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Version 5.0 Release Notes

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Table of Contents

Improvements and Resolved Issues By Release 3 Version 5.03 3 Version 5.02 4 Version 5.01 11 Version 5.0 13Improvements And Resolved Issues By Manufacturer 24 GNSS Receivers 24 Altus 25 Carlson 27 ComNav 29 Geomax 30 Hemisphere 31 HiTarget 32 Javad 33 Leica 34 Navcom 35 Novatel 36 Pentax 37 Satlab 38 South 39 Spectra Precision (formerly Ashtech) 40 Stonex 43 Topcon/Sokkia 44 Trimble 45 Total Station 46 Carlson 47 Foif 48 Geomax 49 Leica 50 Nikon 51 Pentax 52 Spectra Precision 53 Sokkia 54 Stonex 55 Trimble 56

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Improvements and Resolved Issues By Release

Version 5.03Release Date: September 1, 2016

New Features and Improvements SurvCE: The antenna definition file has been updated from the NGS database. SMI Chain to Carlson SCT now calculates the interpolation on the sides of the road during the

import, based on the change in the grades (specific SMI style of defining the road). SurvCE now allows Import Chain (SMI) simple section template into Carlson SCT. SurvCE now supports cutsheet options Design North/and East for STK Points.

Bug Fixes in SurvCE: SurvCE now works correctly when using divided highway options for CL/PRO and either the

left or right of the divided road does not contain the information for that side of the dividedroad (it uses only either the left or the right, uses the valid data only).

SurvCE can now better reconcile job files created by versions of software using mixed jobunits and display units.

Stake view for total stations now correctly displays the missing Z value in the N/E/Z list. The German translation has been updated. Some references to “Open File” had been

mistakenly changed to “Open DXF”. This is now corrected. Mission planning data can now be downloaded over MiFi connections. The interface when importing ISPOL to Carlson SCT has been improved. Import Chain (SMI) Horizontal Alignment now works correctly. SurvCE now allows

"spiral-curve-spiral" redux style (one length which is both in/out). Onboard total station versions of SurvCE will no longer fail if the user waits too long to

respond to the "Do you want to register now" dialog. When using Carlson Coordinate Numeric Files the software will now increment correctly in

List Points. SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when the reconnect button is pressed from inside a

live survey screen. Import Carlson FLD was updated for C2017 import. SurvCE now supports very large

definitions of the FLD created in the Office C2017. Cogo/Transformation now works correctly even when the range of points used are slightly

inconsistent, e.g. usage of "<space>Point name".

Bug Fixes in SurvPC: SurvPC no longer has the potential to have a display failure in portrait orientation when the

user accidentally moves the outside frame of the program. SurvPC will now retain the Listen-Listen port entered by the user when the software is closed

and reopened.

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Version 5.02Release Date: July 18, 2016

New Instruments Supported: Carlson Mini2 Internal UBlox GNSS CHC Z3 GNSS Receiver CHC Z6 GNSS Receiver CHC Z8 GNSS Receiver GeoFennel FTS Series Total Stations Horizon C3/C3+ GNSS Receiver Javad Triumph 1M GNSS Receiver Leica GS14/GS15 now supported from all data collectors and tablets.

New Data Collectors Supported: Carlson RT3 Windows 10 Tablet Juniper Mesa2 Windows 10 Tablet Topomap T10

New Features and Improvements SurvCE: SurvCE main install and Vivas will include the Continental US_NGS2012B.grd file. SurvCE will now read geoids much more quickly, and can use much larger files. SurvCE now supports "UTM/ETRS89/Automatic Zone Selection" coordinate system that

automatically calculates the UTM zone. Depth sounder records can now be reprocessed in the RAW data. SurvCE how has a "Use Virtual Joystick" setting in Equip->Configure->General to controls

whether the on-screen robot control arrows are shown on the Robotics tab. Previously, featurewas tied to the "Use Virtual Keyboard" setting.

SurvCE will now load projection grid files (e.g. HungarianEOV2014*.grd) more quickly. OSNAPS in MAP for pure circles have been improved, specifically for cases with

intersections and tangents. Paragraph MTEXT now handles the coding "C + color" for import of Drawings which could

have BLOCKs/INSERTs which have anonymous block names and are made only from TEXT.SurvCE can now display, load, and save these back into the current drawing.

SurvCE now supports individually disabling Galileo and QZSS sats for receivers that supportit.

SurvCE will now properly calculate coordinates when the occupied point is known and thebacksight point is unknown. This works regardless of the method of setting the backsight (setto azimuth, set to zero, user current).

Base Direct TCP/IP using internal modem now saves base serial number instead of IP addressas the name of the base in rover configuration.

SurvCE will now display start station and end station in Map/Draw Profile. Best Fit Line (BFIT) and Best Projected Points (BPRJ: profile from points) action codes have

now been added to field to finish. These two new codes support combination, but work onlywith F2F linear entities; not in offsets.

During a two-point resection, the user will have the option to hold the first located point and

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the azimuth between the two located points by checking the "Rotate Only" checkbox - if the"Rotate Only" checkbox in unchecked, both located points will be held (normal resection).

The dialogs to configure NMEA out have been redesigned to move the receiver NMEA outconfiguration inside of the Configure NMEA button. This change allows for full comm setupon receiver nmea out, in addition to sentence selection.

The Grid Scan routine is now supported for onboard total stations when they are being run inrobotic mode.

The proximity stakeout feature now has the option to use the internal compass of the datacollector when supported (Surveyor2/Mini2/RT3).

The configure NMEA out select sentences dialog will now tailor its options based on whetherreceiver NMEA out, or data collector NMEA out is selected.

SurvCE now supports network connection type Listen-Listen. The feature is supported frombase BRx6, and any rover.

SurvCE now has improved error handling when a base station is using a modem for broadcast. SurvCE now supports rules when used with action code OBJ. Current version only supports

the cross section object. Dual frequency depth sounders now allow storing dual points in auto by interval when the new

“both” frequencies option is selected. Fast Scale/Map available is now available in the map screen. SurvCE will now report a receiver authentication (maintenance) error if it detects one during

connection. SurvCE now includes Brazilian Portuguese as a new language selection. In COGO/Area under the MAP selection, the progress of selecting (creating) the segments

used for the closed area is shown. (delete elements are also accounted for - the current statusof the closed area is shown).

COGO/Area now works using Features from Esri Geodatabase using Alias Points (thereforerange points are now working, using from List pick- multiple selection).

The Export Ascii command now supports the JUPEM format. SurvCE now supports three Azores coordinate systems. These are listed under Portugal. Receivers which support DynDNS bases will now display dyndns.org and no-op.com by

default. Rover Monitor Quality tab shows Base selection if connecting to a network. TCP/IP Base Monitor Quality tab now shows Base IP and port. Added 7 TM/WGS84 coordinate systems for Turkey (3 degree separation). Added 4 UTM/ED50 coordinate systems for Turkey (6 degree separation). The Dutch, Spanish, German, and Russian translations have been updated. The installers for Viva data collectors will now deliver 28x28 symbols for improved

appearance over the old 14x14

New Features and Improvements SurvPC:*Note that SurvPC also includes all SurvCE improvements Carlson SurvPC with Esri OEM now uses a new licensing system that requires two serial

numbers; one for Carlson SurvPC, and one to identify the version of Esri being used. Thisallows for more flexibility when mixing versions. See www.survpc.com for moreinformation.

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now allows multiple repairs on Feature Classes from a Personal

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Geodatabase (Access MS database); if the first Feature Class fails to be repaired the softwarecontinues to repair the remaining feature classes. The software no longer has the potential tofail when a repair is made against feature classes which have an extension added.

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now supports the use of Topologies associated to the feature classespart of the Mxd (Basic license), if they are "empty".

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now supports automatic repair of shape files with missingreferences in cases where the feature classes use the same Esri's set of rules relative to the datasources names (it finds the best name of the missing feature class using the current folderassigned to the feature class; e.g. missing feature class: "Streets" would attempt touse"HC_Streets.shp").

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now allows the use of Carlson settings files: *.eqf, *.alc, *.idf,*.gnt, *.eq2, job files specific to the use of Esri, even if they include translated values.

Newly installed SurvPC on Windows 10 tablets no longer have the potential to fail whenretrieving mount points. This was a problem only when SurvCE was run as an APP inWindows 10.

The redraw of the map is now more efficient. SurvPC will no longer redraw when auto-zoomis used.

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now updates the GIS Attributes when an OBJ action code is used. Carlson SurvPC with Esri now shows the last point used for Inverse (as a pencil). This now

matches the basic CAD engine. The Windows Touch Keyboard service will be left running when SurvPC exits. When using the ESRI OEM ArcGIS engine, the Feature Manager now allows multiple

selection for Add for "lyr" (composite) Feature files. The orientation of SurvPC on the tablet screen will remain fixed after startup. A third selection

for Orientation is now offered: "Auto". When "Auto" is selected, SurvPC will match itsorientation to the tablet's orientation at startup.

