Spectrum Link

Spectrum Link
PROGRAM EXPLANATIONS
Part Number 7010-0981 Rev. B

ECO# 4032 December, 2010
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction .......................................................... 1-1

Installing Spectrum Link ................................................. 1-2
How to Add a Feature After Installation ................... 1-10
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use Windows CE-based
Devices ......................................................................... 1-11
Getting Acquainted .......................................................... 1-13
Main Screen .............................................................. 1-13
Menu Bar ................................................................... 1-14
Toolbar ...................................................................... 1-15
Status Bar .................................................................. 1-17
Topcon and Sokkia Device Directories in
Windows Explorer ................................................. 1-18
Sending Feedback and Bug Reports to Topcon Support . 1-20
Chapter 2
Setting up Spectrum Link for Transferring Data 2-1

Adding Devices ...............................................................
Adding a Topcon Total Station Device .....................
Adding a Sokkia Total Station Device ......................
Adding a Topcon Digital Level Device ....................
Adding a Sokkia Digital Level Device .....................
Formatting a Topcon Memory Card .........................
Adding a Geoid ................................................................
About Geoids ............................................................
Creating a Regional Geoid Model .............................
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File Operations and Data Views .......................... 3-1

File Operations ................................................................. 3-2
Opening a File ........................................................... 3-2
Creating a Custom Text File Format for a
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Coordinate File ................................................

About Opening TS Raw Data Files .....................
Creating a Custom Text File Format for TS
Observation file ......................................................
Saving a File ..............................................................
Saving the File as Another Format ............................
Closing a File .............................................................
Viewing and Entering File Properties ........................
Printing the Selected View ........................................
Applying Configuration Parameters .................................
Setting Tabular View Options ..........................................
Displaying Table Columns ........................................
Arranging Table Columns .........................................
Setting CAD View Options ..............................................
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Importing Data Files ............................................ 4-1

Importing Files from a Topcon GNSS Receiver .............. 4-2
Importing Files from a Sokkia GNSS Receiver ............... 4-5
Viewing Information About the Receiver and Files ........ 4-7
Importing Files from a Mobile Device ............................. 4-8
Importing Files from a Total Station ................................ 4-10
Importing Files from a Digital Level ............................... 4-13
Importing Files from a Memory Card .............................. 4-15
Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device 4-17
Importing from Topcon/Sokkia GPS Receivers using
Windows Explorer .................................................. 4-18
Import from Topcon and Sokkia Mobile Device Using
Import from Topcon and Sokkia Total Station Using
Import from Topcon and Sokkia Digital Level Using
Import from Memory Card Using Windows Explorer 4-21
Viewing File and Device Properties ................................. 4-22
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Chapter 5
Converting Files Between Formats .................... 5-1

Converting A File ............................................................
Convert Coordinate Type and System ......................
Convert Height ..........................................................
Convert Coordinate Order .........................................
Convert Metric Unit ..................................................
Convert Angular Unit ...............................................
Convert Vertical Angle .............................................
Convert Distance Format ..........................................
Change Geoid Bounds ...............................................
Filter Raw Data .........................................................
Code Library File Conversion Parameters ................
Coordinate File Conversion Parameters ....................
Example of Conversion Coordinates File ...........
Design and Surface File Conversion Parameters ......
Digital Level File Conversion Parameters ................
Geoid File Conversion Parameters ............................
GPS+ Raw Data File Conversion Parameters ...........
Example of Conversion Topcon File to
RINEX File .....................................................
Localization GC3 File Conversion Parameters .........
Road File Conversion Parameters .............................
Topcon XML File Conversion Parameters ...............
Field Software Job File Conversion Parameters .......
Example of Conversion Field Software File to
Topcon Vector File ..........................................
TS Obs File Conversion Parameters .........................
X-Section Template File Conversion Parameters .....
Adding a Custom Projection ............................................
Adding a Custom Datum .................................................
About Grid->Ground Parameters ....................................
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Chapter 6
Editing Data in Spectrum Link ............................ 6-1

Editing Points ................................................................... 6-1
Add a Point ................................................................ 6-2
Edit on the Points Tab ............................................... 6-3
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Edit in the Point Properties Dialog Box ....................

