Hi there:
Anyone here know how to reconfigure the vanilla .dat converter in the Topcon 6000 data collector??ÿ You can have it spit out a .dat format file.?ÿ It seems to work, but doesn't give descriptions or vertical angle, and I was hoping there was a way to change the format so it works for us.?ÿ Can't seem to find it so far though.?ÿ Thanks!
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Paul
It appears you are using a Topcon FC6000?ÿ with Magnet Field software?
If yes, then you can either try adding a style for codes and notes. Or choose Exchange to Raw data, ASCII and build your own format.
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Magnet Field, yes.?ÿ In speaking with the Microsurvey folks, they tell me that there isn't a converter on their end (like for most other formats) and their solution is to use Topcon's crappy .dat converter.?ÿ They told me I should complain to Topcon.?ÿ Yeah right - I'll see how that works out for me.?ÿ They had a couple work arounds that I can probably use, but would add quite a bit to my procedure, and introduce some extra human error.
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I'll try making a custom export, like you suggest and see what I come up with.?ÿ?ÿ
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Thanks!
Just got a call from a technical representative from Microsurvey who is well aware of the issue.?ÿ Super nice guy and seemed to want to help.?ÿ Whoo hoo!
Sounds like I still need to pursue the custom format, so I'll see what I come up with.