The allowed number of Point Features in List Points is increased from 32767 to over a million. GPS Base setup method "Use Grid Coordinates" now uses the Carlson - OEM Esri ArcGIS

Engine point's management. SurvPC with Esri OEM ArcGIS Engine now supports true multiple selection add/feature

classes from any file type (gdb, mdb, lyr, shp, dxf, dwg, dgn, rasters, etc.) Carlson SurvPC now correctly handles all DPI resolutions on Windows 7 or Vista. E.g.

Panasonic FZ-G1. Carlson SurvPC with Esri now allows loading any Data Sets or Features from a File

Geodatabase, GDB, no matter the version. Carlson SurvPC with Esri now supports storing Point Features, using the equations defined for

additional measurements.

Bug Fixes in SurvCE: Process GPS using Average now reports the average values for redundant points. Volume calculations now work consistently in Windows CE. This was a recently introduced

error. User defined antennas will now have the correct L1/L2 offsets. SurvCE will now prompt appropriately to change faces during set collection for non-robotic

total stations. SurvCE now displays the correct fonts in the average report screen for COGO/Intersection

results for all versions of Windows CE. The green check in backsight setup will now be active after using the routine to check the

backsight, assuming a backsight has already been recorded.

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KML conversion no longer has the potential to fail when a subset of points are selected. SurvCE will now use the correct reflectorless rod height when changing targets using the

bottom bar. The multiple target feature now displays the prisms correctly for manual total station. The “+” button to add multiple codes in the one-touch coding feature has been improved. Lat/Lon entries now allow "dd" suffixes in the LAT/LON Cogo Calculator. SurvCE now displays units for Area in MAP/List Pline. There will no longer be a temporary dashed line left when Edit GIS data is used to calculate

Area and Perimeter. If the RTK network connection fails on initial GNSS connection or reconnect, SurvCE will

now suppress the "Successful Connection" prompt that is linked to the successful connectionto the GNSS device.

SurvCE will now go into the GPS Utilities screen faster. The COGO/Transformation routine now works even when the two points being transformed

are aligned at 180 degrees. The JOG action code now works if it is used in combination with existing FCL codes, R, L,

etc. In previous versions the F2F could potentially fail when the action code was used as: JOGR2.5, and a code Existed in the FCL: RT (for example).

The “None” option in RW5 processing for TS/RTS (no redundancies check) will no longerreport "multiple measurements" in the report.

Exporting Ascii no longer has the potential to reverse the X and Y . This bug was unique tothe following criteria: 1) using Custom format 2) having the Coordinate Display order set toEast, North 3) when using the previously set Custom configuration (not pressing the Configbutton on the Export Ascii dialog).

The IMU tab under equip->Configure will now only display when needed. DC Compass now initializes correctly when in MAP and the end user switches ON/OFF DC

Compass. The raw file records relating to log raw have been improved to show the correct log file name

and extension. SurvCE will now block the user from attempting to append to a log file forthese receivers, as it is not supported.

Bluetooth Satel/Vx6 Satel/Satel 35W -- Selecting PDL GMSK or PDL 4FSK now workscorrectly.

Typing a negative value in the offset routine will automatically change the offset direction(i.e., typing -6 in the left offset box will switch to 6 in the right offset box. Positive valueswill stay as typed (this resolves a bug in the initial implementation of this feature).

The data collector compass no longer has the potential to fail intermittently. Importing RNF within Carlson SurvCE/SurvPC now allows the use of TPC/TPP data. Carlson SurvCE PC Demo portraitview now shows the correct spacing in the main menu (for

the non-graphic icons case). The direction of the centerline is now displayed correctly when the Draw Centerline feature is

used with multiple CLs. Last Calibration and Temperature shift are now displayed in the Sensor Calibration dialog. HT2 now refreshes the Z within the HGT/Desc dialog, even when the HT2 is used from the

selector dialog (not from the pop-up menu of HT2's items). For some user defined projection types, the latitude of origin was incorrectly being set to 0.

This is now corrected.

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SurvCE will no longer apply the scale bar/landscape option in the graphics screen when it isselected in map.

Offset Distance/Angle Azimuth will now be recalculated when the point is selected from themap or when the GPS position is read.

When using Point Selection List on DataCollectors which are PortraitView and are HDPI, theoption for Ctrl (Control) Job (radio button) is now displayed correctly. Also, the dialog underRoad/Design Files/Setting (Profile) right-top button with a check box is now presentedcorrectly (no overlapped controls).

On Data Collectors which are HDPI, SurvCE now allows both legacy 14x14 pixel symbolsand new larger 28x28 pixels symbols. Backward compatibility has been restored.

Data Collectors with HDPI displays on Windows Mobile 6.5.x and higher; e.g. Juniper Archer2 Series, Carlson Mini 2, Nautiz X8, etc; will no longer show a slim blue/gray bar above thesoftware (below the Windows Mobile, Task Bar). The interface of the software and theOS/Platform is cleaner.

Belgian Lambert 72 - xyGridLb72 -- Corrected value for scale (ppm) in datum transformation. In the Monitor/SATInfo screen, the S/N column was incorrectly labeled "S/N S/N L1" when

only L1 S/N data was available. This will now show as "S/N L1" for Landscape and "S/N" forPortraitview.

SurvCE no longer show unused and unsaved parameters for the Oblique_Mercator_EOVprojection.

SurvCE will now correctly retain the C parameter when using theTransverse_Mercator_Alaska_27 projection, in user defined projections.

SurvCE now uses corrected rw5 log records indicating the closing of a static raw file.Previously, filename was blank.

Navigation speed format is now properly saved to INI, and no longer requires a job reload totake effect. Speed units are now properly converted. Speed and ETAD no longer prematurelyreset to 0 before the next position update.

Elevation Differences now respects the "auto" description usage; sta/off etc are updated evenafter the HGT/Desc was used.

Selection of points in COGO/Area while using ESRI OEM engine now assigns symbolscorrectly without the potential to fail.

It is now easier to change the HT and PtID values in StkPattern. Contours now respect the "inclusions" perimeter defined by the user. Insertion of Rover TCP/IP Direct base by Configure Base now avoids duplicating base names. SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when points are incremented negatively (-1, -2…)

from a CRDB. Export ASCII point info from a CRDB no longer has the potential to fail. RW5 processing of TS/RTS is now improved, especially in cases with Closure + Average

Distance and Elevation. Speeds in units/hour are now properly converted in the Navigation feature. SurvCE will no longer display BP failure messages for DGPS solutions where a base position

is not available. SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when double-clicking on the Helmet/SurvCE in

Graphic Screens. The Canadian CSRS NAD27 Grid is now working correctly. Corrections were made to

reverse bugs introduced in the calculation between the 4.07 release version and the 5.0 releaseversion. Reverse calculation (grid to geodetic) is also now supported.

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Base RTK type now saved in Rover list of bases along with base IP and port. Store Points => Offset => 2 Point : Direction combo now remembers its setting when virtual

keyboard is used. The D&R Report is no longer missing the first record of every set. LandXML import now works correctly using 12D software (it appears that the software 12D

does not store the required name of the Alignment name); SurvCE now circumvents thisdeficiency and create generic Names for the Import; SurvCE also now supports import ofANSI, or UNICODE/or UTF-8/16 BOM encoded files).

SurvCE will now support older configuration files with search ranges saved as degrees. When adding "Feature Layers" as pure rasters (not from a Geodatabase), the software now

works correctly. When a point is added in the List Points, it scrolls within the list and makes sure that the Point

ID is always displayed; example ~10000 points, Add button, replace points/add below 100ranges; the changed point will be shown in the view and the end user does not need to use thescroll bar.

The software now finds the blank empty available Pt ID using a new algorithm that worksmore reliably.

TEXT/VIEW screens are now remembered when used; in the past any Topo or STK routineother than Store Points, or Stakeout Points were removing the TEXT/VIEW style. Now thesoftware retains the setting.

The Triangulation routine now respects the RW5 file name selected by the end user. It doesnot have to be the same name as the Job name.

The “Use Highest Pt. ID” checkbox in List Points->Settings now works as designed. Thismakes it easier for the user to control the range of points for storing between jobs.

SurvCE now remembers the last job type (CRD/CRDB) used by the user and makes it moreintuitive to start a new job using the same type automatically.

In the Navigation routine, velocity now uses the correct time between epochs for speedcalculation.

Language files will now be delivered to the correct location on the South CE6 Onboard totalstation.

TEXT view now works correctly when using Virtual KB. The List of codes will open andclose correctly.

Bug Fixes in SurvPC: Carlson SurvPC with Esri now allows multiple repairs on Feature Classes from a Personal

Geodatabase (Access MS database); if the first Feature Class fails to be repaired the softwarecontinues to repair the remaining feature classes. The software no longer has the potential tofail when a repair is made against feature classes which have an extension added.

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now supports the use of Topologies associated to the feature classespart of the Mxd (Basic license), if they are "empty".

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now uses the correct feature extent after the reproject procedure isapplied (Geographical = Feature Class which has a Geographical Spatial Reference system).

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now prevents errors when adding feature layers through the “ViewLayer Manager.” The software will prevent selecting multiple folders or invalid/unknowngeodatabases.

