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Dan Patterson
Dan Patterson
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Joined: February 3, 2011 7:29 am
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RE: C3D - point to point inverse

yea really.....I had to double check to make sure there wasn't an easy way, but I can't find one. Why do they make it so difficult?

11 years ago
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RE: C3D - point to point inverse

nopeDo you want a 3D inverse or plane inverse? If you want Plane (2D) go to the command line at the bottom and right click pick options and then draf...

11 years ago
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RE: Measurments from non calibrated total station

Isn't the calibration baseline system set up specifically to check at different distance intervals? I don't see how checking one distance really veri...

11 years ago
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RE: Measurments from non calibrated total station

I understand Chris' notion based on principles from the scientific method to fix as many variables as possible when trying to identify a source of err...

11 years ago
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RE: High Stability Stake

Sounds like a nightmare! Your 2x4 comment reminds me of the time I set a 2x4 for a curb stake because there was so much mud. The instrument man laug...

11 years ago
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RE: High Stability Stake

Thanks, Steve. These stakes are going to be in the middle of the site. I'm kind of hesitant to use monuments. Yes, it's in the People's Republic of...

11 years ago
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RE: High Stability Stake

I totally agree about setting the control outside of the work zone. I have 5/8" rebar set all around site from the second closed loop traverse I ran ...

11 years ago
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RE: High Stability Stake

Thanks for the ideas. Maybe I need to have them roll the pad a couple extra times to tighten it up. Unfortunately it sounds like I'm going to have to ...

11 years ago
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RE: Reflective Safety Wear and Robotic Instruments

I wear the vest every time I go out, and I have never had a problem. Like Jimmy, I keep the prism above my head to avoid blocking the line of sight. ...

11 years ago
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RE: At what mile marker did you get on? (A survey)

Trimble 5603 with an early ranger and two 5700s base and rover. That was 11 years ago. Not all that different than what's out there now, although th...

11 years ago
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RE: best hat for surveying

I agree with the others on the boonie hat. Keeps the sun off and isn't too hot. Some have mesh parts around your head to help with ventilation.

11 years ago
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RE: NEW rule about to come out here- If you show

Also, please specify the type of clock used to determine the minutes and seconds shown on the plan.

11 years ago
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RE: Recommend a saw for cutting x in stone curbs ??

I use a porter-cable cordless angle grinder with a 4" diamond blade. That thing will cut into anything. Just don't push down too hard. People are a...

11 years ago
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RE: keeping warm

Keeping Warm - Feet FirstI definitely agree on the neck and feet. I had insulated snow boots, but regular socks. That was a mistake. I always wear ...

11 years ago
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RE: keeping warm

The hand warmers might be a good idea and the balaclava is definitely needed.

11 years ago
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RE: GPS Machine Control Models

I'd say video tutorials are a great start. I'm not sure how popular that Agtek program is, but YouTube is how I figure out most things when I am stuc...

11 years ago
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RE: Leica Viva SmartWorx - Needed User Opinions

I hope you get it worked out, because I did like how fast the robot ran with Smartworx. I am using Carlson now, which seems to be a little slower. I...

11 years ago
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