Nope, that's definitely a raster PDF. Then I have to georeference, if that's the correct word to use, the raster image? In practice, does that mean...

I'm not here to promote what I use. Sorry I asked. Natural curiosity on my part.

@themonkeyman Is this a vector PDF document?

I don't have the manual and I can't find one online either.

free app Name of app please.

I'm able to read the rod at 500' and still see down to 0.01' when the heat waves aren't too bad Is that with or without a rod target?

@themonkeyman I found a PDF to DWG converter at Microsoft Apps (

@themonkeyman Can I import a PDF document such as a plat?

It was a hot one here in Orlando as well. I tanked up with some water and Gatorade before heading out from the truck with my RTK and shovel to recover...

I've used a Teledyne Gurley transit with a hanging plumb bob and a piece of plywood to block the wind, 200' super highway chains, wooden rod stackers,...

@oldpacer I didn't intend to be cocky or sarcastic in my response to your "Then I am not a good party chief." statement. I respect your opinion. I a...

But the flange elevation on the fire hydrant is important. In your case, yes. Other cases too. One surveyor I worked for wanted to know the "reveal...

@jimcox The type of survey I was trying to describe to Jim is a typical Florida mortgage survey. I guess they're labeled "mortgage" because they're ...

Then I am not a good party chief. I'm not going to argue that point. I do want to point out that party chiefs should be familiar with CAD, even if ...

I'm not understanding what a "simple 2-D survey" is. I'm thinking a mortgage, or boundary and improvement, survey. Find the property corners, tie ...

I've known surveyors who made believable claims of field to finish pretty much drawing the map in the field. This is 2023. A good party chief shoul...