Stake Points

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:

  1. Select either the Design Point or the Nearest Point. If the Design Point is selected, enter the point manually; or select it from the map, or from the list of the job points. If the Nearest Point is selected, the software will automatically look for a nearest point among existing points in the current job. This point will be used as the point to be staked.
  2. The Code field displays the code for the design point.
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration - depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Stake to open the Stake 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.


Stake Lines

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:

  1. Define the line:
  2. From the Ht Comp drop-down list select the type of height computations for the staked point:
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. In the Start 2D / Start 3D field you can set the station for the Start Point in the horizontal plan or 3D.
  8. The Stake Report field shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  9. If you would like to stake the selected line, click the Line button and click Stake to open the Stake dialog, assisting the stakeout process. More...
  10. 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.


Stake Slope

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:


Stake Offsets

Click an icon to perform the task:

Line

Stakes a line with offsets in the Horizontal and Vertical directions.

Intersection

Stakes the intersection point of two lines parallel to two other lines at specified offsets.

3Pt Curve

Creates a curve to stakeout by selecting three points.

Curve

Stakes a curve (section of an arc) at a specified horizontal and vertical offset from the curve.

Spiral

Stakes points at specified Horizontal and Vertical offsets with respect to a specified spiral.


Point in Direction

Stakes a point using a known point, the azimuth, and the offsets from the azimuth line.


Stake Line Offsets

To stake offsets from a line:

  1. Enter the Start Point of the line. This can be entered manually, or selected from the map or from the list of the job points or measured. Clicking the button for GNSS survey opens the Topo dialog, clicking the button for optical survey opens the Sideshot dialog. In the dialogs you can save the measured point in the current job and use the point for the offset task.
  2. Select between End Point and Azimuth to define the direction of the line.
  3. In Ht Comp, select the type of height computations for the computed points:
  4. Note: This option is unavailable when only the direction of the line is set through an azimuth.

  5. When the Interpolate Ht: is selected, the Start 2D / Start 3D button is available. In the field Start 2D / Start 3D you can set station for the Start point in the horizontal plan or 3D. Also the line length is displayed for the selected mode.
  6. Select the Include Transition Point check box to include start and end points if they do not fall on a designated station.
  7. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  8. Click Next to proceed on the Station & Offsets dialog.

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.


Station & Offsets

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:

  1. Select start Station to set the current or start station. The two arrow buttons allow you to decrease or increase the station by the interval specified in the station Interval shown.
  2. Set the station Interval.
  3. If the End Point is selected in the previous dialog, the Num Segment field is displayed. The field shows the number of segments of the line determined with the given interval. For instance, a value of 3 indicates the line is divided into three equal segments to stake four points.
  4. Enter the Right Offset or Left Offset of the computed point with respect to the line at the stations.
  5. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the line at the station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  6. 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:

  7. For TS configuration: depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  8. 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.

  9. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations. More...

For Real Time:

  1. Enter the Right Offset or Left Offset of the computed point with respect to the line at the stations.
  2. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the line at the station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations. More...

For Skew Station:

  1. Select Skew Station to set the current station as start station of the new line. Enter the corresponding station.
  2. Enter the Left Skew or Right Skew value as the start angle in the horizontal plane (relative the existing line) of the new line.
  3. Enter the Skew Offset to set a point on the new line.
  4. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the skew station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  5. 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.

  6. For TS, in HR field, enter the reflector height.
  7. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations.More...

Stake Intersection Offset

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:

  1. Enter the From Point of the line. This can be entered manually, or selected from the map or from the list of the job points or measured. Clicking the button for GNSS survey opens the Topo dialog, clicking the button for optical survey opens the Sideshot dialog. In the dialogs you can save the measured point in the current job and use the point for the offset task.
  2. Select between Azimuth/Az to Pt to set the direction of the line through either the azimuth of the line or the azimuth from the start point to the point selected.
  3. Enter either the Right Offset or the Left Offset as required.
  4. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  5. Click Next to define Line 2 and the offset for the second 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.


