I'd look closely at the Carlson BRx7/Hemisphere S631. Like most here, I've used just about every software/hardware solution and they all work. I pre...

I use Arial. Every now and again I'll make a copy of a copy of a copy of a plat and see what's still legible. Arial performs well. Text leaders and ...

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When mixing Trimble with anything other than Trimble, I always felt like it was an uphill battle. I'm sure there are some work arounds, and maybe the...

Another name for Gaussian rounding is Banker's rounding. There's a setting for it in Autodesk but I never found one for Carlson. You'd think it woul...

The attached spreadsheet allows you to copy and paste coordinates for three separate VRS occupation, then it automatically calculates the absolute pre...

I try not to view evidence as being in conflict in the early stages of a boundary. During the fact gathering portion of a survey, evidence is neither...

After trying every shortcut I could think of, I eventually learned the value of organizing my data from the beginning in a manner that would allow any...

Your questions are better suited for an AI forum. There are likely a few large engineering/surveying firms that have customized the process of automa...

I rarely see benchmark accuracy specified in NC. When it is, it's not consistent. Although I absolutely hate it, it's usually best just to agree ...

Lots of folks think every survey is an ALTA. Providing a statement that a title report was not part of the survey assists lenders, attorneys & pa...

As you alluded to in your question, "Tree Survey," can mean different things for different people. My first step is to figure out why the tree survey...

There are a handful of Metes and Bounds states that allow a corporate cap. For the reasons noted above, I prefer the corporate cap when the business ...

"This survey does not reflect the results of a current title report and may not be a complete representation of all easements and encumbrances." ...

If Missouri uses PSI or a similar exam service, you'll likely get the reference list through them once you schedule the exam. Finding a comprehensiv...

Can you upload a picture? What state is this in? It'd be good to see what you're calling a straight line or groove that could be hooked onto. Witho...

Because there's no better evidence of a boundary than the actual lines run on the ground and agreed upon by the abutters. Who cares what marks the end...

CAD is to drafting as F2F is to sketches. In both cases, it feels like a bit of beauty was lost to homely function.

Guiding clients through the entire process of land conveyances is a fundamental part of the surveying services I offer to clients. My budget includes...