Editing GPS Occupations .................................................
Edit on the GPS Occupations Tab .............................
Edit in the GPS Occupations Properties Dialog Box .
Add a Custom GPS Antenna .....................................
Editing TS Observations ..................................................
Edit on the TS Observations Tab ...............................
Edit in the TS Observations Properties Dialog Box ..
Editing Left Panel TS Obs Properties .................
Editing Right Panel TS Obs Properties ...............
Editing GPS Observations ................................................
Edit on the GPS Observations Tab ............................
Edit and View in the GPS Observations Properties
Dialog Box .............................................................
Editing Digital Level Observations ..................................
Edit on the DL Observations Tab ..............................
Edit in the DL Observations Properties Dialog Box .
Editing Left Panel DL Obs Properties ................
Editing Right Panel DL Obs Properties ..............
Editing Codes ...................................................................
Edit on the Codes Tab ................................................
Add a Code .......................................................................
Add an Attribute ........................................................
Edit in the Code or Attribute Properties Dialog Box .
Editing Right Panel Attribute Properties .............
Editing Line ......................................................................
Edit on the Line Tab ..................................................
Edit and View in the Line Properties Dialog Box .....
Editing Left Panel Line Properties ......................
Editing Tape Dimensions .................................................
Edit on the Tape Dimensions Tab .............................
Edit in the Tape Dimensions Properties Dialog Box .
Editing Left Panel Tape Dimension Properties ...
Editing Right Panel Dimension Properties .........
Edit Image Properties .......................................................
View Image Properties ..............................................
Edit Image Point Properties .......................................
Edit Image Line Properties ........................................
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Editing X-Section Templates ...........................................

Edit on the X-Section Templates Tab .......................
Edit in the X-Section Templates Properties
Dialog Box .............................................................
Editing Left Panel X-Section Template
Properties .........................................................
Editing Right Panel Segment Properties ............
Editing Roads ...................................................................
Editing Roads with X-Section ...................................
Editing on the Roads Tab ...................................
Editing in the Horizontal Alignment
Properties Dialog Box .....................................
Editing Line Segment Properties ........................
Editing Curve Segment Properties .....................
Editing Spiral Segment Properties ......................
Editing in the Vertical Alignment Properties
Dialog Box ......................................................
Editing in the X-Section Properties Dialog Box
Editing Roads with String Set ...................................
Editing horizontal/vertical alignments of
center line ........................................................
Editing in the String Set Properties Dialog Box .
Editing Layers ..................................................................
Edit on the Layers Tab ..............................................
Edit in the Layer Properties Dialog Box ...................
About Editing Offsets in Spectrum Link .........................
Offsets from a line with a known azimuth in TS
and GPS measurements ...................................
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Chapter 7
Working with Point Data in Spectrum Link ........ 7-1

Computing Point Coordinates for Raw Data and Field
Software Files ............................................................... 7-1
Compute Coordinates ................................................ 7-1
Set Process Properties for Computations .................. 7-2
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Chapter 8
Exporting Data Files to a Topcon Device .......... 8-1

Exporting Files to a Mobile Device .................................
Exporting Files to a Total Station ....................................
Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device .....
Exporting to a Topcon and Sokkia Total Station
using Windows Explorer .................................
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Appendix A
Data Views Reference ......................................... A-1

Coordinate View ..............................................................
Points Tab ..................................................................
Icon Descriptions .......................................................
TS Observations View .....................................................
Points Tab ..................................................................
TS Obs Tab ................................................................
Icon Descriptions .......................................................
GPS+ Raw Data View ......................................................
GPS Occupations Tab ................................................
Digital Level Data View ..................................................
Points Tab ..................................................................
DL Obs Tab ...............................................................
Icon Descriptions ................................................
Field Software Job View ..................................................
CAD View for Field Software Job ............................
Layers View for Field Software Job ..........................
Points Tab ..................................................................
GPS Occupations Tab ................................................
TS Obs Tab ................................................................
GPS Obs Tab .............................................................
Codes Tab ..................................................................
Lines Tab ...................................................................
Tape Dimensions Tab ................................................
Images Tab .................................................................
X-Section Templates Tab ..........................................
Roads Tab ..................................................................
Road with X-Section ...........................................
Road with String Set ...........................................
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Stakeout Report View ...................................................... A-37

