MAGNET Field supports points staking in several modes - standard mode, PTL (point to line), and Drape.
Note:
- If the dialog name contains "(PTL)", it means that the PTL mode is activated for the survey. To activate or deactivate, click and select Setup - PTL mode.
- If the dialog name contains "(Drape)", it means that the Drape mode is activated for the survey. To activate or deactivate, click and select Setup - Drape mode (available for optical survey configuration with selected robotic total stations).
To stake a point:
For GNSS configuration: in the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
MAGNET Field supports lines staking in two modes - standard mode and Drape.
Note: If the dialog name contains "(Drape)", it means that the Drape mode is activated for the survey. To activate or deactivate, click and select Setup - Drape mode (available for optical survey configuration with selected robotic total stations).
To stake a line:
Note: This option is unavailable when only the direction of the line is set through an azimuth.
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
You can perform the stakeout process in the horizontal plane only. To do this, set Start 2D. To stakeout a line in the horizontal and vertical planes, set Start 3D.
Note: If the Ht of Start Pt is selected in the Height Computation drop-down list, Start 2D will be set automatically and the stakeout process will be performed in the horizontal plane only.
If you would like to stake the prolongation of the given line, click End slope and click Next to open the Stake Slope dialog, assisting the stakeout process. More...
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
In this dialog you can specify the prolongation of the given line, which lies after end point of the line.
You can define the slope of the prolongation using one of the following buttons:
or
Click an icon to perform the task:
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Stakes a line with offsets in the Horizontal and Vertical directions. |
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Stakes the intersection point of two lines parallel to two other lines at specified offsets. |
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Creates a curve to stakeout by selecting three points. |
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Stakes a curve (section of an arc) at a specified horizontal and vertical offset from the curve. |
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Stakes points at specified Horizontal and Vertical offsets with respect to a specified spiral. |
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Stakes a point using a known point, the azimuth, and the offsets from the azimuth line. |
To stake offsets from a line:
Note: This option is unavailable when only the direction of the line is set through an azimuth.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
Note: If the dialog name contains "(Drape)", it means that the Drape mode is activated for the survey. To activate, click and select Setup - Drape mode (available for robotic total station configuration).
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
The Station & Offsets dialog allows you to define parameters for staking offset locations. The Station/Real-Time/Skew Station button allows you to toggle between staking known and unknown staking locations:
For Station:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For Real Time:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For Skew Station:
For GNSS, the Antenna Height field shows the default height of the antenna reference point (ARP) above the mark. You can edit the value of the antenna height, and the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or Slant). To do this, click the Antenna Height button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
The Intersection dialog enables you to stake the intersection point of two lines parallel to two other lines at specified offsets.
To define Line 1 and the offset for the first parallel line:
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
Note: If the dialog name contains "(Drape)", it means that the Drape mode is activated for the survey. To activate, click and select Setup - Drape mode (available for robotic total station configuration).
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To define Line 2 and the offset for the second parallel line:
configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
To stake offsets from a curve defined by three points:
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stake a curve (section of an arc) at specified horizontal and vertical offsets from the curve:
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stakeout points at specified horizontal and vertical offsets from a spiral:
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
The Stake Point in Direction dialog enables you to perform the stakeout of a point, using the known point, the azimuth, and the offsets from the azimuth line.
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
Note: If the dialog name contains "(Drape)", it means that the Drape mode is activated for the survey. To activate, click and select Setup - Drape mode (available for robotic total station configuration).
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
Stake Surface enables you to stake a surface as a known fixed elevation.
Select one of three types of Stake Surface as required: Elevation, Road, or Surface.
To stake a surface of a fixed elevation:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
Click Next to specify a name for a new surface. Enter the name and click on the Input new Surface name dialog to start the stakeout.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To define a surface boundary:
Click to create the surface boundary for the Stake Surface dialog or click Stake to start stakeout for the Stake Grid dialog.
MAGNET Field buttons and icons are described here...
