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  • Page 3 Rev J ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. February 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ..............iii What’s New with Pocket-3D ........ ix Chapter 1 Installing Pocket-3D ..........1-1 Guide to Installing Pocket-3D ......... 1-2 Starting Pocket-3D ............1-5 Main Screen ..............1-6 Context (Pop-Up) Menu Options ....... 1-9 Toolbar ................1-12 Menu Bar .................
  • Page 6 Sample Configuration 4: Prism and Total Station ..2-32 Robotic Applications ............2-35 Equipment ................ 2-36 Station Setup ..............2-38 SiteLink® 3D for Pocket-3D ........... 2-44 The Site-Link Network Connection ......2-45 Connecting to SiteLink-3D ..........2-46 Selecting the Current Operator ........2-47 Managing Activities/Delays ........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Import/Export ............3-4 Control ................3-13 Control Points ............3-13 Import/Export ............3-16 From Text File ............ 3-17 Conversion Formats ..........3-18 Control Point Options ..........3-21 Surface ................3-24 Current File or <none> ..........3-25 TIN Surface File ..........3-26 Road Surface File ..........
  • Page 8 Options ............... 4-13 Auto-topo/Stop Auto-topo ..........4-16 By Distance ..............4-17 By Time ..............4-18 By Elevation .............. 4-19 Polyline ..............4-21 Stake-out ................4-22 Surface Check ............4-23 Cut/Fill “Real-Time” Updates ......4-24 Match Grade ............4-27 Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Point List ............. 4-27 Alignment ............4-29 Polyline ............... 4-34 Coordinate ............4-35 Control Point ............4-37 Create/Edit Custom Point List ......4-39 Side Slopes ............4-41 Measure Stake ............. 4-44 Stake-out Previous Point ........4-47 Stake-out Next Point ........... 4-48 Measure Stake 1 ..........
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Grade Indicator ..............5-9 Color Selection ..............5-9 Language Selection ............5-11 About Pocket-3D .............. 5-12 Options ............... 5-12 Modify ............... 5-13 Index Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver, survey product, software product, or accessory (the “Product”). The materials available in this manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon products. This Manual is designed to assist owners with the use of the Product and/or software (the “Software”) used with the Product and...
  • Page 12 Autodesk, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. is used under license. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 13 LICENSE AGREEMENT programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the “Software”) to be used with a Topcon Product constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The user is...

  • Page 14: Manual Conventions

    Preface Improper use of a Topcon Product can lead to injury to SAFETY persons or property and/or malfunction of the Product. The Product should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers. Users should review and heed the safety warnings in the manual accompanying the Product.
  • Page 15 Manual Conventions Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal WARNING injury. Under no circumstances should this action be DANGER performed. P/N 7010-0628...
  • Page 16 Preface Notes: Pocket-3D Reference Guide viii...

  • Page 17: What's New With Pocket-3D

    USB dongle, etc. Existing installs of Pocket-3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism  See “Starting Pocket-3D” on page 1-5 for more information...
  • Page 18 The following list briefly describes the features and functions for version 9.2 of Pocket-3D, which was an incremental release version of the Pocket-3D 9.x series for Windows Mobile, Windows CE, and Windows XP/Vista/7 platforms. ...
  • Page 19 Because the new codes are much longer, you now have the ability to import them directly from an option file on a USB dongle, etc. Existing installs of Pocket-3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism ...
  • Page 20 • Polylines can now be joined together. • Added support for NAD83_NO_Trans. This is an added datum option to support the use of a non-Topcon base station. There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters. When using a non-Topcon base station, a shift would appear.
  • Page 21 ‘radio’ but it is the only port available for RS1 communication. NOTE: Due to an increase in program size, we recommend users do NOT use any data files over 2MB in Pocket-3D. This DOES NOT mean that you cannot use data files over 2MB, but you should be aware that issues could arise if you go over this limit.
  • Page 22 What’s New with Pocket-3D Notes: Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing Pocket-3D

    Chapter 1 Installing Pocket-3D Welcome to Pocket-3D™, the software contractors use to build job files, check cuts and fills, layout points, and survey all or part of a jobsite. This software comes on a CD and is ready to install on a hand-held controller—such as, the Topcon FC-236™, GRS-1, or the...

  • Page 24: Guide To Installing Pocket-3D

    2. Insert the 3DMC software CD into the computer CD drive of the computer. Navigate to the CD’s files using Explorer and open the Pocket-3D folder. 3. Click the Pocket-3D setup icon to run the install program and click Next on the Welcome screen (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2. Begin Pocket-3D Installation...
  • Page 25 Click “I do not accept...” to terminate the installation. Figure 1-3. Review and Accept License Agreement 5. Click Install to load Pocket-3D on the computer (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Install Pocket-3D on Computer 6. With the computer and controller connected, ActiveSync will start up and retrieve the controller’s programs.
  • Page 26 7. ActiveSync will begin the Pocket-3D install process for the hand- held controller (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Install Pocket-3D on Controller 8. Click Yes to install Pocket-3D to the default directory on the controller (Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Installing into Default Directory...

  • Page 27: Starting Pocket-3D

    Starting Pocket-3D Figure 1-7. Finish Install and Exit Starting Pocket-3D To start Pocket-3D, press theWindows icon and press Pocket3D in the program list. Upon initial startup, Pocket-3D requires authorization codes to properly run (Figure 1-8 on page 1-6). The password protection mechanism has been changed to allow a larger number of options and to provide better security.

  • Page 28: Main Screen

    NOTE mechanism. Main Screen The Pocket-3D main screen (Figure 1-9 on page 1-7) has the following components: • Main Window – displays a graphical representation of the design surface and machine. The display varies according to the selected file and display options.
  • Page 29 Main Screen • Menu bar – contains pop-up menus for the various functions available in Pocket-3D. The following chapters describe each menu in detail. Figure 1-9. Pocket-3D Main Screen The pop-up menus on the main screen (Figure 1-12 on page 1-9) contain frequently accessed functions, and information about selected data.
  • Page 30 – Stake-out point: stakes out the selected point(s). – Use as reference line: uses the selected polyline as a reference line during a stake-out. • Calcs – performs common polyline calculations (Figure 1-17 on page 1-11) – Create new polyline: creates a new polyline. Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 31: Context (Pop-Up) Menu Options

    Main Screen – Create closed polyline: creates a closed polyline. – Create tin surface: creates a TIN surface. – Move object(s): moves the current cursor position to where the stylus clicked on the main screen (only available in simulation mode). –...
  • Page 32 Installing Pocket-3D Figure 1-13. Context Menu – Alignment Options Figure 1-14. Context Menu – Linework Options Figure 1-15. Context Menu – Segment Options Pocket-3D Reference Guide 1-10...
  • Page 33 Main Screen Figure 1-16. Context Menu – Points Options Figure 1-17. Context Menu – Calcs Options Figure 1-18. Context Menu – GoTo Options P/N 7010-0628 1-11...

  • Page 34: Toolbar

    Installing Pocket-3D Toolbar The toolbar (Figure 1-19) contains icons for frequently used functions. Figure 1-19. Pocket-3D Toolbar – GPS Example Table 1-1 lists and describes the available icons. Table 1-1. Pocket-3D Toolbar Icons Icon Description GPS, LPS, mmGPS, total station status – displays symbols for the...

  • Page 35: Menu Bar

    • Pan – moves the design view around when pressing down on the screen and dragging. Menu Bar The menu bar provides access to the Pocket-3D configuration, setup, display, and other jobsite functions (Figure 1-20). For details on the menus, see the following: •...
  • Page 36 Installing Pocket-3D Figure 1-20. Pocket-3D Menu Bar Table 1-2 describes the functions available in each menu. Table 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options Menu Functions Setup Menus The options available in the Setup menu depend on the equipment file selected. • configures equipment and machine setups •...
  • Page 37 Menu Bar Table 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options (Continued) Menu Functions Survey Menu The options available in the Survey menu depend on the equipment file selected. mmGPS • connects and disconnects the GPS receiver or total station • starts and stops tracking the total station in...

  • Page 38: Pocket-3D Technical Information

    Pocket-3D Technical Information To view Pocket-3D information, press DisplayAbout Pocket-3D. The about Pocket-3D dialog box displays the version levels for the application program, copyright information, registration, and ID number (Figure 1-21 on page 1-17). See “Main Screen” on page 1-6 for viewing options.

  • Page 39: Gps Status Information

    • Background color – green means the entire system communicates with Pocket-3D; red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket-3D; orange means low precisions. • Hardware symbol state – if the symbol is crossed out, the corresponding sensor/receiver is not available.

  • Page 40: Monitor Gps Status Information

    The Position tab displays the following information (Figure 1-23 on page 1-19): • latitude, longitude, and ellipsoid height of the GPS+ antenna • northing, easting, and elevation of the GPS+ antenna • the distance from the receiver to the base station Pocket-3D Reference Guide 1-18...

  • Page 41: Monitor Satellites And Enter The Mask

    GPS Status Information Monitor Satellites and Enter the Mask To monitor the current distribution of satellites or enter the mask angle for satellites, press the GPS status button, then tap the Satellites tab on the GPS status dialog box. The Satellites tab displays the following information (Figure 1-23). •...

  • Page 42: View Pdop Values

    • Use GLONASS satellites – leave enabled to include in position calculations and to display on the satellite plot. • Base Manufacturer – from the drop-down box, select which GPS station manufacturer to use, i.e., Sokkia, Ashtech, Javad, Leica, Pocket-3D Reference Guide 1-20...

  • Page 43: Total Station Status

    • Background color – green means the entire system communicates with Pocket-3D; red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket-3D. • Hardware symbol state – if the symbol is crossed out, the corresponding sensor/receiver is not available.

  • Page 44: Monitor Prism Position Information

    (robotic total stations only). • Pattern – selects the pattern for tracking the prism. • Search area left and right of prism – when enabled, sets the search area at the total station for tracking the prism. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 1-22...

  • Page 45: Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity And Speed

    GPS Status Information • Above and below prism – enter the angle above and below the prism in which to search. Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and Speed To set total station tracking parameters (Figure 1-27), press the Total Station status button, then tap the Track tab on the total station status dialog box.
  • Page 46 Installing Pocket-3D Notes: Pocket-3D Reference Guide 1-24...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2 Setup Menu

    Chapter 2 Setup Menu Depending on the application (GPS, mmGPS, or total station), the Setup menu contains different options for configuring system components. GPS Applications In GPS applications, the Setup menu (Figure 2-1) has the following menu items. Some menu items depend on the type of equipment configured (machine or rover).