Displaying Check Points in Points Tab ........................... A-37
Icon Descriptions ............................................................. A-41
Appendix B
Sample File Formats ............................................ B-1

Coordinate File Formats ..................................................
KOF Coordinates Format ..........................................
Name,E,N,Z,Code/Name,N,E,Z,Code
Coordinate Format .................................................
Name,Lat,Lon,Ht,Code Coordinate Format ..............
FC-4 Coordinate Format ...........................................
GTS-210/310-10 Coordinate Format ........................
GTS-7 Coordinate Format .........................................
Field Software Job Coordinate File ...........................
GPS Vector File Format ..................................................
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Preface
Preface
Thank you for purchasing Spectrum Link.
Please read the Software Usage License Agreement contained at the
back of the manual before using this software.
Please read this manual carefully, before using Spectrum Survey
Field.
The specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
without obligation by Sokkia and may differ from those appearing
in this manual.
The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
Some of the diagrams and screen displays shown in this manual are
simplified for easier understanding.
Sokkia will not be liable to you for any profit or loss resulting from
the use of this software.
Except as permitted by Copyright law, this manual may not be copied, and no part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by
any means.
This manual may not be modified, adapted or otherwise used for the
production of derivative works.
Conventions Used in this Manual

The following conventions, typefaces and icons are used in this
manual:
Example
Explanation
File Exit
Click the File menu and click Exit.
Connection
Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen.
Frequency
Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen, or a tab
within a dialog box or screen.
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Preface - Obtaining Technical Support
Enter
Press or click the button or key labeled Enter.
NOTE
TIP
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Further information to note about the configuration,

maintenance, or setup of a system.
Supplementary information that can help you

configure, maintain, or set up a system.
Supplementary information that can have an affect
on system operation, system performance,
measurements, or personal safety.
Notification that an action has the potential to
adversely affect system operation, system
performance, data integrity, or personal health.
Notification that an action will result in system
damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal
injury.
Under no circumstances should this action be
performed.
Obtaining Technical Support

When contacting our service representative, please make sure you
have the following information: your software version number and
an accurate description of the problem. For contact details, see
Global Gateway (http://global.topcon.com).
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Preface - Precautions
Precautions
Data should be backed up (transferred to an external device etc.)
on a regular basis to prevent data loss.
Exceptions from Responsibility

The user of this product is expected to follow all operating
instructions and make periodic checks (hardware only) of the
products performance.
The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility
for results of faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any
direct, indirect, consequential damage, or loss of profits.
for consequential damage, or loss of profits due to any natural
disaster, (earthquake, storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act
of a third party and/or usage under unusual conditions.
for any damage (change of data, loss of data, loss of profits, an
interruption of business etc.) caused by use of the product or an
unusable product.
for damage caused by incorrect operation, or action resulting from
connecting to other products.

for damage caused by incorrect operation, or action resulting from
connecting to other products.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome to Spectrum Link, a full-featured data import/export and
conversion utility for Topcon and Sokkia instruments. Spectrum Link
contains features and functions to perform the following activities:
Import data files from all Topcon and Sokkia instruments.
Convert all Topcon and Sokkia data files and many industrystandard data files to corresponding file formats.
Open and display data in easy to use tables and screens.
Provide basic editing tools for some data types.
Export coordinate files to a Topcon and Sokkia total station, and
export any data file to a Topcon and Sokkia controller.
Spectrum Link supports all proprietary Topcon and Sokkia file
formats as well as a number of industry formats. Any format can be
converted to desired Topcon and Sokkia format for export to Topcon
and Sokkia instruments. Many files can be converted between thirdparty and proprietary formats.
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Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link
Installing Spectrum Link

