.0
3 - 406.0
4 - 5907.0
5 - 618015.0
70 3040216
(defines control line of field code 30402 starting at point 1 and ending at point 6)
729.0
72-5.0
726.0
72-7.0
72-15.0
70
The points are created with the field code entered in operation code 70. If the field code is
stringable, the points created will be joined to each other, but the resulting string is not joined to
any other points of the same field code. That is, string construction from an operation code
70/72 is independent of all other string construction.
OPERATION CODE 73
1. 1. Distance
2. 2. Point Identifier
This operation is used to record consecutive distances around the sides of a building with
perpendicular edges having first established an orientation and starting point from two
previously measured points.
The first distance must be from the last measured point. Each distance is entered as positive if
the internal object angle formed with the previous side is 270 degrees. Conversely, the distance
is entered as negative if the internal object angle formed with the previous side is 90 degrees.
OPERATION CODE 74
1. Distance 1
2. Distance 2
3. Elevation Flag (optional)
4. Field Code (optional)
This operation is used to record two intersecting distances that are used to define a "hidden"
point that are measured from the previous recorded point and the next recorded point.
As there are two possible solutions for the point created by the intersecting distances the
following rule is applied to distinguish the correct result.
Standing at the first measured point and looking towards the second measured point,
if the point to be created falls to the left of this line of sight, then Distance 1 must be
entered as negative.
Elevation Flag
0 - No Elevation
1 - Take elevation of the first point
2 - Take elevation of the second point
3 - Take elevation of the mean of the two points
If the field code is not entered, the current running field code is used.
This operation code can be repeated any number of times to created intersection points from the
same two recorded points.
OPERATION CODE 75
(after observation).
This operation code creates secant or offset points (joined by a line to the measured point if the
code is stringable). The constructed points use the attributes of the feature code and well as the
line if created. Only ONE Secant/Offset operation code can be entered at a point.
If the Feature code is not entered or entered as zero, the previously entered Feature code of
operation code 75 is used.
If the Secant/Offset distance is not entered or entered as zero, the previously entered value is
used. It initial default value is 5.
1 - Offset point created from the current point the direction defined as from the current
point to the next observed point.
2 - Secant point defined from the previous, current and next observed points.
3 - Offset point created from the current point the direction defined as from the current
point to the previous observed point.
OPERATION CODE 80
This operation is used to automatically generate one or more lines parallel to a base string.
The first observation after operation code 80 must be a point on the base string. The base string
is identified by the field code given to this point. The other section lines will be created parallel
to this base string, for the entire length of the base string.
Any number of other observations may then be taken, each defining a point on the section
passing through the base string point at right angles to the base string.
Ensure that the section is perpendicular to the base string, or incorrect results will
occur.
Constructed lines generated by operation code 80 will not be joined to other lines of the same
field code. If a field code entered for the parallel lines is non stringable, the required points will
be created but not joined.
Example:
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
80 1
540801
(assigns field code 40801 to point 200 and identifies 40801 as the base string)
540901
540701
540600
(Records observations to three points defining the rest of the section {201, 202, 203}, and
assigns field codes {40901, 40701, 40600} for the points and parallel lines that are to be
created)
(Points 200, 201, 202 and 203 are all on a section line perpendicular to the base
string)
80
540801
(records observation to another point on the base string and assigns the base string field code to
the point)
40901New points joined by a string parallel to 40801 passing through point 201
40701New points joined by a string parallel to 40801 passing through point 202
40600New points not joined by a string parallel to 40801 passing through point 203
Note that in the above example, operation code 80 was defined at the first point in the base
string. While this is a typical approach, the operation could have been applied at any other point
in the base string. For example, you may wish to select a point other than the starting point of
the base string, where the perpendicular section is more easily observed.
These operation codes are used to define an independent section, which can be applied to any
base string to generate parallel lines to that base string. Up to 10 sections may be defined. Each
defined section may have up to 10 points, each of which will generate a parallel line.
81
1.Section Number
Operation Code 81 is used to start a new section definition and enter the Section Number.
(Section number range is 0 to 9)
82
1.Field Code
2.Offset
Operation code 82 is used to enter offsets and height differences with respect to a base string.
For any particular section, operation code 82 is repeated until the section is fully defined. Each
use of operation code 82 defines a point on the section.