To stake a surface of an existing Road:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
Click Next to specify a name for a new surface. Enter the name and click on the Input new Surface name dialog to start the stakeout.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stake a surface of an existing Surface:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
Click Next to specify a name for a new surface. Enter the name and click on the Input new Surface name dialog to start the stakeout.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stake a surface or area with the constant interval between staked points, you can specify an interval to create a grid in the horizontal plane. The software:
To create a grid to be displayed with the Map:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
In the dialog you can specify the design point elevation using either a existing surface, or existing road or enter a fixed elevation. The Cut / Fill values for the staked points will be calculated relatively to the specified elevation for corresponding design points.
If required, check the Use Alignment check box. The Use Alignment option enables you to use an existing alignment to display offsets form the staked points. Click Next to select the name of the alignment. Click on the Roads dialog to specify a boundary (polygon) from known points. More...
To stake points of an existing point list:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
Note: If the dialog name contains "(Drape)", it means that the Drape mode is activated for the survey. To activate, click and select Setup - Drape mode (available for robotic total station configuration).
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stake a curve (section of an arc):
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stake a road in real time:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
This dialog shows cut/fill for template slopes, and enables you to edit the cut/fill slope values.
To stake points along the road:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
You can select the following Transition Point Types to stake:
To select the point types, use one of the following ways:
Click to confirm the selection and return to the Stake Road dialog.
This dialog enables you to stake a road without having predefined templates. You can just enter a temporary cross-section.
In the CL Offsets fields enter the horizontal and vertical offsets to the right (Right) and to the left (Left) from the centerline.
The vertical offsets can be entered as Up, Down or Grade. Grade can be specified as gradient, percentage or degree (the format is set in the Display dialog).
The plan will show all the entries graphically, displaying segment point names: CL (centerline), EP (edge of pavement), CURB, etc.
Note: Double-click the plan to get the extended view.
The Stake Alignment dialog displays the properties of the cross section on the stakeout station and helps you stakeout all of the desired points.
If the Road Points is selected you can select any road point as a current point. To do it, click in this field and select any road point in the Road Point dialog.
Centerline: both the horizontal and vertical offset starts at the centerline. Note that this mode is not available for roads that have a cross-section template specified.
Intersect Left: the vertical offset starts at the selected segment point; the horizontal offset starts at the point of intersection of the line that is parallel to the current segment with a segment that is on the left of it. The /
button allows you to specify the offset direction: perpendicular to the selected segment, or vertical.
Note: This mode implies that you have one or more segments on the left of the selected segment.
Intersect Right: the vertical offset starts at the selected segment point; the horizontal offset starts at the point of intersection of the line parallel to the right segment with the cross-section. The /
button allows you to specify the offset direction: perpendicular to the selected segment, or vertical.
Note: This mode implies that you have one or more segments on the right of the selected segment.
Segment: both the horizontal and vertical offset starts at the selected segment point.
Surface Left: the horizontal offset starts at the selected segment point; the vertical offset starts at the point on the surface of the segment that corresponds with the horizontal offset.
Surface Right: the horizontal offset starts at the selected segment point; the vertical offset starts at the point on the surface of the segment that corresponds with the horizontal offset.
For Surface Right and Surface Left modes you can use Extend Grade. For that, select the Left Offset/Right Offset button until Extend Grade is displayed.
If the Extend Grade offset is used then when staking the road in the Overhead View screen, the design position (green dot) will move along the design surface at the current position.
When using a Reference Surface, an edit field to the right of the Extend Grade button will be available to select an offset from the centerline to a surface to stake.
See also How to use Extend Surface in Stakeout.
If the Skew Station is selected:
To stake a slope:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
The dialog displays the properties of the cross section at the stakeout station and helps you stakeout the catch point (the point where the slope crosses the surface of the terrain) and/or the offset of the catch point.
If the Road Points is selected you can select any road point as a current point. To do it, click in this field and select any road point in the Road Point dialog.