  • Page 48: Equipment

    From the Equipment configurations dialog box (Figure 2-3 on page 2-3), equipment configuration files can be created within Pocket-3D and transferred to the machine Control Box to be used for machine configuration. (A machine configuration file must be created before grading.) Refer to the System Five-3D Reference Manual for more information on the Control Box.
  • Page 49 Configuration name/type dialog box (Figure 2-4 on page 2-4) and create an Equipment Configuration file. Enter the following information and press Next. Some selections depend on purchased options for Pocket-3D. • Configuration name – enter a name for the Equipment Configuration.
  • Page 50 • Measured to – enter where on the GPS+ antenna the antenna height was measured. • Connection (Pocket-3D) – select the communication port used between controller and instrument. Figure 2-5. Range Pole Antenna Setup Information...
  • Page 51 GPS Applications On the radio setup dialog box (Figure 2-6), set the following parameters and press Next: • Radio type – the type of radio. • Connected – the port used for radio connection. • Baud rate – the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS+ receiver.

  • Page 52: Radios

    • Configure – changes the radio channel; press to display the channel configuration dialog box (Figure 2-9 on page 2-7). Select the desired channel and the corresponding Frequency displays. Press Set to apply the radio channel parameters. Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 53: Antenna

    GPS Applications Figure 2-9. Radio Setup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes Antenna To edit/view antenna measurements, tap SetupAntenna  (Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10. SetupAntenna On the antenna setup dialog box, set the following parameters and press Ok (Figure 2-11 on page 2-8): •...

  • Page 54: Base Station

    On the base station configuration dialog box (Figure 2-13 on  page 2-9), set the following parameters and press Next: • Control point – select the appropriate control point for the base position from the control point drop-down list. Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 55 GPS Applications • Connection (Pocket-3D) – select the connection to the receiver. Figure 2-13. Base Station Configuration On the antenna setup dialog box (Figure 2-14), set the following parameters and press Ok: • Antenna type – select the type of antenna.
  • Page 56 • Use co-op tracking – if enabled, allows higher efficiency of multipath reduction. This option is only valid for a base station receiver (non-moving). • Use multipath reduction – if enabled, reduces multiple reflections from nearby objects. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-10...

  • Page 57: Units

    Press Ok to continue; Pocket-3D saves the entered units. The units can be changed at any time; Pocket-3D automatically saves the changes. • Distances – select either Meters, US Survey feet, International feet, or Feet + Inches.

  • Page 58: Exit

    • Stations – select either 100.000, 1+00.000, 10+0.000, or 1+000.000. • Grades – select either Percent (%), Run : Rise, or Rise : Run. Figure 2-18. Units Parameters Exit To exit Pocket-3D, tap the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-12...

  • Page 59: Equipment Configuration Files

    Equipment configuration files contain information on the specific machine, GPS+ receiver, prism, radio, etc., for the job application and setup. Pocket-3D uses this information to accurately portray jobsite information on the main screen. The following sections provide example equipment configurations: one for a range-pole with a HiPer®...
  • Page 60 Image tab to illustrate the setup. • Antenna type – select Topcon HiPer Lite. • Antenna height – enter the antenna’s measured height. • Measured to – select either Base or Rim. • Connection (Pocket-3D) – select the appropriate connection. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-14...
  • Page 61 Equipment Configuration Files Figure 2-20. Antenna Information – Dimensions/Image Tab 5. On the advanced dialog box (Figure 2-21), set the following radio parameters, and press Next to continue: • Radio type – for a HiPer Lite, the default is selected; otherwise, select the radio type for the receiver.
  • Page 62 2. On the Dimensions tab (Figure 2-23 on page 2-17), select the antenna type, enter antenna height, measure to either the Base or the Rim, and select the appropriate connection for Pocket-3D. The corresponding Image tab illustrates the setup. Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 63 Equipment Configuration Files Figure 2-23. Example – GPS (Augmented) Equipment Configuration 3. Press Next to display the confirmation screen dialog box (Figure 2-25). 4. Press Finish to return to the Machine files dialog box  (Figure 2-24). Figure 2-24. Machine Configuration Complete 5.

  • Page 64: Mmgps Applications

    Except for mmGPS setup options, the Setup menu for mmGPS applications is the same as for GPS applications. Other differences are noted below. • mmGPS transmitters • mmGPS receiver mmGPS Icon Figure 2-26. Setup Menu for mmGPS Applications Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-18...

  • Page 65: Equipment

    Transmitters Transmitter calibration data must first be downloaded into Pocket-3D using the Transmitters tab (Figure 2-28 on page 2-20). Once this tab contains a list of transmitters, up to four transmitters can be set up on unique channels using the channel tabs (see below).
  • Page 66 The download is complete when the firmware version displays in the Firmware column. Figure 2-28. View Transmitters Loaded into Pocket-3D displays the following transmitter information The Channel tab (Figure 2-29 on page 2-21): •...

  • Page 67: Tx Calibration

    mmGPS Applications Figure 2-29. Enter Transmitter Channel Information TX Calibration The transmitter calibration (adjustment) function fixes errors in incline in the self-leveling mechanism of the transmitter, applying an offset to the transmitter. The transmitter must be in calibration mode for this function and the Rover setup approximately 30 meters (100 feet) away.
  • Page 68 Figure 2-31. Transmitter Adjustment Process When the adjustment completes, the Adjustment dialog box displays the offsets (Figure 2-32 on page 2-23). • If both Axis measurements are less than 10'', no adjustment is needed at the transmitter. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-22...

  • Page 69: Edit Channel

    mmGPS Applications • If either or both Axis measurements are more than 10'', disconnect from the sensor and connect to the transmitter. • Press Finish to upload the adjustments to the transmitter. When finished uploading, the transmitter will apply the adjustments and turn off.

  • Page 70: Benchmark Check

    (benchmark) or a point of known elevation. To take a height measurement of the transmitter, tap Benchmark check on the channel setup dialog box after entering transmitter information (Figure 2-34). Figure 2-34. Begin Height Check Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-24...

  • Page 71: Resection

    mmGPS Applications On the transmitter height dialog box, select one of the following and press OK to measure (Figure 2-35). During the measurement, the Measuring dialog box displays. 1. If the transmitter is set up over a known control point, tap the first radio button, then select the control point from the drop-down list.
  • Page 72 • Measure – After three points have been successfully measured, horizontal and vertical errors for the measured point will display (Figure 2-37 on page 2-27). Further measurements should improve the positional error. • Reset – press to clear measurements and start again. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-26...

  • Page 73: Mmgps Receiver

    mmGPS Applications The point name will be automatically added to the list of control points as “TX-[n] (Resected)”, where “n” is the channel number. Subsequent resections with the same transmitter will overwrite any previous points. Figure 2-37. mmGPS Resection Result mmGPS Receiver To set mmGPS receiver information, tap SetupmmGPS receiver (Figure 2-38).
  • Page 74 – mmGPS aided initialization: select to use the mmGPS signal to assist in initializing the GPS receiver. – Calc weighted mmGPS/GPS elevation: select to combine mmGPS elevations and GPS elevations. Figure 2-39. Select mmGPS Receiver Information Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-28...

  • Page 75: Total Station Applications

    –30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 360° prism. • Connection (Pocket-3D) – select the COM1(Serial Port),  COM 2 (Serial 1), or Bluetooth (on equipped total stations). P/N 7010-0628...
  • Page 76 • Stop Bits – select either 1 or 2 • Parity – select either Odd or Even For a conventional total station, the GTS 200 for example, you can only connect via Cable in NOTE Standard Mode. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-30...

  • Page 77: Range-Pole

    Total Station Applications Figure 2-42. Select Total Station Connection Type The Advanced dialog box is only available when a Prism sensor is selected. NOTE A confirmation box displays to save the machine configuration file. Press Finish (Figure 2-43). Figure 2-43. Save the Configuration Range-pole To set up the range pole, tap SetupRange-pole (Figure 2-44 on page 2-32).

  • Page 78: Sample Configuration 4: Prism And Total Station

    Sample Configuration 4: Prism and Total Station Before beginning to track a prism, there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket-3D. The following procedure is an example of a prism configuration for a GPT-8000 series total station. 1. Press SetupEquipment to create or select an equipment configuration file.
  • Page 79 -30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 360° prism. • Connection (Pocket-3D) – select the communication port used between the controller and instrument; COM1 (Serial port) or Bluetooth® on equipped total stations.
  • Page 80 NOTE: The RC4 Modem is now supported in order to communicate with robotic total stations. 6. Press Finish to save the configuration file (Figure 2-47). NOTE: Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration’s information to be lost. Figure 2-47. Select Advanced Parameters Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-34...

  • Page 81: Robotic Applications

    Robotic Applications 7. On the Machine files dialog box (Figure 2-48), select the new or edited configuration file, and press Ok to return to the main screen. Figure 2-48. Select Equipment Configuration Robotic Applications The Setup menu for robotic applications is about the same as for range pole applications (Figure 2-49).

  • Page 82: Equipment

    5. The Setup/Image dialog box displays (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37). 6. Press Next again (the Advanced dialog box displays) to connect via the Radio Modem (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) or the RC3 (Figure 2-51 on page 2-37). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-36...
  • Page 83 Equipment Figure 2-50. Using Radios (COM3) as Communication The type of communication selected determines the equipment setup configuration. Figure 2-51. Using RC3 (BT COM6) as the Communication Device P/N 7010-0628 2-37...

  • Page 84: Station Setup

    2. On the backsight setup dialog box, select or enter the following parameters, then press Next: • Filter List – select either Control points or Point from the drop-down list. • Layer – select a layer from the drop-down list. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-38...
  • Page 85 Station Setup • Station – select the control point over which the instrument is set (only if ‘Point’ is selected in the FIlter List field above). • Backsight – select the control point used as the backsight. • Backsight has prism – check mark this box if the backsight has a prism.
  • Page 86 1. On the Setup method dialog box (Figure 2-56 on page 2-41), enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described above, (page 2-38) then press Next. The control points dialog box displays (Figure 2-56 on  page 2-41). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-40...
  • Page 87 Station Setup 2. On the control points dialog box, do the following: • Add – press to add point/control points to the resection. The Backsight results dialog box (Figure 2-57 on page 2-42) displays. • Edit – press to edit a highlighted point/control point, then press Ok to return to the control points dialog box.
  • Page 88 (page 2-38) then press Next. The Station coordinates dialog box displays (Figure 2-58 on page 2-43). 2. The Station coordinates dialog box (Figure 2-58 on page 2-43) verifies the North(ing), East(ing), and Elev(ation) for the new control point. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-42...
  • Page 89 Station Setup Figure 2-58. Station Coordinates Dialog Box 3. Press Finish to continue (Figure 2-58). The sight backsight dialog box displays. The sight backsight dialog box (Figure 2-59), sights the backsight. 4. Press Ok to continue. Figure 2-59. Sight Backsight P/N 7010-0628 2-43...