The field code entered is the code to be applied to the parallel line and points created. If the
code is not stringable then the required points will be created but not joined.
The offset entered is the perpendicular distance from the base string to the parallel line. A
positive offset is to the right of the base string when looking in the direction of the base string. A
negative offset is to the left of the base string.
The height difference from the base string to the parallel line (-ve down).
Once a section is defined, it can be applied to any base string by using operation code 83.
Example:
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
811
82 409010.20
(defines a parallel line and points of field code 40901 at an offset of 0.2 to the right of the base
line and at the same height as the base line.)
82 407010.22-0.2
(defines a parallel line and points of field code 40701 at an offset of 0.22 to the right of the base
line 0.2 below the base line.)
82 406000.5-0.15
(defines points of field code 40600 not joined by parallel line at an offset of 0.5 to the right of
the base line 0.15 below the base line.)
Section 1 is stored by the system as an independent structure, which may be attached to any
base strings (Refer to Operation Code 83). Section 1 would therefore be stored in the following
independent format.
409010.20
407010.22-0.2
406000.5-0.15
OPERATION CODE 83
1.Field Code
2.Section Number(0 to 9)
This operation is used to apply an independent predefined section to a base string and generate
parallel lines to that base string.
The predefined section must first have been defined using operation codes 81 and 82.
The field code entered defines the base string to which the section is to be applied.
The base string must already exist, or be observed using code 5 to define the field code.
The section number defines the section to be applied to the base string.
A negative operation code (-83) can be used to mirror the section. This will reverse the direction
of the offsets stored in the section when they are applied to the base string. The height
differences are not reversed.
Example:
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
-83 408012
The required points and parallel lines will be created according to the section 2 definition,
parallel to base string 40801, but mirrored to be on the opposite side of the base line.
OPERATION CODE 84
1. Field code of secant point This is the field code that will be used for secant points created
via operation code 85 Info 1.
2. Field code of left mirror point (Optional) This is the field code that will be used for the
left mirror points created via operation code 85 Info 3, or operation code 86 Info 1.
3. Field code of right mirror point (Optional) This is the field code that will be used for the
right mirror points created via operation code 85 Info 3, or operation code 86 Info 1.
If a field code is entered for info 1 only, the same field code will be automatically assumed for
info 2 and info 3.
OPERATION CODE 85
This operation code is used enter values used in conjunction with operation code 84. It must
follow operation code 84.
The secant distance (Info 1) specifies that secant points are to be created at that secant
distance from the following observed points. It is entered as positive if the secant points are to
be to the right of the observed point joins, and conversely, negative if to the left.
The change in elevation (Info 2) specifies that the secant points are to be at a vertical offset to
the observed points. It is entered as positive for up or negative for down.
The secant width (Info 3) specifies that mirror points are to be created left and right of the
secant points specified by info 1. The mirror points will be created at half the entered secant
width from the secant point. Operation Code 86 may be used as an alternative.
OPERATION CODE 86
Secant Width
1.Secant width
This operation code is used enter values used in conjunction with operation code 84. It must
follow operation code 84.
The secant width (Info 1) specifies that mirror points are to be created left and right of the
secant points specified by operation code 85 info 1. The mirror points will be created at half the
entered secant width from the secant point. Operation Code 85 Info 3 may be used as an
alternative.
A number of different constructions are possible depending on whether certain of the info words
contain zero.
If secant distance (op code 85 info 1) is zero, secant points are not created, and any mirror
points are mirrored about the observed points.
If secant width (op code 85 info 3, or op code 86 info 1) is zero, mirror points are not created.
The default value for all info words in operation codes 85 and 86 is zero.
This example would typically be used to define a string when the points on the string cannot be
observed.
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
8420201
(starts a secant construction and specifies that all constructed points will have field code 20201)
852.00.0
(an additional point of field code 20201 will be created at secant distance 2.0 metres to the right
of the following observed points i.e. 500, 501, 502)
510400
853.00.2
(an additional point will be created at secant distance 3.0 metres to the right and 0.2 above the
following observed point i.e. 503)
84
50010400
50110400
50210400
50310400
Note: The point identifiers 500S to 503S are shown above to indicate that they are Secant
points, but would not actually be created by the system. The actual point identifiers created will
be according to the construction point identifier set in Utilities/Configure/Point Identifiers.
