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TOC

Table of ContentsChapter 1Introduction .......

Installing Topcon THow to see theHow to add a f

Installing MicrosofCE-based Device

Starting Topcon ToUpdating HardwarGetting Acquainte

Topcon Tools Main WindowMenu Bar ......Toolbar .........Status Bar .....

Customizing the TEditing the ToCustom Toolb

CommandButton Set

Giving Feedback .Printing the Select

Chapter 2Working with a Jo

Using the Startup DCreating a New JoOpening a Job .....Saving a Job ........Closing a Job .......Deleting a Job .....Job Configuration i................................................... 1-1ools ................................................... 1-2

installed features ............................... 1-9eature after installation ...................... 1-10t ActiveSync for Use With s ......................................................... 1-12ols ..................................................... 1-13

e Lock ................................................ 1-20d .......................................................... 1-21Modules ............................................. 1-21 ............................................................ 1-22............................................................. 1-23............................................................. 1-26............................................................. 1-30oolbar ................................................. 1-31olbar ................................................... 1-34ar Tips ................................................. 1-35 Properties .......................................... 1-35tings ................................................... 1-37............................................................. 1-38ed View .............................................. 1-40

b .............................................. 2-1ialog Box .......................................... 2-1

b .......................................................... 2-2............................................................. 2-3............................................................. 2-4............................................................. 2-5............................................................. 2-5............................................................ 2-6

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Display Options ......................................................... 2-7Coordinate Systems Setup ......................................... 2-9

Add a Custom Projection .................................... 2-14Add a Datum ....................................................... 2-15Add a Geoid ........................................................ 2-17Set Grid to Ground Parameters ........................... 2-19

Units SelectionSave Option foQuality ControProcess Proper

Job Information ...Background Image

GeoreferencingHow to View t

Chapter 3Importing Data ...

Importing CooCreating CustoImporting DL Importing GISImporting DesImporting GPSCreating CustoImporting GPSImporting LocImporting OffiImporting TopImporting FielImporting TS OCreating Custo

31Importing RoaImporting X-SImporting Top

Importing From a Importing FromImporting fromTopcon Tools Reference Manual

........................................................... 2-29r Job ................................................... 2-29l Settings ............................................ 2-30ties ...................................................... 2-35............................................................. 2-40s .......................................................... 2-40 the Image .......................................... 2-44

he Geoid Curvature ............................ 2-54

.................................................. 3-1rdinate Files ........................................ 3-4m Format for Coordinates file ........... 3-9Obs Files ............................................. 3-13 Files ................................................... 3-14ign Files .............................................. 3-16 Obs Files ........................................... 3-19m Format for GPS Observations File 3-20+ Raw Data Files ............................... 3-22

alization Files ...................................... 3-25ce Software Jobs ................................. 3-26con XML Files ................................... 3-27d Software Jobs ................................... 3-28

bs Files ............................................. 3-30m Text Format for Total Station Raw File 3-

d Files ................................................. 3-33ection Templates Files ........................ 3-34con 3DMC Project .............................. 3-35Device ................................................. 3-36

a Topcon GNSS Receiver ............... 3-36 a Sokkia GNSS Receiver ................. 3-38

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Importing From a Mobile Device ............................. 3-40Importing From a Topcon Total Station ................... 3-42Importing From a Sokkia Total Station .................... 3-44Importing From a Topcon Digital Level ................... 3-47Importing From a Sokkia Digital Level .................... 3-49Importing from a Memory Card ................................ 3-51Importing fromImport RINEXDownloading R

Chapter 4Viewing, Selecting

Data Views ..........Tabular View

Points TabGPS OccuTS Obs TaGPS Obs TTape DimeLines Tab Images TaStereopairSurfaces TDL Obs TaRoads TabX-Section Stakeout R

Map View .....Occupation ViCAD View ....CAD View forGoogle Earth 3D View .......Layers View .

Setting theSetting theSetting theSetting theiii

a Device using Windows Explorer .. 3-53 Files from the Internet ...................... 3-59aw Data from an External Server ..... 3-67

, & Filtering Data ................... 4-1............................................................. 4-1............................................................. 4-2 ........................................................... 4-3pations Tab ......................................... 4-5b ......................................................... 4-7ab ...................................................... 4-9nsions Tab ......................................... 4-12............................................................ 4-13b ......................................................... 4-15s Tab ................................................... 4-17ab ....................................................... 4-20b ........................................................ 4-21 ........................................................... 4-23Templates Tab ................................... 4-27eport View ......................................... 4-28............................................................. 4-29ew ....................................................... 4-30............................................................. 4-32 Images .............................................. 4-34............................................................. 4-35............................................................. 4-37............................................................. 4-44 Layer for New Codes ....................... 4-47 Layer for a New/Existing Point ........ 4-47 Layer for a New/Existing Line ......... 4-49 Layer for a New/Existing Surface .... 4-50

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Setting the Layer for a New/Existing Road ........ 4-51Codes View ................................................................ 4-51

Setting View Options ....................................................... 4-52Map View Options ..................................................... 4-53Occupation View Options .......................................... 4-56CAD View Options .................................................... 4-58Tab Options inImage OptionsStereopairs Op

Selecting Data .....Selecting DataSelecting DataSelecting PoinSelecting TS OSelecting GPSSelecting TS OSelecting GPSInverting Selec

Filtering Data .......Filtering By TyFiltering By QFiltering By CFiltering By TiEditing Filters

Viewing Propertie

Chapter 5Editing Data ........

Editing in the TabuEditing Antenna P

Option 1: Edit Option 2: Edit Adding AntennEditing Offsets

Editing Points ......Option 1: EditiOption 2: Editi

Renaming Points oTopcon Tools Reference Manual

the Tabular View .............................. 4-60 ............................................................ 4-61tions .................................................... 4-62............................................................. 4-63 in Map, Occupation, and CAD Views 4-64 in Tabular and Codes Views ............. 4-64ts ......................................................... 4-65ccupations .......................................... 4-66

Occupations ....................................... 4-67bservations ......................................... 4-68

Observations ...................................... 4-69tions ................................................... 4-71............................................................. 4-72pe ....................................................... 4-73

uality Control ...................................... 4-74ode ...................................................... 4-75me ...................................................... 4-76 ............................................................ 4-77s of Data .............................................. 4-78

.................................................. 5-1lar View ............................................. 5-1

arameters ............................................. 5-7in the Tabular View ........................... 5-7in the Properties Dialog Box .............. 5-8as Using the Custom Antenna List .... 5-10 ........................................................... 5-12............................................................. 5-13ng in the Tabular View ...................... 5-14ng in the Properties Dialog Box ......... 5-15n the Points Tab ................................. 5-16

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Merging Points .......................................................... 5-18Resolving Duplicate Points .............................................. 5-18Displaying Check Points in Points Tab ........................... 5-23Editing Linework ............................................................. 5-26

Adding a New Point .................................................. 5-27Deleting a Point ......................................................... 5-29Adding a Line

Edit a CreaAppending Po

Option 1: S5-34

Option 2: S35

Inserting PointOption 1: S

Point ...Option 2: S

38Convert a LineSplitting a LinMerging LinesReversing a LiDeleting a LinDeleting a VerSelecting Segm

Creating aEditing GPS OccuEditing Codes in th

Adding a CodeEditing a CodeAdding and EdEditing Codes

Editing Layers .....Adding a LayeEditing a LayeSetting the LaySetting the LaySetting the Layv

