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Release Notes
MAGNET Field Layout
June 21, 2023

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MAGNET Field Layout V8.0 Release Notes - Introduction

Please take time to read these Release Notes. They contain information about the following:
New Features
Improvements
Bug fixes

NOTE:
It is always recommended, before upgrading your field software, user’s backup their original job; and following any
update to your field software, users perform in-the-field checks to ensure data integrity

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Table of Contents
Contents
Key Features ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Optical................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Map ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Measure................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Layout ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Import/Export .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Reporting ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
General ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Resolved Issues .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

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MAGNET Field Layout V8 Release Notes

The following new additions/revisions have been made to MAGNET Field Layout V8.0.

Please take time to read the release notes. They contain information about the following:

 New Features
 Feature Enhancements
 Issue Resolutions

Key Features
Shared Data File
MAGNET Field Layout now supports the use of a Shared Data File. The shared data file is stored on the users Field
Controller and can be used on any job. Data that can be included in the shared data file includes:
 Control Points
 Code Library
 Localization
 Layers
 Custom Symbols

All the supported data types can be updated to include new shared data and users can choose what data they want to
use in a job. The Shared data file can be used in all Setup and Calculate routines in MAGNET Field Layout.
The shared data XML file is stored in a default location on the Field Controller, the user has the option to store the shared
file in any location on the Field Controller.

Improved Filters
MAGNET Field Layout now has improved filter options. There is a new ‘Filter’ icon added to Edit Points that allows
users to file by: Type, Time, Layer, Name, Radius, Range, Code, Code String. You can apply more then one filter to the
list to filter the data exactly as you need. When the filter is applied, only points that apply will show. Clear the filter
to reset the point list.

Point Cloud Support

MAGNET Field Layout now supports the direct transfer of point clouds from the GTL series instruments. Users now
have more options for viewing the point clouds in their jobs.
• GTL-1200 – wifi transfer of scan from the GTL-1200

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• Multiple options for working with the data, including creating a point cloud in Site Scan.

• Multiple Import formats supported including LAS, PLY, E57, CLR, PTS, XYZ, Esri ASCII, DEM, Autodesk RCP formats.

• View the point cloud in 2D and 3D map view

• Overlay the point cloud on job data for visual as-built checking of installed components

Revit File Support (*.rvt) and Drawing (*.dwg) improvements

Improved support for 3D models includes native support of Revit (*.rvt) files. Users can now directly import Revit files to
MAGNET Field Layout jobs.

Automatic point creation on import is now supported for drawing (*.dwg, *.dxf) files. When importing a drawing (*.dwg, *.dxf)
to MAGNET Field Layout, the user now has the option to automatically create points at the start and end points of lines as well as
line intersections.

MAGNET Field Layout now allows users to import mesh as linework or surface from *.DXF/DWG formats.

Codes and Linework

Support gaps in Linework. Improved Line coding support to allow users to create gaps in linework. A new ‘end’ code has been
added to the control code option list to allow users to stop a line during Measure and then restart the same line after a ‘gap’.

• String start/stop in Measure

• Continue line and allow gaps (driveways, intersections, etc)

In the Map view, added the option to show the string number.

When measuring lines, selecting a line to change the line number will now highlight the selected line. This adds a visual clue to
the user, confirming the line selected.

Point Lists
Display of the active Point List is now supported on the Map. Users can now see a running list of points for ut. As points are
Layout, they are removed from the list. This provides a quick visual update of work to be points left for Layout. The list can be
updated at any time to add/remove points. Users can also select any point from the list to Layout or Layout points in the order
shown in the list.

In the main map, context menu, users can now select points and have the option to create a point list. Other options available
include Create Best Fit plane or Create Surface from the selected points.

An improvement has been made to importing points. Users can now select an existing point list or create a new point list and
import the points directly to the point list. Saving the extra step of adding the points to the Point list after importing points to
the job.

An additional option for creating Point lists by Date and Time has also been added.

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Optical
Updated support in MAGNET Field Layout to include the following instruments
 GTL-1200 without WLAN

 GTS-6000

Edit Prism dialog Improvements:

 Center Offset now in mm and does not depend on distance units set in the job.
 In Edit Prism, Sheet prism type is now supported so users can use the aperture setting.

