TBC will assimilate you, resistance is futile.

> a standard gps device, whether costing 150 or 899 or anywhere in between is but a childs toy and can not produce repeatable readings on any exact...

Oh crap, your EDM is off 0.04'.

I think the datum should be noted, for example:(WGS84 38°36'53"N, 104°14'12"W)

Have a look at page 28 in this pdf link.

Does he put revision dates on them? Document the discrepancies and report to the board. That simply is not right no matter who you are.

Are you an engineer or architect?Why blame inadequate CAD standards on the poor field surveyor?:-P

[sarcasm]That's easy. Don't work in negative coordinates.[/sarcasm]:-P

Thanks to Mike Bend. That is an excellent thread. Thank you Doug for linking it.

> I should have captured a picture of the view, on a clear day you can see Nantucket!> > DtpIsn't there a poem or limerick that goes somethin...

The only thing holding me back is the commute. Looks like a great job.

In good condition there is no scale movement. The one you examined did not need rescue, it was done.

I see a "4" in the fence post right above the wire. Do you suppose that is the mark of some surveyor?

"ElectronicUnofficialAndSubjectToChnageOrCorrection060414"That is part of the file name, instills confidence doesn't it.

I don't know!But I do want to point out that all that was text.:bye: :clap:

It was mentioned above that he should seek a classroom setting. I tend to disagree with that because if a classroom setting was tolerable to him maybe...

When in doubt, stake to finish grade and clearly mark it on the stakes. [sarcasm]Refer all questions to the engineer and/or architect.[/sarcasm]