Since the non stringing characters are 00, points 500 through to 503 are not strung.
Field CodePoints
This example would typically be used to define both sides of a structure with width (such as a
hedge or creek), by observing only the centre points of the structure.
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
8420202
(starts a secant construction and specifies that all constructed points will have field code 20202
and all constructed mirror points will have a field code of 20202)
861.5
(Additional mirror points of field code 20202 will be created at 0.75 metre to the left of the
following observed points ie. 500, 501, 502. Additional mirror points of field code 20202 will be
created at distance 0.75 metre to the right of the following observed points i.e. 500, 501, 502)
510400
863.0
(Additional mirror point of field code 20202 will be created at distance 1.5 metre to the left of
the following observed point i.e. 503. Additional mirror point of field code 20202 will be created
at distance 1.5 metre to the right of the following observed point i.e. 503)
84
50010400
50110400
50210400
50310400
Note: The point identifiers 500ML to 503ML and 500MR to 503MR are shown above to indicate
that they are Mirror points Left or Right of the observation, but would not actually be created by
the system. The actual point identifier created will be according to the construction point
identifiers set in Utilities/Configure/Point Identifiers.
Since the non stringing characters are 00, points 500 through to 503 are not strung.
Field CodePoints
20202500ML, 501ML, 502ML, 503ML
(a string through the mirror points to the left of the observed points)
(a string through the mirror points to the right of the observed points)
This example would typically be used to define both sides of a structure with width (such as a
hedge or creek), where the centre points of the structure cannot be observed.
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
84202012020220203
(starts a secant construction and specifies that all constructed secant points will have field code
20201, constructed left mirror points will have a field code of 20202, and constructed right
mirror points will have a field code of 20203)
852.00.01.5
(an additional point {secant point} of field code 20201 will be created at secant distance 2.0
metres to the right of the following observed points i.e. 500, 501, 502.
A further additional point {left mirror point} of field code 20202 will be created at secant
distance 0.75 metre to the left of each secant point. A further additional point {right mirror
point} of field code 20203 will be created at secant distance 0.75 metre to the right of each
secant point)
510400
853.00.2
(the additional points will continue to be created as before, except that the 20201 points will be
at secant distance 3.0 metres (instead of 2.0) and height difference 0.2 (instead of 0.0) from the
observed point)
863.0
(the additional points will continue to be created as before, except that the 20202 and 20203
points will be at distance 1.5 metres (instead of 0.75) from the secant point)
50010400
50110400
50210400
50310400
Note: The point identifiers 500S to 503S, 500SML to 503SML and 500SMR to 503SMR, are
shown above to indicate that they are Secant points, or Mirror points Left or Right of the Secant
point, but would not actually be created by the system. The actual point identifiers created will
be according to the construction point identifier set in Utilities/Configure/Point Identifiers.
Since the non stringing characters are 00, points 500 through to 503 are not strung.
Field CodePoints
(a string through the mirror points to the left of the secant points)
(a string through the mirror points to the right of the secant points)
OPERATION CODE 87
This operation is used to create a string parallel to the currently running string.
The operation code should be entered immediately after the start of the string is defined.
Any number of operation codes can be entered after each other. This can be used to create
multiple parallel lines to the currently running string.
Example:
The code structure used in this example is CCCSS with non stringing characters 00.
Operation CodeFields
The required points and parallel line (code 408) will be created at an offset 2.7 to the right of the
currently running string. Each point will have an elevation 1.1 below the adjacent measured
points.
If a feature code is entered with the non stringing characters, the points at the secant to the
current line will be created but will not be joined. This can be useful in creating objects (eg.
Posts) at an offset to the currently running string.
Operation CodeFields
OPERATION CODE 90
In operation code 5, the feature code and string identifier are entered in a single item in info 1.
Operation code 90 allows the feature code component to be entered in info 1 and the string
identifier to be entered in info 2. When LISCAD processes operation code 90, the two info words
are combined into a single field code containing the feature code and the string identifier. This is
then processed according to the code definition set in the Field Transfer/Settings/Code
Definition command.
OPERATION CODE 91
1. Feature Code
2. String Identifier
This operation code works the same as Operation Code 90, except that it is entered before the
observation (operation Code 90 is entered after the observation).
OPERATION CODE 98
Start Point Identifier to End Point Identifier (Inclusive) will be marked and passed to the EDM file
as a comment only.