Carlson SurvPC with Esri now supports Esri CAD Engine (MAP), and hybrid CAD BasicMAP + Esri Engine (MAP). Draw Profile, Draw Template, now work with the use of aJob/Empower by an Esri ArcMap Document MXD.

SurvPC with Esri now removes the CLSID Feature Class Extensions (user's extensions),

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which are in many cases not licensed on the tablet PC. In this case the end user can use thedata set without the Feature Class Extensions.

Tablet users who choose "Use Virtual Keyboard" will no longer have the OS touch keyboardalso appear.

The SurvPC install will now include both landscape and portrait versions of language dll files. SurvPC with Esri now correctly identifies the OID of an object after it is selected from the list

in Stakeout Points and Stakeout Line. HT edit box on Graphic/Survey screens is now correctly sized when using units label. PC Products now use the correct alignment for TopBar. This eliminates a narrow line on the

top of the screen for some tablets. The direction of the Object (action code OBJ) is now automatically corrected based on the

EQ2. The EQ2 (multi z equations) now run silently. The vertical offset is now applied against the Z (elevations) for measurements assigned to the

EQ2 (multi z equations). SurvPC with Esri now explores data in the feature dataset using the file dialog. Carlson SurvPC can now use Custom Scaling DPI, This also improves the Menu/only MAP

CAD command on different DPI/scaling screen resolutions.

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Version 5.01Release Date: April 25, 2016

New Instruments Supported: SonarMite DFX Depth Sounder Topomap T500 GNSS Receiver

New Features and Improvements SurvCE: The Points / Layer by codes=Descriptions(codes) feature now works by enabling option “Use

Layerized Points by Feature Codes” in the configure dialog.

New Features and Improvements SurvPC:*Note that SurvPC also includes all SurvCE improvements SurvPC now supports multi-Z reading in GIS Data Input. This feature allows the user to store

data in Carlson SurvPC Esri, within specific (defined) end user fields for multiple Z(measurements).

Users of Carlson SurvPC with Esri will now need a new Carlson-Esri serial number specific totheir Esri version. The new method of registration requires two serial numbers, but allowsmore flexibility in upgrading options.

SurvPC now supports Esri version 10.4. SurvPC now allows one step Save&Exit for "Edit GIS" features within the Esri Map. SurvPC with Esri OEM Engine now detects pure topologies assigned to the Feature Classes; in

this way the software can alert the end user that the Advanced Esri OEM Engine will berequired.

SurvPC now supports repairing data sets using Carlson SurvPC with Esri OEM Engine, incases when the end user added to the MAP Document, same name Feature Class and sameData Source.

SurvPC with Esri OEM Engine now supports an automatic prompt per EQ2 (equations whichcould contain multiple measurements), for x/y measurement and Z for the Shape (Geometry),or for additional measurements (Zs).

SurvPC with Esri OEM Engine now supports Re-Measure per same information read from theEQ2 (equations which could contain multiple measurements), for x/y measurement and Z forthe Shape (Geometry), or for additional measurements (Zs).

SurvPC now allows the "tolerance" to be used when using Esri OEM Engine (Feature Classes,which have topologies), and therefore allows the creation of Carlson CSCRD and the "linear"entity, when using Feature Carlson CODE and "Start" action code.

Bug Fixes in SurvCE: SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when loading a user defined projection file. The TLV Level file will now update the CRD with the adjusted elevation. Resection results will now be properly displayed before storing. Navigation no longer has the potential to fail when using the World Magnetic Model to

automatically calculate Magnetic Declination. The appearance of the Manual Transfer tool on portrait devices now displays correctly. The continue button in the new grid-scan routine will now be hidden once the scan is

complete.

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SurvCE now correctly auto-increments when the new *.crdb job type is in use. SurvCE now correctly displays point IDs in the Raw Editor screen when the new *.crdb file

type is in use. The new ctrl/crt radio buttons in the list points selector will now display correctly in

portraitview. Pressing Keys (chars) within TEXT modes views or One Button Click now have the same

behavior as the hgt/desc screen. In the hgt/desc screen, the user-defined targets will now be reduced to show a list of targets

only with the same prism type as the current reading. PC Demo SurvCE now uses the correct resource orientation for non-English languages.

Bug Fixes in SurvPC: When switching from ArcMap Doc MXD Esri usage/Carlson SurvPC to CRDB, the software

will now show all MAP points. SurvCE has been improved to make it easier to select the control points in the MAP screen.

The control points will now only be available from the current layer, and the option to choosecontrol points will turn off automatically when exiting the MAP screen.

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Version 5.0Release Date: March 31, 2016

New Instruments Supported: Altus APS3G GNSS Carlson BRx6 GNSS Carlson Rx6 GNSS Carlson CR2+ Total Station (Onboard installation also supported) Champion TK2 GNSS Champion WR1 GNSS CHC i80 GNSS EFT M2 GNSS EFT GH1 GNSS Fennel GNSS Foif A30 GNSS Geomax Zoom90 Total Station (Onboard installation also supported) Geomax Zipp20 Total Station (from data collector) Geomax Zoom35 Pro Total Station Geomax Zenith35 GNSS Hemisphere S321 GNSS HiTarget V100 GNSS Leica TS50/TS60 Total Station Leica MS50/MS60 Total Station Leo-M8T UBlox GPS Leo-M8T RTCM UBlox GPS Satlab SLD100 Depth Sounder Sokkia GCX2 GNSS South Galaxy G1 GNSS Spectra Precision SP60 GNSS Surveyor2 with Internal UBlox GPS

New Data Collectors Supported: Bluebird M3 Hemisphere XF3

The following total stations, receivers, and data collectors are no longer supported:*these models are still available on older versions of software Ashtech ZMax BHC Nav Gisa Data Collector Bluebird Pidion GRS-1 Data Collector Topcon 8000/9000 Onboard Some retired Topcon and Trimble GPS receivers and total stations have been moved to the

"Legacy" manufacturer. These models are no longer actively updated, but are still available in

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the software for existing users.

New Features and Improvements SurvCE: SurvCE now supports alternate job file *.crdb which allow long point IDs. SurvCE now supports point layers. This new feature can be enabled under equip->Configure. SurvCE now offers a one-touch feature coding option in live survey screens. SurvCE now includes a new auto scan/auto topo feature. SurvCE now offers GNSS Mission Planning. SurvCE can now export lines from SurvCE to the KML file. The MAP view now supports MTEXT use from drawings imported in SurvCE/SurvPC. The Antenna database has been fully updated to match NGS for all models. SurvCE now

defaults to use absolute antenna calibration if available from NGS. Dialogs have beenrefreshed and updated for ease of use.

SurvCE registration is improved to allow easy QR code registration, as well as registrationdirectly from the data collector.

The SurvCE About screen now allows the user to see his registered user information, andmodify it if necessary.

Control points are now available in the map screen. SurvCE now allows tilted-pole correction on some receivers. SurvCE now allows an easy one-point-test in GPS Utilities to allow the user to test and

understand the sensors on his GNSS receiver, as well as tilted-pole measurement. SurvCE now supports auto-store when level for receivers with tilt functionality. This new

feature inside of the auto-by-interval routine allows storing points automatically when thereceiver is level.

SurvCE now offers a multi-target feature in the bottom bar for all survey routines. Thisfeature allows the user to quickly switch between targets and antenna heights. For totalstation, the feature displays an icon representing the type of prism/target in use.

SurvCE now allows use of the data collector internal compass for stakeout navigation. Thisfeature is limited to the Carlson Surveyor2 for this release but will soon include others.

SurvCE now includes the new "Carlson Connect" feature for easy base/rover connection usingmodems.

PRO Edit routine now reports the the High/Low of critical points. Internal GSM modems now display IMEI and ISDN information when possible. SurvCE now allows the end user to assign linkage between 3D elements. One Example: PIPE

= 3D element, text added aligned, NP-18, (diameter of a pipe 18"). The extra info will beincluded in the STK, Point Projection, etc. NP-18.

SurvCE now offers "manual transfer" in the data transfer utility. This allows user to movefiles easily from one location to another.

The radio list for total stations and GPS has been reduced for ease of use. SurvCE now offers a "Store to Job" button in base setup to store the base point to the job. SurvCE has been improved to show units on values whenever possible. Windows Mobile data collectors-- SurvCE can now load significantly larger geoid/grid files

without running out of memory. Windows Mobile data collectors-- SurvCE can now load significantly larger TIN files without

running out of memory. TIN files are also loaded and used more efficiently. SurvCE now allows the user more flexibility in determining the tracking state of their

instrument after a reading. The "Track after reading" checkbox has been replaced with a

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combo box with more options. The Send Command utility in GPS Utilities will now translate “\” followed by two hex

characters as a single hex byte. For example "\FF" becomes byte 0xFF. This is useful forsending commands to binary drivers.

Input-Edit CL now allows more user control when an element is removed if the segmentsin/out are tangents and they are line segments; specific to: curve, and spiral-curve-spiral.(example: user can now use Fit curve, remove it, and the original PI will be restored).

