Import from Leica

Drawing|Import|Leica

It is possible to transfer data between the Leica instrument and GIF10, GRE3, GRE4 and GSI (8- and 16-bit files). It is also possible to import co-ordinates from Leica directly into the drawing.

Line:
Select the line connection you have been using:

  • Line no/Point ID - enter either the line number code or the point ID (2.01, 2.02, 2.03 etc...)
  • Intermittent: Point ID  jumps 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
  • Code group - Lines for each code group
  • Via code block - The Leica code block specifies the start and end of the line.
  • Control code - The control code specifies the start and end of the line.

Control codes
Enter the type of separator to be used for the control code.

  1. Open the document you want to import into. To import survey data you will need to open a  survey data document (SUR). To import co-ordinates you will need to open a drawing.  
  2. Connect the field memory/station to the computer. Note that the serial port on the computer is male and can be 9 or 25 pin. The Leica cable is 25 pin so an adapter may be needed.  
  3. Click File - Import - Leica. In the upper field select the type of field memory to be used: GIF 10, GRE3 or GRE4.
  4. Click  OK.

Configuration

Define the code blocks you are using for specific items such as line start, point, attribute, station, etc... Different setups in the instrument must be the same here in Topocad.

Remarks

The code blocks 71 to 79 is remark information. The remark field can be a point code (common for remark filed 1 = code block 71) or an attribute. The attributes should be connected to a point code because different point codes may have different attributes at the same remark field.

Attributes

Connect the attributes to use to the point codes. Different point codes may have different attribute types but are using the same remark field.

See also

Leica, port settings