  • Page 90: Sitelink® 3D For Pocket-3D

    • View all machines and other survey crews and their position on Pocket-3D to see what task they are currently working on – increases safety and productivity • Troubleshoot (remotely) from the office to insure that the surveyor has the right files or if there are problems with the radio;...

  • Page 91: The Site-Link Network Connection

    SiteLink® 3D for Pocket-3D • Check productivity of the crew – who was working on what, how productive was the crew – to determine if more workers are needed The Site-Link Network Connection The Site-Link Manager Software manages the initial setup of the computer system that manages the Site-Link 3D communications network.

  • Page 92: Connecting To Sitelink-3D

    Green when connected. If Site-link is NOTE not connected, the Sitelink icon turns Red. Connecting to SiteLink-3D To connect to Site-Link, upon Pocket-3D startup, enter the Site-Link 3D password. Contact your Topcon dealer for the password. Figure 2-62. Start-up Screen...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Current Operator

    (“Monitor Machine Activities/Delays” on page 2-48). Only then can the Pocket-3D machine operator select an appropriate activity or delay from the same list given to him/her on the machine. From this...

  • Page 94: Sending, Viewing, And Deleting Messages

    2. On the messages To:screen (Figure 2-65 on page 2-49), use either the pop-up keyboard and the mouse or the computer keyboard, to enter a new message. 3. Press Ok to return to the Main Screen. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-48...
  • Page 95 Connecting to SiteLink-3D To: Messages Screen Figure 2-65. Enter a Message for the Machine Operator To view a new message, do the following: 1. Press Setup   Site-Link View message(s). 2. On the view messages dialog box (Figure 2-66), press Reply to answer the message shown on the screen.

  • Page 96: Send Any File To The Jobsite

    Setup Menu When a new message arrives in Pocket-3D, you will hear a “Ding-Dong” sound on the main screen. NOTE To delete a message, do the following: 1. Press Setup   Delete message(s) (Figure 2-67). Site-Link 2. Press Ok to delete all messages and return to the Main Screen (Figure 2-67).

  • Page 97: Exporting A Project File Via Site-Link

    Figure 2-69. Select Project File Via Site-Link The Pocket-3D confirmation dialog box displays (Figure 2-70 on page 2-52). 2. If you press Yes on the Pocket-3D confirmation dialog box, do the following: • On the import/export To: dialog box, highlight to select the desired project file for import/export (Figure 2-70 on ...
  • Page 98 (Figure 2-70), then press Next. 5. Press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen. Figure 2-70. Import-Export Control Data 6. If you press No on the Pocket-3D confirmation dialog box, do the following to select individual items: Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 99 Connecting to SiteLink-3D • On the Pocket-3D confirmation dialog box, press No. • On the Surface(s) dialog box, highlight a file to select it, then press Next (Figure 2-72 on page 2-53). Figure 2-71. 7. On the Linework(s), Point(s), and Control Data dialog boxes, check and enable the desired selection after pressing Next (Figure 2-72).

  • Page 100: Importing/Exporting Control Points Via Site-Link

    Figure 2-74. Import/Export Control Points 2. On the Control data dialog box (Figure 2-75 on page 2-55), check mark the box to import the entire localization, control points, and mmGPS transmitter data into the project file. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-54...
  • Page 101 Importing/Exporting Control Points 3. Press Next to display the Control Points To: dialog box (Figure 2-75). Figure 2-75. Control Data Dialog Box for Control Points 4. On the Control Points To: dialog box, do the following: • To: field – highlight the selected client(s) to send localization/ control points.
  • Page 102 6. On the Send: dialog box, do the following: • Press Back to return to the previous menu. • Press Finish to save the file. • Press Cancel to quit and return to the Main Menu. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-56...

  • Page 103: Importing/Exporting Surface Files Via Site-Link

    Importing/Exporting Surface Files Via Importing/Exporting Surface Files Via Site-Link To Import/Export surface files via Site-Link, do the following. Via Site-Link  1. Press Data    Surface Import/Export (Figure 2-77). Figure 2-77. Import a Surface File Via Site-Link 2. On the Surface(s) dialog box, highlight to select surface file(s) and press Next (Figure 2-78 on page 2-58).
  • Page 104 2-59). • Cancel – press to quit and return to the Main Screen. 5. On the Send dialog box (Figure 2-79 on page 2-59), press Finish to send the file and return to the Main Screen. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-58...

  • Page 105: Importing/Exporting Alignment Files Via Site-Link

    Importing/Exporting Alignment Files Figure 2-79. Import Surface Files Via Site-Link Importing/Exporting Alignment Files Via Site-Link To export-import alignment files via Site-Link, do the following: 1. Press Data    Alignment Import/Export Via Site-Link (Figure 2-80). Figure 2-80. Export-Import Alignment Files Via Site-Link 2.
  • Page 106 • Next – press to display the Send dialog box (Figure 2-82). Figure 2-82. Import an Alignment File • On the Send dialog box, press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen (Figure 2-82 on page 2-60). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-60...

  • Page 107: Importing/Exporting Linework Files Via Site-Link

    Importing/Exporting Linework Files Importing/Exporting Linework Files Via Site-Link To Import/Export surface files via Site-Link, do the following: 1. Press Data    Linework Import/Export Via Site-Link (Figure 2-83 on page 2-61). Figure 2-83. Import/Export Linework Files 2. On the Linework(s) dialog box, select None, All Polylines, Selected Polylines only or select a layer from the Polylines by layer drop-down list to import (Figure 2-84 on page 2-62).
  • Page 108 • Next – press to display the Send dialog box (Figure 2-85). Figure 2-85. Import Alignment File into Current Project 6. On the Send dialog box, press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen (Figure 2-85). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-62...

  • Page 109: Importing/Exporting Points Via Site-Link

    Importing/Exporting Points Via Site- Importing/Exporting Points Via Site-Link To Import/Export point files via Site-Link, do the following: 1. Press Data    Points Import/Export Via Site-Link (Figure 2-86). Figure 2-86. Import/Export Point Files Via Site-Link 2. On the Points dialog box, select None, All Polylines, Selected Polylines only or select a layer from the Polylines by layer drop- down list to import.
  • Page 110 • Press Next to display the Send dialog box (Figure 2-88). Figure 2-88. Import Points Into Project 6. On the Send dialog box, press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen (Figure 2-88). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 2-64...

  • Page 111: Chapter 3 Data Menu

    Chapter 3 Data Menu The Data menu (Figure 3-1) has the following menu items: • Project • Control • Surface • Alignment • Layers • Linework • Points • Calculation type • Clear Selection Figure 3-1. Data Menu Options P/N 7010-0628...

  • Page 112: Project

    (Figure 3-3 on page 3-2). At the verification screen, press Yes to use this Project file for the current project. Project files can be created, copies, or deleted. GPS localization files can also be viewed and saved. Figure 3-3. Copy a Project File Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 113 Project • New – create a new file by entering a filename. After naming the file, press Ok to save the information (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. New Project File • Info – displays the information on the selected file (Figure 3-5 on page 3-3).

  • Page 114: Import/Export

    • Save As – opens the New project file name dialog box  (Figure 3-4 on page 3-3) to save the selected file under a new name. Import/Export To import a project file, click Topcon LogoDataProject Import/ExportFrom TP3 file on the Main Screen (Figure 3-7 on page 3-5). Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 115 Project Figure 3-7. Select a Design Surface File 1. On the File dialog box, select a project (.TP3) file to import. Then click Open. The Copy files dialog box displays  (Figure 3-8). Figure 3-8. Import a Project File 2. At the prompt, press Yes to Import/Export the entire project or press No to select individual items.
  • Page 116 • Selected polylines only – available only if polylines are highlighted (selected) on the main screen. • Polylines by layer – enable to select a layer to import from the drop-down list. Figure 3-10. Select Lineworks for the Project Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 117 Project 5. On the Point(s) dialog box (Figure 3-11), do the following to import points, then press Next: • None – enable to display no points. • All points – enable to display all points in the project. • Selected points only – available only if points are highlighted (selected) on the main screen.
  • Page 118 Back to edit your selections. Figure 3-13. Import Control Point(s), Polylines, and Surface Files To export surface files, linework, and control points Export TP3 Files to a project file, tap Topcon LogoDataProjectImport/ ExportTo TP3 file (Figure 3-14 on page 3-9). Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 119 Project Figure 3-14. Export a Project File 1. On the verification screen (Figure 3-15), do the following to export a .TP3 file: • Press Yes to export the entire project file. The Export/To dialog box displays (Figure 3-15). – From the To field, press the browse button ( ) to select the destination to export the project file to.
  • Page 120 • Selected polylines only – available only if polylines are highlighted (selected) on the main screen. • Polylines by layer – enable to select a layer to import from the drop-down list. Figure 3-17. Select Linework(s) to Export for the Project Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-10...
  • Page 121 Project 3. On the Point(s) dialog box (Figure 3-18), do the following to import points, then press Next: • None – enable to display no points. • All points – enable to display all points in the project. • Selected points only – available only if points are highlighted (selected) on the main screen.
  • Page 122 5. On the Export/To dialog box (Figure 3-20 on page 3-12), do the following: • Select the (To...) option to determine the export destination (Figure 3-20). • Enter a name for the exported file. • Press Finish to save. Figure 3-20. Export/To Project File Dialog Box Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-12...