Added an ability to set a negative prism vertical offset.

Setup
Setup by Gridlines workflow change to simplify setup and match the workflow of the Resection setup. In the updated
wizard, after specifying the first reference line, the user is taken directly to the measure points on selected reference line
screen the wizard then repeats for the second reference line.

Custom/User defined non-prism is now supported in MAGNET Field Layout. Users can set a ‘non-prism’ target type and
define the offset required. This custom target type can be used in Measure, Layout, Resection, etc. The user defined
Offset is then applied to measurements.

Improved Resection in MAGNET Field Layout. Users now have the option to add additional resection points following
the addition of a benchmark. In previous versions, MAGNET Field Layout did not allow users to add additional resection
points following the Benchmark Routine.

Added the option ‘Select Azimuth’ where azimuth input is needed in setup and other routines.

In Job History, Added target type and prism constant to the report.

Level Support
In the Digital Level feature, users can now directly create a report that matches the in-product digital level screen. Users
can also add a header with Job Info, Company Names, Logo, etc.

Improved Level run support to allow users the option to add Point Codes on all measured points.

Map
Improved the Join snap command. Added the option to specify a distance to join lines. Users can enter a join distance
and then create a selection set of lines to join.

Improved switching from 2D to 3D display. When switching modes, the zoom and centering are now consistent
between modes, making navigation between modes consistent.

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Added the option to configure the default layer. Users can now select any layer as the default layer as well as change
the default layer when needed.

Default Layer
Improved layer controls now allow the user to set any layer as the default layer in MAGNET Field Layout. The Context
menu in Layers allow the user to select any layer and set as default. Users also have the option in the Layer dialog to
double-click on a layer to set as default.
Default Layer has also been added as an option to Data Labels.

Default Symbols
Users can now choose a default symbol instead of the standard symbol used. In the select symbol option, users can
select and choose any desired symbol to be used as the default.

Custom Symbols
Custom Layout point icons are now supported. Users can choose the icon they want for Layoutd point(s) as well as set
in and out of tolerance colors for the icon. This allows for a quick visual check of points set out that are in or out of
tolerance and need further checks. Additional options now include filled "flags" to the list of symbols.

MAGNET Field Layout now has the option in Map Settings to show the String number

Improvements to WMS Support

 WMS loading speed is much improved and now allows zoom up to 0.01m. Previous versions only supported
zoom to 10m.

 New WMS regions (Australia, etc.) supported

MAGNET Field Layout improved background image support to allow PNG images to be used as background images.

Added the option in the map display to show curve dimensions.

Improved linework display to Show the direction of linework as well as allow users to select linework and change the
direction of the line.

Added an option to show Point Info dialog when adding from the map with Snap

Added the option in MAGNET Field Layout to allow users to create point list/linework/area/surface from multiple
selected points on the main map.

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Measure
When measuring lines, the user can now see the direction of the selected line and have the option to reverse the
direction of the line.
MAGNET Field Layout now displays on the Map View the Cut/fill to a surface.

In Measure, MAGNET Field Layout now displays Running length/area calculations while measuring lines and areas.

Improved support for Quick Codes. In MAGNET Field Layout, users can now define a quick code to have multiple
codes instead of a single code per quick code button. User can select multiple combinations code + string per quick
code button. Different code types can also be combined.
Improved options for Quick Codes. Users can now configure Quick Codes as 3x3, 4x4 or 5x5 buttons.
Added support in the Code Library to include a localized Chinese code library file.

Layout
Improved Layout Line to show both the Start and End point of the Line in the Info popup menu.
Improved Layout Tolerance Settings to allow more options. In the Layout > Tolerance settings, users can now
customize the In Tolerance and Out of Tolerance Flag icon and colors to their company standards, making it easier for
users to quickly spot potential issues with Layoutd points.
Improved Layout Linework to add ‘Elevate from surface’ as an option when staking linework.

Added support in MAGNET Field Layout – the option in Layout Line to change the default Ht Comp method to Interpolate
Ht. The current release defaults to first point.