Spectrum Link software comes either on a CD (as a standalone
application with SSF software), and also available as free download
from the Sokkia website to install on a computer. The Install Aware
Wizard will save the earlier versions of Spectrum Link already
installed, and will install the latest version in the folder the user
selects.
NOTICE
The CD version of Spectrum Link contains all projections,

datums and geoids. The version downloaded from the Sokkia web
site comes without the projections, datums and geoids. They will
be downloaded from the Internet and installed on our computer
during the installation process. Make sure that your computer has
Internet access during installation.
Table 1-1 lists the recommended system requirements needed to
install this software on a computer.
Table 1-1. Spectrum Link System Requirements for Installation
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7(32

bit and 64 bit) operating system
Processor compatible with Intel
Pentium 1000 MHz or faster
512 MB of RAM (1000MB

recommended)
100 MB of available hard-disk space
Before connecting the receivers USB port to the computers

USBport, the Sokkia USB driver must be installed on the computer.
The driver is available on the Sokkia website: (http:/
www.sokkiagps.com/support/s_gsr2700isx.php)
Before connecting the Topcon receivers USB port to the computers
USB port, the TPS USB driver must be installed on the computer. The
driver is available on the TPS website:
(http://www.topconsupport.com/documents/view/1743).
1. Navigate to the Spectrum Link executable file or insert the
software CD-ROM.
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If downloading the software from the Sokkia website, save

the downloaded compressed file to an accessible location and
extract the Spectrum Link executable file.
If downloading the software from a Sokkia software CD,
insert the CD into the computers CD-ROM drive.
2. The InstallAware Wizard starts up:
3. Click Next to start the installation process.

4. Check the I accept the terms of the license agreement box, to
continue the installation (Figure 1-1). Type User Name and
Company Name information, then click Next (Figure 1-1)
Figure 1-1. Review License Agreement and Enter User Information
5. Select a needed setup type. Depending on the users selection,

either all program features or only highlighted features will be
installed. If the user selects Typical type and presses Next, the
installation software will do the following:
automatically select all available datums and projections (except
the following Table Projections:
rdtrans 2004 and rdtrans for Netherlands
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LB72 for Belgium

KKJ for Finland
USTNO2 for United Kingdom)
display the next installation dialog (Figure 1-2)
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Figure 1-2. Typical Setup Type
If the user selects the Custom type and press Next, the Custom
Setup dialog displays (Figure 1-3).
Figure 1-3. Custom Setup Type
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NOTICE
The typical installation does not allow one to install a geoid on

the computer. As against of the typical installation, the custom
installation allows one to install the highlighted geoid for the
corresponding projection(s)/datum(s) of the given region.
The user can highlight only those features (projection or
projection and geoid), which needed for the given job area. Such
regional selection allows one to economize the computers disk
size.
This dialog box contains the list of projections:
with regional geoids
or
without regional geoids
or
with table projection
The Feature Description displays the list projection(s)/ formats/
geoid(s) which consist the highlighted item. To see what the
feature contains, select the desired feature:
If the selected projection contains a list of projection(s) and a

geoid file format, Spectrum Link will be installed with the
selected projection(s) and format for adding the corresponding
geoid to the Spectrum Link (but not a geoid file). In the given
case:
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the Setup tab of the Coordinate System item of the

Configuration dialog box will display the installed geoid file
format in the list of geoid:
the installed projection(s) will be displayed in the list of

projections for conversion:
If the selected projection contains a list of projection(s) and the
geoid, Spectrum Link will be installed with the selected
projection(s), format for adding the corresponding geoid and the
corresponding geoid(s) into the users computer. In the given
case:
the Setup tab of the Coordinate System item of the
Configuration dialog box will display the geoid file format in
the list of geoid and installed geoid(s):
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the installed projection(s) will be displayed in the list of

projections for conversion:
To add/remove the desired regional projection or geoid to/from
the installing, click the desired feature and select the
corresponding command from the pop-up menu:
The following rules is used for adding projection and geoid:

1. It is not possible to highlight a geoid without highlighting
of the corresponding projection:
or
2. It is possible to highlight only the desired
projection:
NOTICE
Without reference to the selected projection type, Spectrum Link

installation will install all datums.
If the user did not select any geoid file in the process of installation,
after finishing Spectrum Link installation process it is possible to add
(using Configuration dialog box) only the following geoids (global
(*.glc), custom regional (*.rgm) and topcon geoid (*.jff and/or *.gff)
files):
It the user selected some regional geoid file in the process of

installation, after finishing Spectrum Link installion process it is
possible to add (using Configuration dialog box) only the following
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geoids (selected official geoid, global (*.glc), custom regional