Intersection Offset / Line 2

To define Line 2 and the offset for the second parallel line:

  1. Enter the From Point of the line. This can be entered manually, or selected from the map or from the list of the job points or measured. Clicking the button for GNSS survey opens the Topo dialog, clicking the button for optical survey opens the Sideshot dialog. In the dialogs you can save the measured point in the current job and use the point for the offset task.
  2. Select between Azimuth/Az to Pt to set the direction of the line through either the azimuth of the line or the azimuth from the start point to the point selected.
  3. Enter either the Right Offset or the Left Offset as required.
  4. In the Intersect Ht field, you can the height value for the intersection as required. By default, there is shown the height of the From Point for Line 1.
  5. In the Store Point field, enter the name of the intersection point to be stored.
  6. For GNSS
  7. 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:

  8. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  9. 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.

  10. Click Stakeout to start the stakeout process. More...

Stake 3 Pt Curve Offsets

To stake offsets from a curve defined by three points:

  1. Define the curve. You can manually enter, or select from the list or map the following points:
  2. 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.
  3. In the Start 2D / Start 3D field you can set the station for the start point in the horizontal plan or 3D.
  4. Select the Include Transition Point check box if the transition point should be included.
  5. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  6. Click Next to proceed on the Station & Offsets dialog.

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.


Stake Curve Offsets

To stake a curve (section of an arc) at specified horizontal and vertical offsets from the curve:

  1. Define the curve. You can manually enter, or select from the list or map the following points:
  2. In Ht Comp, select the type of height computations for the computed points:
  3. When the Interpolate Ht: is selected, the Start 2D / Start 3D button is available. In the field Start 2D / Start 3D you can set station for the Start point in the horizontal plan or 3D. Also the line length is displayed for the selected mode.
  4. In Turn, select the direction of turn, relative to the PC Point.
  5. Select the Include Transition Point check box if the transition point should be included.
  6. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Next to proceed on the Station & Offsets dialog.

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.


Stake Spiral Offsets

To stakeout points at specified horizontal and vertical offsets from a spiral:

  1. Define the spiral:
  2. In Dir, select the direction of spiral turn.
  3. Define the direction of spiral moving:
  4. In Start, enter the station (chainage) to begin staking offsets.
  5. Select the Include Transition Point check box if the transition point should be included.
  6. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Next to proceed on the Station & Offsets dialog.

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.


Stake Point in Direction

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.

  1. In the From Point field, enter the known point manually or select it from the map or from the list of the job points.
  2. Select between Azimuth and Az to Pt to enter the azimuth at the known point either by value or as a direction to another known point.
  3. Enter the offsets from the known point:
  4. The Store Pt field will display the default name of the staked point. You can change this name.
  5. 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:

  6. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  7. 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.

  8. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  9. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations. More...

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

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.


Stake Surface Elevation

To stake a surface of a fixed elevation:

  1. Select Elevation by clicking the selection button.
  2. Enter the elevation value in the editable field. To set the elevation of a desired point as a fixed elevation, click the list selection or map selection button and select the point from the list or the map.
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. The Stake Report field shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Stake to start stakeout.
  8. If required, check the Create Surface box. A Cut/Fill or Elevation models can be generated from 3 or more staked points:
  9. 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.

  10. If required, check the Use Alignment box. The Use Alignment option enables you to use an existing alignment to display stations and offsets. Click Next to select the name of the alignment. Click on the Roads dialog to start the stakeout.
  11. If required, check the Define Boundary box. This option enables you to specify a boundary (polygon) from known points. Click Next to do this in the Surface Boundary dialog.

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.


Surface Boundary / Grid Boundary

To define a surface boundary:

  1. In the Points/PointList/Linework/Area field, select the current method of selection of data required to create the boundary.
    1. For Points, in the Add Points drop-down list, choose an option to select multiple points in the job for creating the boundary:
      • All - all the job points.
      • By Range - points from a range. More...
      • By Code - points of a selected code. More...
      • By Code String - points of a selected code string. More...
      • By Radius - points around a selected point at a specific distance. More...
      • By Name - points with a name or part of the name. More...
      • By Layer - points on a selected layer. More...
      • From Map - points selected graphically from the map More...
      • From List - points from a list of points. More...
    2. For Point List, press the List selection button and select an existing point list in the job. More... The list name will appear in the edit field. The name can also be manually entered into the edit field and added to the point selection by pressing the ok button.
    3. For Linework and Area, press either the Map selection button and select an existing linework/area from the map (more...) or press the List selection button and select an existing linework/area from the list (more...). The name will appear in the edit field. The name can also be manually entered into the edit field and added to the point selection by pressing the ok button.
  2. The list will display the points currently selected, and the plot will display the created surface boundary.
  3. 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...