............................................................ 5-29ted Line ............................................. 5-32

ints to a Line ....................................... 5-34electing the Line, then Selecting the Point(s)

electing the Point, then Selecting the Line 5-

s to a Line .......................................... 5-36electing the Line, then Inserting (Creating) the

............................................................. 5-37electing the Point, then Selecting the Line 5-

to Road ............................................. 5-39e .......................................................... 5-41 ........................................................... 5-41ne ....................................................... 5-42e .......................................................... 5-43tex from a Line .................................. 5-43ent Type ............................................ 5-44

Curve ................................................. 5-44pation Types ....................................... 5-48e Codes View .................................... 5-50 ........................................................... 5-51 ........................................................... 5-51iting an Attribute ............................... 5-52Used for Points .................................. 5-55............................................................. 5-57r .......................................................... 5-57r in the Layers View .......................... 5-58er for Codes ....................................... 5-59er for a New/Existing Point .............. 5-60er for New/Existing Linework .......... 5-61

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Setting the Layer for a New/Existing Surface ........... 5-62Setting the Layer for New/Existing Road .................. 5-63

Editing TS Instrument Parameters ................................... 5-63Option 1: Edit in the Tabular View ........................... 5-64Option 2: Edit in the Properties Dialog Box .............. 5-65Using the Custom TS Instruments List ...................... 5-67Manually AddManually Add

Editing Data PropeEditing Point PEditing GPS OEditing TS Ob

Edit TS OcEdit TS Ob

Editing GPS OEditing Digital

Edit DL PrEditing Di

Editing Tape DEdit Tape Edit Tape

Viewing Imag

Chapter 6Processing, Adjus

Setting Process andEnabling GPS ObsEnabling KinematiEnabling or DisablEnabling or DisablProcessing ............

Processing AllProcessing SelUnderstandingAbout Vector P

Adjustment ..........Adjustment TeAdjustment TeTopcon Tools Reference Manual

ing Total Station Occupation .............. 5-69ing Digital Run ................................... 5-72rties .................................................... 5-75roperties ............................................. 5-75ccupations Properties ......................... 5-77s Properties ......................................... 5-80cupations Properties .......................... 5-80servations Properties ......................... 5-81bs Properties ....................................... 5-84 Level Properties ................................ 5-89operties ............................................... 5-89gital Level Point Properties ................ 5-89imensions Properties ......................... 5-90

Dimension Properties ......................... 5-90Dimensions Point Properties .............. 5-91e Properties ......................................... 5-92

ting, & Localizing Points ...... 6-1 Adjustment Properties ...................... 6-1

ervations for Kinematic Occupation .. 6-4c Data for Go Occupations ................. 6-5ing Point Data ..................................... 6-6ing Epochs .......................................... 6-7............................................................. 6-8 GPS Observations ............................. 6-9ected GPS Observations ..................... 6-9 the Results ......................................... 6-9rocessing Modes ............................... 6-11

............................................................. 6-11st: Checking Vector Coordinates ....... 6-16st: Analysis of Repeated Observations 6-17

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Adjustment Test: Detecting Identical Points ............. 6-18Adjustment Test: Analysis of the Network ............... 6-19Adjustment Test: Analysis of Vertical and Horizontal Control

Point(s) ................................................................... 6-20Adjustment Test: Analysis of Consistency of Control 6-21Evaluating the Quality of the Adjusted Network ...... 6-22Viewing the AProcessing LooEditing Loop C

Localization ........Horizontal andAccuracy EstimCreating Local

Chapter 7Reporting ...........

Standard Reports .Adjustment ReGPS ObservatiPoints Report Quality Contro

Localization RepoCogo Traverse

Customized ReporEditing a Repo

Copy a ReEdit ItemsEdit Item O

Creating a New

Chapter 8Exporting ............

Exporting to a FileFeature of exp

Exporting Files to Export to a Mo

Using WinUsing Topvii

djustment Report ................................ 6-27p Closures and Viewing the Report .. 6-27losure Report Options ....................... 6-29

............................................................. 6-30 Vertical Localization Determinations 6-31ation for Localization Parameters .... 6-33

ization in the Job ............................... 6-34

................................................... 7-1

............................................................. 7-1port .................................................... 7-2ons Report ......................................... 7-4............................................................. 7-5l Report .............................................. 7-6

rt ......................................................... 7-7 Report ............................................... 7-8ts ......................................................... 7-10rt Configuration ................................. 7-12port ..................................................... 7-12 in the Selected Report ....................... 7-13

ptions ................................................ 7-14 Report Configuration ...................... 7-20

................................................... 8-1 ........................................................... 8-3ort to DWG and DXF formats ............ 8-6a Device ............................................. 8-12bile Device ........................................ 8-13dows Explorer ................................... 8-14con Tools ........................................... 8-15

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Export to a Topcon Total Station ............................... 8-16Using Windows Explorer .................................... 8-16Using Topcon Tools ............................................ 8-19

Chapter 9Design Module ..................................................... 9-1

Creating a New SuDisplaying the SurAdding to a SurfacEditing a Surface .

Deleting PointDeleting a LinCreating HolesSetting a BreakDrawing Conto

Creating a New RoCreating a StatConverting Ro

ConvertingConvertingConverting

Creating HorizAdding a LFeature AzAdding a CAdding a SAdding an

Creating VertiAdding a GAdding a PAdding a LStep One .Step Two Step Three

Creating X-secCreating TAdding anCreating aTopcon Tools Reference Manual

rface .................................................... 9-2face ..................................................... 9-7e .......................................................... 9-8............................................................. 9-9s from a Surface .................................. 9-10e from the Surface ............................... 9-11 in the Surface .................................... 9-12line for the Surface ............................ 9-13ur Lines for the Surface ..................... 9-14ad ....................................................... 9-20ion Number ........................................ 9-22ad ........................................................ 9-25 to Points ............................................ 9-25 to Lines ............................................. 9-27 to Surface ......................................... 9-28ontal Alignments ................................ 9-30ine ...................................................... 9-31imuth Setting ..................................... 9-32urve ................................................... 9-32piral ................................................... 9-35

Intersection ........................................ 9-37cal Alignments .................................... 9-40

rade ................................................... 9-42arabola ............................................... 9-43ong Section ........................................ 9-45............................................................. 9-47............................................................. 9-48 ........................................................... 9-48tions ................................................... 9-49emplates for X-section ....................... 9-49 X-Section Template to the Current Job 9-51 New Segment of the Template .......... 9-52

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Adding X-Sections to the Center Line ............... 9-53Editing roads created in TopSURV ................................. 9-55Calculating an Inverse ..................................................... 9-62Calculating Inverse Point To Line ................................... 9-65Calculating an Intersection .............................................. 9-69Calculating Point In Direction ......................................... 9-74Calculating a TravComparing SurfaceAutomatic ConstraAutomatic Constra

Chapter 10Image Module ....

Operating StereopaMeasuring CooCreating LinewCreating SurfaAdjustment of

Editing Scan Sessi

Chapter 11Advanced Module

Advanced ModuleGeneral Tab ..Engine Tab ... Troposphere TSplitting and MDecimation GPViewing/Savin

Epoch View ........Raw Data Plot .....

Editing Plots inEditing and Cr

Datum TransformaAntennas List ......