Improved Drape Point in MAGNET Field Layout. Implemented a new Drape Point dialog for finding existing surface.
Users also have the option to drape a vertical line to a surface.

Import/Export
Option to Allow importing points to a points list, improving the workflow for creating and editing point lists. Users no
longer have to import the points and then create a points list from the imported points.
MAGNET Field Layout now has the option to skip Importing points with the same points/coordinates. When
importing a point file, if the point already exists in the job, MAGNET Field Layout will check the coordinates of the
duplicate points and if the coordinates are different, will prompt the user to update the current point with the new
position.
Improved exporting ‘lines’ from MAGNET Field Layout. Users now have the option to filter the export by ‘date/time’.
Previously this option was only available for Point export.

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Added the ability to export custom attributes in SHP format. The Custom Attributes checkbox is now available for all
ERSI Shape and ESRI Shape Zipped exports. Custom Fields available include Name. N(Lat), E(Lon), Elev, Ell ht, Note,
Code Attributes, Code Description.
Added the option to Import CodeLibrary in GeoDB format
Users can now Export Photo Notes to JPEG, PNG

Update the MAGNET MaXML exchange format to V1.6. New Import/Export data types supported include:
 Point Clouds
 DL Equipment
 Scale Factor (SF) in Resection
 Multiple Quick Codes
 Updated Prism support to include 'sheet' and 'reflectorless' predefined prisms

Updated GeoDB format to support the Import of CodeLibrary in the GeoDB format.

Added an option to import that allows users to filter points to import by point range.

Improved Autodesk Civil3D format to include support for importing Pipes from Civil3D drawings.

Reporting
Improved the Layout Report configuration feature. The report editor has been reworked and improved to provide an
easier to use interface. The previous report editor did not provide a simple user interface that allows users to quickly
add the columns they require for reports. Additional improvements include adding the Hz and Vt tolerance settings are
now stored to Layout reports.

Improved the options in Custom reports to support the export of station and offset to a user defined custom report.

General

Languages
Added Slovenian language

Backup and Restore Improvements

Improved connection to MAGNET Enterprise for data management. Improved the backup process in MAGNET Field
Layout so the user can backup ALL jobs, settings and, license. This single backup file will allow users to securely store
a file to MAGNET Enterprise before updating Field Controller Operating System or other actions and then restore all
jobs, settings, and license to the controller.

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Plane Support
Planes are now used to ‘clip’ models and show only a portion of the model above/below the clipping plane. The plan
can be defined by selecting points or entering an elevation for the plane. Two separate planes can also be defined to
only show data between the two selected planes.
Planes can now be referenced in Calculate (COGO) routines.
Edit
Extended Camera Support: MAGNET Field Layout now supports additional functions for the Field Controller built in
Camera. Brightness, contrast, exposure as well as the FC-5000/6000 flash is now supported.

Improved the new Job Wizard. Added Global Settings to the new job wizard to allow users the option to update the
MAGNET Field Layout Global Settings when creating new jobs.

Added support for QWERTZ-Keyboard layout.

Resolved Issues
Addressed an issue when changing job profiles. If the job profiles have different prisms, the prism set in the initial profile
would be applied to the current job profile.

Addressed an issue with the Setup over Point station height determined when a geoid is applied to a job. When observing a
backsight point using the bearing only option, at times the point height would change.

Addressed an issue when exporting to the Topcon Custom Report Text Export format. The ‘Note’ field would not export to
the file.

Addressed an issue with the Topcon Text Custom QA export format. The string and control Codes were missing from the
exported file.

Addressed an issue when importing Drawing (*.dwg) files with custom symbols. The Import blocks as points option has been
improved to import the block definitions as custom point symbols.

Addressed an issue when MAGNET Field Layout is connected to a TruPulse 200x laser. Even though the Laser was connected
to MAGNET Field, the offset data was not sent to MAGNET Field.

Addressed an issue when exporting GTS-7 format files. When exporting Horz/Vert Angle Offset observations the values
written to the file were not correct.

Addressed an issue in the Job History report. The reported Resection Calculated Scale and Used Scale were not correct in
the report.

Addressed an issue with Field Reports. If there were notes written to the Notes Section, the field report would truncate the
notes and only report the first line.

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