(*.rgm) and topcon geoid (*.jff and/or *.gff) files):
NOTICE
Without reference to the selected projection/geoid type, Spectrum

Link installation saves geoid(s), which were added in the previous
version to the geoid list
To add the desired geoid(s) or the desired projection(s) after
finishing Spectrum Link installion process, the user needs to do
the steps is described in How to Add a Feature After
Installation on page 1-10
To continue Spectrum Link installation, click Next.
3. Either keep the default installation folder or click Browse to
select a different folder in which to install the Spectrum Link.
Click Next to continue (Figure 1-2 on page 1-4, picture B)).
4. If desired, type in a new folder in which to add program icons.
For automatically creating Spectrum Link shortcut check the
Create on Desktop box. Then click Next (Figure 1-4).
5. Click Next to start the installation process (Figure 1-4)
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6. Spectrum Link is installed on the computer (Figure 1-4)
Figure 1-4. Select Program Folder and Installation Progress
7. Click Finish to exit the installation.

8. Before the user can use Spectrum Link, we recommend restarting
your computer.
9. Create a shortcut on the computers desktop for easy access
(Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5. Spectrum Link Desktop Shortcut
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How to Add a Feature After Installation

The user can add any features from Custom Setup window after
finishing Spectrum Link installion process and restarting Windows.
To do it, make the following steps:
1. Click Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs
2. Select Spectrum Link v.7.3 in the Add or Remove Programs and
click Change (Figure 1-7):
Figure 1-6. Add and Remove Programs
3. Select Modify Available Options and click Next (Figure 1-8)
Figure 1-7. InstallAware Wizard
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Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use Windows CE-based
4. Highlight the desired features (projection or projection and geoid)

in the Custom Setup window (Figure 1-9)
Figure 1-8. Custom Setup Window
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for

Use Windows CE-based Devices
ActiveSync is free software from Microsoft that establishes a
connection between a computer (with operation system Windows XP)
and an external device. ActiveSync is used for file transfers and
software downloads between a computer and mobile device running
the Windows CE operating system, such as a hand-held controller
or CE-based Total Station.
After installing ActiveSync, it will be associated with a port on the
computer. This means that the port will be considered busy, and
may need to be freed up for use with other devices.
ActiveSync will start automatically when connecting a CE-based
device (such as, Topcons FC-120/FC-200/FC-2000/FC2200/
FC2500, GMS-2/GMS-2Pro, or GTS-720/GTS-750/GPT-7000/GPT7000i/GPT-7500/GPT-9000 or Sokkias SHC 2500 or SRX/SET X).
1. Log on to the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) to
download ActiveSync. Install the program onto the computer.
2. After installing ActiveSync, start the application and click
File Connection Settings. Apply the following settings based
on the number of ports on the computer (Table 1-2).
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NOTE
Refer to the help topics in ActiveSync for more details on

connecting with devices.
Table 1-2. About ActiveSync Connection Settings
ActiveSync Settings for Computers With
One Port
If using a port for multiple purposes,

select either Work Network or The
Internet. In this case, ActiveSync will
free up the port for other uses after
disconnecting a device.
ActiveSync Settings for Computers With

Two or More Ports
If multiple ports are available, the

default settings are sufficient. In this
case, ActiveSync will retain use of the
port after disconnecting a device.
If using a USB cable to connect the
device to the computer, select the option.
NOTICE
If the user's computer operates under Windows Vista, ActiveSync

is not needed. A connection between the computer and an
external device with Windows CE will be automatically
established after connecting your device to your PC.
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Chapter 1 Introduction - Getting Acquainted
Getting Acquainted
The Spectrum Link interface is designed for easy, integrated use with
a PC-compatible computer, a connected Topcon and Sokkia
instrument, and industry-standard data types. The following sections
introduce the various functions available in Spectrum Link for
transferring, viewing, configuring/converting, and editing data files.
Main Screen
The main screen has the following components (Figure 1-9):
Title bar contains the program name and the name of the
currently active file.
Menu bar contains drop-down menus for all functions.
Toolbar contains shortcut buttons to frequently used functions.
Work area displays dialog boxes, job file information, and popup menus.
Status bar displays informative messages about Spectrum Link
and various files, as well as pop-up boxes for quickly changing
units and coordinate systems (inactive if no file is open).
Toolbar
Menu Bar
Title Bar
Work Area
Status Bar
Figure 1-9. Spectrum Link Main Screen Components
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Menu Bar
The menu bar (Figure 1-10) provides access to all available options.
Figure 1-10. Spectrum Link Menu Bar
Table 1-3 briefly describes the functions in each drop-down menu.

