As an example, using total station to collect point data and CAD software such as MicroSurvey FieldGenius, AutoCAD, SketchUp or the like to process the data to create deliverables.
Using UTM zones, NAD83 or state planes.
To keep it simple, say I collect 4 corners of a lot. If "perfectly" flat, then after dimensioning the 4 boundary lines, the distances would be correct in plan view.
But what if the 4 property corners (points) are different elevations. Especially if drastic changes in elevations.
Dimensioning between the points and other elements on the property would be incorrect in top down plan view, and not the correct actual real world slope distances using coordinate system.
How do you dimension these actual slope distances in plan view if working in 2D correctly?
I guess it seems these are basic boundary surveys (not topos)... but how do you take into account the elevation differences for correct dimensions in plan view?
Thank you.