Stake Surface Road

To stake a surface of an existing Road:

  1. Select Road by clicking the selection button.
  2. Click the list selection button and select the name of the road from the list. Two panels display the plot of the selected road in the horizontal and vertical planes.
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. The Stake Report field shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Stake to start stakeout.
  8. If required, check the Create Surface box. A Cut/Fill or Elevation models can be generated from 3 or more staked points:
  9. 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.


Stake Surface

To stake a surface of an existing Surface:

  1. Select Surface by clicking the selection button.
  2. Click the list selection button and select the file. More... The panel displays the plot of the selected surface in the horizontal plane.
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. The Stake Report field shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Stake to start stakeout.
  8. If required, check the Create Surface box. A Cut/Fill or Elevation models can be generated from 3 or more staked points:
  9. 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.

  10. If required, check the Use Alignment box. The Use Alignment option enables you to use an existing alignment to report stations and offsets. Click Next to select the name of the alignment. Click on the Roads 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.


Stake Grid

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 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.


Design Surface

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...


Stake Point List

To stake points of an existing point list:

  1. Select the Name of existing Point List. You can also enter it manually.
  2. The dialog will display a list and the plot of existing points in the selected Point List. You can hide the plot by clicking. The point highlighted in the list will be marked with a yellow circle on the plot.
  3. The Up and Down arrows to the left of List of points enables you to move the highlighted point up or down in the order of the points.
  4. The arrows symbol switches on/off the keyboard arrow keys to move points inside the list.
  5. Select Reverse Order to perform a stakeout starting in reverse order from the end of the Point List.
  6. 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:

  7. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  8. 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.

  9. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  10. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the points. More...

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 Curve

To stake a curve (section of an arc):

  1. Define the curve. You can manually enter, or select from the list or map the following points:
  2. 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.
  3. In the Start 2D / Start 3D field you can set the station for the start point in the horizontal plan or 3D.
  4. In Turn, select the direction of turn (Right or Left), relative to the PC Point.
  5. Select either Small or Large from the Curve drop-down box to indicate if the smaller or larger part of the arc between the points is used.
  6. 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:

  7. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  8. 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.

  9. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  10. Click Stake to start 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.


Stake Real-Time Road

To stake a road in real time:

  1. Select the Road, only Horizontal or Horizontal and Vertical Alignment to be staked. The names can be entered manually or chosen from the list. The dialog will display the plan of the selection.
  2. The Start Stn field displays the distance from the beginning of the road.
  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  7. Click Next to proceed on the Stake Alignment dialog.

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.


Stake Slope

This dialog shows cut/fill for template slopes, and enables you to edit the cut/fill slope values.

  1. Select either the Template Slopes radio button to apply the template cut/fill slope values or the Enter Slopes radio button and enter the cut/fill slope values as required.
  2. Click Stake to start the stakeout process. More...


Stake Road

To stake points along the road:

  1. Select the Road, only Horizontal or Horizontal and Vertical Alignment to be staked. The names can be entered manually or chosen from the list. The dialog will display the plan of the selection.
  2. The Start station of the stakeout, the distance from the beginning of the road is displayed.
  3. Press the Transition Points button to bring up a dialog which will allow you to select which transition points you wish to include in the stakeout. More...
  4. 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:

  5. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  6. 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.

  7. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  8. Click Next to proceed on the Stake Alignment dialog.

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.


Transition Points

You can select the following Transition Point Types to stake:

To select the point types, use one of the following ways:

  1. Click the check boxes near the required types to place the check marks.
  2. Use the context menu in the list with Check / Uncheck commands applicable to a highlighted item. The context menu also simplifies multiple items highlighting with the following commands:

Click to confirm the selection and return to the Stake Road dialog.


Stake Alignment /Slope

This dialog enables you to stake a road without having predefined templates. You can just enter a temporary cross-section.

  1. 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).

  2. If you select the Stake Curb/Ditch check box, you can enter the horizontal and vertical offsets for the curb/ditch. The geometry of the curb/ditch can be Diagonal, Hz/Vert, or Vert/Hz.
  3. The plan will show all the entries graphically, displaying segment point names: CL (centerline), EP (edge of pavement), CURB, etc.