To stake a linework:
For GNSS configuration; In the antenna height field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
To stake points on a 3D model:
Select a 3D model you want to stake. For that, enter its name in the 3D Model field. Alternatively, click and select the necessary model from the list in the dialog that will open.
The preview of selected model is displayed.
To narrow the list of displayed elements for the model during stakeout, click the Filter button and open the 3D Model dialog.
The preview will display only the elements you have selected.
For GNSS configuration: in the antenna height field, enter or edit the value of the antenna height. To select the method used to measure the antenna height (Vertical or
Slant), click the button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
If a prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the reflector height. Also, after clicking the button, you can select the previously used reflector height value from the list. To change the prism constant value, click the button and select Edit to open the Prisms dialog.
If Sheet or Non-Prism is selected, you can enter or edit the value of the measured point height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used measured point height value from the list.
For the icons available on the dialog see Stake dialog.
From the pop-up menu that displays by clicking in the top left corner, you can select additional options. See more.
The Station & Offsets dialog allows you to define parameters for staking offset locations. The Station/Real-Time/Skew Station button allows you to toggle between staking known and unknown staking locations:
For Station:
For Real Time:
For Skew Station:
The Stake dialog allows you to perform a stakeout routine.
The dialog window provides the following tools:
Note: Find specific information about staking points and lines in Drape mode.
The status panel along the top of the dialog displays GNSS/Optical specific icons. To display this information click , and to hide it click
on the left of the dialog:
For GNSS equipment:
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Logging a *.tps file to a receiver or a controller. This icon will be displayed, if the Post-Processing check box is selected in the Receiver Make dialog. There are two statuses:
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The icon is displayed when Depth Finder is selected in the Peripherals dialog for the rover receiver:
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The icon is displayed when mmGPS+ is selected in the Peripherals dialog for the rover receiver:
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PPP engine supplies the current solution, the receiver obtains PPP corrections data. (Available for GNSS survey configurations with activated Skybridge™ or Starpoint™ in the Receiver Settings dialog). More about Precise Point Positioning (PPP). |
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Quality of the radio link for correction data transmission (the age in seconds of the last correction message received by the rover is displayed). Crossed out link indicator means the rover has never received any correction data. |
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GNSS solution:
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H stands for RMS values of the horizontal coordinates for the given GNSS solution in the current units. |
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V stands for RMS values of the vertical coordinates for the given GNSS solution in the current units. |
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The icon displays the number of the GNSS satellites tracked (N) and the number of GNSS satellites used in position determination (M). |
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Receiver memory free space in the percentages and battery charge level statuses. The icons with a question mark mean the corresponding information is unavailable. An exclamation mark on the battery means critically low charge level (from 0 to 10%). |
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Controller memory free space in the percentages and battery charge level statuses. The icons with a question mark mean the corresponding information is unavailable. An exclamation mark on the battery means critically low charge level (from 0 to 10%). |
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Opens the stake settings to view and edit. |
If the controller is connected to an external receiver, the memory storage and battery power information will be displayed for the receiver and the controller
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Note: If the Average value is more than 1 measurement during the stake procedure the application recalculates RMS (in the both planes) while logging new measurements.
