Spectra Precision Survey Pro v3.80 Recon iPAQ User Manual - Manual (Page 33)

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Format Settings
The Format Settings defines the precision (the number of places
beyond the decimal point) that is displayed for various values in all
screens, and how stations are defined.
Note: All internal calculations are performed using full precision.
Elevations : allows you to display from zero to six places
past the decimal point for elevations.
Distances : allows you to display from zero to six places
past the decimal point for distances.
Angles : allows you to include from zero to four fractional
seconds with angle values.
Stations : allows you to display stations in any of the
following formats:
•
12+34.123 : displays stations where the number
to the left of the + advances after traveling 100
feet or meters.
•
1+234.123 : displays stations where the number
to the left of the + advances after traveling 1,000
feet or meters.
•
1,234.123 : displays standard distances rather than stations.
Northings / Eastings : will allow you to display from zero to six places
past the decimal point for northing and easting values.
Sq Feet / Meters : allows you to display from zero to four places past
the decimal point for square feet or square meter values.
Acres / Hectares : allows you to display from zero to four places past
the decimal point for acre or hectare values.