Surveyors..enjoy this A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that converts CSV co-ordinates into a GSI-8 string. (beta version).

Download csv2gsi_xls.zip

Hello there,
Can anyone send me a link to download an excel sheet capable of accepting field data (angles and measurements) for traverse computations. Perhaps on this site, or other sources online.
Failing that, does anyone have the formulas at hand for creating my own version.
Regards, Steve.

If you want smaller file sizes try this: Saving an Excel file as an .XLSB will shrink the size by half or 75%.

This is a helpful download of GeoPro 2022, the premier spreadsheet tool designed specifically for your needs. Whether you're working on a simple or complex survey project, GeoPro 2022 has you covered with its comprehensive set of features and calculations. GeoPro 2022 streamlines the survey process and makes it easier for you to get the results you need.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Chris Siebern and a am a professional land surveyor in Indiana, United states of America.  We have survey procedures in place that keep all of our staked corners within the ALTA/NSPS minimum standards most of the time.  Where I'm finding issue is when staking out corners that are very close together, like within 30 ft.  The crew is using an on-site base station and RTK to set the corners and measuring positions with double occupation after staking, but we are "just" missing the allowable tolerance report by a few hundredths of a foot.  The crews pull a tape between the points after staking if they are that close together and the measured distance always checks out well.  So we have a check in taping that we note for the adjacent points that fail the 0.07' + 50 ppm test if that happens.

Here is my question.  Is there a way to record the measured distance between the points in Trimble Access so that the measured distance observations are available for use in network adjustments?  It would be almost no work in the field if this observation type could be added.  If we were using Star Net, we can just add 1 line to the input file from the field notes. 

Does anyone know if TBC even has an observation class for measured distances?  I hate to ask the crew to setup a robot just to get the observations to check the report box in these corner condition cases.  I know you can create linework from taped distances in access, but I don't think that data is included as observations in the least squares adjustment.

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys,

I'm trying to get my trimble style sheet to put my atribute before my code in the output.

code= settlement plate condition -->only 8 different conditions      K01

attribute= settlement plate number -->about 250 plates                1206

if i use the standard xls I found i reads 

pt,  code    attr    x           y          z     

1  ,  K01 , 1206 ,  1000,   1000,   ,1000  

but i need it to be 

1,  1206K01 ,1000 , 1000 , 1000. 

removing the comma between 1206 and K01 isn't a problem. thats just using textpad or something similar

having to relocate complete kolloms is to much editing and i would rather have my trimble do that.

thanks in advance.

Lourens Pepping 

Are the S8 and Trimble Field Link compatable?

Thanks

Please see the pictures in this post below before reading.

Hello there guys.  I have experience running an s3 total station, an s6, and various leicas like 403, 1103, Ts06, but I recently purchased this older gun the 5603 robotic.  It came with no literature and there isn't a lot on the net.  I have not used cables like this before.  My internal gun battery is no good, so I have an external.  I want to hook up my tsc3 to the gun and bypass the acu.  I didn't have the needed cables to make with work until a few days ago, see the pics below for what I have now.  My question is, since I have an external battery, the controller and batter must enter the gun at the same point shown in the second picture.  My question before I fry my gun is, so I have the connections listed correctly in that picture for that 3 way adapter.  Tsc3 and batter plug in on one end, then the other end of the adapter which is a 9 pin, has a cord connecting to it, then that connection plugs into the gun as pictured?  I have not seen this arrangement before.     Do you guys have any other tips I should know about when I try to hook this up?  Thanks so much.

hi id like to know where to find the data transfer software for DTM-122A. it was donated to me but i cant download jobs from it. it doesnt have  data transfer software either     http://www.aliexpress.com

Hi Nikon Forum,

My surveyor sent me a raw data downloaded from Niko DTN-352  Version "Nikon RAW data format V2.00". The raw data are obtained from traverse measurement with repetitive angle and slope distance accordingly. below, I copy some data :