SurvCE now allows binary *.grd geoids in addition to the *.gsf format. SurvCE now checks the integrity of centerline files from external sources against the

centerline file in use. This check happens in input/edit centerline, and finds probable causes oferror. The user will have the opportunity to verify the data if errors are detected.

Restore occupation is now available from the instrument setup screen, under the new button"From Job". As part of this change, the "Configure" button has be relocated to an icon in thetopbar.

For HDPI data collectors, the symbols have been increased to a higher resolution. SurvCE now allows on CLIP->CL conversion and usage of the "smaller" elements, below than

<=0.001 (approx 1mm), when Spiral Only side by side followed by another Spiral Only,different Radius for the Curves used.

The Set Collection routine now allows GIS storing and F2F (runs linework creation). SurvCE now warns the user if a reading exactly matches a backsight reading or the previous

reading measured (Total station only). This new filter is an option under Equip->Configure. If the driver does not specify the type (ARP/ACP) of the reference elevation when provided by

the rover, SurvCE will make the assumption that if the correction type is RTCM3, theelevation is ARP.

GPS Search routine for total stations is now much faster. If SurvCE detects a bad localization,the user will now be asked if he wants to reset it.

DynDNSS now supported for some receivers. Set Collection's Set Report now displays BS/FS V.Ang. and BS/FS V.Dist. details. SurvCE now allows fast scale/magnification option in MAP. Set Collection option "Review Individual reading Data" has been expanded into two options:

"Review Readings" and "Review Sets". SurvCE now supports import of SHP Esri basic files, including measure type, to the Feature

Class Definition. (POINTM, POLYGONM, ARCM). Hinged area calculation has been improved. Satellite view is now more dependable. Dialogs have been updated for a cleaner display. SurvCE now allows the option to show large-icons vs. tables for all feature code screens

(including the new one-touch feature). Name of last instrument used is now displayed in the Connect or Continue dialog shown on

startup. SurvCE will now ask the user if he wants to open a log file if he chooses to tag all gps points

in Equip->Configure Rover->Receiver->Advanced, and he does not have a log file open. SurvCE now allows the user to choose site duration in Equip->Configure

Rover->Receiver->Advanced if they have selected to tag all gps points. SurvCE interface hasbeen enhanced to show a countdown in store points during tagging.

RW5 post processing TS/RTS closure using BR/BD now works correctly. The routine nowallows the user to type the point ID for closure, and the coordinates will be updatedautomatically.

Draw Traverse Lines in the map screen will now draw the surveyed points from the file (it is

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useful, when reviewing the data from the RW5 file). SurvCE now includes an RTK Device button in the Send Commands dialog that will send

commands to directly to current RTK device. SurvCE will now refresh the model information when the user presses the "I" button during

instrument configure. SurvCE now offers output of the NMEA LLQ message for all robotic total stations. Feature

can be found in the peripherals menu under new tab "outputs". SurvCE now includes in the APN list "AT&T Broadband" for all GPS. Onboard versions of SurvCE will attempt to reconnect to instrument without user having to

respond to prompt. Automatic DXF save/export will automatically detect if the data loaded or created in the

current job will not be acceptable by AutoDesk R12. If not acceptable, an Autodesk 2000DXF file be created.

SurvCE now defaults auto-turn and auto-read to true. If the port connecting to the instrument cannot be opened, the user will be warned but not

prevented from entering GPS Utilties and Monitor/Skyplot routines. Previously, the user couldnot enter these routines in this case.

SurvCE will now present and allow the use of a tolerance for stations recorded in LandXMLby other software and allow the end user to decide to accept data or not during importLandXML/Centerline Conversion.

SurvCE now shows a warning when the port fails to open in the Equip->Information icon, orunder the tools icon in Bluetooth connection.

Main Menu will use "GPS" for English versions. "GNSS" will be used for non-Englishversions.

SurvCE will now show the RTX network type only when supported by the receiver. SurvCE now offers the user the chance to make a note of their current level values in the RW5

file from the Check Level dialog. Geoid files will now be backed up in the backup folder. If geoid file is lost it is automatically

restored from backup. SurvCE now has an easy and intuitive method of returning to the graphics view from the

stakeout view. The specialized option to log real time to a COM file in STK Line/Arc has been moved to Job

Settings/Options where it is less distracting for the majority of users. SurvCE now offers a soft-button version of the arrow keys when the virtual keyboard is

selected in the robotics screen. This allows some tablets and data collectors without arrows touse the total station joystick feature.

If the user enters a rod height or instrument height in the TS setup screen, and then pressescancel, he will now be offered the option to save his entered heights.

SurvCE now offers the reconnect icon inside of the resection results dialog. The option “attach photographs to points/lines” has been removed. SurvCE will now always

offer this option when “prompt for height and description” is enabled. The “Enter Grid System Coordinates” dialog has been improved for better display. SurvCE now supports linear distance sub-units decimeters, chains, and links. SurvCE now allows the user to define an offset between the prism and the GPS in order to get

more accurate elevations in GPS Assisted Search. GeoPDF is now supported. Indiana DOT County projections have now been added to the list of predefined systems. Bogota, Columbia, projection has now been added to the list of predefined systems. New versions of Carlson XPort will contain the newly updated Href2015B geoid grid for

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Norway. Predefined coordinate systems are no longer editable. When making a user defined system,

SurvCE will now protect the user from overwriting one that already exists. SurvCE nowshows the source of each coordinate system (Carlson, or user defined).

SurvCE now allows more options for choosing UTM and Nad83 coordinate systems,including "from current location" and "select by zone".

Four Greece new grid projection systems were added that split the large projection grid into 4areas. These projections include. StereaSouthIono_Hepos_GGRS87/TM87,Creta_Hepos_GGRS87/TM87,CentralNorth_Hepos_GGRS87/TM87,Aegean_Hepos_GGRS87/TM87.

SurvCE now supports SWEREF 99 TM projections for Sweden. Hungarian projection EOV-VITEL update for 2014. SurvCE now includes coordinate system Borneo Map Grid, BRSO for Western Borneo. SurvCE now includes coordinate system for the country of Moldova. SurvCE now includes coordinate system Sri Lanka/SLD99. SurvCE will now show status "setting zero" when setting the angle to zero in resection. This

improves user experience for some total stations that take a few seconds to do this. SurvCE will now show status "returning to foresight" when returning from F2 reading in

resection. This improves user experience when waiting for the turn to complete. JXL Export is now supported. The Monitor/Ref tab will now request an update of all base station data every 60 seconds. A predefined feature code list for Tennessee DOT is now included. Onboard versions of SurvCE will no longer show unusable GPS items such as buttons on

Equip tab, GPS-specific configuration options, GPS-specific Instrument menu items. The process of adding new ntrip broadcasters and related bases has been clarified with the

addition of a "New" button.

New Features and Improvements SurvPC:*Note that SurvPC also includes all SurvCE improvements The user-interface has been improved with updated higher-resolution icons. The feature code

symbols are now higher resolution. Drawing Import in CAD Basic now orders the 3D elements to be drawn first and allows the

user to choose the elevations of the 3D. elements. Drawing Import in CAD Basic now imports POLYMESH elements. Example: prismodial,

cylinder, etc. Simple 3D elements. Drawing Import in CAD Basic now creates "handle" elements. 3D models will have extra

single polylines made of one segment, flat elevation; the elevation will be from the "bottom"of the 3D model (structure, 3D vertical line, etc), and the second element will use the elevationfrom the "top" of the 3D model (structure, 3D vertical line, etc).

BLOCKs in CAD Basic now allow HATCH/SOLID elements, represented as "trace" elements. SurvPC now runs processes such as cadconvfile.exe and cadconvfile2.exe as designed. OEM Esri Alternate CAD Engine now supports Triangulate and Contour in MAP, 3D Pline to

PRO, and Pline to CL. Multipoint basic support has been added to the CAD Alternate Engine. Carlson SurvPC using Esri ArcGIS Engine now works using "Map" subcommand

"LAST"="L" for selection of the last element created for the current layer. This feature wasonly present in the MAP CAD Basic.

Carlson SurvPC using Esri ArcGIS Engine now works using "Map" command HINGED Area.This feature was only present in the MAP CAD Basic.

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Esri used inside Carlson SurvPC for POINTs features, and the usage of alias of Point Names,will now manage the order in the features similar with the Carlson Coordinate file.

The user can now choose the software orientation. SurvPC will now automatically pass any preinstalled FCL information (such as vehicle

database) into the correct location for use. SurvCE now allows station edit boxes to use “+” and filtering the station using imperial,

decimal, or metric stationing styles. Carlson SurvPC using OEM Esri ArcGIS Engine now supports Subtypes defined per Feature

Classes. It allows the powerful feature of a relational database, when a field set with a subtypewill trigger the use of other fields which contain/have assigned Domains to them.

SurvPC/Esri -- SurvPC will offer the command under helmet in About screen to download andinstall the ArcGIS engine (if SurvPC serial number allows this option). The dialog informinguser he/she is entitled to Esri now includes a "Do not remind me again" option for the userwho does not wish to come forward to the newest Esri version to which he/she is entitled.