  4. Note: Double-click the plan to get the extended view.

  5. Click Next to proceed on another Stake Alignment dialog for staking a road and click Stake for staking a slope.

Stake Alignment

The Stake Alignment dialog displays the properties of the cross section on the stakeout station and helps you stakeout all of the desired points.

  1. Select the Station, Road Points or Skew Station to specify a point where the stakeout will be performed.
  2. If the Station is selected, you can change the station number by the value of Station Interval. To do this, use the / buttons.
  3. 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.

  4. Enter the Interval for the station increment.
  5. The Segment Pt field shows the point code of the current segment. The / buttons move the current segment point along the cross-section. This will reflect on the plan - the selected segment point is a yellow dot marked with a cross. As for design point, it is displayed as a green dot.
  6. Select between Right Offset / Left Offset to enter the horizontal offset from the current segment point as required.
  7. Select between Up Offset / Down Offset to enter the vertical offset from the current segment point as required.
  8. From the bottom drop-down list, select one of the following modes to specify offsets location:
  9. Click Stake to start the stakeout. More...

If the Skew Station is selected:

  1. Set the current station as start station. Enter the corresponding station.
  2. Enter the Left Skew or Right Skew value as the start angle in the horizontal plane (relative the existing line) of the new line.
  3. Enter the Skew Offset to set a point on the new line.
  4. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the skew station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  5. Click Stake to start the stakeout process. More...

Stake Slope

To stake a slope:

  1. Select the Road, only Horizontal or Horizontal and Vertical Alignment to be staked. The names can be entered manually or chosen from the list. The dialog will display the plan of the selection. Also, the dialog allows you to select a linework to stake a slope. To do this, select Linework or Code:
  2. The Start Station of the stakeout, the distance from the beginning of the road is displayed.
  3. Press the Transition Points button to bring up a dialog which will allow you to select which transition points you wish to include in the stakeout. More...
  4. 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:

  5. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  6. 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.

  7. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  8. Click Next to proceed on the Stake Alignment dialog. If a linework is selected for staking, Next opens the dialog for staking alignments without having predefined templates. 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.


Stake Alignment

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.

  1. Select the Station or Road Points to specify a point where the stakeout will be performed.
  2. If the Station is selected, you can change the station number by the value of Station Interval. To do this, use the arrows symbol.
  3. 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.

  4. Enter the Station Interval of the station increment.
  5. Segment Pt shows the hinge point code. The hinge point is a point of rotation of the Cut/Fill Slopes. The arrow buttons in this field move the hinge point along the cross section. This will reflect on the plan. You can use the arrows symbol to switch on/off the keyboard arrow keys for moving the point.
  6. Select between Right Offset / Left Offset to enter the horizontal offset from the current segment point as required.
  7. Select between Up Offset / Down Offset to enter the vertical offset from the current segment point as required.
    The icons / are used to toggle between the vertical offset and offset to the current segment when Intersect Left or Intersect Right mode is selected.
  8. From the drop-down list, select the mode of template offsets:
  9. Click Next to proceed on the Stake Slope dialog.

Stake Linework

To stake a linework:

  1. Select Linework / Code to toggle through two linework selections:
  2. 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.
  3. In the Start 2D / Start 3D field you can set the distance from the beginning of the linework.
  4. 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:

  5. For TS configuration; Depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  6. 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.

  7. Select the Include Transition Point check box if the transition point should be included.
  8. Stake Report shows the name of the current stake report if it is set.
  9. Click Next to proceed on the Station & Offsets dialog.

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.


Stake 3D Model

To stake points on a 3D model:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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:

  4. For TS configuration - depending on the reflector type, the reflector height field has the view:
  5. 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.

  6. The Stake Report field shows the name of the current stake report. Click the button to change the report name via the Stake Reports List dialog
  7. Click Stake to open the Stake 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.


Station & Offsets

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:

  1. Select Start Station to set the current or start station. The two arrow buttons allow you to decrease or increase the station by the interval specified in the station Interval shown.
  2. Set the station Interval.
  3. The Num Segment field shows the number of segments of the line determined with the given interval. For instance, a value of 3 indicates the line is divided into three equal segments to stake four points.
  4. Enter the Right Offset or Left Offset of the computed point with respect to the line at the stations.
  5. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the line at the station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  6. In Angle Pts, select how the angle points will be computed at segment intersections:
  7. In Curve, select how points on curve segments will be selected:
  8. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations. More...