Create a CImport Antennix

erse ..................................................... 9-78s ......................................................... 9-82ction Alignment ................................. 9-85ction Curve ........................................ 9-87

................................................... 10-1irs ...................................................... 10-1rdinates of Points Using Stereopairs 10-3ork using Stereopairs ........................ 10-5

ce using Stereopairs ........................... 10-6 Measured Points ................................ 10-8on ........................................................ 10-9

................................................. 11-1 for Processing .................................... 11-1............................................................. 11-1............................................................. 11-3ab ...................................................... 11-7erging GPS Occupation .................... 11-9S Occupation .................................... 11-12g GPS Residuals ................................ 11-13............................................................. 11-16............................................................. 11-20 Raw Data Plot Window ................... 11-27

eating Macros .................................... 11-29tions ................................................... 11-31............................................................. 11-37ustom Antenna ................................... 11-38a Calibration Set ................................ 11-39

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Computing the Position of the Cameras Perspective Center 11-41

Advanced Module for Adjustment ................................... 11-46Advanced Module for Localization ................................ 11-48

Appendix A Installing the Glo

Appendix BAbout Quality Con

Points Tab QualityPoint Failed IdPoint Failed StControl Point FControl Point N

GPS Occupations TOccupation Fa

TS Obs Tab QualitTS Observatio

Horizontal ATS Observatio

Angle, or HoGPS Obs Tab Qua

GPS ObservatiGPS ObservatiGPS ObservatiGPS Observati

DL Obs Tab QualiDL Observatio

Appendix CSymbols Used in

Points Tab SymboGPS Occupation TTS Obs Tab SymbGPS Obs Tab SymTape Dimensions TDL Obs Tab SymbTopcon Tools Reference Manual

bal Geoid ................................ A-1

trol Messages ....................... B-1 Control Messages .............................. B-2entical Points Test .............................. B-2andard Deviation Test ........................ B-4ailed Misnamed GPS Occupations Test B-6ot Linked with the Network ............. B-8ab Quality Control Messages ............ B-9

iled Misnamed GPS Occupations Test B-9y Control Messages ............................ B-11n Rejected by Distance, Vertical Angle, or ngle .................................................... B-12

n with Outliers Rejected by Distance, Vertical rizontal Angle .................................... B-13

lity Control Messages ......................... B-14on Failed to Match Desired Precision B-15on Has a Float Solution .................. B-16on Failed to Process ........................... B-17on Rejected by Plane or by Height .... B-18ty Control Messages ........................... B-20n Failed to Match Desired Precision .. B-21

Tabs and on Views ................ C-1ls .......................................................... C-1ab Symbols ......................................... C-4ols ........................................................ C-5bols ..................................................... C-7ab Symbols ........................................ C-8

ols ....................................................... C-9

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Map View Symbols ......................................................... C-10

Appendix DConnectors ........................................................... D-1

Serial C-RS232C Connector ............................................ D-1Receiver COM Port Status ............................................... D-2

Appendix EHot Keys .............

Appendix FIndex ...................xi

................................................... E-1

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Chapter 1

IntroductionWelcome to Topcon Toprogram. Topcon Toolsprocessing and adjustinTopcon and Sokkia instTopcon Tools processepost-processes GPS obmodule options.Beginner and experien

Post-processing GP Processing TS and Network adjustmen Importing files on Exporting data to f

Topcon Tools has tabul Use the Tabular vie

vector or occupationames, and sortingincreasing or decre

Use the Map view configuration, mulmutual position of vector or point.

Use the Occupatio Use the CAD view

with the associated Use the Design mo

model (surface),X-section template1-1ols, an easy and powerful post-processing provides a full-featured environment for g field observations created with the family of ruments. Depending on the purchased module, s TS observations, RTK observations, and servations, or some combination of the three

ced geodesists can use Topcon Tools for:S base lines

/or RTK observationst

a computer or from a device or from a Internetiles on a computer or to a devicear and graphical representations of data:w for viewing points information, viewing n information, viewing data with the same lines in alphabetical order by time or by asing values.for displaying a common network tiple background images, estimating the points and vectors, and finding the necessary

n View for displaying occupations. for displaying view of linework and surfaces points and lines.dule for creating and editing a digital terra and for creating, viewing and editing road and s.

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Use the Imaging module for working with stereopairs and scan sessions.

Use the Advanced module to choose additional options and settings for post-processing and adjustment.

Changes made in either the Map or Tabular view are applied and reflected to the other vmore effective viewing

Installing TTopcon Tools softwareto install on a computeearlier versions of Topcand will install the late

NOTICENOTICE

The CD version odatums and geoiTopcon web site and geoids. Theyinstalled on our cMake sure that yinstallation.

Table 1-1 lists the recoinstall this software on

Before connecting the port, the TPS USB drivdriver is available on thwww.topconsupport.co

Table 1-1. Topcon

Microsoft Windows XP(32 bit and 64 bit) operati

Processor compatible witPentium 1000 MHz or fTopcon Tools Reference Manual

iew, providing faster, more convenient, and and editing of data.

opcon Tools comes either on a CD or from the TPS website r. The InstallAware Wizard will save the on Tools or Topcon Link are already installed,

st version in the folder which the user selects.

f Topcon Tools contains all projections, ds. The version downloaded from the comes without the projections, datums will be downloaded from the Internet and omputer during the installation process.

our computer has Internet access during

mmended system requirements needed to a computer.

receivers USB port to the computers USB er must be installed on the computer. The e TPS website: (http://m/documents/view/1743).

Tools System Requirements for Installation

/ Vista / 7 ng system.h Intel aster

512 MB of RAM (1000MB recommended)

300 MB of available hard-disk space

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1. Navigate to the Topcon Tools executable file or insert the software CD-ROM.

If downloading the software from the TPS website, save the downloaded compressed file to an accessible location and extract the Topcon Tools executable file.

If downloading theCD into the compu

2. The InstallAware

3. Click Next to start4. Check the I accep

continue the installCompany Name in

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software from a TPS software CD, insert the ters CD-ROM drive.

Wizard starts up:

the installation process.t the terms of the license agreement box, to ation (Figure 1-1). Type User Name and formation, then click Next (Figure 1-1).

ure 1-1. Begin the Installation

up type. Depending on the users selection, features or only highlighted features will be r selects Typical type and presses Next, the e will do the following:

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automatically select all available datums and projections (except the following Table Projections:

rdtrans 2004 and rdtrans for Netherlands LB72 for Belgium KKJ for Finland USTNO2 for U

display the next in

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NOTICENOTICE

The typical installation does not allow one to install a geoid on the computer. As against of the typical installation, the custom installation allows one to install the highlighted geoid for the corgiven region.

The user can highlprojection and georegional selection asize.This dialog box co

with regional

or

without region

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ight only those features (projection or id), which needed for the given job area. Such llows one to economize the computers disk

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iption displays the list projection(s)/ formats/sist the highlighted item. To see what the lect the desired feature:

ection contains a list of projection(s) and a opcon Tools will be installed with the selected

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projection(s) and format for adding the corresponding geoid to the Topcon Tools job (but not a geoid file). In the given case:

the Setup tab of the Coordinate System item of the Job Configuration dialog box will display the installed geoid file format in the list of geoid:

the installed prprojections for

If the selected projgeoid, Topcon Tooprojection(s), formcorresponding geothe Coordinate SysTopcon Tools Reference Manual

ojection(s) will be displayed in the list of conversion:

ection contains a list of projection(s) and the ls will be installed with the selected at for adding the corresponding geoid and the id to the Topcon Tools job. In the given case tem item of the Job Configuration dialog box

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will display the installed projection, installed geoid(s) and the corresponding geoid file format(s) in the list of geoid.