Bug Fixes in SurvCE: Remote Elevation will now record vertical angle offset correctly in raw file. Paths for TPL, PRO, Template Grade are now correct when transferring data from Data

Collector to PC (through Job's inf file). When opening the Job on PC. There is no longer achance to see empty drives when using an x64 machine.

Free memory available for Log Static will now correctly report the number of Megabytes orGigabytes.

The RawProcessor has been improved and is now in sync with the office routine forprocessing RW5. The process has been improved to use less memory.

SurvCE will no longer fail to read distances when entering slope stake in reflectorless mode. The "apply geoid" option in the conversion calculator will now be grayed out if no geoid is

loaded. The RTK tab in equip->Configure Rover has been updated to remove unnecessary options. For the NGS monument query, if no point in list is highlighted to import, the user will be

warned. For the NGS Monument query, if there is a valid GPS reading, that point will be used as the

starting point for the search. Otherwise the routine will use the center of the map as wasprevious design.

Drawings from REVIT software (BIM) imported in Carlson SurvCE/SurvPC are nowdisplayed correctly. Space entities will be skipped and only model entities will be displayed. This method improves zoom, selection, and other map operations. SurvCE now allows rotatedTEXT/MTEXT using origin plus point direction.

COGO/Inverse will no longer present a warning to the user if the position used in thecalculation is outside the coordinate grid or geoid, unless the user has chosen to display a"Ground" inverse with "Auto Scale" enabled.

JSR Analysis now shows/reports delay, even if the duration of the measurements of analysiscross a year boundary (starts in one year and continues for a duration of more than one year).

SurvCE will no longer use the FS target after user goes to the robotics tab in the helmet duringbacksight setup for total station.

Norway LCC, RW5 report of JSR points analyzed. When reporting all the points Survce willfilter the ones with/or without the JSR Analysis.

SurvCE can now modify the timezone on a tablet through the software.

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KML export points for "Grid" now works correctly. Also, Geocentric (from RW5) is nowsupported.

SurvCE now supports automatic DPI scaling from Windows. SurvCE now saves and recalls values fully and completely in the Stk Points/Point By

Direction and Stk Line Arc/TwoPoints dialogs. Input Edit CL now works correctly when used with a series of Curves=Arcs. Previously in

this situation, when using edit/add or new/existing Curve= ARC, and the option “RR” wasenabled, it was possible that the stationing would not update correctly.

SurvCE no longer has the potential to give an incorrect answer when adding a Curve=Arcusing the option tangent and delta.

Adding New Elements, Curves=Arcs, and Compound SpiralElements=Spiral(Clothoid)-Arc=Curve-Spiral(Clothoid), with "Angular" Elements part of aCenterline, using Fit procedure now works correctly.

Import of drawing dxf (from Microstation) containing 2D Inserts and 3D Inserts now workscorrectly.

There is no longer a potential for horizontal and vertical search range to get overwritten byvery small values.

SurvCE will now correctly load grid files when changing jobs. List Controls on Windows Mobile now use the correct optimal highlight text. Set Collection now stores points correctly if the prompt overwrite is present and the end user

picks: use new ID for storing. Surveyor2/Mini2 -- There is no longer a potential for the enter-key to be disabled by the

JSHome program. SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when there is a known backsight, and unknown

occupied point. SurvCE will no longer fill out a default GSM pin of 0000 but will leave the field blank. SurvCE now uses the flattening parameter and ellipsoid name setting from the broadcast

RTM3.1 projection. SurvCE now restores the datum name when reverting back from broadcast RTCM3.1

projection. RTCM3 projection changes are now applied automatically after first time instead of popping

RTCM3 dialog. The “reverse vertical” option has been removed for the RTCM3 projections feature. When using RTCM3 projection messages and projections messages are lost for 3 minutes,

user is notified that old projection will be used. Carlson SurvCE/SurvPC in demo mode now allows easy exit when Re-Processing RW5

points (GPS, etc); limits the usage of the Points number to 15 (Demo number of points youcan use).

Export ASCII now works correctly when using justification (for columns) when exportingPoint ID, Desc, Northing, etc (Custom option).

SurvCE will now show a status message to the user when checking the base position duringbase setup.

Any NMEA based depth sounder will ignore unwanted $YXMTW messages which cause a"no depth" message to display.

Post Processing RW5 TS/RTS data, using Balance Foresight-Backsight Option now works asdesigned.

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SurvCE no longer has the potential to hide action codes off the screen on portaitview devices. The display issue is resolved.

SurvCE no longer has the potential to have invalid angles when doing BD/BR readings. When using the CRT LOC to ALIGN/Transform points and lines, SurvCE now offers the

option to use or discard(no longer use) the CRT LOC. SurvCE will now adjust the target height when the target type is changed in set collection. SurvCE will now remember the stakeout method when Bearing & Distance is selected. Using FCL codes e.g. C, CL, CLF etc, now works using Keyboard presses when in FCL

dialogs. SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail with the “Monitor” button is pressed during

Configure Base->Read GPS. Surveyor2 -- SurvCE now gets the PIN status of the Surveyor2 more reliably. Mini2 -- The user will now longer have to select the port in DCI configuration. The entire S/N ratio string now fits on the sat info screen. Save Centerline and Export Centerline from LandXML now stores values at higher precision. Edit CL, on Windows Mobile, when adding a Line, a Curve, or a Spiral, no longer has the

potential to report “invalid” when a user types data into an edit box and then moves directly tothe OK button.

Surveyor2 -- SurvCE will now perform auto-complete correctly when input is typed in in alldialogs.

SurvCE will now restart the position stream after an averaged read. The “Carlson FLD Import” and “Single Carlson GIS File” options have been removed. These

features are now permanently available. Import MTEXT skips the unwanted "codification" used by MTEXT, in this case, underline,

bold/font type, alignment of special characters. The connect/disconnect buttons in Monitor/Skyplot are now more reliable. Reconnect button in helmet is now more reliable when using data collector internet. Set antenna will only retry 3 times now to avoid the "no position" errors. If the prism at angle reading is turned off in offsets->Distance/Angle, SurvCE will not attempt

to lock, or prompt to lock, after the distance reading. If it is ON, and the previous state of theinstrument was locked or tracking, SurvCE will lock automatically after the distance reading,without prompting.

If in resection user chooses not to lock on and follow prism after the first reading, the totalstation will be forced to standby.

JXL export routine will now use the correct name and path of the source RW5 file. Previously,the conversion assumed the path and name of the target and source files were the same.

SurvCE will now default the Equip->Config->View "Move Relative to" setting to rod, forrobotics, and ref object, for non-robotics.

Elev Diff, using Proximity Stk for a selected PT now works correctly. SurvCE will now upload and download files in Carlson Cloud with special characters ($, etc.)

characters in their names. Default file name when saving command history for the "Send Command to Receiver" feature

will be blank and file type will be *.txt file. Previously the default file name was invalid. GPS Offset by two points now handles warning correctly when Stored point, and trying to exit

the GPS Offset property sheet. When saving localization changes, SurvCE/PC will now only count points held for horizontal

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control when validating grid to ground use. Previously, if the user had more that 2 localizationpoints, a grid to ground scale factor was not allowed even if only 1 pt was held for horizontalor 2 pts for horizontal with "Rotate Only" enabled.

SurvCE will now show the wait icon when launching the GPS Utilities screen. All GPS -- World file data now works correctly when “-” is used in the X and Y resolutions. Panasonic Fz-M1 -- Live Stream for Carlson SurvPC works with Panasonic Fz-M1 (used for

capture photos). Position out of bounds warning for current geoid will no longer be displayed before there are

valid GPS readings. SurvCE will now show grid file warning messages appropriately when grid file fails to load, or

position is not on grid. SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when the user chooses "Bluetooth Generic" as a port

setup method in GPS Search Settings. The top bar of the Survey/Stakeout screen now updates properly to the correct title after you

have selected a point from the MAP view. The Geoid Failed to load warning message will now show correctly in monitor skyplot view. SurvCE will no longer throw an error about a bad interval value when tagging a point on

receivers that do not support interval. SurvCE will no longer switch to the backsight rod height after the user enters the instrument

setup dialog and presses OK. SurvCE will now use the entered broadcast ID as the base position in the BP record when the

user configures base using entered grid coordinate. Usage of distance units for decimal feet and inches has been improved under Job

Settings/System. SurvCE no longer has the potential to return a false positive to get base position. SurvCE will now clear all vector information if it fails to get the base position. This will

prevent invalid vectors from being written and improve SPSO import. SurvCE will no longer allow a user to attempt to register a data collector that does not return a

valid hardware Id. SurvCE will now allow changing the base ID using the virtual keyboard. SurvCE will now

validate the base ID as soon as the user exits the field. Export GPS will now properly reset when a customer format with geodetic items is used. SurvCE will no longer unnecessarily warn that grid files are not available when running TS

and auto-scale-factor is not applied. SurvCE will no longer warn "no depth" on products in which the depth sounder is not

supported. SurvCE will now change mount points correctly when the point is changed inside the base

setup dialog. The automatic refresh now works correctly in all cases when the “erase all” command is used. If the the view of the eLevel is turned off for Survey/Stakeout display, the eLevel tolerance

will not be checked. This is for GPS Simulation only. For live GPS, the user should turn offthe output of eLevel data from the GPS Rover screen to bypass eLevel tolerance checks.

