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TPS400 and TPS800
DXF Data Output
A number of DXF output options are supplied to give different solutions.
Both 2D and 3D output formats are included.
The Format Manager used to create these DXF Data Outputs does not have any
arithmetic or branching functionality so that text information is always written to the
right of the point with the text ‘hot spot’ at the same location as the point. In some of
the outputs, text is written to a single Layer with the text in a single line. In others, the
text is on different Layers, but written as described above, so that if all the Layers are
switched on together, the text appears to overwrite.
The TPS400 and TPS800 Data Output option does not have the capacity to hold the
large amount of records to be found in a DXF file Header. The Header portion of a
DXF file usually contains information relating to the limits of the data calculated from
the co-ordinates contained in the data set. As this is not possible with the TPS400 and
TPS800 Data Output it is likely that you will not immediately see your data when it is
imported into AutoCAD®, or your CAD package. Use View, Zoom, Extents, or the
equivalent in your CAD package, to see the data. If the data appears very small, or
against the edge of your screen, you may also need to use the Pan and Window
options to obtain the optimum view of your data.
dxf3DP
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol named CROSS.
+
dxf3DPC
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Point Numbers are placed in the layer Pt_no
and the Codes, recorded in Code field in the Codelist, are placed in the layer Code.
There is not sufficient scope to move the text fields so both the Point Number and
Code are placed adjacent to the cross but on different layers.
PointId
+
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dxf3DP+C
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Point Numbers and the Codes, recorded in
Code field in the Codelist, are placed in the layer Code. A space is placed in front of
the Point Number and another between the Point Number and the Code.
PointId Code
+
dxf2DPC
This option creates a 2D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Point Numbers are placed in the layer Pt_no
and the Codes, recorded in Code field in the Codelist, are placed in the layer Code.
There is not sufficient scope to move the text fields so both the Point Number and
Code are placed adjacent to the cross but on different layers.
PointId
+
Code
+
dxf2DP+C
This option creates a 2D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Point Numbers and the Codes, recorded in
Code field in the Codelist, are placed in the layer Code. A space is placed in front of
the Point Number and another between the Point Number and the Code.
PointId Code
+
dxf3DC+H
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Height is placed in the layer Height.
Height
+
dxf2DC+H
This option creates a 2D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Height is placed in the layer Height.
Height
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dxf3DH
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
led Point, with 3D co-ordinates as a dot. The Height is placed in the layer Height. cal
. Height
dxf3DPH
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, with 3D co-ordinates as a dot. The Point Number and Height are placed
in the layer Height. A space is placed in front of the Point Number and another
ween the Point Number and the Height. bet
. PointId Height
dxf2DH
This option creates a 2D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
led Point, with 2D co-ordinates as a dot. The Height is placed in the layer Height. cal
. Height
dxf2DPH
This option creates a 2D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, with 2D co-ordinates as a dot. The Point Number and Height are placed
in the layer Height. A space is placed in front of the Point Number and another
ween the Point Number and the Height. bet
. PointId Height
dxfPCENH
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Point Numbers, Codes, Eastings, Northings
and Height are placed in the layer Code. A space is placed in front of the Point
Number and commas separate the remaining fields.
PointId,Code,Eastings,Northings,Height
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e.g.
27,PLP,1106.525,1098.584,102.885
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is the text written against a point with:
Point Number 27
Code PLP
Eastings 1106.525m
Northings 1098.584m
Height 102.885m
dxf400800
This option creates a 3D DXF file of the measured points, which are placed in a layer
called Point, using a cross symbol. The Point Numbers are placed in the layer Pt_id,
the Codes in the layer Code, the Height in the layer Height and the Eastings, and
Northings and are placed in the layer Co_ords. A space is placed in front of the
Eastings and between the Eastings and Northings.
PointId
+
Code
+
Height
+
Eastings Northings
+
Layer
3D / 2D
dxf3DP
dxf3DPC
dxf3DP+C
dxf2DPC
dxf2DP+C
dxf3DC+H
dxf2DC+H
dxf3DH
dxf3DPH
dxf2DH
dxf2DPH
dxfPCENH
dxf40080
Point Height Pt_no Code Co-ords Pt_id
3D +
3D + Point Id Code
3D + Point Id
Code
2D + Point Id Code
2D + Point Id
Code
3D + Height
2D + Height
3D . Height
3D . Point Id
Height
2D . Height
2D . Point Id
Height
3D + Point Id
3D + Height Code Eastings
Code
Eastings
Northings
Height
Point Id
Northings
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Surveying
Use the Surveying Programme the TPS400 or TPS800 to record the data so that it can
be output as Co-ordinates.
MENU, F1 Programs, F1 Surveying
Use the F2 Set Station option to use Co-ordinates uploaded to the TPS400 or TPS800
prior to going to the field, or to enter the Co-ordinates manually.
The F2 Set Station option should be used for each new Instrument Set Up. A DXF file is
a file of co-ordinates and the Station and Orientation data is required for the
computation of the co-ordinates of the points for the DXF file. The program will use
the computed bearing from the Instrument Station co-ordinates to the RO Station coordinates, or the input Angle, to set the orientation of the Instrument.
Codes
The Codes placed in the layer CODE are the contents of Code field in the Codelist.
The Code must always be recorded before the Measurement.
Typical Usage
Use
MENU
F1 Programs
F1 Surveying
F1 Set Job to put in the name of the job file in which the data will be recorded
F2 Set Station to enter or select the co-ordinates for the occupied station
F3 Set Orientation to enter the information for orientation of the Instrument
F4 Start to record the points of interest with the relevant coding if required.
Leica Geosystems Limited,
Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, England, MK5 8LB.
www.leica-geosystems.com
HA March 2005
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