To add/remove thethe installing, clickcorresponding com

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NOTICENOTICE

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desired regional projection or geoid to/from the desired feature and select the mand from the pop-up menu:

s is used for adding projection and geoid:ssible to highlight a geoid without highlighting esponding projection:

le to highlight only the desired

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or

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(global (*.glc), custom regional (*.rgm) and topcon geoid (*.jff and/or *.gff) files) in the current Topcon Tools job:

It the user selected sominstallation, after finispossible to add (usingfollowing geoids (seleregional (*.rgm) and tTopcon Tools job:

NOTICENOTICE

Without referenceTopcon Tools insadded in the pre

To add the desired Topcon Tools job the user needs to doafter installation oTo continue Topco

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e regional geoid file in the process of hing Topcon Tools installion process it is Job Configuration window) only the cted official geoid, global (*.glc), custom opcon geoid (*.jff and/or *.gff) files) in the

to the selected projection/geoid type, tallation saves geoid(s), which were vious version to the geoid list

geoid(s) or the desired projection(s) to the after finishing Topcon Tools installion process, the steps is described inHow to add a feature n page 1-10

n Tools installation, click Next.ault installation folder or click Browse to lder in which to install the Topcon Tools.

inue (Figure 1-2, picture B). new folder in which to add program icons. reating Topcon Tools shortcut check the box. Then click Next (Figure 1-4).

the installation process (Figure 1-4)

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6. Topcon Tools is installed on the computer (Figure 1-4)

Figure 1-4. Sele

7. Click Finish to exi8. The Topcon Tools

computer desktop

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tab. 4. The projection list

projections, which(Figure 1-6). 1-9

ct Program Folder and Installation Progress

t the installation.shortcut will be created (Figure 1-5) on the from which to quickly start the program.

-5. Topcon Tools Desktop Shortcut

he installed featuresinstalled features in Custom setup option after installion process and restarting Windows. To ng steps:

r open an existing job onfigurationCoordinate System Setup

contains the custom projections and those were highlighted in the process of installation

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5. The geoid list contains the geoids, which were used in the previous version and those geoids, which were highlighted in the process of installation (Figure 1-6).

Figure 1-6

How to add ainstallation The user can add any ffinishing Topcon Toolsdo it, make the followi1. Click SettingsC2. Select Topcon Tool

click Change (Fig

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. Example of Custom Setup Installing

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eatures from Custom Setup window after installion process and restarting Windows. To ng steps:ontrol PanelAdd or Remove Programs s v.7.5 in the Add or Remove Programs and ure 1-7):

e 1-7. Add and Remove Programs

and those geoids

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3. Select Modify Available Options and click Next (Figure 1-8)

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ed features (projection or projection and geoid) p window (Figure 1-9)

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Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE-based DevicesActiveSync is free soconnection between a cand an external device.software downloads bethe Windows CE opeor CE-based Total StatAfter installing ActiveScomputer. This means may need to be freed uActiveSync will start adevice (such as, TopconGMS-2/GMS-2Pro, or GPT-7500/GPT-9000 oLog on to the MicrosofActiveSync. Install theAfter installing ActiveSConnection Settings. number of ports on the

NOTICENOTICE

Refer to the helpconnecting with dTopcon Tools Reference Manual

ftware from Microsoft that establishes a omputer (with operation system Windows XP) ActiveSync is used for file transfers and tween a computer and mobile device running rating system, such as a hand-held controller ion.ync, it will be associated with a port on the

that the port will be considered busy, and p for use with other devices. utomatically when connecting a CE-based s FC-120/FC-200/FC-2000/FC2200/FC2500, GTS-720/GTS-750/GPT-7000/GPT-7000i/r Sokkias SHC 2500 or SRX/SET X).).t website (www.microsoft.com) to download program onto the computer. ync, start the application and click File

Apply the following settings based on the computer (Table 1-2 on page 1-13)

topics in ActiveSync for more details on evices.

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Table 1-2. About ActiveSync Connection Settings

NOTICENOTICE

If the user's comActiveSync is nocomputer and anautomatically estyour PC.

Starting ToTopcon Tools is a modspecific purpose allowifull- function module (authorization for usinguser can purchase one 1. USB dongle,

ActiveSync Settings for Computers With One Port

ActiveSync Settings for Computers With Two or More Ports

If using a port for multiple purposes, select either Work Network or The Internet. In this case, Actifree up the port for other usdisconnecting a device.

If multiple ports are available, the default settings are sufficient. In this 1-13

puter operates under Windows Vista, t needed. A connection between the external device with Windows CE will be ablished after connecting your device to

pcon Toolsular product, where each module has its own ng the user to solve different tasks. To use a or all modules at a time) the user must have appropriate modules. To get authorized, the of the following:

veSync will es after

case, ActiveSync will retain use of the port after disconnecting a device.If using a USB cable to connect the device to the computer, select the option.

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2. Access code for a single computer,3. Licence for a set of computers to work in a local net.The above ways of getting authorization can be used together. If the user does not have an authorization, Topcon Tools provides an opportunity to work in Demo Mode, where one can use PP (Post - Processing), RTK (ReaDesign modules of the edit and process no moTools in Demo Mode, cFigure 1-12 on page 1- If you have purchased

download the drivesupport/tech/sentinallows the compute

insert the hardware10) and start Topco

Figure

To start Topcon Tools, click StartP double-click thTopcon Tools Reference Manual

l Time Kinematic), TS (Total Station) and software. But the user is allowed to only view, re than five points in a job. To run Topcon lick on the Licenses dialog box (see

16). a hardware lock (USB dongle):rs from the site http://www.safenet-inc.com/el.asp and install them on the computer. This r to access the hardware lock. lock into the computers USB port (Figure 1-n Tools.

1-10. Insert USB Hardware Dongle

do one of the following:rogramsTopconTopconToolse Topcon Tools shortcut

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This USB dongle will activate the corresponding modules. To see what modules are authorized by this dongle, click HelpLicenses:

Figure 1-11. The

The Modules column otab displays all availabactivated while the USapplicable to any compIf the user does not havcode to the correspond1-15

Licenses Window. Using USB Dongle only

f the Access codes, dongles and license servers le modules for this key. These modules are B key is in the USB port. This USB dongle is uter with Topcon Tools installed.e a USB dongle, and does not enter an access

ing filed of the Licenses window, the software

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prompts to send an e-email to a local dealer to request an access codes for the given computer:

Figure 1-12

To create this e-mail, cautomatically created:

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After receiving the accbox and type in (or pasTopcon Tools Reference Manual

. Licenses Window with out Licenses

lick . The following e-mail will be

13. E-mail for Access Code Request

ess code, click on the Licenses dialog te) the code into the following box:

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After clicking OK on this box, Topcon Tools will check the entered value. If this value is correct, the Access codes, dongles and license servers tab displays this code and all modules which are activated by this access code:

Figure 1-14. The

NOTICENOTICE

One access codvalue is tied to ththis computer. If rkey value will chaused.

If the user has a licensecorresponding box (cli

Click OK on this box awith those modules of user of local network:

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If connection with thecodes, dongles and lice1-17

Licenses Window. Using Acres Code Only

e corresponds to one key value. The key e computer and operation system (OS) of einstall the OS on the same computer this nge and old access code(s) will not be

server access, he can add the address to the ck ):

nd wait a little to get a permission to work Topcon Tools which are available for the given

icenses Window. Using Servers license only

license server is not successfully, the Access nse servers tab displays the error message:

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NOTICENOTICE

To understand how to get and install licenses, read the Sentinel RMS system administrator guide.

