General tab of the Connections dialog

To connect and disconnect a surveying device, to change a type of the device to work with, and to select another survey configuration.

  1. Select the device type for connection:


  2. For serial based connection:


  3. For Wi-Fi-based configuration:


  4. Configure the settings related to connection with last used device and connection prompt:

  5. Click the Connect button to initiate the connection to the device associated with the currently selected configuration. The connection status indicator in the title bar displays the connection progress and result. Learn more about Title Bar Associated Icons and Buttons.

    Note the following:

  6. When MAGNET Field has an active connection to the surveying device the Connect button transforms to the Disconnect button. Click the Disconnect button to close an active connection and disconnect from the device.