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ADJUSTMENTS
Translate, Rotate, Scale
Traverse Adjust: Angle Adjust, Compass Rule
(See Optional Least Squares Adjustment Module)

AUTO MAPPING
With or Without Raw Data/Linework File
CAD
Intelligent Snap, Snap Preview
Digitizer

COGO
Area
Inverse by Points, Point to a Line, Point to Set
Horizontal and Vertical Curve Solutions
Closure Report
Station Offset
Extended Intersection
Trim Line
Best Fit Line
Map Check
Traverse on Curve/Line
Radial Stakeout
Point in Direction (Manual Traverse)
Corner Angle
Intersections
Offset Point
Triangle Solutions
Traverse/Sideshots
Subdivide
Conversions: Zenith/Slope—Horz/Vert Dist

IMPORT and EXPORT
TDS Coordinates and Raw Data and TDS Point Lists
DXF/DWG and Text Files
Nikon Transfer Data
Uses Survey Link for more Conversions
(See Optional Transfer Module)

LAYER MANAGEMENT
Virtually Unlimited AutoCAD Compatible Layers
Isolate Layer
Default Point/Line Color and Type

MAP FUNCTIONS
Multiple Colors, Fonts and Line Types
Add/Edit Points
Show/Hide Point Labels, Non-Plotting Point Labels
Show Dynaview/Text Hotspot
Add/Edit Sets, Annotate Sets, Blocks, Tables
Draw Lines, Pline or Set
Single Linework Command
Draw Circle/Box, Plot Box, Edit Pline
Add North Arrow/Scale Bar
Create Block Definitions, Label Box
B-Spline and Overhauser Spline

MAP FUNCTIONS, continued
Add/Edit Text from File or Typed Line
Manage Text Styles
Annotate/Number Lots
Add/Edit Hatching
Add/Edit Dynaviews (Multiple Map Views)
Dynaview Wizard

OBJECT SELECTION
By Name, Window, Layer, Line Type, Color, Description, Point List

PLOTTING and PRINTING
Plot/Print Setup, Preview
Uses any Plotter/Printer Supported by Windows
Color Maps, Save Multiple Types
Support for Plotting Line Widths in Color Map

PROJECT OPTIONS
Unit Selections of Feet/Meter, Degrees/Grads, Azimuth/Bearing
Precision Display Settings for Values
Text Controls
Plan/Profile/Sheet Display/Scale Options

SUBDIVISIONS
Predefined Area
Street Intersection
Cul-de-sac

USABILITY TOOLS
Real Time Pan and Zoom
Zoom Extents, Window, To Point, By Percent, Pan, Previous/Next
Undo and Redo
Right Mouse Menu for Objects
Double Click to Edit Objects
Identify Objects with Mouse
Drag and Drop Tool Bars
Full Screen Mode
Stacking Dialogs
Previews
AutoCAD Compatible Fonts and Colors
Over 150 Point Symbol Types
30 Different Line Types and 28 Hatch Patterns
Project Templates
Undo Size Setting
Auto Save
Display/Plot Segment Definitions
Renumber points/Raw Data Error Wizard

VIEWS
TDS Coordinates, View/Edit Coordinate File
TDS Raw Data, View/Edit Raw Data File
Plan (Northings/Eastings), Profile, Sheet, 3-D
Reports Text Files and Point Lists


Optional ForeSight Modules

CONTOURING and DTM
Generate/Label Contours
Break Lines and Boundaries
Hide/Show Break Lines and Boundaries
DTM Volumes
Average End Area Volumes
Generate Cross Section Lines for Average End
DTM Grid and Edge
Spot Elevations
Generate and Label Profiles (Cross-Sections)
Show Triangulation

LEAST SQUARES ADJUSTMENT
Simple, Wizard Driven Interface
Ability to Preview Results Prior to Making Changes
Complete Text Reports

ROAD LAYOUT MODULE
Enter/Edit Road Components, Templates
Generate DTM Surface, Catch Points
Generate Grade Book and Centerline Report
Graph Cross Sections

TRANSFER—SIMPLE DATA EXCHANGE
Data Exchange with TDS Data Collectors
Data Exchange with Instruments with TDS Onboard Software


System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Windows® 95, 98, ME, NT or 2000
  • 800 x 600 Monitor Resolution
  • 256 or more colors
  • 16 Megabytes of RAM (32 MB with Windows NT or Windows 2000)
  • 23 Megabytes of Hard Drive Space

Optimum Requirements

  • Windows® 95, 98, ME, NT or 2000
  • 1024 x 768 Monitor Resolution
  • 64,000 or more colors
  • 32 Megabytes of RAM (64 MB with Windows NT or Windows 2000)
  • 50 Megabytes of Hard Drive Space
  • Digitizer Optional
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