Irrespective of the applied licenses, the user can disable/enable the modules in the Enabled

Figure 1

Close and open Topconmodule(s).

When closing the softwlock inserted or with thwill return to the main

Figure 1-17.

The Startup window (Fdisplays from which to

See Getting Acqutools and menus avTopcon Tools Reference Manual

modules field:

-16. Selection of Enabled Modules

Tools again to activate the new/selected

are with access codes entered or the hardware e license from a license server, Topcon Tools window (Figure 1-17).

Topcon Tools Startup Example Window

igure 1-17 on page 1-18) automatically create new jobs or open earlier jobs.ainted on page 1-21 for details on the various ailable in Topcon Tools.

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See Working with a Job on page 2-1 for details on the Startup window and its selections.

See Data Views on page 4-1 for details on the data views available in Topcon Tools.

Topcon Tools also supports the drag-and-drop technique for opening files. A Topcon Tools j1. Run Windows Exp

location of the desi2. Click and hold the 3. Drag-and-drop the

(Figure 1-18). If dropping a jo

will open. If dropping a jo

data will be im

Figure 11-19

ob can be open or closed.lorer on the computer and navigate to the red files.file(s) to open. file(s) to the open Topcon Tools software

b onto the Topcon Tools main window, the job

b or data onto a currently open job, the job or ported.

-18. Open File Using Drag-and-drop

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Updating Hardware LockThe USB dongle (hardware lock) can activate not all modules in Topcon Tools. To update the hardware lock for activating new Topcon Tools module(s), take the following steps:1. Highlight the hardw

for thlock will be automaautomatically creat

Figure 1-19. E

2. After receiving thethe Licenses dialog

following box:

3. After clicking OKentered value. If thand license serversare activated by thiTopcon Tools Reference Manual

are line in the License window and click e dongles key. The key value of this hardware tically copied and the following e-mail will be ed:

-mail for Dongles Access Code Request

corresponding access code, click on box and type in (or paste) the code into the

on this box, Topcon Tools will check the is value is correct, the Access codes, dongles tab displays this code and all modules which s access code:

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NOTICENOTICE

These Topcon Tools modules can be enabled only by the hardware lock inserted in the computer port. If the hardware lock is not used in the computer, the following line will display in

Getting AcThis section introducesTools for viewing, conf

NOTICENOTICE

Depending on thfunctions may va

Topcon ToolsTopcon Tools can be prequirements of differePostProcessing Module

Includes the engineRTK Module

Includes functionaexporting, and reposurveying using To

TS ModuleIncludes functionaexporting, and repo

GIS Module1-21

the Licenses window:

quainted the various functions available in Topcon iguring, or editing data files.

e purchased module, options, views, and ry.

Modulesackaged as a module based on the needs and nt jobs.

for postprocessing GPS+ data.

lity for importing, displaying, adjusting, rting RTK data (data collected with RTK pSURV or other data collection software).

lity for importing, displaying, adjusting, rting data collected with total stations.

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A less precise, less sophisticated version of the GPS+ PP module for processing DGPS data.

Design ModuleIncludes functionality for working with digital terrain models (surfaces) and creating and editing roads.

Imaging ModuleIncludes functionascan session.

Advanced ModuleIncludes additionallocalization.

Main WindowThe Topcon Tools maincomponents:

Menu bar containTools functions.

Toolbar contains Status bar display

and various files, aunits and coordina

Figure

M

Work areaTopcon Tools Reference Manual

ry for working with images, stereopair, and

options for processing, adjustment and

window (Figure 1-20) has the following

s drop-down menus for the various Topcon

shortcut buttons to frequently used options.s informative messages about Topcon Tools

s well as pop-up boxes for quickly changing te systems.

1-20. Topcon Tools Main Window

enu bar Toolbars

Status bar

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Upon startup, the Startup window displays (Figure 1-17 on page 1-18) the following:

available jobs, including the jobs name, locations, date created, and date last accessed

buttons for creating a new job, opening a selected job, browsing for a job, and closi

Menu BarThe menu bar (Figure 1using Topcon Tools.

Table 1-3 describes theTable

Menu

Job menu 1-23

ng the startup window

-21) provides access to most options available

Figure 1-21. Menu Bar

functions available in each menu. 1-3. Topcon Tools Menu Options

Functions

creates, opens, saves, saves a copy of, and closes a job

prints information from an active job imports from a file or exports to a file imports from a device or exports to a device imports raw data and ephemeris from a Internet export to a current Civil 3D drawing defines printing variables defines a configuration for an active job views job information displays recently accessed files

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Edit menu allows a redo or undo of the last operation cuts, copies, pastes, or deletes information prohibits or permits the use of points and

observations in adjustment and post-processing

View menu

Add menu

Select menu

Table 1-3. Topcon Tools Menu Options (Continued)

Menu FunctionsTopcon Tools Reference Manual

displays properties for selected data

provides access to viewing and hiding the Status bar and various views

displays or hides data in either the Tabular view, Map view, Occupation view, CAD view, 3D view, Filter view, Contour Line view, Layers view, Codes view, Antennas List view, Google Earth view and Background Image view

customizes toolbars to user specifications sets Pan and Zoom mode for Map View, CAD

view or 3D View, and sets Rotate mode for 3D View

sets options for Map view, Occupation view, Tabular view, Cad view, Images view, and Stereopair view

adds a point, a line, area, surface, layer, surface from geoid, road, x-section template, manual TS - occupation, manual DL run, selected objects to the created surface, and insert points to the created line

selects points, occupations, and observations based on a user-defined criteria

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Process menu processes GPS observations adjusts observations computes coordinates of the points computes localization parameters

Report menu

COGO menu

Window menu

Table 1-3. Topcon Tools Menu Options (Continued)

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determines datum parameters displays loop closures updates surfaces sets processing properties displays data reports in a separate window,

including adjustment results, points and observations details, localization parameters and the results of quality control tests

customizes existing reports and creates user-defined reports

calculates the inverse for selected points with respect to a known point

calculates the coordinates of the intersection of two sections or rays and displays this information in the Point tab and on the CAD view

calculates traverse point coordinates calculates the coordinates of a point location on a

line (or ray) calculates offsets of a point from a line (or ray) calculates the size difference between two

surfaces automatically creates an alignment consisting of

curves and straights for the selected points automatically creates a curve alignment for the

selected points arranges open windows in cascade (stacked) or

tile (adjacent) views arranges icons displays the current view (Map, Occupation,

Codes)

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ToolbarThe toolbar for Topconfrequently used functioCustomizing the Tool

Upon startup, the toolb To display or hide

enable/disable the To move the toolba

then drag the toolbTo display CAD toolbaCustomizing the Tool

Help menu adds a question mark to the cursor with which to get help about certain items

displays the help topics for Topcon Tools accesses the computers email system to send a

Table 1-3. Topcon Tools Menu Options (Continued)

Menu FunctionsTopcon Tools Reference Manual

Tools (Figure 1-22) contains buttons for ns. To create a custom toolbar, see bar on page 1-31.