The rod height will now be updated correctly when the target type is changed in pointprojection using the helmet in the upper left hand corner, or inside of the Robotics button.

If Grid to Ground is checked on with a scale factor value set to 1.0 and the user chooses to'Read GPS' to calculate a scale factor after clicking OK to the localization screen, the base

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scale point will correctly be set to the first localization point. SurvCE now works correctly in Survey/Map when user is creating points and prompted to

store GIS data; If user is prompted to save yes/no after pressing cancel, SurvCE will obey therule YES= Save, and store the point. No = do not save, and point is deleted.

SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when a grid error is posted while connecting to theRTK Network.

The Set Collection now forces the user to do a set angle and read during setup for that routine.This prevents turning errors.

The Resection routine no longer has the potential to store a false backsight record beforestoring the correct one.

SurvCE now hides the "Use 1021-1023" option when the RTK correction type is also hidden. Auto By Interval will now pause while displaying a message to the user, and resume after it's

acknowledged. Auto By Interval RTS now attempts to track after searching. Failed points are no longer

counted in the maximum. The Leveling routine no longer has the potential to fail when using more than one B+/-

measurements, on Unicode (Data Collector, or SurvPC versions). SurvCE will return to typical demo mode behaviors following De-register. SurvCE/PC no longer permit the Restore Occupation feature to complete when in DEMO

mode. GPS Search can be accessed directly with Alt-U.

Bug Fixes in SurvPC: Zoom extents for Carlson SurvPC + OEM Esri ArcGIS Engine skips the invalid geometry

features. ArcGIS Esri Desktop does not offer this fix. The SurvPC install will no longer deliver the CUT symbols. IMPORTANT: It is necessary to

uninstall any older SurvPC before installing 5.0 or later. Failure to uninstall will potentiallyresult in incomplete installation.

When using Carlson SurvPC + Esri, on Windows 8, 8.1 and using GPS Sim, the MAP was notrefreshing showing the current most recent GPS simulated position. Now there is a fix addedto make sure the current GPS is shown no matter the Esri ArcMAP Document (MXD) used(regarding its complexity).

Carlson SurvPC + Esri: sliding area using closed Polylines and using the option removeexisting entity after sliding, now works correctly, against Esri ArcMAP Document (MXD).

Carlson SurvPC + Esri: Area routines: sliding or hinged, when creating new entities, now alsosets the current LAYER=Feature Class; in this way, Last option for "Select Entities" nowworks correctly, against Esri ArcMAP Document (MXD).

Carlson SurvPC using Esri ArcGIS Engine now correctly reports the Feature containingCircular Arcs when List Polyline Data command is used. SurvCE now uses Esri’s CCW/CWto get rotation when a feature comes from a feature class in a Geodatabase.

SurvPC will now auto-detect Esri Desktop License versus the Engine License based onCarlson SurvPC Serial Number (<=10.2).

Carlson SurvPC now allows Esri OEM ArcGIS Engines (Basic or Advanced) for anothervendor.

SurvPC running on Win8 and 8.1 no longer has the potential to lose its flat wide scroll bars. Carlson SurvPC with OEM Esri ArcGIS Engine, supports names for Feature Classes/Layers

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coming from Esri ArcGIS SDE Servers: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc. When repairing Esri/Carlson SurvPC Data Sources, SurvCE will cycle and fix each one of

them, if from a Personal/File Geodatabase. In previous versions, the software would skip therepair if any of the feature class was missing from the new selected Personal/File Geodatabase.

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Improvements And Resolved Issues By Manufacturer

GNSS Receivers

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Altus/Septentrio

Version 5.02

APS3L -- The APS-3L antenna is now shown in the antenna combo box when that model isdetected.

APS3L -- Removed TERRASTAR checkbox in Receiver tab. Receiver uses it automatically. APS3 -- H24 and G24 Modem connections now correctly report good connections. APS3 -- H24 Modem configuration dialog will no longer revert to digital mode. APS3 -- G24 Base modem now works correctly. NR2 -- Switching from base direct dial to TCP/IP now works correctly. NR2 -- Internal GSM base IP port now defaults to 2100. NR2 -- SurvCE now ignores SetNMEAOutput errors when using old firmware, which may not

support the options. NR2 -- The Internal GSM will now wait until direct dial call completed before reporting

success. NR2 -- The internal GSM base IP port now defaults to 2100. NR2 -- NTRIP connections are now more reliable. NR2 -- Correct TCP/IP Base IP address now inserted into Rover list of TCP/IP bases when

using internal GSM. NR2 -- Internal GSM now disconnects rover from NTRIP and Direct TCP/IP before starting a

new connection. Septentrio/Altus G24, H24, and WaveCom -- SurvCE will no longer show an error message

when programming PUK. Models with G24 modem now retrieves the correct IP address.

Version 5.01

All Models -- SurvCE raw data logging now supports up to 20Hz APS3, and 10Hz for NR2. The same rates apply to NMEA out.

All Models -- Receiver port NMEA output is now supported. All Models -- RTCM3 corrections from DCI now work correctly. All Models -- SurvCE now has improved reliability of tagging gps log files. NR2 -- Log file tagging now supported in latest version of firmware. NR2 -- Base Direct Dial now working. NR2 -- Logging now correctly gets current logging status. NR2 -- Switching between Internal GSM Direct Dial and Direct TCP/IP or NTRIP has been

improved. NR2 -- Base setup now supports DynDNS in the network options for Internal GSM. NR2 -- The Internal ARWest radio is now supported. NR2 -- SurvCE now displays a Remote Control toggle button in GPS Utilities. APS3 -- Internal modem base setup now retrieves local IP address when connecting and saving

as a rover Direct TCP/IP base configuration. APS3 -- The H24 modem can now be configured to accept incoming Direct TCP/IP

connections when APS3 is configured as a base.

Version 5.0

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All Models -- SurvCE now retrieves the model information more reliably. All Models -- SurvCE no longer has intermittent failures during rover configuration. All Models -- Internal GSM Direct TCP/IP Rover now works correctly. All Models -- Tagging logged points is now more dependable. All Models -- The Reset RTK button in the monitor screen will now trigger an RTK reset

instead of a regular reset. All Models -- USB is now supported for data and/or RTK. Use first USB virtual serial port for

data, second for RTK. All Models -- The new corrections option “RTCM DIFF” is now supported for base output.

This configuration enables RTCM messages 1,3, and 9 for differential (not RTK) corrections. NR2 -- This receiver can now be connected using a serial cable. NR2 -- The speed and reliability of the internal modem have been improved. NR2 -- The internal modem now supports direct TCP/IP connections. NR2 -- PIN codes on SIM cards now supported. NR2 -- It is now possible to cancel during an NTRIP connection. NR2 -- SurvCE now supports DCI using Bluetooth. NR2 -- SurvCE now retrieves the IP address from the modem correctly. NR2 -- COM1 is now supported for RTK Base and Rover. NR2 -- Wifi On/Off in GPS Utilities now works correctly. APS3 -- RTS/CTS now turned on for Internal UHF and off for external port. APS3 -- Modem use is now more reliable. APS3 -- Direct Dial using ISDN V.110 digital is now supported. APS3 -- Connections to NTRIP and other servers that require GGA are more dependable now. APS3 -- Connection reliability improved. APS3 -- The H24 Modem now supports direct dial. APS3 -- Direct Dial disconnect button no longer shows an error message even though

disconnect was successful. APS3 -- The internal GSM now supports PIN code more reliably, and new support is added for

PUK code. APS3 H24 -- Connect and disconnect now work more reliably. APS3 V1 -- SurvCE now includes an "APS3 V1" driver that does not turn on GSM modem

when it is not in use. Battery message will now display with model name and power level. SurvCE will now set the antenna offset correctly when the user reconnects without resending

the configuration.

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CarlsonVersion 5.03

BRx6 -- Radio configuration has been improved to control options based on protocol type, andallow users to enter custom frequencies. 16 channels are now available. Power options havebeen expanded.

BRx6 -- SurvCE will no longer fail when an auto-calibration is attempted in GPS Utilities. Note that this calibration method is currently for testing purposes only and the separatecalibration utility should be used for full calibration.

BRx6 -- For the internal UHF radio, the protocol selection will always be sent to the receiver.Previously, this was only sent if the user changed the value.

BRx6 -- "Stop and Go" static log tagging is now supported. BRx6 -- When RTCM3 is selected for base output, the 1033 message will now be broadcast. RT3 Internal GNSS -- SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when receiving corrections.

Version 5.02

BRx6 - SurvCE now supports the option "Store SureFix Only" in the Configure menu. If areceiver is capable of SureFix and the user has SureFix enabled, the user can choose to limitpoints stored to only those with SureFix status. Default value is ON.