MP,1,,9617281.0680,806601.0290,89.8830,PC119
MP,2,,9617229.1190,806546.9520,81.9460,PC120
CO,Temp:11C Press:760mmHg Prism:30 09-Oct-2012 09:53:20
ST,2,,1,,1.6090,46.08593,46.08590
F1,1,1.6690,75.4120,0.00000,83.54530,09:53:20
SS,6,1.6690,75.4110,46.08590,83.54540,09:53:29,PC119
SS,68,1.6690,75.4110,226.09000,276.05150,11:13:39,PC119
SS,69,1.5190,198.2930,301.47060,90.30020,11:14:10,PC121
SS,70,1.5190,198.2940,121.47040,269.30010,11:14:32,PC121
SS,71,1.6690,75.4110,46.08570,83.54520,11:14:59,PC119
SS,72,1.6690,75.4110,226.08560,276.05120,11:15:25,PC119
SS,73,1.5190,198.2950,301.47040,90.30020,11:15:54,PC121
SS,74,1.5190,198.2950,121.47090,269.30070,11:16:17,PC121

After couple side shots, surveyor measured repetitive distance on traverse points PC119 and PC121 with the following order :

1. shot "direct" @PC119  >> shot "inverse" @PC119

2. shot "inverse" @PC121 shot "direct" @PC121

3. shot "direct" @PC119  >> shot "inverse" @PC119

4. shot "inverse" @PC121 shot "direct" @PC121

Questions:

1. How to set point number on SS @PC119 is always recorded as pntNo# 1 and @PC121 as pntNo# 69 on field (inputted in Total Station)? usually, i edit on "transit editor" manually.

2. How to set or method of measurement using Nikon total station in order to while exporting nikon raw data to fieldbook (autodesk survey format) will get the following format:

UNIT METER DMS
HORIZ AZIMUTH
SCALE FACTOR 1.000
CR ON
VERT ANGLE ZENITH
NEZ 1 9617281.0680 806601.0290 89.8830 "PC119"
NEZ 2 9617229.1190 806546.9520 81.9460 "PC120"
STN 2 1.6090 "PC120"
BS 1 46.0859
PRISM 1.6690
FC1 VA 1 46.0859 75.4110 83.5454 "PC119"
FC2 VA 1 226.0900 75.4110 276.0515 "PC119"
PRISM 1.5190
FC2 VA 69 301.4706 198.2930 90.3002 "PC121"
FC1 VA 69 121.4704 198.2940 269.3001 "PC121"
PRISM 1.6690
FC1 VA 1 46.0857 75.4110 83.5452 "PC119"
FC2 VA 1 226.0856 75.4110 276.0512 "PC119"
PRISM 1.5190
FC2 VA 69 301.4704 198.2950 90.3002 "PC121"
FC1 VA 69 121.4709 198.2950 269.3007 "PC121"

The Nikon DTM-400 Series Total Station has Dual display (large 4-line), dual-axis compensation, 30x telescope, on-board memory (2,000 points), alpha-numeric keyboard, lumi-guide....what's not to like?!! The DTM-400 series represented the beginning of the modern era in total station design by Nikon. Sophisticated software and electronic technology combines with superior Nikon optics and ease of operation to produce one great instrument. Angles are read to 1" (2" accuracy) and distances can be measured up to 11,800 feet with a triple prism. Built-in programs include station set-up, XYZ measurement, RDM, stakeout, REM, and COGO calculation; of course, a standard RS232 data port allows you to connect to an external data collector, or to download data to your PC.