Figure 1-22. Toolbar

ars display beneath the menu bar. the toolbar, click ViewCustomize and desired toolbar.r, click the background behind the buttons, ar to a new location.r buttons using a customized toolbar, see bar on page 1-31.

bug report or question to Topcon Support access the Topcon GPS website on the Internet access the Topcon University website on the

Internet displays license information and customizes

enabled modules gives Topcon Tools version, build date, and

purchased modules information

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Table 1-4 describes the various buttons available on the standard Toolbar.

Table 1-4. Toolbar Button Functions

Button Description

New Job Creates a new job.1. Click the but2. Type the nam3. Type the user

Comments bOpen Job Ope1. Click the but2. Select the de3. Click Open JSave Saves a

Import from Fildrive, local area1. Click the but2. Select the pat

of observed Import File fromTopcon memorSokkia Total StSokkia digital l1. Click the but2. Select the deSee ImportingImport from Intremote host(s) tSee Import RIdetails.Export to File area network, o1. Click the but2. Select the paPrint Prints th1-27

ton to display the Create a new job dialog box.e of the job and select its location. name in the Created by field and enter comments in the

ox, if needed.ns an existing job.

ton to display the Open Job dialog box.sired job.ob.

job to the directory defined during job creation.

es Imports observation files into a job from a hard disk network, or storage media.ton to display the Import from files dialog box.h or folder, the type of format, and then select the names files. Click Open.

Device from Topcon and Sokkia GPS+ receivers, y cards, Topcon and Sokkia controllers, Topcon and ations (CE-based, robotic, conventional), or Topcon and evelston to display the Import file from device dialog box.vice(s) and click Next. From a Device on page 3-36 for more details.ernet - Imports RINEX files and ephemeris from the o the current job.NEX Files from the Internet on page 3-59 for more

Exports data from job files onto a hard disk drive, local r storage media.ton to display the Export to file dialog box.th or folder, type the name of file, and click Save.e current window or table.

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Undo Reverses the last action.

Redo Returns the last action.

Cut Removes

Copy Copies

Paste Places ocursor position.

Zoom In Switzoom mode.

Zoom Out Swzoom mode.

Zoom back Z

Restore All Fiinto the viewab

Pan Changes the Map, Occup

Tabular View data in a job. Map View Di

CAD View Dand contour line

3D View - Dispcontour line)Rotate Mode - A

Occupation Viethe job.

Table 1-4. Toolbar Button Functions (Continued)

Button DescriptionTopcon Tools Reference Manual

the selected object(s).

the selected object(s).

bject(s) from the Windows clipboard to the current

ches the active Map, Occupation, and CAD view into

itches the active Map, Occupation, and CAD view into

ooms back on the Map, Occupation, and CAD view.

ts all data in the active Map, Occupation, and CAD view le extents of the active view.

the pointer to a hand with which to grab and move ation, and CAD view.

Opens and closes a spreadsheet/table presentation of

splays observations and observed points.

isplays design data (points, lineworks, roads, surfaces, s).lays design data (points, linework, roads, surface, and

ctivates rotate mode for 3D View

w Opens and closes the graphical occupation view for

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Codes Opens a table with the jobs codes.

GPS+ PostProcessing Uses the PostProcessing engine to process all GPS observatio

Adjustment A

Configure Repo

Context Help selected view, b1. Click the but2. Click the obj

gives further3. Click outside

Button

Add point Ad1. Click the but2. Click anywhe3. Enter inform4. Click OK. CAdd line Add1. Click the but2. Click anywhecreated betweenAdd Surface C

Append points

Add points to lipoint, essentiall

Add points and

Table 1-4. Toolbar Button Functions (Continued)

Button Description1-29

CAD Toolbar Buttons

ns in a job.djusts the network.

rts Opens the Report Configuration window.

Displays a pop-up tip with information about the utton, information, etc.ton. The pointer changes to a question mark.ect you want additional information on. A pop-up tip information. the pop-up tip to close it.

Description

ds a point to the job.ton. The pointer changes to an add point pointer.re on the CAD view.

ation for the point on the Add Point dialog box.lick the button again to return the pointer to normal.s a line to the job.ton. The pointer changes to an add point pointer.re, or at the desired point, on the CAD view. A line is two points.reates a new surface from selected points and lines.

to line Adds points onto the end of a line.

ne Breaks the line at the selected point and adds a y creating two lines out of one line.

lines to surface Adds points and/or lines to the surface.

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Status BarThe status bar (Figure about current Topcon TDouble-click the boxesaccess to some of the moptions (Figure 1-23).

metric and angular coordinate and pro

Erase Deletes the selected object(s).

Add road1. Click the button.2. Enter inform3. Click Ok.Add X-Section 1. Click the but2. Enter a nameX-Section temp3. Click Ok. Add Area - clos

Add Layer1. Click the but2. Enter inform3. Click Ok.Layers Control1. Click the com2. Clicking on lFilters Control points 1. Click the com2. Clicking on t

Button DescriptionTopcon Tools Reference Manual

1-23) displays various informative messages ools activities and data. to display pop-up lists that provide quick ost commonly changed job configuration

unitsjection systems

ation for the road on the Add Road dialog box.

Templateton. and cut/fill slope for the X-Section template on the Add late dialog box.

es the lines that have been created.

ton.ation for the layer on the Add Layer dialog box.

bo box.ayer name selects the layer as active.creates and selects a defined filter for observations and

bo box.he filter name makes this filter active.

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The box on the far right of the status bar displays the filter icon if the job uses a filter.

Figure

CustomizinThe standard toolbar cohowever, user toolbars most frequently used fodisplayed or hidden as 1. To customize toolb

Toolbars tab in theavailable toolbars fdeletes toolbars. (F

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2. Click New to add atoolbar and click O1-31

1-23. Status Bar and Pop-up Lists

g the Toolbarntains the most frequently used functions; can be customized to display the functions r individual jobs. Toolbars can also be

needed.ar options, click ViewCustomize. The Customize toolbars dialog box displays all or activating or inactivating, and adds or igure 1-24).

ure 1-24. Customize Toolbars

new toolbar to the main window. Name the K (Figure 1-25 on page 1-32).

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F

The customized toas an empty toolba

3. Select the Commanand the right panelmenu (Figure 1-27

FiTopcon Tools Reference Manual

igure 1-25. Add New Toolbar

olbar is added to the Toolbars tab and displays r on the main screen (Figure 1-26).

Figure 1-26. New Toolbar

ds tab. The left panel displays a list of menus displays commands available for the selected ).

gure 1-27. Toolbar Commands

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4. To add a command, select the applicable menu, then click and drag the desired toolbar command to the empty toolbar (or to a location on any toolbar) on the main screen and release the mouse button.

Figure

5. When all desired crearrange the toolbto a location on thetoolbar, the Custom

Figure 1

See Editing the ToTips on page 1-35

6. When finished, clicto save the toolbar 1-33

1-28. Adding Commands to Toolbar

ommands have been added to the toolbar, ar buttons as needed: click and drag the button toolbar (Figure 1-29). When editing the ize toolbars dialog box must be open.

-29. Editing Toolbar Button Location

olbar on page 1-34 and Custom Toolbar for further customizing details.k Close on the Customize toolbars dialog box settings.

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Editing the ToolbarThe Customize toolbars dialog box must be open (View Customize) before you can edit a toolbar.Right-click the toolbar to display the toolbar pop-up menu for further editing (Figure 1-30 on page 1-35).

Delete Button de Copy Button Imag

another button. Paste Button Imag

button. Set Default Image

selected button. Begin a Group in

set toolbar buttons beginning of the grthe check mark and

Command Propertibox in which to selexport toolbar buttfor details.