  • Page 123: Control

    Used in both 3D GPS+, Total Station, and Robotic applications, the Control menu creates, edits, and deletes Control Point files. Control Point files can also be copied between the Pocket-3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Card. Control Point files store ground coordinates and WGS84 values for each point.
  • Page 124 • Coords tab – displays the Northing, Easting, and Elevation for the control point (Figure 3-23). – Tap in each coordinate entry box to enter the coordinates for Northing (North), Easting (East), and Elev (Elevation). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-14...
  • Page 125 Control • GPS tab – displays the Latitude, Longitude, and Height for the control point (Figure 3-24). Either manually enter the lat/long and height or obtain this information using the GPS+ receiver. Measuring each point is the standard practice for localization. –...

  • Page 126: Import/Export

    Select Yes to confirm the deletion. Import/Export To import a control file, tap DataControlImport/Export Points only (Figure 3-25). Files can be imported from Topcon Proj- ect files (TP3), Control Point files (GC3), Topcon Point files (PT3), and Text files (TXT).

  • Page 127: From Text File

    Control Control Point List Figure 3-26. Import Control Points from the Explorer Dialog Box From Text File This menu option imports a text file as a control point file. Click Data ControlImport/Export Points onlyFrom text file. On the import from text file dialog box (Figure 3-27), select the fol- lowing options: •...

  • Page 128: Conversion Formats

    (Figure 3-29 on page 3-19), then press Ok to save the information. Repeat this process for each line item. – Type: select either Point name, Point description, Point northing, Point easting, Point elevation, Point layer name, Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-18...
  • Page 129 Control Literal text string, Point WGS84 latitude, Point WGS84 longitude, or Point height. – Append: select either Trailing comma, Trailing space, Trailing tab, or Northing. – Fixed width field: enable to select a fixed width for each field. – Justified: select Left, Right, or None. –...
  • Page 130 The Export rules tab selected conversion format (Figure 3-32 on page 3-21). • Add – on the Export rules tab, press Add to add an export rule and it’s respective information, then press Ok to save the Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-20...

  • Page 131: Control Point Options

    Control information (Figure 3-32). – Rule: select Reassign null pt numbers. – Assign pts with NO number starting at: enter the starting number to assign to the points with no point numbers. Figure 3-32. Add Export Rule • Edit – on the Export rules tab, press Edit to edit the selected export rule.
  • Page 132 Figure 3-33. Control Point Options – Coords Tab An added datum option is Support for non-Topcon Base Station now available to support the use of a non-Topcon base station (added support for NAD83_NO_trans). There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters. Previously, when using a ...
  • Page 133 Control Figure 3-34. Support for non-Topcon Base Station To achieve accuracy when using the NAD83_NO_Trans, the correct *.gff format geoid NOTE file must be used. on the control options dialog box (Figure 3-35) The Projection tab displays a list of pre-defined projections to use for control. Select the projection for the area in which the jobsite is located.

  • Page 134: Surface

    Used in 3D GPS+, Total Station, and Robotic applications, the Sur- face menu creates, edits, and selects Design Surface files. Design Sur- face files can also be copied between the Pocket-3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Card.

  • Page 135: Current File Or

    Surface Surface File” on page 3-28 for more details. • Plane Surface Model – defined with a continuous compound plane in two directions (mainfall and crossfall). See “Plane Surface File” on page 3-39 for more details. • Best-fit Model – a dual-slope plane created to balance the cut/fill values across the entire area of interest.

  • Page 136: Tin Surface File

    Creates an irregular TIN surface using selected points and linework. To configure a new TIN surface file, press New on the Surface(s) dia- log box. Highlight the TIN surface from pts & lines on the Surface type dialog box, and press Ok (Figure 3-39). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-26...
  • Page 137 Surface dialog box displays the TIN surface created from the The preview selected points and/or lines (Figure 3-40). Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image, or press down on the screen and drag the image around. Press Next to continue. Figure 3-40.

  • Page 138: Road Surface File

    The program always reminds the operator to confirm deletion of a selected file. Press Yes to confirm the deletion. Road Surface File This surface type creates a new road surface with known horizontal, vertical, and template design information. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-28...
  • Page 139 Surface To configure a new Road surface file, press New on the Surface(s) dialog box (see “Surfaces Dialog Box” on page 3-26), select Road (CL, profile, templates) on the Surface type dialog box, and press Ok (Figure 3-43). Figure 3-43. Surface Type Dialog Box – Road Surface File dialog box (Figure 3-44 on page 3-30) sets The point of beginning the following parameters.
  • Page 140 – Obs end pt: press to measure the ending point of the straight element only, instead of manually entering in the values. – Radius (in): enter the inner radius of the curve or spiral element. – Radius (out): enter the outer radius of the spiral element. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-30...
  • Page 141 Surface – Curves to the: select the direction, either right or left, in which the curve or spiral element curves. Figure 3-45. Centerline Elements Parameters Dialog Box • Insert –press to add an element above the selected element (Figure 3-45). All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element.
  • Page 142 – Curve Length: enter the length of the curve. – Grade Start VC: enter the grade at the start of the vertical curve. – Grade End VC: enter the grade at the end of the vertical curve. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-32...
  • Page 143 Surface Figure 3-47. Vertical Profile Elements Dialog Box • Insert – on the vertical profile dialog box (Figure 3-48 on page 3-34), press Insert to add an element above the selected element. All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element.
  • Page 144 Figure 3-49. Add Template Definitions Dialog Boxes • Edit – on the template definitions dialog box (Figure 3-50 on page 3-35), press Edit to edit the selected template. The add templates dialog box displays (Figure 3-50). See the “Add” bullet Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-34...
  • Page 145 Surface above for details. Figure 3-50. Template Definitions / Add Templates Dialog Boxes • Delete – on the Template definitions dialog box (Figure 3-48 on page 3-34), press Delete to remove the selected template. On the add templates dialog box (Figure 3-51 on page 3-36), press Add to enter a template and its respective information, then press Ok to save.
  • Page 146 • Curb grade – enter the curb grade of the element. • Ditch width – enter the ditch width of the element. • Cut slope – enter the cut slope of the element. • Fill slope – enter the fill slope of the element. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-36...
  • Page 147 Surface Figure 3-52. Add Template Elements Dialog Box (Example) If only one template has been created, to apply the template to the entire length of the alignment, choose the side(s) of the centerline to which to apply the template, then press Ok. Otherwise, press Cancel to continue with other operations (Figure 3-53).
  • Page 148 “Add” bullet for details on editing the application. • Delete – on the Template applications dialog box, press Delete to remove the selected template application. dialog box, press Finish to save the On the alignment completion information (Figure 3-55 on page 3-39). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-38...

  • Page 149: Plane Surface File

    Surface Figure 3-55. Alignment Completion Dialog Box Plane Surface File This surface type creates a planar surface with a point of known ele- vation and known main-fall/cross-fall slopes. To configure a new plane surface file, press New on the Surface(s) dialog box.

  • Page 150: Best-Fit Plane Surface File

    To configure a new plane surface file, press New on the Surface(s) dialog box. Select Best-fit plane surface on the Surface type dialog box, and press Ok (Figure 3-58 on page 3-41). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-40...
  • Page 151 Surface Figure 3-58. Surfaces Type Dialog Box – Best-fit Plane Surface The preview dialog box displays the Planar Surface created from the selected points and/or lines (Figure 3-59). Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image, or press down on the screen and drag the image around.

  • Page 152: Compare Surface

    This surface can then be used to compare with a pro- posed design surface or a different existing surface, calculating a vol- ume between the two surfaces. To compare two existing surfaces, tap DataSurfaceCompare surface (Figure 3-61 on page 3-42). Figure 3-61. DataSurfaceCompare Surface Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-42...
  • Page 153 Surface On the compare surfaces dialog box, select the over-lapping surfaces to be compared, then press Next (Figure 3-62 on page 3-43). • Design Surface – a design surface has been selected by default from the drop-down list. • Existing Surface – select the surface to compare from the drop- down list.
  • Page 154 • Show contours – enable to display the contour lines at a set interval on the surface. • Show solid colors – enable to display solid colors at a set interval on the surface. • Interval – enter the desired contour interval. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-44...

  • Page 155: Surface Options

    Surface • Show grid of cut/fills – enable to display a grid of cut/fills on the surface. Figure 3-65. Surface Display Parameters Surface Options To change the view options of the selected surface, tap DataSur- faceOptions (Figure 3-66). Figure 3-66. DataSurfaceOptions On the Options dialog box (Figure 3-68 on page 3-47), select the desired options for the selected surface, then press Ok.
  • Page 156 • Plane Surface Model – Display grid-lines: enable to display the grid-lines at a set interval on the surface. – Grid interval: enter the desired grid interval. – Orientation: enter the desired orientation. • Best-fit Model Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-46...

  • Page 157: Alignment

    Alignment – Display grid-lines: enable to display the grid-lines at a set interval on the surface. – Grid interval: enter the grid interval for the mainfall. – Grid interval (crossfall): enter the grid interval for the crossfall. – Orientation: enter the desired orientation for the mainfall. Figure 3-68.

  • Page 158: Current File Or

    Figure 3-69. Alignment Options – Road Surface Models Current File or <none> Displays the currently loaded Alignment file. If no file is currently selected, displays “<none>”. To access available Alignment files or to create a new Alignment file, Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-48...

  • Page 159: New

    Alignment tap DataAlignment[<none> or file name] (Figure 3-70). Figure 3-70. DataAlignment[File Name] The Surface(s) dialog box lists all available Alignment files. To change the currently loaded Alignment file, select another file from the list and press Ok (Figure 3-71). At the verification, screen press Ok to use this Alignment file for the current project.
  • Page 160 – Start station: the starting station displays at the interval set for each element. – Start azimuth: enter the starting azimuth. This field is only available for the first element. – Length: enter the length of the element. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-50...
  • Page 161 Alignment – Obs end pt: press Obs end pt to measure the ending point of the straight element only, instead of manually entering in the values. – Radius (start): enter the inner radius of the curve or spiral element. – Radius (end): enter the outer radius of the spiral element. –...
  • Page 162 (Figure 3-75 on page 3-53). – Station of IP: enter the station number for the IP. – Elevation of PI: enter the elevation for the PI. – Curve Length: enter the length of the curve. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-52...
  • Page 163 Alignment Figure 3-75. Vertical Profile Parameters • Insert – on the Vertical profile dialog box (Figure 3-74 on page 3-52), press Insert to add an element above the selected element. All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element.
  • Page 164 Left of centerline, Right of centerline, or Left and right of Figure 3-77. Apply Template to Alignment dialog box creates, edits, or deletes tem- The Template applications plate applications. After creating template applications press Next to continue (Figure 3-78 on page 3-55). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-54...
  • Page 165 Alignment • Add – on the Template applications dialog box, press Add to enter a template application and it’s respective information, then press Ok to save the information. Follow the same process as seen on page 3-38. • Edit – on the Template applications dialog box, press Edit to edit the selected template application.