If the End Point is not entered, only the Start Point will be ignored. This has the same effect as
Code 99 but can be entered at any time.
OPERATION CODE 99
The previous measurement will be marked and passed to the EDM file as a comment only.
GENERAL NOTE:
After Observation - Operation code entered after observation.
Before Observation - Operation code entered before observation.
Independent - Operation code can be entered any time.
Leica/Wild Measurement Block
The system typically requires Leica/Wild GSI measurement data as Point Identifier, Horizontal
Angle, Vertical Angle, Slope Distance, PPM (shown in the following standard raw data format),
A longer data line is permitted such that computed co-ordinates can be added to the end of
measurement block. The following is a measurement block of such an observation.
These co-ordinates may be extracted directly to the field file if there is no instrument setup or if
there are insufficient measurement blocks in the record to re-compute the co-ordinates.
However, if there is a setup and sufficient measurement blocks to re-compute the co-ordinate,
then the co-ordinate blocks are not passed to the field file.
This enables data to be collected, co-ordinates computed and used in the field and at the same
time retain the ability to reprocess the raw field data in the system.
The measurement data may also be in the form of Point Identifier, Horizontal Angle, Horizontal
Distance, Height Difference, PPM. Note however that this form is not valid if operation code 3
(Sets) is used.
When free coding with Alpha codes or Numeric codes greater than 100, Remark Blocks 41...44
can be interpreted in two different ways.
This first method allows you to have the feature code and string identifier in two separate
blocks. By having a . or ? character before the Code, Remark Blocks 41...44 are interpreted by
LISCAD as:-
Example:
*110017+0000000000000100 81..10+0000000168488736 82..10+0000000395864387
83..10+0000000000033245
*41....+00000000000.POLE 42....+0000000000000001 43....+00000000000001.7
44....+00000000000000.3
This following alternative method allows you to combine the feature code and string identifier in
a single block.
If there are no . or ? characters before the Code, Remark Blocks 41...44 are interpreted by
LISCAD as:-
41.. Point Feature Code (max 8 characters) + String Identifier eg. 'POLE02'
42.. Symbol Dimension 1 [Optional] eg. '1.7'
43.. Symbol Dimension 2 [Optional] eg. '0.3'
Example:
The following Leica Instrument types support Remark Blocks 71.. to 74..
TPS-100 Series, TPS-300 Series, TPS-400 Series, TPS-700 Series, TPS-1000 Series, TPS-1100
Series, and TPS-1200 Series Instruments.
Example:
Notes: Remark Blocks 72.., 73.. and 74.. will be ignored if Remark Block 71.. is not present
Symbol dimension 2 (Remark Block 74..) will be ignored if symbol dimension 1(Remark Block
73..) is not defined.
This topic documents the field operations for a TC-600 with firmware version 1.x. If your TC-600
has firmware version 2.x, refer to the TC-600 V2 topic.
Mask 1: Point Number, Horizontal circle, Vertical Circle, Slope Distance, ppm/mm, Height of
Instrument, Height of Target.
Mask 2:Point Number, Horizontal circle, Vertical Circle, Slope Distance, East Co-ord, North Co-
ord, Elevation, Height of Target.
Since Mask 2 has no specific information word for Instrument Height, the Height of Target word
is interpreted by the system as an instrument height for station setups. (See below for details of
instrument setup)
Note:
The system uses point identifiers and the point identifier is extracted from the
measurement block.
For metric data files, all distances are assumed to be in millimetres or tenths of a
millimetre (as set on the instrument) unless a decimal point is encountered.
For imperial data files, all distances are assumed to be in tenths or hundredths of a foot
(as set on the instrument) unless a decimal point is encountered.
When using the TC-600, feature coding is entered as part of the eight character point identifier.
The TC-600 does not use the standard Leica/Wild operation codes.
The feature code and string combination can be set to varying numbers of digits as specified in
the Settings/Code Definition command.
(That is, to change the feature code, string identifier, or point identifier)
Item Used to
Rec: Move the cursor to the right one character per time
Cont: Accept the entered point id field and move the cursor to the hr
(height of reflector) field
CCC 10299999 Feature code 102; string id not used; point id 99999
Note that you must use the same code structure for the whole of any particular job.