BRx6 -- The “Enable SureFix” setting now defaults to ON. BRx6 -- Communications with the instrument have been improved to reduce wait times during

transitions between functions. BRx6 -- For Base internal modem connections, if GSM signal strength value is empty, the user

will be warned that no SIM card was detected. BRx6 -- NTRIP connection process has been modified to provide more detailed feedback to the

user. BRx6 -- LBand is disabled at the rover until full implementation is complete. BRx6 -- The "apply calibration" option is temporarily hidden, until the firmware is improved. BRx6 -- Satellite on/off setting of one constellation will no longer be applied to all. ClearAll

will no longer cause error messages. BRx6 -- When the internal GSM modem is used, the receiver will be set to "Auto Connect"

when the user connects their modem. Auto Connect will be turned off when they choose todisconnect their modem through SurvCE.

BRx6 -- The In Use (*) and User Deselected (!) indicators in the Satellite Info screen will nowaccurately reflect each satellites status.

BRx6 -- If the user is logging to a file in rover mode, the logging will not be stopped byreconfiguring as a rover. Similarly, if the user is logging to a file in base mode, the logging willnot be stopped by reconfiguring the base.

BRx6 -- Internal UHF radio now support Pacific Crest 4FSK mode. BRx6-- The user will no longer be able to change the programmed frequencies for the channels

of the internal radio. This will be done in the office through the dealer or manufacturer as is therequirement for some countries.

BRx6 -- The channel spacing option has been removed from the UHF radio. BRx5 -- SurvCE will now add the Bin94 message to the static *.bin file. This will ensure

accurate leap second information in the data.

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BRx5 -- Individual satellites may now be turned on and off through SurvCE/PC. BRx5 -- Base position will now stream from the GNSS receiver. This will ensure accurate

vector data at all times. Firmware 5.1Aa7 or later highly recommended. BRx5/BRx6 -- SurvCE will now write only vertical antenna heights into binary files for

BRx5/BRx6.

Version 5.0

Surveyor2 - Models with NVS chips can now receive RTCM 2.3 corrections. Surveyor2/Mini2 -- The helmet key on Surveyor2 or the target key on Mini2 will not be

reprogrammed to start SurvCE if already programmed to a non-Carlson application. Surveyor+GPS -- Surveyor+ Firmware now displayed as 6.600 instead of

"OEM060600RN0000". Surveyor+GPS -- The internal antenna name is now NOV702GGL. BRx5 -- The GSM configuration dialog for BRx5 and S320 has been renamed for clarity to

identify the particular receiver that is being used. BRx5 -- The "zero calibration" option will no longer be supported for sensor calibration. BRx5 -- Tilt calibration options will now display correctly and the errors will show non-zero

values during calibration. BRx5 -- SurvCE will now display International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) and

Integrated Services for Digital Network (ISDN) in GSM modem configuration.

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ComNav

Version 5.03

T300 -- SurvCE now configures base more reliably.

Version 5.02

T300 -- SurvCE will now collect the Beidou ephemeris data when raw data logging. T300 -- Raw data logging now works correctly on this receiver.

Version 5.01

T300 -- SurvCE will now set RTK dynamics to "foot", as is required by new firmware.

Version 5.0

T300 -- ComNav GPS now supports direct dial mode at the rover. T300 -- The ComNav will only list COM1 and DATA as RTK ports when "cable and generic"

is selected in the RTK tab. T300 -- Connect and Disconnect using Internal GSM now works without failure. T300 -- The source table will successfully download using Internal GSM. T300 -- External radio is now included for Base config. T300 -- Now streams more fluidly. T300 -- GSM modem now connects more reliably. T300 -- ComNav GPS will now retrieve the radio settings on the first attempt. T300 -- The ComNav UHF Radio now supports TT405S at the base. T300 -- The T300 will no longer fail when attempting to set the base two times in a row.

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Geomax

Version 5.02

Zenith 35 -- The antenna radius for the Zenith 35 is now set correctly to 79mm. Zenith 35 -- SurvCE now interprets the elevation coming from the Zenith 35 as an ARP

elevation. Zenith 35 -- The Zenith 35 driver now updates HRMS/VRMS properly. Zenith 35 -- The Zenith 35 driver now supports verified fix. Zenith 35 -- The Zenith 35 will no longer fail periodically when configuring the base. Zenith 35 -- The Zenith 35 will no longer fail to stop the position stream periodically. Zenith 35 -- The Zenith 35 will no longer support external antennas. Zenith 10/20 -- The Zenith 10/20 now supports position rate 5hz.

Version 5.0

Zenith 25/Zenith 25 Pro -- SurvCE will now properly retrieve the log files from the SD card ofthe receiver.

Zenith 25/Zenith 25 Pro -- SurvCE now sets the correct logging interval based on the userselection.

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HemisphereVersion 5.03

S321 -- The radio configuration has been updated and options have been limited to comply withEuropean and and Australian law.

Version 5.0

S320 -- SurvCE will now display International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) andIntegrated Services for Digital Network (ISDN) in GSM modem configuration.

S320 -- The GSM configuration dialog for BRx5 and S320 has been renamed for clarity toidentify the particular receiver that is being used.

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HiTargetVersion 5.03

All Models -- SurvCE can now start static logging again. This error was introduced in recentversions only.

Version 5.0

V90 -- SurvCE now supports setting audio mode. V90 -- SurvCE now supports ebubble. V90 -- SurvCE now supports ebubble calibration. SurvCE now automatically enables the receiver virtual serial port. SurvCE will now configure the base to cable and generic device without error. SurvCE will now set the APN username and password correctly. QStar8 -- SurvCE will now add the ephemeris data to the log file when logging.

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JavadVersion 5.02

Triumph1 -- The Javad HPT435 radio is added back in. Triumph2 -- Live digital level and correct for tilted pole are now supported on this receiver. All -- Communication has been improved, and streaming is now more fluid.

Version 5.0

The Triumph2 is no longer supported as a base in SurvCE.

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LeicaVersion 5.02

GS14/GS15 -- The GS14 and GS15 are now supported from all data collectors.

Version 5.0

All Models -- If logging to baseline ascii (*.ski) file is turned on with depth sounder in use,depth elevation will be properly applied.

SurvCE will now restore the thread to it's previous state after running a GPS Average.Previously, going into Monitor Skyplot from that routine could kill the updating positions whenreturning to store points.

SurvCE will now show actively updating status in the setup screen for Advanced GPSmonitoring.

All Models -- SurvCE will now properly retrieve the log files from the SD card of the receiver. All Models -- SurvCE now sets the correct logging interval based on the user selection.

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Navcom

Version 5.03

SurvCE will now disable the new receiver antenna management available in firmware 3.6.8. SurvCE will continue to manage antennas in the software.

Version 5.0

The “corrections bias” option is now displayed as “Base Receiver Type” to be consistent withother receivers.

SurvCE will not send improper base id during radio setup that caused error message fromreceiver. Will not allow 0 as base ID for NCT 5B or 5E correction types.

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NovatelVersion 5.0

Novatel Smart AG -- SurvCE now supports a new autobase option.

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PentaxVersion 5.02

G3100 -- Pentax G3100 R1 and R2 will now use NGS sourced antennas. G3100 R2 -- Internal Satel now uses channel table instead of frequency.

Version 5.0

The Pentax antennas have been updated according to data from the manufacturer.

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SatlabVersion 5.03

SL600 -- The default baud rate to the GPS boards has been changed to 19200. This preventsproblems when using NMEA out.

All Models -- All Models -- SurvCE can now start static logging again. This is a bug introducedin recent versions only.

Version 5.02

SL600 -- SurvCE will now include the Galileo and QZSS constellations when resetting RTK. SL600 -- SurvCE now allows the user to disable any satellite constellation. SL600 -- SurvCE is now able to configure the SL600 to transmit corrections over UHF radio

more consistently.

Version 5.0

All Models -- The "Send RTK To Rover" will always be on and grayed out when IntRTK is inuse.

All Models -- IntRTK setup parameters area/groupID have been renamed to User/Station ID. All Models -- SBAS and Glonass Sats will no longer be grouped together. SL300 -- IntRTK is now supported. It is also supported for other models when using data

collector internet. SL300 -- Satlab300 will no longer display L2 S/N values. SL300 -- The antenna offset information has been updated. SL600 -- SurvCE no longer has the potential to lock up the receiver during base setup. SL600 -- SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail during Rover initialization. SL600 -- The SL600 default RTK type is now SCMRX. SL600 -- SurvCE now allows the user to select the audio mode.

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SouthVersion 5.02

G1 -- The South Galaxy receivers now support ebubble and tilted pole measurement.

Version 5.0

All --Receivers now switch between base and rover without error. S82 2013 -- SurvCE now supports position rates 2hz and 5hz.

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Spectra Precision (formerly Ashtech)Version 5.03

SP80/SP60 -- SurvCE will now send all RTK data to the receiver during data collector internet.Previously it was possible for some messages to be lost.

SP60 -- It is now always possible to disable and enable RTX SVs. Previously there was an errorwhen a user defined RTX was not set.

SP80 -- SurvCE now uses the correct caster information when connecting over Dual RTK. Older models -- Models older than the SP60/SP80 will no longer offer support for QZSS in the

software, as these receiver do not support that constellation.

Version 5.02

Promark 700 -- SurvCE will now only allow baud rate 115200 when configuring radios on thePM700.