  • Page 166: Edit

    To import an alignment file, tap DataAlignmentImport/Export (Figure 3-80). Figure 3-80. Import/Export an Alignment File From RD3 File To import a Topcon Road file (RD3) as an alignment file, tap DataAlignmentImport/ExportFrom RD3 file (Figure 3-81 on page 3-57). Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 167 • Choose an RD3 file from the drop-down list in the Look in field. • Press Open A confirmation dialog box displays to confirm that the file was successfully imported. Figure 3-82. Import Topcon Road File from Explorer Dialog Box P/N 7010-0628 3-57...

  • Page 168: From Landxml File

    Press Open to return to the previous screen, then cancel to return to the main screen. Figure 3-84. To RD3 File To export an RD3 file from an alignment file, click DataAlignmentImport/ExportTo RD3 file (Figure 3-85 on page 3-59). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-58...

  • Page 169: Options

    Alignment Figure 3-85. Export a Surface File to RD3 File • The Surface(s) dialog box displays (Figure 3-86). Highlight a surface file to export. • Press Export. A confirmation dialog box displays to confirm that the export was successful (Figure 3-86). Figure 3-86.

  • Page 170: Layers

    • Interval – enter the interval desired for the station lines. • Color buttons – press to set a color for feature/center/station lines. Figure 3-88. Options Layers To add, edit, or delete a layer within the current Linework file, tap DataLayers (Figure 3-89 on page 3-61). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-60...
  • Page 171 Alignment Figure 3-89. DataLineworkLayers The Layers dialog box displays all layers within the selected file (Figure 3-90 on page 3-62). • New – press New to create a layer (Figure 3-90 on page 3-62). The Layer name dialog box displays. Enter or select the layer parameters: –...

  • Page 172: Linework

    Used in 3D GPS+, Total Station, Robotic applications, and 3D LPS applications, the Linework menu creates, edits, and deletes Linework files. Linework files can also be copied between the Pocket-3D and the Control Box using a Flash Card. Linework files contain layers comprised of polylines identified with different names and colors.
  • Page 173 Linework To access available Linework files or to create a new Linework file, tap DataLineworkListing (Figure 3-91). Figure 3-91. DataLinework[<none> or file name] The layer files dialog box (Figure 3-92) displays the selected layout menu, showing the current list of layouts, the number of segments, and the status for the selected layout.
  • Page 174 : press to reverse the direction of the beginning line. Figure 3-93. New Polyline File • Edit – on the layer files dialog box (Figure 3-94), highlight a segment (straight or curved), then press Edit Figure 3-94. Edit Layer Files Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-64...
  • Page 175 Linework On the segments dialog box (Figure 3-95), highlight a segment and press Add to edit either a Curved segment or a Straight segment. Straight Segment Parameters Curved Segment Parameters Figure 3-95. Segment Dialog Boxes – Curved/Straight • Delete – on the layer files dialog box (Figure 3-94 on page 3-64), highlight a layout to remove and press Delete.

  • Page 176: Import/Export

    To import a linework file from an existing LN3 file, From LN3 file tap DataLineworkImport/ExportFrom LN3 file  (Figure 3-97). The Source filename dialog box displays (Figure 3-98). Press the Browse button to display the file explorer dialog box; Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-66...
  • Page 177 Linework (Figure 3-98). Navigate to and select the Topcon linework file (LN3) to import, then press Ok. Figure 3-98. Files Explorer Dialog Box • On the confirmation dialog box, press Ok to confirm the import of selected linework files (Figure 3-99).
  • Page 178 (...) to determine the export destination and enter a name for the file. • Press OK to save. Figure 3-101. Export to LN3 File • Press Ok, then press Ok again on the confirmation dialog box (Figure 3-101). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-68...
  • Page 179 Linework To Import an AutoCAD file into the Linework file, From AutoCAD click DataLineworkImport/ExportFrom AutoCAD  (Figure 3-102). Figure 3-102. Import an AutoCAD File On the Source filename dialog box, press the browse ( ) button to browse to select and import the AutoCAD (.dxf) file. The AutoCAD file then displays in the Source text file entry box (Figure 3-103).
  • Page 180 2. On the Lineworks dialog box (Figure 3-105 on page 3-71), choose either None, All polylines, Selected polylines only, or Polylines by layer to import/export. 3. Press Next to display the To: dialog box. 4. Double-click on the mouse to select a file to Import to. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-70...
  • Page 181 Linework Figure 3-105. Import a Linework File 5. Press Next. 6. On the Import dialog box (Figure 3-106), check mark the Import into recipient’s current active project box to send the linework/ polylines directly to the recipient’s project. 7. Check mark the Replace all lines in layer w.same name box to prevent duplicate names.

  • Page 182: Points

    Used in 3D GPS+, Total Station, and Robotic applications, the Points menu creates, edits, and deletes Point files. Point files can also be copied between Pocket-3D and the Control Box using a Flash Card. Point files contain multiple groups of points, measured with their coordinates, and put together into a layer as with Linework files.
  • Page 183 Points Figure 3-108. Points Listing Dialog Box On the points parameters dialog box (Figure 3-109 on page 3-74) enter or select the following parameters: • Add – on the points listing dialog box (Figure 3-108), press to enter a point and its respective information, then press Ok to save the information (Figure 3-109 on page 3-74) and return to the points listing dialog box (Figure 3-108).

  • Page 184: Conversion Formats

    • New – on the Conversion formats dialog box, press New to enter a conversion format and it’s respective information, then press Ok to save the information (Figure 3-112 on page 3-76). See “The Line Items” and “The Import Rules” on page 3-20 for Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-74...
  • Page 185 Points information on the tabs. Figure 3-111. Conversion Formats/Conversion Format Parameters Dialog Boxes • Edit – on the Conversion formats dialog box (Figure 3-111 on page 3-75), press to edit the selected format. The conversion formats parameters dialog box displays (Figure 3-112 on  page 3-76).
  • Page 186 – Rule: select either Skip header lines or Skip prefixed lines. – Number of lines: enter the desired number of header lines to skip during import. – Prefix: enter the desired number of prefixed lines to skip during import Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-76...
  • Page 187 Points Figure 3-113. Conversion Formats Parameters / Import Rule Parameters • Edit – on the Import rules tab, press Edit to edit the selected import rule. See the “Add” bullet and Figure 3-114 for details on editing the import rule. •...
  • Page 188 Figure 3-115. Import a TP3 File See “Control Point Options” on page 3-21 for details on importing control points from a TP3 file. To import points from a Topcon Point (PT3) file, tap From PT3 File DataPointsImport/ExportFrom PT3 file (Figure 3-116).
  • Page 189 Points To import points from an AutoCAD (.dxf) file, tap From AutoCAD DataPointsImport/ExportFrom AutoCAD (Figure 3-117). Figure 3-117. Import Points From an AutoCAD File The Source filename dialog box displays (Figure 3-118). • Source filename – press the browse ( ) button to import the points from the AutoCAD (.dxf) file.

  • Page 190: Export Point Files

    Figure 3-119. Import Points From a LandXML File The Source filename dialog box displays (see Figure 3-118 on page 3-79 for details). Export Point Files To export point files, tap DataPointsImport/Export  (Figure 3-120). Figure 3-120. Export Point Files Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-80...
  • Page 191 Points To export text files to a point file, tap To Text file DataPointsImport/ExportTo text file. The export to text file dialog box displays (Figure 3-121). Unless otherwise selected, the default folder for exported point files will be the “My Documents” folder on the controller.

  • Page 192: Conversion Formats

    (Figure 3-123 on page 3-83), then press Ok to save the information. – Rule: Reassign null pt numbers. – Pt. Num: enter the starting number to assign to the points with null numbers. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-82...
  • Page 193 • Delete – on the Export rules tab, press Delete to remove the selected export rule. To export Topcon Points (PT3) to a point file, tap To PT3 file DataPointsImport/ExportTo PT3 file. The export to text file dialog box displays (Figure 3-124 on page 3-84). Unless otherwise selected, the default folder for exported point files will be the “My...

  • Page 194: Calculation Wizard

    Data Menu Figure 3-124. Export Topcon Points to a Point File • Choose a folder and location in which to store the text file, then press Ok. The confirmation dialog box displays that the export operation was a success.The text file’s location and name display in the Target text file entry box (Figure 3-124).

  • Page 195: Inverse Between Two Points

    Calculation Wizard Inverse Between Two Points On the Calculation type dialog box, select Inverse between two pts to calculate the inverse of the direction and distance between two points, then press Next (Figure 3-126). Figure 3-126. Calculation Type – Inverse Between Two Points The results dialog box (Figure 3-127 on page 3-86) displays the dis- tance between selected points and the following calculation: Horizon- tal Distance (Horiz.

  • Page 196: Inverse Between Three Points

    Point 1 or Point 2: Horizontal Distance (Horiz. dist), Slope Distance (Slope dist.), and Azimuth (Figure 3-129 on page 3-87). • From Point 1 – press to select the beginning point. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-86...

  • Page 197: Distance/Offset

    Calculation Wizard • From Point 2 – press to select the beginning point. • To Point – press to select the return (inverse) between either Point 1 or Point 2 and the selected point. Figure 3-129. Inverse Between Three Points Distance/Offset On the Calculation type dialog box, select Distance/offset, then press Next (Figure 3-130).
  • Page 198 (Figure 3-132). • Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image, or press down on the screen and drag the image around. • Press Next to continue. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-88...

  • Page 199: Distance From Two End Pts

    Calculation Wizard Figure 3-132. View Screen with Baseline dialog box (Figure 3-133), enter the follow- On the point properties ing parameters for the point, then press Finish. • Pt. number – enter the point number. • Pt. descriptor – enter the point description (if preferred). •...
  • Page 200 • Distance From – enter the intersecting distance from which a new point will be created from Point 2. Press Back to return to the Calculation type dialog box or Cancel to return to the main view screen. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-90...
  • Page 201 Calculation Wizard Figure 3-135. Distance From Two End Points The view screen displays the two original points and specified dis- tance between the two points created in the Distance From fields (Figure 3-136 on page 3-92). • Press the Result button to display the list of points  (Figure 3-136 on page 3-92).
  • Page 202 Finish to return to the main screen. • Pt. number – enter the point number. • Pt. descriptor – enter a description for the point. • Add to layer – stores the point to the selected layer. Figure 3-137. Point Properties Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-92...