Button Settings dentering the Buttonbutton and when ddisplay properties (on page 1-35 for d

Show Bitmap dis Show Text displa Show Bitmap and

button. Topcon Tools Reference Manual

letes the selected button from the toolbar.e copies the buttons image for applying to

e pastes a copied button image to another

sets the original (default) image for the

serts a spacer bar before the selected button to in groups. A check mark indicates the oup. Click the menu option again to remove button grouping. es displays the Command Properties dialog ect folder and filter properties for import/ons. See Custom Toolbar Tips on page 1-35

isplays the Button Settings dialog box for Name (for when the cursor pauses over the

isplaying the button as text) and the buttons described below). See Custom Toolbar Tips

etails.plays an image for the button. ys the button as text.

Text displays both an image and text for the

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Fig

See Custom Toolbar T

Custom ToolThe custom toolbar feainteractive. Many buttopersonalized to jobs, da

Command Prope

The Command Properproperties for import/eFor example, use multiperform the import/expalways connect to a cerstoring different types ofirst step when importiTo do this, drag-and-drtoolbar. Set the individfile types using the Combutton a unique name athe Button Settings dia1-35

ure 1-30. Toolbar Pop-up Menu

ips below for further customizing details.

bar Tipstures in Topcon Tools are fully featured and n functions and display properties can be ta types, or user preferences.

rties

ties dialog box selects folder and filter xport toolbar buttons.ple import/export buttons on the toolbar to ort function from/to certain folders, or to tain device. This is especially useful for f source data in different folders, or to skip the

ng from a device.op two (or more) import/export buttons to a ual button properties to call certain folders and

mand Properties dialog box. Give the toolbar nd display the text name for the button using log box.

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1. Right-click an import/export toolbar button and click Command Properties on the pop-up menu (Figure 1-31).

Figure

2. On the Command to select the defaul(Figure 1-32).

3. Click the Filter droformat (Figure 1-3

4. Click OK to save t

Figure

5. Right-click the samon the pop-up mentext display properpage 1-37.Topcon Tools Reference Manual

1-31. Display Command Properties

Properties dialog box, click the browse button t folder to import files to or export files from

p-down list to select the default import/export 2).he settings and close the dialog box.

1-32. Apply Command Properties

e toolbar button and click Button Settings u. Assign a unique name to the button and set ties as described in Button Settings on

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Button Settings

The Button Settings dialog box sets button name and text display properties. 1. Right-click a toolbar button and click Button Settings on the

pop-up menu (Figure 1-33).

Figure

2. On the Button Settuse the default nam

3. Select a Button app Show Bitmap Show Text d Show Bitmap a

the button. 4. Click OK to save t

Fig1-37

1-33. Display Command Properties

ings dialog box, type a name for the button (or e) (Figure 1-34).earance (Figure 1-34): displays the button as an image.

isplays the button as text. nd Text displays both an image and text for

he settings and close the dialog box.

ure 1-34. Apply Button Settings

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Figure 1-35 displays the different button appearance options.

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www.topconuniversity.

These options require ITo send a bug report:

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1-35. Button Appearance Options

dback the Help menu offers a way to provide

nnection with the Topcon GPS website (http://g.com/) and Topcon University website (http://

com/):

nternet access.

backSend Bug Report. An email opens ions of the current version of Topcon Tools, and OS of the computer, and log files for the lly attached. Describe activities being

ap and Text

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performed when the bug occurred and send the email to TPS Support:

Figure 1-36. Exa

To ask a question: Click HelpFeedquestions, describiTPS Support:

Figure 1-37. Exam

An option to connect davailable. 1-39

mple E-mail for the Send Bug Report Option

backQuestion To Support. Enter any ng activities in detail, and send the email to

ple E-mail for the Question to Support Option

irectly to the Topcon GPS website is also

Introduction

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Printing the Selected ViewAll Views in Topcon Tools can be printed for viewing offline.

TIP TIP

For many View, laJobPage Setupsettings. Use Job

To Print Map, OccupTo print the Map, Owithin the view anThese views are au

To Print the Codes VTo print codes fromthe Codes view andTo print attributes fattributes in the lefright panel, then clcodes, press Shift click within the rig

To Print Tabular VieTo print the Points,Inverse, IntersectioCompare SurfacesJobPrint.To print the left paImages, Stereopairpanel of the desiredTo print the right pImages or Scan Sesdesired tab and clicpanel selections, prwithin the right panTopcon Tools Reference Manual

ndscape is the best orientation. The option sets the page and margin Print Preview to view a potential result.

ation, CAD or 3D Views:ccupation, CAD or 3D views, click once

d click JobPrint.to-scaled to fit the printed page.iew: the Codes view, click within the left panel of click JobPrint.rom the Codes view, select codes with t panel and click one of the attributes in the ick JobPrint. To print attributes for multiple while selecting the codes with attributes, then ht panel before printing.ws: GPS Occupations, GPS Obs, Surfaces, n, Point in Direction, Inverse Point to Line and tabs, click on the desired tab and click

nel of the TS Obs, DL obs, Tape Dimension, s or Scan Sessions tabs, click within the left tab and click JobPrint.

anel of the TS Obs, DL obs, Tape Dimension, sions tabs, click within the right panel of the k JobPrint. To print data for multiple left-ess Shift while selecting the points, then click el before printing.

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If panels do not go into one page horizontally, they will be printed in several columns.The right panel of the Stereopairs tab is divided by delimiters into four parts. To print a part of this panel, click within the desired part and click JobPrint. 1-41

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Notes:

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Chapter 2

Working with a JobA Topcon Tools job filprocessing, as well as sone job may be open aTools automatically sav

Using the When opening Topconautomatically displays previous jobs.The table displays a listto sort listed jobs in asc

the jobs name the job files locati the date the job wa the date the job wa

Use the buttons to opencurrent jobs, delete the2-1e contains imported data intended for ettings for data viewing and processing. Only

t a time. When opening another job, Topcon es and closes a currently open job.

Startup Dialog Box Tools, the Startup dialog box (Figure 2-1) from which to create new jobs or open

of recently opened jobs. Click a columns title ending or descending order.

on on the computers createds last accessed a selected job, create a new job, browse for

selected job, or close the Startup dialog box.

Working with a Job

2-2

The Preview panel displays Map or CAD view for the highlighted job, if this job is saved/created in Topcon Tool ver 7.3 and later.

F

Creating aCreating a new job wilwell as automatically s1. To create a new job

New job on th the New buttonTopcon Tools Reference Manual

igure 2-1. Startup Dialog Box

New Jobl open an empty job file in Topcon Tools, as ave the new file in the selected folder., click one of the following (Figure 2-2):

e Startup dialog box on the Toolbar

Opening a Job

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JobNew Job

Figu

2. Enter the following Job name, Cre Click the brow

save the job. Choose a confi

Edit configurainformation on

F

3. Click OK to create

Opening a You can open a Topconclick a *.tpp file, or dra1. To open a job, use

following (Figure 2 double-click th

Startup dialog2-3

re 2-2. Ways to Create a New Job

information (Figure 2-3):ated by, and Comment information.se button (...) to select the folder in which to

guration from the Configurations list or click tion (see Job Configuration on page 2-6 for editing the configuration).

igure 2-3. Create A New Job

, store, and open the new job.