A station setup is identified by recording a measurement block with no distance. When this
occurs, the point identifier field is interpreted as the first four digits being the RO point identifier,
and the last four digits as the setup station identifier. Refer to the following examples.
Point ID Explanation
Field
00000100 The instrument is set up at point 100 and there is no RO. That is, the following
observations will be assumed to be on datum.
01000200 The instrument is set up at point 200 and the RO is point 100.
After setting the point identifier field for a new setup and returning to the measurement display,
press REC to record a measurement block with no distance. The block will then be interpreted by
the system as a new setup.
NOTE: For Mask 2, the target height word is used by the system as the instrument height.
Therefore, when setting up using mask 2, ensure that the zero distance observation has the
target height word as the instrument height.
Settings - Code Definition
Feature codes in RAW files and Field files will be interpreted according to the settings made in
the Code Definition dialog box.
The feature code field may be defined to contain string identifiers as well as feature codes. It is
imperative that the definition set here matches the actual code structure used in the
field. Otherwise the codes will not be interpreted or strung as desired.
Item Used to
Code Size Set the number of characters in the feature code component.
The maximum number of characters in the feature code component
is eight.
Non Stringing Set the character that is to be used in the string identifier
Character: component of the code field, to indicate that the point is not to be
part of a string.
For example, if this character is 0 and the length of the string
identifier component is two characters, then a point with a code field
which has 00 as the string identifier would not be strung.
Current Setting Show the current setting for the code definition
"C" indicates a component of the feature code.
"S" indicates a component of the string identifier.
Leica
Wildsoft Inform the system that the RAW file selected has been collected
using Wildsoft field coding rather that this systems preferred field
coding.
This check box will only have an effect if the RAW file was collected
using Wild equipment.
If you are using Wild equipment, ensure that this check box
is:
Ignore Inform the system to ignore any Leica/Wild Measurement Blocks that
Observations are recorded and to reduce the data using the recorded co-ordinate
information blocks 81, 82 and 83.
System 1200 Inform the system that System 1200 Line Features are to be
Lines included in the Raw file
OK Save any change made to the settings and close the dialog box.
The sample codes shown in the dialog box above for that particular code definition will be
interpreted as follows:
23401 means a point with feature code 234 and string identifier 01. All points with that
feature code and string identifier may be joined by a string line no matter what their
position in the file (i.e. they may be strung whether or not they appear consecutively in
the file).
23400 means a point with feature code 234 which is not to be part of a string.
Wildsoft Operation Codes
(This functionality is available with the Input / Output module)
This topic lists the Wildsoft data collection codes that can be read by the system. For
more detailed information, consult the Wildsoft documentation.
New users who are familiar with the Wildsoft data collection codes may prefer to use
these in preference to the Normal Wild Operation Codes.
Please note that if you are using a TC-600 total station, do not use these operation
codes but refer instead to the TC-600 Field Operations topic.
In the list below, optional info block entries are shown in (Italic).
Whether information blocks 2 and 3 are interpreted as East co-ordinate then North co-
ordinate, or North co-ordinate then East co-ordinate by the system depends on the
setting in the Utilities/Configure/Co-ordinates command. Ensure that this command is set
for East first, or North first to suit your RAW file before creating the field file.
Whether information blocks 1 and 2 are interpreted as East offset then North offset, or
North offset then East offset by the system, depends on the setting in the
Utilities/Configure/Co-ordinates command. Ensure that this command is set for East first,
or North first to suit your RAW file before creating the field file.
NOTE: All angle observations must be taken in rounds with the order of points observed being
reversed on the second face. For example three points would be observed as follows:
Face Left: BS to first point
FS to second point
FS to third point
FS to second point
BS to first point
41 Closing Angle
63 Remark (Optional)
(Optional)
(Optional)
(Optional)
71 Interrupt Line
72 Continue Line
81 Interrupt Breakline
83 Start Masspoints
84 Interrupt Masspoints
NOTE: The Codes 101 and above will be interpreted according to the Code table used. These
codes will be matched to the corresponding Feature Code in the code table during the
reduction process and the point and line attributes set accordingly, subject to the code
definition being used (See next paragraph).
The Line and contourable attributes will be generated according to the string identifiers
and code table settings if the feature code definition in the Field Transfer/Settings/Code
Definition command contains a string component.