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HELLO THERE!!! I'm Roberta ...I'm a surveyor working at Mes Aynak Archaeological Project in Afghanistan.i started this new job last week..and found myself not being able to download survey data..prevoius surveyor who bought two Nikon DTM 322 didn't leave any software to download the data (or deleted it before going away ...how nice!!). I am really not familiar with this machines ..I always been using Leica as it's the most popular in Europe for archaeological work. I managed to get the drivers for the Prolific usb serial port. Reading prevoius forums I understand there is a software called Transit to download the data, is this correct?Does anybody out there knows where can i get it?(as it seems to be very hard to find in the net). Or does anybody knows if i can alternatively use another software?? I hope somebody can help as this is becoming very frustrating.....

We have recently acquired an eBee plus and interested in others experience and tips in optimizing the workflow in Agisoft, in particular using a geoid model where the local geoid model is not well defined (outside South Africa) We always use accurate ground control points to verify results. The geoid model is fairly well defined in South Africa with an accuracy or standard deviation of 7cm. Has anyone used a geoid specific to Africa and verified against true orthometric heights, and if so where?

Good afternoon,

I am just about to launch a new small business called Ground Control Surveys.

I live in Sydney, Australia.

The business will offer both UAV Mapping and Processing. 

Having read a whole lot of forums over the last few years, I have seen that there are a large number of people who want to take advantage of UAV's for mapping, but who don't have the time to experiment with all the processing software/s. 

For those local to my area, I can fly the drone (Licensed CASA pilot) and process the images.

But for those who may be interstate or overseas; I am more than happy to process the imagery that you may have taken.

I can also discuss the flight planning, ground control placement, camera settings etc with you, to ensure the imagery is of sufficient quality. 

I have refined the process over the last 2 years and have found that Photoscan allows for the most customisation, which, done correctly, leads to the most accurate results; however, if you require the imagery processed in similar software, that can usually be arranged. 

If anyone would like to know more, I can share with you my past projects and the accuracy analysis.

I can also assist with the analysis after the processing is complete eg. categorising the point cloud, creating a bare-Earth model, generating contours and exporting them as a DXF, creating a 10 x 10m grid and sampling heights at these locations etc.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions, I'm happy to share some quick tips on this or any related topics (QGIS, GlobalMapper etc).

Kind regards,

James Wallace

Hi Guys 

I got my photo control and processing all figured out for Normal projects with good geometry but im having a hard time figuring out how to place and space control points for narrow road strip.

Check out this collection of Drone Surveying Videos for learning the basics related to surveying with UAVs and Drones.

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Just purchased a sokkia set 3b II.  Wondering if anyone knows the volts / amps / watts paramaters for the power port (3 pin) on bottom side of instrument (label says 6V)?

Good day.

I am looking for assistance in transferring data to my Sokkia 3030r from txt. file. This data was extracted from Cad file / cogo points. I have Pt, North, East, Elev, code format. (comma del) I also created an .SDR file. I am playing around with both Spectrum link and Sokkia link and I cannot manage to transfer to data to the machine. I am missing a component and can't find much information online. I bought a new Compact flash card. (64mb), a low storage card (this is what I understand as being required for the older machine). I formatted the card using the machine. I tried both SDR20 and SDR33 files. from the new card. Card to Mem > I get a "There are no entries" pop up. I also tried transferring from app - Spectrum link, and sokkia link with no success.

I assume my txt format or SDR file is not formatted correctly or something ?? Anyone out there have tips or recommendations?

thank you kindly

Shawn

The SOKKIA GIR-1000 system provides reliable and accurate GPS positioning for cost-effective asset control. The software is easy to use, and you can choose the positional accuracy you need for your application; The systems are available for submetric, decimeter and centimetric accuracies.

Submeter System

Typically, the GIR-1000's Standard Submeter System achieves an accuracy of 2.5 feet (75 cm). This accuracy is still available when a point location is being occupied for a single second, as well as in dynamic mode when the characteristics of the line and area are being recorded.

Decimetric System

The GIR-1000's Decimetric System processes bearer codes and data transmitted by GPS satellites to achieve decimeter accuracies. The decimetric precision is feasible for the cartographic point and the line and area characteristics. In such positions where satellite synchronization is maintained, the Decimetric System has an accuracy of up to 4 inches (10 cm) with very short occupancy times.