Job Tools job from within the program, double-g-and-drop a *.ttp file into Topcon Tools.

one of the above techniques or click one of the -4):e desired job from the list displayed on the box

Working with a Job

2-4

click the desired job from the list on the Startup dialog box and click Open Job

click Browse on the Startup dialog box, then navigate to and select the desired job

click the Open button on the Toolbar select JobO

Fi

2. Navigate to the desOpen. The selected

Saving a JTo save a job, click one

the Save button on JobSave Job. JobSave Job As

the Save As dialog

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When opening anotherask to save the currentlTopcon Tools Reference Manual

pen Job

gure 2-4. Ways to Open a Job

ired folder, click the desired job, and click job opens in Topcon Tools.

ob of the following (Figure 2-5):

the Toolbar.

to save a copy of the job. Enter a new name on box.

igure 2-5. Ways to Save a Job

job or exiting the program, Topcon Tools will y open job.

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Closing a JobTo close a job while leaving Topcon Tools open, click JobClose Job (Figure 2-6).

If a job was modified wrequest to save the job.from which it opened.Click JobExit to exi

Deleting aA Topcon Tools job filand settings informatiosuccessfully delete a jo1. To delete a job, sel

Startup dialog boxthe confirmation m

Fi2-5

Figure 2-6. Close Job

ithout being saved, a dialog box displays a Click Yes to save the job in the same directory

t Topcon Tools after saving and closing a job.

Jobe consists of three files containing job, option, n. All three files must be deleted to b.ect the desired job using the Open a job or es and click Delete (Figure 2-7). Click OK on essage.

gure 2-7. Select Job to Delete

Working with a Job

2-6

Job ConfigurationUse the Job configuration dialog box (Figure 2-8) to define Topcon Tools settings for data viewing and processing.To access these settings, click JobJob configuration or click Edit configuration on the C

F

The left panel of thconfigure a job. Th

The right panel of selected item.

Clicking the List cConfiguration list configurations diffPoints, GPS Obs, T

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The user can selectfrom the list. For e

Ground is set fTopcon Tools Reference Manual

reate a new job dialog box.

igure 2-8. Job Configuration

e dialog box displays the items used to e following sections describe these items.the dialog box displays parameters for the

onfiguration button displays the dialog box (Figure 2-9). The default er in coordinate systems and precisions for S Obs, DL Obs, and Loop Closure.

igure 2-9. Configurations List

an appropriate configuration for his tasks xample, for coordinate systems you can select:or Design, Imaging, TS configuration.

Job Configuration

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Datum System is set for DGPS and GPS+ configurations.Use this dialog box to rename or delete a selected configuration. Click Load to apply the selected configuration to the current job.

The Save Configuration button opens the Enter configuration name dialog box in which to name a new configuration (Figure 2-10). See

Figur

The Cancel buttonmade in the right p

Display OptiThe Display item displ

The Precisions tabdigits after the dec

Figure 2-12-7

also Creating a New Job on page 2-2.

e 2-10. Enter Configuration Name

cancels configuration settings or changes anel of the Job configuration dialog box.

onsays the following tabs in the right panel: (Figure 2-11) sets the viewing number of imal for the various measurements.

1. Job Configuration Precisions Tab

Working with a Job

2-8

The Time tab (Figure 2-12) sets the GPS time zone offset and automatic fixing clock for daylight saving changes.

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Figure 2Topcon Tools Reference Manual

2-12. Job Configuration Time Tab

ure 2-13 on page 2-8) sets the type of number rline position.

-13. Job Configuration Roads Tab

Job Configuration

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The Angles tab (Figure 2-14) sets the format angular values.

Figure 2

Coordinate SThe Coordinate Systemin the right panel.

The Setup tab sets geoid for the openeAny Topcon Toolsa Grid system on csystem. To displaysystem, select the aCoordinate SystemStatus Bar.2-9

-14. Job Configuration Angles Tab

ystems Setup item displays the Setup and Conversion tabs

the current coordinate system and the desired d job.

job contains points, with coordinates either in orresponding Datum or a Ground coordinate point coordinates in the desired coordinate ppropriate projection/datum either in the s window (Figure 2-15 on page 2-10) or in the

Working with a Job

2-10

Figure 2-15. Job C

The Projectionprojection for tpage 2-14 for d

When a projecthe Grid->Gro

If the Grid->G(disabled) in this absent in boSystems windoStatus Bar. Inpresent in this Lat,Lon,ElevatX,Y,Z" Topcon Tools Reference Manual

onfiguration Coordinate Systems/Setup Tab

drop-down list sets the pre-defined grid he job. See Add a Custom Projection on etails on adding projections.

tion (except Localization and None) is chosen, und parameters check box is available.

round parameters box is not checked e Coordinate Systems window, then Ground

th the Coordinate type list of the Coordinate w and the list of coordinate systems in the this case the following coordinate types are list: "Grid", "Datum Lat,Lon,Ell.H", "Datum ion", "WGS84 Lat,Lon,Ell.H", "WGS-84

Job Configuration

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If the Grid->Ground parameters box is checked (enabled) in the Coordinate Systems window, then Ground is added to the Coordinate type list.

The Grid->Grdialog box to sthe box is not cto grid and vicon page 2-19 f

To display poin(that is, in a syselect Localizalist.

Localizatioconverted

None will When either Lo

projection list,not available inabsent in both Systems windoStatus Bar.

Figure 2-16. Grid Un

The Datum drto be used to donly a local co2-11

ound parameters check box and button open a et grid-to-ground transformation parameters. If hecked, the coordinates will not be converted

e versa. See Set Grid to Ground Parameters or applying these parameters.t coordinates in a local coordinate system

stem not related to any state grid system), tion or None from the Projection drop-down

n will display coordinates as ground, from grid using localization.display only ground coordinates.calization or None is chosen from the

the Grid->Ground parameters check box is the Coordinate Systems window, Grid is

the Coordinate type list in the Coordinate w and the list of coordinate systems in the

available When Localization or None is Selected

op-down list sets the datum (such as, WGS84) isplay and adjust data. This list is available if ordinate system is selected or if the current

Working with a Job

2-12

grid projection allows different datums to be used (such as UTMNorth, UTMSouth, and UPS grids).

Figure 2-17. Ex

In all other cases, tdatum for a selecte

Figure 2-18. Exam

Topcon Tools afor projections

NAD83 ha(shifts, rot

This is the late NAD83(IT

parametersdatum:

NOTICENOTICE

Use to support thThis datum was uTopcon Tools Reference Manual

ample of Selecting Datum for UTM (Zone 7)

he grid defines the datum, which is a reference d projection.

ple Setting of Datum for JAPAN_01 Projection

llows the user to select the following datums with NAD-83 as the reference datum:s the following transformation parameters ations and scale) to WGS-84 datum:

st update of ITRF2000 parameters.RF96) has the following transformation (shifts, rotations and scale) to WGS-84

e previous version of NAD83ITRF96. sed in Topcon Tools until version 5.04.

Job Configuration

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NAD83 _NO_TRANS has zero values of transformation parameters (shifts, rotations and scale) to WGS-84 datum.

NOTICENOTICE

Use to support ze

See Add a Datum When no datum

option is not avonly GroundCoordinate Sysystems in the

The Geoid droSelect the neceSee Add a Ge

The Coordinatcoordinates useusing the corre

If the geoid filethe area where

orthometriGround, oror in the S

In this case, thElevation col

ellipsoidalLat,Lon,ElIn this caseEll.(ellips2-13

ro parameters