  • Page 203: Convert Polyline To Points

    Calculation Wizard Convert Polyline to Points On the Calculation type dialog box (Figure 3-138), select Convert polyline to points, then press Next. Figure 3-138. Calculation Type – Convert Polyline to Points This process creates points at all nodes and vertices of a selected polyline.
  • Page 204 Finish. • Pt. number – enter the point number. • Pt. descriptor – enter the point description (if preferred). • Add to layer – stores the point to the selected layer. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-94...

  • Page 205: Convert Alignment To Points

    Calculation Wizard Figure 3-142. Point Properties Convert Alignment to Points On the Calculation type dialog box, select Convert alignment to points, then press Next (Figure 3-143). Figure 3-143. Calculation TYpe – Convert Alignments to Points This process creates coordinate points at all nodes and vertices of a selected alignment.
  • Page 206 (Figure 3-145 on page 3-97). 1. Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image, or press down on the screen and drag the image around. 2. Press Next to continue. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-96...
  • Page 207 Calculation Wizard Figure 3-145. Convert Alignment to Points Preview 3. On the review screen (Figure 3-145), press Points. The Points dialog box displays (Figure 3-146). The points dialog box displays the Northing, Easting, and Elevation of the newly created point(s) (Figure 3-146). 4.

  • Page 208: Polyline From Points

    The view screen displays the polyline created from the selected points (Figure 3-149 on page 3-99). Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image round. Press Next to continue. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-98...
  • Page 209 Calculation Wizard Figure 3-149. Polyline From Points On the polyline properties dialog box (Figure 3-150), do the follow- ing, then press Finish. • Add to layer – select a layer to add from the drop-down box. • Close Polyline – check mark this box to close the polyline. Figure 3-150.

  • Page 210: Tin Surface From Points/Lines

    3. On the surface properties dialog box (Figure 3-152), enter the following parameters for the surface, then press Finish. • Name for TIN surface – enter a name for the TIN surface on the alpha-numeric pop-up keyboard. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-100...
  • Page 211 Calculation Wizard • Set as current surface – enable to set the surface as the current surface. Figure 3-152. View Screen for TIN Surface TIN Surface From 3D Alignment On the Calculation type dialog box (Figure 3-153), select TIN Sur- face From 3D Alignment, then press Next.
  • Page 212 The view screen displays (Figure 3-155 on page 3-103) the TIN sur- face created from the 3D alignment. Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image around. Press Next to continue. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-102...
  • Page 213 Calculation Wizard Figure 3-155. View Screen – TIN Surface Created From 3D Alignment On the TIN surface properties dialog box (Figure 3-156), enter a name for the TIN surface and check mark the Set as current surface box to set the surface as the current surface. Figure 3-156.

  • Page 214: Convert Tin Surface To Points

    • Press the +/- buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image around. • Press Next to save and return to the main screen. Figure 3-158. View Screen – TIN Surface Converted to Points Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-104...

  • Page 215: Convert Polyline To Alignment

    Calculation Wizard dialog box (Figure 3-159), enter the follow- On the point properties ing parameters for the point, then press Finish. • Pt. number – enter the point number. • Pt. descriptor – select a point descriptor from the drop-down box. •...
  • Page 216 Finish. • Name for alignment – enter a name for the alignment. • Set as current alignment – enable to set the alignment as the current alignment. Figure 3-162. Alignment Properties Dialog Box Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-106...

  • Page 217: Best-Fit Plane From Points

    Calculation Wizard Best-fit Plane from Points On the Calculation type dialog box, select Best-fit plane from points, then press Next (Figure 3-163). Figure 3-163. Calculation Type – Best-fit Plane From Points This process creates a dual-slope plane to balance the cut/fill values across the entire area of interest.

  • Page 218: Compare Two Surfaces

    • Set as current surface – enable to set the surface as the current surface. Figure 3-165. Plane Surface Properties Dialog Box Compare Two Surfaces On the Calculation type dialog box (Figure 3-166), select Compare two surfaces, then press Next. Figure 3-166. Calculation Type – Compare Two Surfaces Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-108...
  • Page 219 Calculation Wizard On the compare surfaces dialog box (Figure 3-167), select the sur- faces to be compared, then press Next. • Design Surface – choose a surface from the drop-down list. • Existing Surface – choose a surface from the drop-down list. Remember to choose two over-lapping surfaces.
  • Page 220 • Show solid colors – enable to display solid colors at a set interval on the surface. • Interval – enter the desired contour interval. • Show grid of cut/fills – enable to display a grid of cuts/fills on the surface. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-110...

  • Page 221: Move Selected Objects

    Move Selected Objects Figure 3-170. Surface Display Dialog Box Move Selected Objects On the Calculation type dialog box, select Move selected objects, then press Next (Figure 3-171). This process moves all selected objects by a linear distance and can also rotate them around a specific point.
  • Page 222 – Move P1 to P2: P1 is the “From” location and P2 is the “To” location. Pocket-3D calculates the dN and dE values automatically. NOTE: Alternatively, you can manually enter a direction value for Delta North (dN/Delta East (dE), if you know by how much you want to move/align your objects with to the north/east.

  • Page 223: Copy Selected Objects

    • Copy selected objects and move by.. – to define a vector/ distance and direction by what you want to move your objects to: – Move P1 to P2: P1 is the “From” location and P2 is the “To” location. Pocket-3D calculates the dN and dE values automatically. P/N 7010-0628 3-113...
  • Page 224 • Press the +/- (Plus/Minus) buttons to zoom in or out on the image, or press down on the screen and drag the image around. • Press Finish to accept the copied object(s). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-114...

  • Page 225: Clear Selection

    Clear Selection Figure 3-176. Copy Selected Objects – Results Screen Clear Selection To deselect any selected data (points or lines), tap DataClear selection (Figure 3-177). Figure 3-177. Clear Selected Features P/N 7010-0628 3-115...
  • Page 226 Data Menu Notes: Pocket-3D Reference Guide 3-116...

  • Page 227: Chapter 4 Survey Menu

    Chapter 4 Survey Menu Depending on the application (GPS or Total Station), the Survey menu contains different options for surveying and staking out points. GPS Survey Applications For GPS applications, the Survey menu (Figure 4-1) has the following menu items: •...

  • Page 228: Connect To Gps/Disconnect From Gps

    Figure 4-2. Connect to GPS/Disconnect from GPS Measure Points The Measure pts menu (Figure 4-3) collects points, control points (mmGPS transmitter locations), points with offsets, a reference line, and polylines in the field. Figure 4-3. Measure Points Survey Menu Options Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 229: Topo-Shot

    Measure Points Topo-shot To collect a topo-shot, tap SurveyMeasure ptsTopo-shot (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4. TopoShot On the Topo-shot dialog box, select the desired parameters for the topo-shot point, then press Ok (Figure 4-5 on page 4-3). • Pt. number – enter the point number. •...

  • Page 230: Topo-Shot With Offset

    On the Offset tab, enter actual location where the collected shot is located, then press Ok (Figure 4-7). • measurement 2) – enter an offset value Above the topo shot. Select the location of this measurement (above). Offset Tab Topo-shot Tab Figure 4-7. Measure Topo-shot with Offset Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 231: Control Point

    Measure Points Control Point To measure a point that can be used as a mmGPS transmitter location point, tap SurveyMeasure ptsControl pt (Figure 4-8). The measure control points option is used to add mmGPS transmitter location points. Do not use for NOTICE extending localization.

  • Page 232: Reference Line

    On the taped distance dialog box, select the desired parameters for the taped distance (reference line) (Figure 4-11 on page 4-7), then press Save. • Pt. number – enter the point number. • Pt. descriptor – enter the point description (if preferred). Pocket-3D Reference Guide...
  • Page 233 Measure Points • Add to layer – stores measured points to the selected layer. • New layer – opens the New layer dialog box in which to create a new layer to save the points to. • Taped (measured) distances – measure a taped distance using the following parameters: –...

  • Page 234: Start Polyline

    On the start polyline dialog box (Figure 4-13), select a layer from the Add to layer drop-down list to create a layer in which to store measured points. Then press Ok (Figure 4-13). Figure 4-13. Select Layer or Add New Layer Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 235: Next Polyline Pt

    Measure Points Next Polyline Pt To collect the next point along a polyline, tap SurveyMeasure ptsNext polyline pt (Figure 4-14). Figure 4-14. SurveyMeasure ptsNext polyline pt End Polyline To end the polyline, tap SurveyMeasure ptsEnd polyline (Figure 4-15). Figure 4-15. End Polyline P/N 7010-0628...

  • Page 236: Start Tape Dimension

    Point fields on the points listing dialog box. • Use ENT to tape dim. – enable the ENTER key to start the measurement on each taped dimension. • Draw Polyline – enable to create a polyline. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-10...

  • Page 237: Tape Dimension

    Measure Points Figure 4-17. Start Tape Dimension Dialog Box Tape Dimension To enter parameters for the tape dimension, tap SurveyMeasure ptsTape dimension (Figure 4-18). Figure 4-18. Begin a Tape Dimension enter the following information and press Ok On the Tape tab, (Figure 4-19 on page 4-12).
  • Page 238 – Length: the length of the tape dimension to the next point. • Vertical – enter the vertical distance. – Above/Below: tap to toggle the entered vertical distance either above or below the last reference point. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-12...

  • Page 239: Stop Tape Dimension

    Measure Points • Use ENT to tape dim. – enable the ENTER key (on the controller’s casing below the display screen) to start the measurement on each taped dimension. • End polyline – enable to end the polyline. Figure 4-20. Advanced Tab Stop Tape Dimension To stop the tape dimension, tap SurveyMeasure ptsStop tape dimension.
  • Page 240 • Require mmGPS Signal – allows for only mmGPS+ initialized measurements. If the solution is initialized only (rather than mmGPS initialized), the shot will not be accepted. This option allows measurements in a float/autonomous solution. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-14...
  • Page 241 Measure Points Figure 4-22. Topo-shot Options select the minimum requirements for control On the Control pt tab, point measurements, then press Ok (Figure 4-23). • Duration (secs) – enter the minimum time in seconds desired for each control point measurement. •...