Precision System

The GIR-1000 Precision System can obtain accuracies as good as 1 cm. For the administration of GIS assets, the Precision System solves the ambiguities inherent in carrier phase measurements to achieve precise positioning in static characteristics, as well as decimeter accuracy in dynamic characteristics.

Data Collection

The asset management tools of the GIR-1000 field line use a manual system controller for rugged reliability. Collect points, lines and areas using manual offsets; or automatically collect point offsets using the most popular laser rangefinders today. Pause or establish line and area characteristics for accurate and efficient data collection.

Processing Software

The GIR-1000 processor is based on Windows, so it supports the transfer of data "without sutures" to other Windows programs such as CAD and GIS desktops. You can even run these programs simultaneously with the GIR-1000 Processor on the same screen. The modules include:

· Characteristics Editor manages all descriptions of field assets that are made to measure and attributes labeling tasks.

· Time Viewer graphically indicates the moment in which each recording session was made, which receiver or field worker recorded the data, and the manner in which each feature was described.

· Map Viewer displays GPS accuracy and the relative location of each feature.

· Export performs the output of formatted data for the most popular GIS products, such as ArcViewÒ, ARC / INFOÒ, IntergraphÒ, AutoCADÒ, MapInfoÒ, and ASCII definable by the user.

Differential Correction

All GIR-1000 Systems accept differential corrections in real time (offering convenience and precise navigation) or in post-process mode. With option to several methods in real time, such as the Beacon (radio beacon), FM and satellite-based corrections - or even issue and receive your own correction in real time. The real-time mode requires the reception of the standard RTCM corrections.

Base Station Software

The GIR-1000 Base Station Software is based on Windows and offers simple programming of the VCR type to record the data in both GIR-1000 and RINEX formats. The flexible software works with the GIR-1000 System to generate RTCM standard differential corrections in real time.

Hi all,

I have TDS Rrecon without bluetooth and i connect to my GSR2700 ISX trought cable. SurvCE log this reciever, then i select internal GSM and make NTRIP connection. Controler recieve list of base stations but and succesfuly connect to reciver at te end. When i try to survey it stays in auto mode do not recieve fix position. CAn enybode tell my why i have this problem?

Thanks

Bojan Petkovic

I am using Carlson Survey.  The two units are listed in the gps equipment list.  The data collector can not find the receiver.  I have checked cables, settings, default settings what is the problem.

I am using an HP IPAQ to do rtk work with these machines, no problem.

Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks,

Doug

I am Mohammad Shoaib Afzali from Kbaul, Afghanistan , and Bachelor of Geodesy Engineering Faculty of Kabul Polytechnic university , and currently works as survey manager in National rural acccess program of Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and developement of Afghanistan.

I am so happy to be the member of Land Surveyors United

Best Regards,

Afzali

Hey guys.

How do you edit the parameters file so I could customise it before I load it (.par) to my TPS11OO?

hi to every one.

can someone help me to recover a job i have deleted from the rover.

I  have a Leica tcr407 total station and would like some insight as well as an older firmware version.  I made a boo-boo and used wrong class when uploading and my machine is giving weak signal error 6.  eica said maybe upload a different version of firmware.  If anyone has this knowlege or the resource please advise.  Thanks

Hi can anyone please help. I am splitting a large cadastral layout into managable portions. After doing the initial site localisation I want to use this same localisation file for each of the portions as separate surveys without revisiting all the points used in the localisation yet starting each portion as a new job. Is this possible? I thought of doing the localisation as a job then saving it to the pc, then renaming this file for each of the portions of 100+ plots being surveyed

I am working with Carlson SurvCE  Version 5.07 on the Carlson Tablet Data Collector. I work in the Transportation field, and use the roading feature daily. When in the Stake Road function, I am having issues using the reference object setting when staking by a section file, ie staking the Finish grade for an EP and also Staking the Back of Curb, Back of Curb being my reference object selected. The issue I keep having is that when selecting the reference object, it locks up the data collector. I have a work around as in going into the section file and obtaining the back of curb elevation and punching that elevation in once I have stored the shot. It is a bit time consuming from a construction stand point and I am not the only on in my company that is having this issue. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue, and if so what was the fix. We keep checking for updates, but have not seen any.