If the code definition does not contain a string component, then the line work and
contourable attributes will not be generated according to the code table, but according to
operation codes 70 to 84.
Refer to the Concepts/Tables topic for more information about using code tables.
The Information Blocks for Codes 101 and above may be interpreted in two ways
depending on whether the feature code in the code table has a symbol defined.
If the feature code has a symbol, the Information Blocks are interpreted as follows:
If the feature code does not have a symbol, the Information Blocks are interpreted as
follows:
16 Measured Offset (Offset +ve right, -ve left as viewed from instrument)
(Added Distance +ve away from instrument, -ve towards)
(Height Difference +ve up, -ve down)
Processes the observations in a Raw File into a reformatted structure in a Field File.
The RAW file contains the original observed data which was transferred from an electronic data
recorder using the Input/Data Recorder command.
The Field file contains the same data as the Raw file but in a more readable format.
The Field File created may then be edited using the Field Transfer/Resolve/Edit Field File
command to correct any recording errors.
Finally, the data may be reduced and transferred as objects to the data base using the Field
Transfer/Resolve/Reduce Field File command.
Item Used to
Look In: Select the folder where the RAW file is to be selected from.
File name: Key in or display the name of an existing RAW file to be used.
Files of type: Select the type of files to be displayed in the file list.
Field File: Key in or display the name of the Field file which is to be created or
appended to.
The file must have an .FLD extension.
1. The structure under which the feature codes in the RAW file
will be interpreted.
This structure may be altered using the Settings/Code
Definition command. Refer to that command for a detailed
explanation of the possible structures.
This structure must match the coding system used in
the field to ensure that the feature codes are
transferred to the Field file in the desired format.
Note also that if you are using Wildsoft field coding
techniques, some of the Wildsoft operation codes may
not be used if the code definition contains a string
component. Refer to the Wildsoft Operation Codes
topic.
2. Whether the feature codes in the RAW file are to be treated
as numeric or alpha fields.
This setting may be altered using the Settings/Code
Definition command. Refer to that command for a detailed
explanation of the purpose of this setting.
This setting must match the coding system used in the field
to ensure that the feature codes are transferred to the Field
file in the desired format.
Browse... Open the Select Field File dialog to select where the field file is to be
saved or select an existing field file to be overwritten.
Cancel Close the dialog box without reformatting the data into the field file.
Raw File
A raw file is a text file used to store raw observations which have been transferred from an
electronic data recorder. It is in effect an exact copy of the file as transferred from the particular
data recorder.
Each type of data recorder will result in a particular type of Raw file.
A Raw File is created at the time of transferring data from the data recorder using the Field
Transfer/Input/Data Recorder command. A Raw file may be viewed or edited to correct data
recording errors. You may use any text editor. For convenience, use the Resolve/Edit Raw File
command in the Field Transfer task. Also within the system, you may use the Edit/Text File
command in the Utilities task.
You may then create a Field File from the raw file using the Field Transfer/Resolve/Create Field
File command.
Note that as a general rule, it is advisable not to edit Raw files since they contain the
original data transferred from the data recorder and form the original record of survey
if left in tact. It is preferable to edit the Field file or where necessary a copy of the raw
file thereby always leaving the original Raw file in tact.
Field File
A Field file is a text file which is used to store data which has originated as field observations.
Field files may be processed to create objects in the data base. They may also be edited to
correct data recording or data entry errors.
Essentially, you will use field files as an intermediary when converting data from field
observations into objects in the data base. Field files always have an .FLD extension.
You may create a field file and add data to it by manual entry using any of the following Field
Transfer/ Input commands:
Stadia Tache
Slope Tache
Horizontal tache
Resection
Intersection
You may also create a field file and add electronically recorded data using the Field
Transfer/Resolve/Create Field File command. Using this command, data is passed to the field file
from a Raw file. The Raw file would have previously been created using the Input/Data Recorder
command.
Once the data is in a field file, it may be viewed or edited to correct data recording and data
entry errors. You may use any text editor. For convenience, use the Resolve/Edit Field File
command in the Field Transfer task. Also within the system, you may use the Edit/Text File
command in the Utilities task. Please note that to assist you in reading, understanding, and
editing field files, please refer to the Field File Structure topic.
This is the process of converting the contents of a field file into objects in the data base. Use the
Field Transfer/Resolve/Reduce Field File command.