  • Page 242: Auto-Topo/Stop Auto-Topo

    Site-link client (Figure 4-25), then press Ok. Figure 4-25. Site-Link Options Auto-topo/Stop Auto-topo Used in 3D GPS+ applications, the Auto-topo/Stop auto-topo feature in Pocket-3D performs “on the fly” topographic surveys of an entire project, or any portion thereof. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-16...

  • Page 243: By Distance

    Auto-topo/Stop Auto-topo By Distance To measure points at a set distance, tap SurveyAuto-topoBy distance (Figure 4-26). Figure 4-26. SurveyAuto-topoBy distance On the by distance dialog box, select the desired parameters, then press Ok (Figure 4-27 on page 4-18). • Min. distance – enter the minimum distance by which to log points.

  • Page 244: By Time

    • Time interval (secs) – enter the time interval for logging points. • Add to layer – stores measured points to the selected layer. • Assign pt. numbers – enable to assign point numbers to measured points. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-18...

  • Page 245: By Elevation

    Auto-topo/Stop Auto-topo • Starting from – enter the starting point number for the auto-topo points. • Pt. descriptor – enter the point description (if preferred). Figure 4-29. Auto-topo Survey – By Time By Elevation To measure points at a set elevation, tap SurveyAuto-topoBy elevation (Figure 4-30).
  • Page 246 • Assign pt. numbers – enable to assign point numbers to measured points. • Starting from – enter the starting point number with which to begin measuring auto-topo points. • Pt. descriptor – enter the point description (if preferred). Figure 4-31. Auto-topo Survey – By Elevation Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-20...

  • Page 247: Polyline

    Auto-topo/Stop Auto-topo Polyline To measure points at a set distance along a polyline, tap Survey Auto-topoPolyline (Figure 4-32). Figure 4-32. SurveyAuto-topoPolyline On the Polyline dialog box, select the desired parameters, then press Ok (Figure 4-33). • Min. distance – enter the minimum distance for logging points. •...

  • Page 248: Stake-Out

    Survey Menu Stake-out Use the Stake-out menu in 3D GPS+ applications to stake-out points using different methods (Figure 4-34). Figure 4-34. Stake-out Menu Options Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-22...

  • Page 249: Surface Check

    Stake-out Surface Check To perform a surface check, tap SurveyStake-outSurface check (Figure 4-35). Figure 4-35. SurveyStake-outSurface Check The main screen displays the cut/fill information and current elevation (Figure 4-36). Figure 4-36. Surface Information P/N 7010-0628 4-23...

  • Page 250: Cut/Fill "Real-Time" Updates

    While in ‘Surface Check’ mode you can now see a tri-color grade indicator, similar to the one seen in the 3DMC software that gives real-time updates of cut/fill to the design surface. To view real-time updates of the cut/fill to the design surface, do the following: Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-24...
  • Page 251 Stake-out 1. Tap SurveyStake-outSurface Check to display the cut/fill information and current elevation (Figure 4-36 on page 4-23). 2. Tap DisplayGrade indicator (Figure 4-39). The Grade indicator option is only available when there is an active surface or alignment. Figure 4-39. Real-Time Update of Cut/Fill To adjust the grade indicator settings, hold down on the indicator to access a pop-up menu containing options for tolerances and grade (Figure 4-40 on page 4-26).
  • Page 252 See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake-out: • “Measure Stake” on page 4-44 • “V. Surface Offset” on page 4-54 • “Match Grade” on page 4-27 • “Options” on page 4-55 Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-26...

  • Page 253: Match Grade

    Stake-out Match Grade To match the grade at the current point during a surface check, tap SurveyStake-outMatch grade (Figure 4-41). Figure 4-41. SurveyStake-outMatch Grade Point List To stake-out points from the selected point file, tap Survey Stake-outPoint list (Figure 4-42). Figure 4-42.
  • Page 254 See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake-out: • “Measure Stake” on page 4-44 • “Stake-out Previous Point” on page 4-47 • “Stake-out Next Point” on page 4-48 • “V. Surface Offset” on page 4-54 • “Options” on page 4-55 Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-28...

  • Page 255: Alignment

    Stake-out To stop staking out the selected point, tap SurveyStake-outStop stake-out (Figure 4-45). Figure 4-45. SurveyStake-outStop Stake-out Alignment To stake-out an alignment, tap SurveyStake-outAlignment (Figure 4-46). Figure 4-46. SurveyStake-outAlignment On the alignment stakeout parameters dialog box, select or enter Station and Elevation parameters, then press Ok (Figure 4-47 on page 4-31).
  • Page 256 • Offset from feature line – enter an offset for the selected feature line or centerline to the left (negative number) or to the right (positive number). A dotted line will be drawn on the screen to display the offset line. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-30...
  • Page 257 – Surface: the surface is whatever you have selected under Data Surface, i.e., a tin surface, road surface, or plane surface. If nothing was chosen here, Pocket-3D will not offer “Surface” as a selection in the drop-down list. – Extend grade at...: extends the position being used for cut and fill values, which are defined by the user.
  • Page 258 (Figure 4-48 and Figure 4-49). Figure 4-49. Cut/Fill Offset Parameters If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area, the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the station  (Figure 4-50 on page 4-33). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-32...
  • Page 259 Stake-out Figure 4-50. Main Screen Arrow See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake-out: • “Measure Stake” on page 4-44 • “Stake-out Previous Point” on page 4-47 • “Stake-out Next Point” on page 4-48 •...

  • Page 260: Polyline

    Survey Menu Polyline To stake out a polyline, tap SurveyStake-outPolyline  (Figure 4-52). See “Alignment” on page 4-29 for details on this dialog box. Figure 4-52. Stake-out a Polyline Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-34...

  • Page 261: Coordinate

    Stake-out Coordinate To stake-out a coordinate, tap SurveyStake-outCoordinate (Figure 4-53). Figure 4-53. Stake-out a Coordinate On the coordinate dialog box, enter the desired Northing/X, Easting/ Y, and Elevation/Z coordinates to stake-out, then press Ok  (Figure 4-54). Figure 4-54. Coordinate Dialog Box If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area, the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the coordinate (Figure 4-55 on page 4-36).
  • Page 262 • “Measure Stake” on page 4-44 • “V. Surface Offset” on page 4-54 • “Options” on page 4-55 To stop staking out the coordinate, tap SurveyStake-outStop stake-out (Figure 4-56). Figure 4-56. Survey– Stop stake-out Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-36...

  • Page 263: Control Point

    Stake-out Control Point To stake-out a control point from the selected control point file, tap SurveyStake-outControl Point (Figure 4-57). Figure 4-57. Stake-outa Control Point On the control point stakeout dialog box (Figure 4-58 on page 4-37), select the desired control point for stakeout and press Ok. Figure 4-58.
  • Page 264 • “Stake-out Next Point” on page 4-48 • “V. Surface Offset” on page 4-54 • “Options” on page 4-55 To stop staking out the selected control point, tap SurveyStake- outStop stake-out (Figure 4-60). Figure 4-60. Survey – Stop Stake-out Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-38...

  • Page 265: Create/Edit Custom Point List

    Stake-out Create/Edit Custom Point List To create a custom point list, tap SurveyStake-outCreate custom point list (Figure 4-61). To edit a current custom point list, tap SurveyStake-outEdit custom point list (Figure 4-61). Edit a Custom Point List Create a Custom Point List Figure 4-61.
  • Page 266 • Delete (minus) button – tap to remove the highlighted point from the custom point list. Figure 4-63. Custom Point List – Selected When done, press Ok to begin staking out the custom point list. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-40...

  • Page 267: Side Slopes

    Stake-out Side Slopes To stake out points on a side slope or a cross-section slope, tap SurveyStake-outSide Slopes(Figure 4-64). Figure 4-64. Stake out Points on a Side Slope On the Stake-out dialog box, enter or select the following information and press Ok (Figure 4-65 on page 4-42). •...
  • Page 268 • Elev: enter elevation at the toe of the slope. • Dist. from CL: enter the horizontal distance of the Toe of slope point from the Centerline point specified above. • Measure – press to measure the point. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-42...
  • Page 269 Stake-out Figure 4-66. Enter Parameters for Cross-section Slope The corresponding Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the Crossection tab. The section view on the main screen displays the cut/fill value from the current elevation to the side-slope and the current station (Figure 4-67).

  • Page 270: Measure Stake

    / Side slopes. To measure the point or alignment tap SurveyStake-out Measure stake (Figure 4-69). Figure 4-69. SurveyStake-outMeasure Stake The Measuring dialog box displays, then the results screen shows the following information, depending on the stake-out point method Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-44...
  • Page 271 Stake-out (Table 4-1). Table 4-1. Results Screen Stake-out Point Method Results Screen Surface Check • North – shows the distance North of the surface being staked. • East – shows the distance East of the surface being staked. • Elev – shows the current elevation. •...
  • Page 272 On the results screen above (Table 4-1): • Press 2.Stake to measure a second point on the side slope. • Press Save Pt. to enter or select the following (Figure 4-70 on page 4-47): – Pt. number: enter the point number. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-46...
  • Page 273 Stake-out – Description: enter the point description (if preferred). Figure 4-70. Point and Alignment Screens • Layer – tap select a new layer to the Point file from the drop- down entry-box. After entering the layer’s parameters, press Ok to save the information. •...

  • Page 274: Stake-Out Next Point

    (Figure 4-72). This menu option is only available for point list and control point stake-outs. Press the Enter key on the body of the controller to stake-out the next point (rather than using the menu option). Figure 4-72. SurveyStake-outStake-out Next Point Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-48...
  • Page 275 Stake-out Measure Stake 1 The Measure stake 1 menu is available during side slope or cross section slope stakeouts only. To activate the Measure Stake 1 menu (Figure 4-73), first stake out a side slope. See “Side Slopes” on page 4-41, then tap SurveyStake-outMeasure stake 1. Figure 4-73.
  • Page 276 (Figure 4-76 on page 4-51). The corresponding Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the 2.Stake tab. The 2.Stake tab displays the results of the second point (Measure Stake 2) staked out on the side slope. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-50...
  • Page 277 Stake-out • Station – shows the station number for Measure Stake 2. • 1. Offset – displays the horizontal distance from the centerline. • 2. Elev – displays the elevation at the top of the second stake. – Delta North: shows north information during a measurement/ stake-out.