Thanks

When I set up my BRx7 system for base & rover, my base remains on autonomous. Is this normal?

Hello friend,

Can someone who has an experience with Carlson surveCE answer me, I want to know if it's possible to perform a PPK survey using this field software, using Trimble or Topcon receivers, I dont need only to record raw data as I see in videos on YouTube, but need surveying points while recording data and typing   feature codes like Trimble Survey Controller or Topcon TopSurv software. Thanks.

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Can download OK but can't seem to upload.

Maybe I am missing a setting or something.

Perhaps someone does this quite often and can tell me what 

I am doing wrong.

Hi everyone. 

My MS1Ax total station has got a problem when loading on board TopSurv. 

When I start the program, I get this error message

If I go on, I can still use some functions, but for instance, if I try to make a resection using three points that I have previously recorded, I can’t see the list of the recorded points. In several instances, this error message gets back again.

I have also tried to replace the tpsOpts.dll file with the one that I have in another total station (whic works perfectly) but still the problem remains.

Could anyone help me sorting out this problem?

I attach here below the content of the erropr log file:

00000.000 ; 7 ; Program \ROMDisk\PROGRAM\TopSURV\tpsMain.exe started on 01/01/2006 00:13
00000.001 ; 7 ; Software: TS 8.2.1 Dec 09, 2011
00000.001 ; 7 ; Platform: Windows CE 5.0 (build 1400 )
00000.001 ; 7 ; Processors(1): ARM920 (5.4.8)
00000.004 ; 7 ; Total Memory: 61964288 bytes, Free Memory: 31334400 bytes, Total VM: 33554432 bytes, Free VM: 18350080 bytes, DLL Address: 0x1CD1000
00000.004 ; 7 ; Total Disk: 804503552 bytes, Free Disk: 753364992 bytes
00000.005 ; 7 ; Storage Mem: 15425536 bytes, Free Storage: 15051744 bytes
00000.019 ; 7 ; Number of files in \Temp 0
00000.031 ; 7 ; *** error in C:\GPT-9000\Ver8\source\TSTPS\tpsMain\apputils.cpp, line 668, err_code 0, last_error= 2
00000.038 ; 7 ; *** error in C:\GPT-9000\Ver8\source\TSTPS\tpsMain\apputils.cpp, line 669, err_code 0, last_error= 2
00011.434 ; 7 ; Geo loading time E = 0 D = 0 P = 1754
00019.120 ; 7 ; Could not load library \ROMDisk\PROGRAM\TopSURV\tpsOpts.dll err code = 193
00035.013 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.022 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.250 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.306 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.365 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.423 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.479 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.537 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.593 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.649 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.722 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.783 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.841 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.897 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00035.961 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00036.017 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00036.073 ; 7 ; DBGCHK c:\gpt-9000\ver8\source\communication\devicemodel.h @ 41
00036.238 ; 7 ; TotalStation Manufacturer: Sokkia
00036.238 ; 7 ; TotalStation Model: SRX
00036.238 ; 7 ; TotalStation Connection: Cable
00036.403 ; 7 ; Trying connection on: ports {COM7:} bauds {57600 460800 460800 460800 460800 460800 460800 460800} settings N/8/1 instrument TS
00055.983 ; 7 ; Could not load library \ROMDisk\PROGRAM\TopSURV\tpsOpts.dll err code = 193
00441.069 ; 7 ; Logging finished

Many thanks in advance

Massimo

Hello there

I am very happy to have found this website and hope somebody is able to help me with the following:

I bought an TOPCON GTS-6B from a company that sells refurbished units and I have not been able to download my data files to a laptop. The provided manual (a scanned copy, very basic & limited) does not cover this subject at all. I need to solve this problem in the next couple of days but unfortunately we just entered a bank weekend Holiday. 

