Spectra Precision Survey Pro CE v3.6 User Manual - Manual (Page 141)

Screen Examples
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Curve and Offset
The Curve and Offset screen allows you to design a curve and stake it
in the field. You can stake the curve’s centerline or an offset to the
curve at any specified station interval.
Define Your Curve
1. Tap
6WDNHRXW , &XUYH DQG 2IIVHW from the
Main Menu.
2. If you have not yet setup your backsight, tap
the
%DFNVLJKW« button and set it up.
3. Specify the point that you will use for the
PC of your curve in the PC Point field.
Tip: You can use the power button,
to select
a point from your map.
4. Define the direction of the tangent azimuth at the PC of your
curve by selecting
3& 7DQJHQW $]P or 3& 7DQJHQW %UJ and
enter the appropriate value in this field.
5. Define the size of the curve by selecting
5DGLXV, 'HJUHH $UF,
or
'HJUHH &KRUG and enter the appropriate value in this field.
Note: Since the length of the curve is not required, you can
potentially stake a 360º curve.
6. Select the radio button that defines if the curve turns toward the
Left or Right as you view the curve from the PC.
7. Enter the station that you want to assign to the PC in the Begin
Station field. (This value is typically zero.)
8. Tap
1H[W! to continue.