Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 34)

p32
 Use Code Table for Descriptions
: This feature activates feature code usage. If on, feature codes can be used to
draw symbols and linework within specific layers. Special code icons also appear when "Hgt/Desc Prompt on
Save" is on (within Equip-Configure). If "Use Code Table" is clicked off, use of feature codes is disabled and no
linework or symbol drawing will occur. When clicked off, only the current descriptions used in the current job will
appear. Most users will turn on the "Use Code Table" option and access the power of the feature codes. Only users
who do not want linework and symbols and only wish to see the specific descriptions in their current, active job will
benefit from turning off "Use Code Table". When clicked off, only the current descriptions used in the active job
appear for re-use by picking.
 Recall Job Road Files
: This command only applies to Stakeout Centerline, Offset Stakeout, and Point Projection
in the non-roading version of FAST Survey. When enabled, this option will recall the last roading files (centerlines,
profiles, templates, superelevation files, etc.) used in road stakeout. Routines in the Road menu such as Stake Road
and Slope Staking will automatically recall the last-used roading files
 Recall Job Localization
: Enabling this option is advisable if you are working on the same job with GPS equipment
for several days. It allows you to set up the base in the same location, change only the base antenna height in
Configure Base (if applicable), then continue to work. You must have at least 1 point in the file (which initiates the
RW5, “raw”, file) for the GPS localization to be auto-recalled. With this option disabled, you would have to go to
Localization within the Equip menu and Load the stored localization (.dat) file . Even with the option turned on,
you can always move to a new job and create or load another localization file. The localization file (*.dat file) is
recalled as long as there is at least one coordinate point in the job.
 Auto Load Map and Auto Save Map
: Maps can be viewed in the MAP and Graphic views within FAST Survey.
These maps can be created by using the command IDXF which imports a DXF drawing file. AutoCad DXF formats
12 through 2000 are fully compatible and will import. Microstation DXF files and DXF files from other CAD
programs will also work. Linework (referred to as polylines) can be produced within the MAP view by using the
PL (polyline) command, or other commands such as Offset (O2 and O3). In addition, use of Feature Codes, where
linework is associated with field codes such as EP for edge-of-pavement, will lead to the drawing of polylines in the
Map view. These maps can then be auto-saved whenever you exit a coordinate file, and auto-loaded whenever you
load a particular coordinate file. The maps are saved in DXF format. It is typical to enable both Auto Load Map
and Auto Save Map if you want to auto-recall your latest map. If Auto Load Map is on and Auto Save Map is
turned off, you will recall the map that was saved previously—when Auto Save Map was on. If you want to start
your map from a clean slate (from the point plot only—which always appears in map view), you can turn off Auto
Load Map and re-enter the program. Then add polylines, use IDXF to import maps (polylines), then click on Auto
Save Map and Auto Load Map and you will store and recall only the new linework.