There is a 64 SRAM card inside the unit that stores the data, and I have been provided with a RS232 to USB connection cable. When I connect the total station and computer, my device manager (Windows 10) recognises there is a RS232-USB connection present. (at least that's the ONLY positive thing)

I have also been provided with a very old piece of software (1999) called T-COM version 1.1 which only shows download options for these machines:  1] GTS-700/710/800 and 2] GTS210/310/1000,

The GTS-6B is not showing here but I assume it should still work?  When I click download (either 1 or 2) the program just responds with ("download in progress" (which shows for less than a second)...and then showing:..."no response")

I suspect that I somehow need to use item [MENU page 3/3] as the following options are displayed

1: RAM PROGRAM
2: COMPUTER COM

I guess I need to select 2: (as I want to communicate with a computer?) , from there I get to the next screen showing:

1: SEND DATA
2: LOAD CORDS

When I select 1: it brings me to the next screen and shows  1: DATA1.D which should be my data file. When I select it and click START it says "sending" but I don't know where its sending it to as I cant see an option to set the T-COM program into receive mode.

I suspect that if they provided a RS232 - USB cable and software with download options I should be able to directly read the data from the card whilst it is sitting in the Total station.

Somebody told me I better buy a card reader but what type? Its a very old one and only reads TOPCON 64Kb and SRAM, it has 38 pinhole connectors. (female) I have attached some pics. There are no specifications for this card provided and I have no clue what reader would work and what  I should buy (and where, I prefer amazon prime)

I am getting pretty desperate so really hope there is somebody out there able to help me

I would really appreciate it in any case!

Thanks in advance

'

Kind regards

Michiel Luijken
Based in UK, Portsmouth

Hi,

I am currently using starnet V6 and I am having a problem. Tried searching through the manuals and online help but no such luck. 

Currently I have a two traverse loops; One loop is the original loop which was done many years back, the second loop was recently done and contains part of the original loop and was done using assumed bearing and coordinates. I would like to know how to do a transformation of the loops and also find out the residuals of the original loop to know how much they have moved. 

In an official press release from Microsurvey, we learn of their new acquisition by Hexigon:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MicroSurvey Software Acquired by Hexagon

January 19th, 2012 – MicroSurvey is excited to announce that The Hexagon Group has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., the leading Canadian based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets.

"MicroSurvey has grown very rapidly in the last 2 years and the acquisition by Hexagon gives us the means to grow even faster and keep pace with the ever-growing customer demand. Our team is extremely excited about this acquisition as it provides us the vehicle for further investment in innovation and greater access to the market", stated Darcy Detlor, president of MicroSurvey Software. Mr. Detlor will continue as president of MicroSurvey.

Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, MicroSurvey currently employs 30 people. With a successful expansion of its footprint in recent years, today the company provides innovative software solutions to customers around the world.

"The acquisition of MicroSurvey notably expands Hexagon's product offerings and software development capabilities for several of our key markets including land surveying, construction and public safety." said Ola Rollen, CEO and President of Hexagon AB. "Additionally, both MicroSurvey's software products and Hexagon's instrument products enjoy strong leadership positions in these markets". "The ability to offer such comprehensive, market-leading and innovative solutions will undoubtedly benefit both current and future customers of Hexagon."

About MicroSurvey

MicroSurvey Software Inc. has been developing software and hardware solutions for surveying, forensic mapping, and data collection for over twenty-five years. With customers in over 100 countries, MicroSurvey Software is a two-time winner of PROFIT Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies and a winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Both have recognized MicroSurvey Software for its outstanding sales growth.