Input Stadia
Allows manual input of stadia tacheometry. The observations are stored in a Field File.
The Input/Stadia Tache command is selected from the Field Transfer task.
Data which is input using this command is stored in a Field File which may then be
edited using the Field Transfer/Resolve/Edit Field File command to correct any data entry
errors.
The data may be reduced and transferred as objects to the data base using the Field
Transfer/Resolve/Reduce Field File command.
You may use the Field file dialog box to select the data path and the name of the field file to be
used for storing the observations entered.
Select the required data path by double clicking the required folder in the folders list
box. Then click in the file field and key in a new field file name, or select an existing field
file from the field file list box. Click the OK button to open the field file. If the selected
file already exists, you may append to it or overwrite it by clicking the appropriate
button when warned of the file's existence.
After selecting the field file, use the Stadia dialog box for entering the stadia observations.
If required, alter the instrument settings by first clicking the Change button in the
Instrument Settings group box. Refer to the Instrument Settings Dialog Box topic for
further help.
Click the New Station button to enter the details of a new station. Refer to the Station
Settings Dialog Box topic for further help.
After entering the station details, click in the Point Identifier field and key in the
identifier of the first stadia point observed from that station, or alternatively click the
Next Point Identifier Available button. Use the TAB key or the mouse to move to the
various data fields and key in the observed values for Bearing, Zenith, Cross Wire
readings, Code and Description. Press the ENTER key or click the OK button to record
the observation in the field file. The Point Identifier field will be increased by 1 and the
focus will go to the Bearing field for entry of the next observation. After entering all
observations from that station, you may repeat the process for observations for other
stations. Click the Exit button to close the dialog box.
Allows manual input of observations for bearing, slope and slope distance. The observations are
stored in a Field File.
The Input/Slope Tache command is selected from the Field Transfer task.
Data which is input using this command is stored in a Field File which may then be
edited using the Field Transfer/Resolve/Edit Field File command to correct any data entry
errors.
The data may be reduced and transferred as objects to the data base using the Field
Transfer/resolve/Reduce Field File command.
You may use the Field file dialog box to select the data path and the name of the field file to be
used for storing the observations entered.
Select the required data path by double clicking the required folder in the folders list
box. Then click in the file field and key in a new field file name, or select an existing field
file from the field file list box. Click the OK button to open the field file. If the selected
file already exists, you may append to it or overwrite it by clicking the appropriate
button when warned of the file's existence.
After selecting the field file, use the Slope Tache dialog box for entering the observations.
If required, alter the instrument settings by first clicking the Change button in the
Instrument Settings group box. Refer to the Instrument Settings Dialog Box topic for
further help.
Click the New Station button to enter the details of a new station. Refer to the Station
Settings Dialog Box topic for further help.
After entering the station details, click in the Point Identifier field and key in the
identifier of the first point observed from that station, or alternatively click the Next
Point Identifier Available button. Use the TAB key or the mouse to move to the various
data fields and key in the observed values for Bearing, Zenith, Slope Distance, Target
Height, Code and Description. Press the ENTER key or click the OK button to record the
observation in the field file. The Point Identifier field will be increased by 1 and the focus
will go to the Bearing field for entry of the next observation. After entering all
observations from that station, you may repeat the process for observations for other
stations. Click the Exit button to close the dialog box.
Allows manual input of observations for bearing, horizontal distance and change in height. The
observations are stored in a Field File.
The Input/Horizontal Tache command is selected from the Field Transfer task.
Data which is input using this command is stored in a Field File which may then be
edited using the Field Transfer/Resolve/Edit Field File command to correct any data entry
errors.
The data may be reduced and transferred as objects to the data base using the Field
Transfer/Resolve/Reduce Field File command.
You may use the Field file dialog box to select the data path and the name of the field file to be
used for storing the observations entered.
Select the required data path by double clicking the required folder in the folders list box. Then
click in the file field and key in a new field file name, or select an existing field file from the field
file list box. Click the OK button to open the field file. If the selected file already exists, you may
append to it or overwrite it by clicking the appropriate button when warned of the file's
existence.
After selecting the field file, use the Horizontal Tache dialog box for entering the observations.
If required, alter the instrument settings by first clicking the Change button in the
Instrument Settings group box. Refer to the Instrument Settings Dialog Box topic for
further help.
