Creating a point pattern – Spectra Precision Layout Pro Field Software Quick Start Guide User Manual
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Flip button: Tapping this button provides the other
possible orientation for the arc. Tapping again this
button will bring the arc back to its initial shape.
8. Tap
Solve when you agree with the definition of the arc,
which then appears on the plan. See example below.
Remember, you can always step back while creating an
arc (or a line) using the
Back button when shown. Once the
arc (or line) has been created, it can be deleted by tapping
Undo at the bottom of the screen.
Creating a Point
Pattern
A point pattern is a group of points placed at known locations
around a central point. The central point has no known
position until you decide what to do with the point pattern.
Later, when you associate (“anchor”) the point pattern to
point P on the plan, this central point will be assigned the
position of point P and the group of points will then appear
around this point P.
To create a point pattern, follow the instructions below:
• Go back to the
Plan menu and then tap Edit Point Patterns.
• To define the first point in the point pattern, enter its
coordinates in the
X and Y fields in relation to the central
point, which is the origin of the axis system shown.
• Tap
Enter to create the point which then appears as a red
dot at the expected location.
Enter a minus sign before the X coordinate if the point
must be located to the left of the vertical axis. Enter a