  • Page 278: Stake-Out Previous Point

    (Figure 4-78). This menu option is only available if “Regular station/transition” is selected on the Stake-out dialog box when staking out points on a side slope. See “Side Slopes” on  page 4-41 for more information.  Figure 4-78. SurveyStake-outStake-out Previous Point Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-52...

  • Page 279: Stake-Out Next Point

    Stake-out Stake-out Next Point To activate the Stake-out next point menu, first stake out points on a side slope (See “Side Slopes” on page 4-41). To stake out the next point, tap SurveyStake-outStake-out next point (Figure 4-79). This menu option is only available if “Regular station/transition”...

  • Page 280: Surface Offset

    V. Surface Offset To add an extra vertical surface offset to a point or surface file, tap SurveyStake-outV. Surface Offset. On the small pop-up keyboard, enter the value for the extra vertical offset, then press Ok Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-54...

  • Page 281: Options

    Stake-out (Figure 4-82). Figure 4-82. Vertical Surface Offset Options To view or change options for stake-out measurements, tap SurveyStake-outOptions (Figure 4-83). Figure 4-83. SurveyStake-outOptions On the stakeout options dialog box, select the desired options for stakeout measurements, cut sheet, and audio, then press Ok (Figure 4-84 on page 4-56).
  • Page 282 If the rover comes closer to the target point, Pocket- 3D will automatically zoom in to get a closer look. The scale bar will turn red to signify that Pocket-3D zoomed in or out. If zoom in or zoom out is selected separately, auto zooming will be disabled for the current target and will be activated again at the next target.
  • Page 283 Stake-out NOTE: A logging format must be defined prior to selecting a target file. • Format – press to display the Logging format dialog box. On the Logging format dialog box, do the following: • New – press to create a new logging format. The logging parameters dialog box displays (Figure 4-85).

  • Page 284: Total Station Survey Applications

    • Edit – press to edit all existing formats. • Copy – press to copy existing formats. • Delete – press to delete the highlighted format. an internal, Pocket-3D voice recites the cut/fill value Audio tab rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot.

  • Page 285: Connect/Disconnect Total Station

    Total Station Survey Applications • Auto-topo/Stop auto-topo • Stake-out Connect/Disconnect Total Station To enable or disable a connection with a total station, tap Survey Connect/Disconnect (Figure 4-87). Total Station – Total Station – Disconnected Figure 4-87. Connect/Disconnect to Total Station Measure Points The Measure pts menu collects points, points with offsets, a reference line, and polylines in the field.

  • Page 286: Options

    If you choose this option, this will skip autonomous and float positions. • Require MMGPS signal – enable to measure points using only the mmGPS signal, which means skipping positions without mmGPS signal (e.g., GPS only). Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-60...

  • Page 287: Stake-Out

    • Enable Auto-Zooming – enable to zoom in so that the target point and the current location of the rover will always be seen on the screen. If the rover comes closer to the target point, Pocket-3D P/N 7010-0628 4-61...
  • Page 288 Survey Menu will automatically zoom in to get a closer look. The scale bar will turn red to indicate that Pocket-3D zoomed in or out. • Show deltas to target from – select the target from which to show deltas.

  • Page 289: Robotic Survey Applications

    Robotic Survey Applications • Proximity beep – enable to alert the user when approached the selected stakeout function. Figure 4-90. Stake-out Options for Total Station Applications See “Total Station Survey Applications” on page 4- 58 for measure points and stake out definitions. NOTE Robotic Survey Applications For Robotic applications, the Survey menu (Figure 4-91 on ...
  • Page 290 Click SurveyStart/Stop TrackingTurn instrument. Turn instrument, Qlock, and Turn face options are only available when you are NOT TRACKING. NOTE To turn the instrument to the rover, click SurveyConnect, then SurveyTurn instrument. Then press SurveyStart tracking. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-64...

  • Page 291: Start/Stop Tracking

    Robotic Survey Applications The turn total station menu displays (Figure 4-93). Do the following to turn the total station: 1. Press Qlock to call the instrument through the RC3 (Figure 4-93). 2. Press Turn face to turn the total station (Figure 4-93). Figure 4-93.

  • Page 292: Turn Face

    Tap SurveyConnect, then press SurveyTurn face. Pressing Turn Face returns you to the main screen.‘ Advanced Dialog Box Figure 4-96. Select Total Station Connection Type See “Auto-topo/Stop Auto-topo” on page 4-16 for information on this application. NOTE Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-66...

  • Page 293: Turn Instrument

    Reflectorless Application Turn Instrument To turn an instrument with a total station, tap SurveyConnect, then press SurveyTurn instrument. The turn total station menu displays (Figure 4-97 on page 4-67). Pressing the Turn face button will turn the total station 180 degrees while rotating it vertically 180 degrees.
  • Page 294 Survey Menu Figure 4-98. Survey– Reflectorless Menu See “Total Station Survey Applications” on page 4- 58 for measure points and stake out definitions. NOTE Measure Points option applies to Conventional Total Stations, Robotics, and Reflectorless NOTE applications. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 4-68...

  • Page 295: Chapter 5 Display Menu

    • Show section view • Cut/fill history • Grade indicator • Color selection • Language selection • About Pocket-3D Some menu options depend on the type of file open and the jobsite application. Figure 5-1. Display Menu – Example P/N 7010-0628...

  • Page 296: Zoom

    • Zoom window – zooms to a window drawn on the main screen. • Zoom extents – displays the extent of the project. • Zoom prev. – displays the previous view. Figure 5-2. Zoom Options Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 297: Cursor

    Cursor Cursor To switch the main screen between views, tap DisplayCursor (Figure 5-3). • Pan – moves the main screen around by pressing down on the screen and dragging it. • Select – selects a point, points, and/or a polyline on the main screen when tapping on them, or drawing a box around them.

  • Page 298: Show

    • North arrow – shows/hides the north arrow, which points North. • Reference line – shows/hides the reference line defined (selected to use) for certain measuring functions. Figure 5-4. Show Options Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 299: Orientation

    Orientation Orientation To change the orientation of the arrow while in stake-out mode, tap DisplayOrientation (Figure 5-5). • To north – orients the arrow to point north. • Current direction – orients the arrow to point in the direction of travel.

  • Page 300: Grid Lines

    • Grid interval (Crossfall) – enter a grid interval for the crossfall. • Orientation – enter the orientation of the grid-lines (if you prefer. • Align grid – press the Align grid button to align the grid to the current position chosen for orientation. Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 301: Show Section View

    Show Section View Figure 5-7. Set Grid-line Information for Display on the Main Screen Show Section View The section view function displays a small, supplementary window over the main screen with a cross-section of the field at the current position. To display the section view of the selected surface file, tap DisplayShow section view (Figure 5-8).

  • Page 302: Cut/Fill History

    Display Menu Cut/fill History For mmGPS applications only, Pocket-3D has an option to view the cut/fill history of the loaded project. To display the cut/fill history, tap DisplayCut/fill history (Figure 5-9). Figure 5-9. DisplayCut/fill History The cut/fill window (Figure 5-10 on page 5-8) displays the on-going highs and lows of the project as determined by both laser and GPS readings.

  • Page 303: Grade Indicator

    Grade Indicator Grade Indicator When there is an active surface the Grade Indicator option is available in the Display menu. To display the grade indicator for an active surface, tap Display Grade indicator (Figure 5-11). Figure 5-11. Grade Indicator Option for an Active Surface NOTE: Display Indicator options available only when an active surface displays.
  • Page 304 Ok (Figure 5-13). Figure 5-13. Select Color You will not see black points, linework, etc., on a black background. Conversely, you will not see white points, linework, etc., on a white background. Pocket-3D Reference Guide 5-10...

  • Page 305: Language Selection

    To change the language used in Pocket-3D, tap DisplayLanguage selection (Figure 5-14). Figure 5-14. DisplayLanguage Selection Select the desired language and press Ok (Figure 5-15). Figure 5-15. Select Language Pocket-3D will start up next time in the selected language (if there is another option). P/N 7010-0628 5-11...

  • Page 306: About Pocket-3D

    5-13). Options The Options dialog box displays a list of all available machine and application options for Pocket-3D (Figure 5-17 on page 5-13). The yes/no column indicates whether or not the option is enabled (purchased). Pocket-3D Reference Guide...

  • Page 307: Modify

    To activate new/changed codes and options, turn Pocket-3D off, then on. NOTE • Device ID – the device identification to give to a Topcon representative to obtain new authorization codes for the desired applications. • User name – enter the name in which the software is registered.
  • Page 308 Display Menu Figure 5-18. Device and Information Authorization Pocket-3D Reference Guide 5-14...

  • Page 309: Index

    Index Index Alignment Calculate apply template main-fall direction and slope 3-53 as reference line centerline CD, install from 3-49 convert to points Compare surfaces 3-89 3-41–3-44, 3-96– 3-49–3-54 3-99 point of beginning display options 3-49 3-43 properties results 3-94 3-43 stakeout save results 4-28...
  • Page 310 Plane surface 3-38–3-39 position 1-17 parameters 3-38 receiver ID 1-18 viewing options 3-46 satellites 1-18 Planning GPS 1-19 Pocket-3D copy files 2-13 Point list Import from text file 3-17 custom 4-38 Import rules 3-20, 3-71 Points Pocket-3D Reference Guide Index...
  • Page 311 Index as reference line collect along polyline Sample Configuration 4 create point 3-82 Total Station with Prism 2-31 information 1-12 Satellites, GPS 1-18 properties 3-14, 3-83, 3-86, 3- Save 88, 3-91, 4-3 compared surfaces 3-43, 3-98 Polyline points/polylines 1-12 as reference line units 2-11 collect points...
  • Page 312 Index compare loaded into Pocket-3D 3-41–3-44 2-18 options 3-44 plane 3-24, 3-38–3-39 road 3-24, 3-28–3-37 Units 2-11 select 3-25 save 2-11 3-24, 3-26–3-27 Vertical surface offset 4-54 Tape Dimension 4-11 Tape dimension, measure 4-10–4-13 TDS Recon, install on TIN surface 3-26–3-27, 3-92...
  • Page 313 Notes: Notes...
  • Page 314 Notes: Notes...
  • Page 316 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 800∙443∙4567 www.topconpositioning.com ISO 9001:2000 FM 68448 Pocket-3D Reference Guide P/N: 7010-0628 Rev J 02/12 ©2012 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. All right reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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