Click the New Station button to enter the details of a new station. Refer to the Station
Settings Dialog Box topic for further help.
After entering the station details, click in the Point Identifier field and key in the
identifier of the first point observed from that station, or alternatively click the Next
Point Identifier Available button. Use the TAB key or the mouse to move to the various
data fields and key in the observed values for Bearing, Distance, Difference in Height,
Target Height, Code and Description. Press the ENTER key or click the OK button to
record the observation in the field file. The Point Identifier field will be increased by 1
and the focus will go to the Bearing field for entry of the next observation. After entering
all observations from that station, you may repeat the process for observations for other
stations. Click the Exit button to close the dialog box.
Input Resection
(This functionality is available with the Input / Output module)
(Not available in LISCAD Lite)
Allows manual input of direction observations to obtain a least squares resection
solution. The observations are stored in a Field File.
The Input/Resection command is selected from the Field Transfer task.
Data which is input using this command is stored in a Field File which may then be
edited using the Field Transfer/Resolve/Edit Field File command to correct any data entry
errors.
The data may be reduced and transferred as objects to the data base using the Field
Transfer/Resolve/Reduce Field File command.
You may use the Field file dialog box to select the data path and the name of the field
file to be used for storing the observations entered.
Select the required data path by double clicking the required folder in the folders list
box. Then click in the file field and key in a new field file name, or select an existing field
file from the field file list box. Click the OK button to open the field file. If the selected
file already exists, you may append to it or overwrite it by clicking the appropriate
button when warned of the file's existence.
After selecting the field file, use the Resection dialog box for entering the observations.
In the New Point Occupied group box, click in the Point Identifier field and key in the
identifier of the new point from which the directions were observed and for which the
resected co-ordinates are required. You may also enter a Code and description for this
point.
After entering the New Point Identifier, click the OK button to transfer focus to the
sighted to group box.
With the focus in the Sighted To group box, click in the Point Identifier field and key in
the identifier of the first point observed. Use the TAB key or the mouse to move to the
other data fields and key in the observed values for Direction and SD (Standard
Deviation). Press the ENTER key or click the OK button to record the observation in the
field file. The focus will go to the Point Identifier field for entry of the next observation.
After entering all observations click the Exit button to close the dialog box.
Input Intersection
Allows manual input of direction observations to obtain a least squares intersection solution. The
observations are stored in a Field File.
You may use the Field file dialog box to select the data path and the name of the field file to be
used for storing the observations entered.
Select the required data path by double clicking the required folder in the folders list box. Then
click in the file field and key in a new field file name, or select an existing field file from the field
file list box. Click the OK button to open the field file. If the selected file already exists, you may
append to it or overwrite it by clicking the appropriate button when warned of the file's
existence.
After selecting the field file, use the Intersection dialog box for entering the observations.
In the New Point Sighted group box, click in the Point Identifier field and key in the identifier of
the new point to which the directions were observed and for which the intersected co-ordinates
are required. You may also enter a Code and description for this point.
After entering the New Point Identifier, click the OK button to transfer focus to the Sighted From
group box.
With the focus in the Sighted From group box, click in the Point Identifier field and key in the
identifier of the first point observed from. Use the TAB key or the mouse to move to the other
data fields and key in the observed values for Bearing In and SD (Standard Deviation). Press the
ENTER key or click the OK button to record the observation in the field file. The focus will then
go to the Point Identifier field for entry of the next observation. After entering all observations
click the Exit button to close the dialog box.
This topic documents the field operations for a TC-600 with firmware version 2.x. If your TC-600
has firmware version 1.x, refer to the TC-600 V1 topic.
For the TC-600 Version 2.x firmware, use the normal LEICA/WILD Operation Codes with the
following differences.
1. Radius
2. Radius } Optional
3. Radius } Optional
Co-ordinates can be entered by the measurement word indices 81, 82 and 83.
1. Description
2. Description (Optional)
3. Description (Optional)
1. Surveyor
2. Party (Optional)
3. Party (Optional)
The Operation Code may be repeated another 4 times to define up to 12 feature codes in a field
template.
Up to 9 field templates, each using one of the operation codes 40 to 48, and each containing as
many as 12 feature codes, may be defined and retrieved during a field session.
The operation codes that can be pre-defined are restricted to those with a maximum of 2
information words.