If you are working around heavy vegetation, do yourself one big favour and get a modern receiver Some the new kit out there is a whole generation bett...

@murphy Don't Worry! That update got pulled ASAP - caused WAY too much grief Now Auto On / Auto Off makes no difference. Not even actively checking f...

The R8 is one of those receivers sold with lots of possible options. And the options vary a bit by which model of R8. You probably will not need 'Bas...

You could try running the download software in compatibility mode for win7 If that doesn't work, a WinXP (32bit) machine might do the trick

That's brilliant - have passed it around the office - we have some big xkcd fans here 🙂

Access per-se has no specific provision for voice control.The technique is to use a Windows tool to mimic keyboard entry - associate various recognise...

Early in the days of RTN here, we would sometimes see significant differences in elevation. The differences were significant enough that we stopped us...

New Zealand has at least one nationwide GeoTIff elevation dataset available. There are also many smaller, higher resolution DEM and DTM's available

> Our client uses an ESRI based GIS system based on this World Mercator system which attempts to project property lines @Williwaw Just how far Nor...

You can do voice commands on a TSC7.I believe you 'ought' to be able to use Alexa on an Android controller - but I dont actually know of anyone that h...

Web Mercator is dodgy piece of work, designed as a software shortcut - it thinks the world is spherical, not an ellipse. The official EPSG site (note...

The mini ones work pretty well for me. Not very rugged though Still seeking one I can strap to the back of my forearm like StarTrek

@MightyMoe With Android you can use a bluetooth keyboard

Don't know about that - fortunately I'm well away from all the licensing and details- you would need to talk to your dealer.

It is MUCH faster - the newer processor is a big upgrade

It is a little larger - 6.3" 2160x1080 as compared to 6" 1920x1080

Yes, it is Android - the form factor is more a phone than tablet

Are you pulling your instrument straight out of the case and getting surveying. In the past I have found it can be worthwhile to let the instrument an...