Promark 700 -- The RTX option is now available again. SP80 -- SurvCE will no longer fail when the Wifi config button is pressed. SP80 -- The Advanced button in the configure->receiver tab will no longer be pushed off the

screen for the SP80. This applies to landscape devices only. SP80 -- The SP80 now supports repeater mode for all trimble radio protocols. SP80 -- The manually entry glonass corrections bias box is now hidden unless the options is

supported by the receiver. SP80 -- Internal GSM now allows user to query/set owner phone number in SIM. This requires

V3 firmware. SP80 -- The SP80 now automatically selects an available Bluetooth port when connecting. SP80 -- SurvCE will now hide the "sat status" button on the GPS Utilities screen in favor of

other buttons when the screen is full. This feature is available on the monitor skyplot screen. SP60 -- SurvCE now supports RTX Quickstart. SP60 -- SurvCE will now allow the user to enter a custom satellite for RTX. SP80/SP60 -- SurvCE will no longer query the receiver for antenna type. Possible antennas are

now always displayed. SP80/SP60 -- SurvCE now always show Internal XDL without querying. SP60 -- SurvCE now supports adding custom RTX SVs. All -- Internal GSM for Spectra Precision drivers now properly display Dial Mode. All -- NMEA Logging to files now works as designed. All -- Spectra Precision drivers now enforce the use of the predefined antennas using relative

offsets. This is required because these receivers do their own internal antenna management.

Version 5.01

SP80 -- SurvCE will no longer cause an error to appear on the screen of the SP80 by sending acommand that is not supported in older firmware.

Version 5.0

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All Models-- SurvCE can now send antenna selection "none" to the receiver without an error. All Models -- SurvCE no longer has the potential to freeze up when the view mode is changed

in the stakeout routine. All Models -- SurvCE will no longer attempt to store vectors in auto by interval mode for

spectra precision drivers. Limitations in the driver make this error prone. All Models -- SurvCE will now restore the thread to it's previous state after running a GPS

Average. Previously, going into Monitor Skyplot from that routine could kill the updatingpositions when returning to store points.

All Models -- SurvCE will now show actively updating status in the setup screen for AdvancedGPS monitoring.

All Models -- The battery status B will no longer display on instrument that do not have asecondary battery.

All Models -- It is now possible to enable/disable beidou sats. All Models -- The "SET BEEP" option has been removed from GPSUtilities and moved to the

receiver tab. All Models -- When logging raw data, the site duration will now be saved in SurvCE and reused

when reentering the dialog. All Models -- SurvCE no longer has the potential to fail when tagging a point. SP80 -- SurvCE will now set the display language on the receiver to match the current

translation in use by SurvCE. SP80 -- Now supports the new RTX servers. SP80 -- The theft-protection email tab will now display properly on landscape devices. SP80 -- SurvCE will now retry if the command to get the correction type fails. This works

around a firmware error. If the retry fails, SurvCE will add a note to the raw file, but continuestoring the base point, even with an ambiguous elevation.

SP80 -- SurvCE no longer has the potential to get an incorrect elevation on the first reading ofan auto by interval.

SP80 -- SurvCE now refreshes the file list properly in Log Raw GNSS when the user switchesto an empty storage device.

SP80 -- SurvCE now allows the user to disable sats even when they are not currently beingtracked.

SP80 -- SurvCE can now enable/disable Glonass sats. SP80 -- Calibration of the tilt sensors is now supported in GPS Utilities. SP80 -- The Spectra Precisions SP80 now supports RTK Bridge. When configured as a rover,

this allows the corrections stream on the modem to be rebroadcast on the radio for use by otherdevices.

SP80 -- The SP80 now supports Dual RTK. This means two RTK streams will be sent to thereceiver, and the receiver will select the best solution.

SP80 -- SurvCE now supports duplicate output of RTK data on the modem when the radio is inuse.

SP80 -- SurvCE now supports the “copy file” feature in the log raw data file managementdialog. This allows the user to copy files easily from the hard drive of the receiver to storage.

SP80 -- SurvCE will now allow lock mode and anti-theft mode simultaneously and will notwarn about a password error.

SP80 -- SurvCE can now use the wifi module to connect direct-IP. SP60/SP80 -- SurvCE will now query the base position every 60 seconds, and rewrite the base

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position record if it changed. SP80 -- Lock/Unlock receiver now supported. PM500/PF500/SP60 -- SurvCE will now be able to properly configure older Ashtech models in

CMR base mode. Epoch 50 -- The internal antenna is now listed. Epoch 50/PM700 -- SurvCE now supports changing the logging interval.

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Stonex

Version 5.0

All Models -- Internal XDL radio is now supported, with expanded radio settings. All Models -- RTCM3.2 is now supported. All Models -- Cable connection now supported. S10 -- The Stonex S10 will now properly complete setup when base point is a known point. S10 -- The Stonex S10 now streams more fluidly. S10 -- ELevel and Incline Adjustment now supported. S7 -- The Stonex S7 driver now only displays with the Stonex S7 data collector is used.

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Topcon/Sokkia/SokkiaVersion 5.02

All -- Communication has been improved, and streaming is now more fluid.

Version 5.01

The Wavecom and GSM modems are now added back in for the TopconGB and TopconLegacy.

Version 5.0

Topcon GPS now supports erms and nrms errors. This is a requirement in Brazil. SurvCE will no longer hang after taking GPS readings during setup of certain Topcon receivers

as base.

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TrimbleVersion 5.02

Receivers with Trimble boards will now support the RMC message as an option when loggingNMEA from the receiver port.

Receivers with Trimble boards will now support NMEA output GSA and GLL.

Version 5.0

Trimble GPS (and all receivers with Trimble boards) now supports RTCM 3.2. Trimble receivers will no longer have the potential to store vectors without a base ID.

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Total Station

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Carlson

Version 5.03

CR+ -- SurvCE now offers a quickview dialog for all onboard total stations. This dialog givesquick access to angles and distances. It can be launched automatically on startup, or from themain menu helmet. Note that this feature cannot be run on the total station while SurvCE isalso being used from a data collector.

Version 5.02

CR+ -- The About screen of CR+ or Zoom90 Onboard will not display Registered User label orbutton since it is improbable that the unit will have internet access to retrieve the information.

Version 5.01

CR+ -- SurvPC will no longer fail when connecting to a CR+, switching drivers, and switchingback.

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Foif

Version 5.0

SurvCE will no longer unexpectedly change the units displayed on the total station from feet tometers..

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GeomaxVersion 5.02

Zoom 20/30 -- The Zoom 20/30 will no longer report an error when changing to reflectorlessmode.

Version 5.0

Zipp 20 -- Temperature and pressure will be sent to instrument correctly. SetAngle andSetAngleAndRead will verify that the angle has changed in the instrument before continuing.

Zipp 20 -- Units of temperature and pressure will be converted if needed before being sent toZipp20 instrument.

Zipp20 -- The pressure default has been changed to 29.9 InHg, and the temperature default hasbeen changed to 68 degrees fahrenheit.

Zipp20 -- The X and Y axis on the leveling dialog have been reversed.

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LeicaVersion 5.03

SurvCE no longer lists driver options MS50, MS60, TS50, TS60, and TS16. Leica has notmade extended Geocom licenses available for these models.

Version 5.0

TS1100 -- Powersearch is improved.

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Nikon

Version 5.0

The Nikon total station will now change the units on the total station to match the job unitsselected in SurvCE.

The Nikon total station will now report out of level if it gets no response when taking a reading. SurvCE will now check Nikon distance units before every reading to make sure they were not

changed by the user.

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PentaxVersion 5.0

The intermittent failures in SetAngle and SetAngleAndRead are solved. SurvCE will correctly handle distances 100 or greater or updated models.

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Spectra PrecisionVersion 5.02

Focus 30/35 -- SurvCE/FAST Survey will offer use of Focus30/35 collimation functionsthrough a new button, TS Utilities, available when TS selected as instrument.

Focus 30/35 -- Joystick speeds have been improved for a better user experience.

Version 5.0

SurvCE will now retrieve the licence required to run the Focus 30 automatically duringinstallation, or the first time the driver is used.

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Sokkia

Version 5.03

SRX -- SurvCE will now return to a wait state after a reading if the prism is lost during promptfor height and description prompt, and if the after-read state is configured to "lock".

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Stonex

Version 5.02

R2W Total Station -- First read after target change will not fail on an instrument set to "perfect"precision.

RW+ Total Station -- A canceled read will no longer result in the next read failing on this orsimilar total stations.

Version 5.0

SurvCE will no longer report Invalid Response when firmware returns undocumented value forinstrument parameter curvature/refraction. That parameter will remain unchanged by SurvCE.

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TrimbleVersion 5.0

The Trimble 5600 DR Series robot can now be run robotically or non-robotically as a stationdirectly connected to the data collector. Enhanced driver stability.

Version 5.0 Release Notes - Carlson Softwarefilesnj.carlsonsw.com/mirror/support/SurvCE/5.0/SurvCE 5...Onboard total station versions of SurvCE will no longer fail if the user waits

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