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david-livingstone
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Joined: July 22, 2010 12:44 pm
Last seen: June 2, 2026 12:10 pm
Topics: 48 / Replies: 1088
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RE: AutoCAD

Auto stands for what it does to your bank account, automatically drains it every year.

7 years ago
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RE: Trimble S3, S5, S6

We just got a S5 and as far as I know, they are still in production.?ÿ?ÿOurs has an active target but it will do passive also.?ÿ We are using survey p...

7 years ago
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RE: Traverse network - leveling instrument after change of station

I always relevel and center back over the point.?ÿ A couple of reasons, the tripod may have moved slightly, and the level bubble on the gun is often m...

7 years ago
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RE: Field to Finish ACAD C3D

Our base drawing has 615 layers, which is too many in my opinion but I deal with it.

7 years ago
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RE: Built in GPS in data collector off 100 feet for elevation.

Yeah, I thought of that.?ÿ I just need to try a couple of different things.?ÿ When its using the built in GPS, I'm not sure exactly how that works com...

7 years ago
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RE: Field to Finish ACAD C3D

I agree with Jim, the linework is even more important when something is complicated.?ÿ If you have a fairly straight edge of pavement, you can connect...

7 years ago
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RE: Field to Finish ACAD C3D

The line work can also be used for break lines.?ÿ It makes drawing the contours much easier.?ÿ It all takes a little extra time in the field and you h...

7 years ago
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RE: survey drone

I can't tell if this post is serious or not??ÿ The answer is no!?ÿ Could someone create such a thing??ÿ I suppose but it would be expensive.?ÿ Just pl...

7 years ago
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RE: Field to Finish ACAD C3D

We use it but someone else in the company set it up.?ÿ Its not perfect but its close.?ÿ For example all your symbols will come in, such as power poles...

7 years ago
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RE: DOG SPRAY REPELLENT

Hydra Shock makes a great dog repellent but it might get you thrown in jail.?ÿ

7 years ago
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RE: Topcon Hiper Plus - Firmware

Be aware when you update the firmware it does not always play well with a data collector you are using that is not Topcon.?ÿ We had problems with some...

7 years ago
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RE: Looking for summer Surveying Internships/Jobs

We pay our interns, they are really part time workers, they work full time but don't get benefits.?ÿ In our case we only pay per diem if you work out ...

7 years ago
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RE: Looking to replace my old Leica TS06+, how accurate are gps based total stations?

I agree, except in rare instances, I don't use GPS to do building layout and also don't like to use it for pavement staking.?ÿ It sounds like a robot ...

7 years ago
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RE: Adverse Possession over an easement and against a railroad

I know there is a formal process that has to be done to abandon a railroad.?ÿ I would think this might not be the case here since its not a main line....

7 years ago
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RE: Illinois Surveyor

I'd start with the link above, its from the IPLSA web site and there are some other pages and links from the website that you might find usefull.?ÿ I ...

7 years ago
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RE: Handheld GPS

I know you are trying to get by cheap, but you don't already have a data collector with built in GPS do you??ÿ We have one brand new Ranger and a slig...

7 years ago
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