About Hexagon

Hexagon has over 12,500 employees in more than 40 countries and net sales of about 2,200 Million Euros. Their products are used in a broad range of industries including surveying, power and energy, aerospace and defence, safety and security, construction and manufacturing. Learn more at www.hexagon.com.

Press Release from Hexigon

News from GIM INternational

MicroSurvey has announced that The Hexagon Group has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., the leading Canada-based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction and forensic markets.

"MicroSurvey has grown very rapidly in the last 2 years and the acquisition by Hexagon gives us the means to grow even faster and keep pace with the ever-growing customer demand. Our team is extremely excited about this acquisition as it provides us the vehicle for further investment in innovation and greater access to the market", stated Darcy Detlor, president of MicroSurvey Software. Mr. Detlor will continue as president of MicroSurvey.

Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, MicroSurvey currently employs 30 people. With a successful expansion of its footprint in recent years, today the company provides innovative software solutions to customers around the world.

"The acquisition of MicroSurvey notably expands Hexagon's product offerings and software development capabilities for several of our key markets including land surveying, construction and public safety," said Ola Rollen, CEO and president of Hexagon AB. "Additionally, both MicroSurvey's software products and Hexagon's instrument products enjoy strong leadership positions in these markets. The ability to offer such comprehensive, market-leading and innovative solutions will undoubtedly benefit both current and future customers of Hexagon."

MicroSurvey CAD is a Complete Desktop Survey and Design Program Created for Surveyors, Contractors and Engineers.

No plug-ins or modules are necessary. Complete Survey Drafting, COGO, DTM, Traversing, Volumes, Contouring, Point Cloud manipulation and Data Collection interfacing are included. MicroSurvey CAD is compatible with field data from all major total stations and data collectors and is fully compatible with AutoCAD.
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The MicroSurvey CAD Advantage

Surveyors all over the world use MicroSurvey CAD to complete their infrastructure and design projects. MicroSurvey has been building software for the surveying industry for over 20 years and with all this experience, we are able to offer the best surveying CAD software package available today.

We understand that not everyone needs a full featured package, so we offer 4 different options. Our Basic version has core surveying computation tools and just enough CAD tools to draft a plan. The Standard version has all the features of Basic, plus a full CAD engine. The Premium version, which has everything you expect in a Survey software package including advanced design capabilities. Completing the line is the Ultimate version, which has all features enabled, including point cloud processing tools.

MicroSurvey has been developing its desktop software on the IntelliCAD engine for over 4 years. MicroSurvey CAD opens and saves AutoCAD drawing files (V2.5 through 2011) and uses DWG as its native format. IntelliCAD’s command set, toolbar and menu structure is very similar to AutoCAD so you can install MicroSurvey CAD into existing AutoCAD environments with ease!

Constant Improvements are an important aspect of a software company and a software package. Take a look at the list of features that have improved in the past 4 major updates to MicroSurvey CAD:

In addition there were major upgrades in 2004, 2002, and 2001.

We value and listen to our customers and we support what we build. MicroSurvey’s technical support has been ranked number one by industry professionals and our customer service is world class. MicroSurvey CAD includes over 12 hours of extensive training movies, which equates to reading thousands of pages of manuals. Learning while you work has never been this easy.

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          Please help me to transform the latlon coordinates to UTM manually how can i solve it manually

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I recently received a Pentax PCS-2s total station from another surveyor as a gift but i am having a few challenges. I have read the manual for three times now but i have still been unable to solve my little situation. To make coordinate observations one will have to input in the station coordinates and make a back sight observation but my challenge is, when inputting in the station coordinates i am allowed only five slots to key in my digits but my eastings are six digits. IMG-20150328-00197.jpg

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Hello Group,i imported a used Pentax labeled R-330c which i found out after importation that its in Japanese language and its very expensive to return it to Japan. please dear Group can someone help me with ideas how to change it to English?

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