For Real Time:

  1. Enter the Right Offset or Left Offset of the computed point with respect to the line at the stations.
  2. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the line at the station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  3. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations. More...

For Skew Station:

  1. Select Skew Station to set the current station as start station of the new line. Enter the corresponding station.
  2. Enter the Left Skew or Right Skew value as the start angle in the horizontal plane (relative the existing line) of the new line.
  3. Enter the Skew Offset to set a point on the new line.
  4. Enter the Up Offset or Down Offset height offset, or the vertical Grade Offset (in percentage) with respect to the height of the skew station. If the grade is falling, the value should be negative.
  5. Click Stake to start the stakeout process for the designated offset locations. More...

Stake dialog

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.



Status and tool panels

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:



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:
  • "without a pencil" - the file logging is not started by a user;
  • "moving pencil" - the file logging is started by a user.

The icon is displayed when Depth Finder is selected in the Peripherals dialog for the rover receiver:

  • Gray ship - a depth finder is not connected to the controller;
  • Color ship - a depth finder is connected to the controller but it is in inactive mode;
  • Color ship with question mark - a depth finder is connected to the controller but it is not transmitting any data;
  • Color ship with green curves - a depth finder is connected to the controller and it is transmitting data.

The icon is displayed when mmGPS+ is selected in the Peripherals dialog for the rover receiver:

  • Crossed out laser - a sensor is not receiving the correction data from the laser transmitter;
  • Laser with a beam - a sensor is receiving the correction data from the laser transmitter and the difference between GNSS elevation and laser elevation is less than the value in the Height Difference Limit field of mmGPS+ Options dialog;

  • Laser with a beam and two vertical arrows - a sensor is receiving the correction data from the laser transmitter and the difference between GNSS elevation and laser elevation is more than the value in the Height Difference Limit field of mmGPS+ Options dialog.
  • Laser with a circle on its corner - a sensor is receiving the correction data from the laser transmitter but the signal is partially blocked by a plastic corner of the transmitter.

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).

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.

GNSS solution:

  • Green is a Fixed solution for RTK tasks, DGPS solution for DGPS tasks, PPP Full solution for PPP tasks;
  • Yellow is a Float solution for RTK tasks, PPP Normal solution for PPP tasks;
  • Red is a standalone solution, Convergence PPP stage for PPP tasks.

H stands for RMS values of the horizontal coordinates for the given GNSS solution in the current units.

V stands for RMS values of the vertical coordinates for the given GNSS solution in the current units.
The icon displays the number of the GNSS satellites tracked (N) and the number of GNSS satellites used in position determination (M).

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%).

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%).
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 .

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Laser Pointer: Turns the laser pointer on or off. Available for certain total stations only.
Turn: Opens the Rotate dialog to turn the Total station to various angles or points.

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.
Search: Forces the total station to aim to the prism without starting of measurements.
Search & Measure: Forces the total station to aim to the prism and make the measurement.

Search & Lock:
  • Starts the instrument to search,
  • locks onto the prism, tracks it and makes the measurements.
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.

The robotic total station is measuring a target.

Instrument battery charge level:

  • Four green horizontal bars is full (from 80 to 100%);
  • Three green horizontal bars is medium (from 60 to 80%);
  • Two yellow horizontal bars is low (from 40 to 60%);
  • One yellow horizontal bars is over low (from 20 to 40%);
  • One red horizontal bars is none (from 0 to 20%);

Shows the status of connection with the instrument:

  • the connection with the robotic and conventional total station is established;
  • the transmission data with the robotic total station is broken;
  • the connection with the robotic and conventional total station is broken.

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%).
Opens stake settings to view and edit.

Stake Panel

The Stake Panel along the bottom of the dialog displays a number of buttons used to provide information and facilitate staking.


Views

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.


Data View

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.


Map View

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.


Normal View

The Normal view is available whenever you are staking known design coordinates. This view provides a directional way of locating the design locations:


Overhead View

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.


Cross Section View

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.


Surface View

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.


Select Stakeout Value

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.


Data Fields

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.