For optical survey with Robotic total station you can see the following buttons:
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Quick lock with RC-3 or RC-4: The RC-3 or RC-4 Remote Control system is used for wireless communication with robotic total station. Click the button to force the total station to make quick search and lock on a prism with attached remote control device. |
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Quick lock with RC-PR3: The RC-PR3 Remote Control system is used for wireless communication with robotic total station. Click the button to force the total station to make quick search and lock on a prism with attached remote control device. |
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Quick lock with RC-PR4: The RC-PR4 Remote Control system is used for wireless communication with robotic total station. Click the button to force the total station to make quick search and lock on a prism with attached remote control device. |
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Quick lock with RC-5: The RC-5 Remote Control system is used for wireless communication with robotic total station. Click the button to force the total station to make quick search and lock on a prism with attached remote control device. |
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Hybrid Lock: Clicking on the icon automatically turns the Robotic Total Station to the reflector. To search the reflector, the software has to have the coordinates of the occupation point (where the Robotic Total Station is set) and current coordinates of a point where the rod (with GNSS antenna and reflector) is set in WGS -84 coordinate system. The icon is displayed when the Hybrid Positioning™ mode is activated. The icon is available when the localization are performed or Grid to Ground transformation is selected or a Grid coordinate system was selected for Total Station measuring. |
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Laser Pointer: Turns the laser pointer on or off. Available for certain total stations only. |
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Turn: Opens the Rotate dialog to turn the Total station to various angles or points. |
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Arrow joystick: Allows to rotate the total station from a controller. If a controller has the arrow joystick and the Virtual Joystick option is not active, clicking the icon activates the controller's arrow joystick for total station rotation. The icon's arrows become green. If the Virtual Joystick option is active, clicking the icon opens the Remote Control (Virtual Joystick) dialog, containing virtual joystick for total station rotation. |
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Search: Forces the total station to aim to the prism without starting of measurements. |
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Search & Measure: Forces the total station to aim to the prism and make the measurement. |
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Search & Lock:
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Stop: Forces the total station to stop tracking the prism and go into a "Standby" mode. |
Click the icon to toggle between the status panel and the tool panel.
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The robotic total station is measuring a target. |
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Instrument battery charge level:
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Shows the status of connection with the instrument:
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Controller memory free space in the percentages and battery charge level statuses. The icons with a question mark mean the corresponding information is unavailable. An exclamation mark on the battery means critically low charge level (from 0 to 10%). |
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Opens stake settings to view and edit. |
The Stake Panel along the bottom of the dialog displays a number of buttons used to provide information and facilitate staking.
For GNSS configuration; The antenna height field shows the method used to measure the antenna height ( Vertical or
Slant). To change the method used to measure the antenna height, click the antenna height button, and select the desired method from the drop-down list. In the field you can enter or edit the value of the antenna height. After clicking the button, you can select the previously used value of the antenna height from the list.
Note: If the Unknown antenna model is selected during configuration, Topo and Stake dialogs allow only Vertical antenna height measurement method.
A note regarding mmGPS+ survey and stakeout routines: in the Ant Height field, the antenna height value should be entered as the vertical height from the ground point to the rover's ARP. See below:
Each of the staking modules has a number of different views to provide different aspects to help the staking process. To switch between views, use the drop-down list in the dialog's title bar.
The following views can be available:
For staking a 3D Model, only Data View and Map View are available.
The Data view is available in all stakeout modes. The Data view provides a detailed list of all data fields available for the current staking mode.
The Map view is available in all stakeout mode. When staking in the map view:
A map menu panel is available which provides the map controls, such as zoom.
The Normal view is available whenever you are staking known design coordinates. This view provides a directional way of locating the design locations:
The Overhead view is similar to a 2D map view and is useful to focus on the stakeout task showing current and design locations and isolating them from other objects on the map.
The Cross Section view is available when staking roads. This view shows the current stake location in a vertical display as well as the road cross section. A map menu panel is available which provides the map controls, such as zoom.
The dialog's context menu is displayed on a right-click in empty space of the map. The menu contains the Set Simulator Here item that "moves" you to the point on the map from where the menu was called. The menu item is only displayed if the simulation mode was selected in the configuration.
The Surface view is available when staking Surface. This view shows the surface and current stake location. A map menu panel is available which provides the map controls, such as zoom.
The select value dialog allows you to select which values are to be displayed in the stake dialog. In the dialog, only select the value you want displayed and click . You will be returned to the stakeout dialog, and the value you selected will now be displayed in the desired label.
All views except the Data view have six selectable data fields used to display specific staking information. To change one of these data fields, click on the field and select from a list of all the available fields for the current stake module. The Data view always contains all the available data fields.