Table 1-3. Spectrum Link Menu Options
Menu
Functions
File menu
opens and saves a file

imports and exports data from a device
converts a file from one format to another
compatible formata
prints information from an active file
displays configuration parameters
displays file properties
displays recently accessed files
closes Spectrum Link
Edit menu
View menu
displays or hides the CAD view and/or layers

view
displays or hides the Spectrum Link toolbar
and/or status bar
sets the pan or zoom mode
sets view options for the tabular and CAD
views
Add menu
adds a point
Process menu
computes coordinates
sets processing properties
allows an undo or redo of the last operation

cuts, copies, or deletes selected data
adds a point
displays the properties for selected data
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Table 1-3. Spectrum Link Menu Options (Continued)

Menu
Functions
Window menu
closes the current window or all open windows

arranges open windows in a cascade (stacked)
or tile (adjacent) order
arranges icons
shows all open windows, and selects a window
to be active
Help menu
accesses the Spectrum Link context help

accesses customer feedback options for
sending bug reports and questions to TPS
support
access the Topcon GPS website on the Internet
access the Topcon University website on the
Internet
displays version, publisher, and build date
information for Spectrum Link
a. Compatible formats - the formats containing the common data
Toolbar
The toolbar for Spectrum Link (Figure 1-11) contains buttons for
frequently used functions.
Figure 1-11. Spectrum Link Toolbar
Upon startup, the toolbar displays beneath the menu bar. To display or
hide the toolbar, click View Toolbar.
Table 1-4 describes the various buttons available on the toolbar.
Table 1-4. Spectrum Link Toolbar Button Functions
Button
Description
Open File Opens an existing file.

1. Click the button to display the Open dialog box.
2. Navigate to and select the desired file.
3. Click Open.
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Table 1-4. Spectrum Link Toolbar Button Functions (Continued)

Button
Description
Save Saves a file to the current directory.

Save As Saves the current file with a new name and/or in a new
directory and/or to save in other compatible format.
Import File from Device Imports files from Topcon and Sokkia GPS+
receivers, Topcon memory cards, Topcon and Sokkia controllers,
Topcon and Sokkia Total Stations (CE-based, robotic, conventional), or
Topcon and Sokkia digital levels
See Chapter 4 for details.
Export File to Device Exports data to a Topcon and Sokkia controller
or Total Station and Sokkia (CE-based, conventional, robotic).
See Chapter 8 for details.
Convert files between formats Converts data in a file from one format
to another compatible format.
See Converting A File on page 5-2 for details.
Print Prints the current window or table.
Undo Reverses the last action.
Redo Returns the last action.
Cut Removes the selected object(s).
Copy Copies the selected object(s).
Add point Adds a point to the current file.
1. Click the button to display the Add point dialog box.
2. Enter the point name, coordinates, and codes for the new point.
3. Click Ok.
See Add a Point on page 6-2 for details.
Zoom In Changes the pointer to a magnifying wand for zooming in on
a clicked area of the CAD view. You can also click and drag a square
around the area to zoom in on.
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Table 1-4. Spectrum Link Toolbar Button Functions (Continued)

Button
Description
Zoom Out Changes the pointer to a magnifying wand for zooming out
on a clicked area of the CAD view. You can also click and drag a square
around the area to zoom out on.
Zoom back Returns the CAD view to the previous zoom
magnification.
Restore All Fits all data in the active CAD view into the viewable
extents of the view.
Pan Changes the pointer to a hand with which to grab and
dynamically move the CAD view.
CAD View Available for Field Software Jobs, displays design data
(points, linework, roads, and surface).
Compute coordinates of points Calculates the point coordinates in the
current file.
See Computing Point Coordinates for Raw Data and Field Software
Files on page 7-1 for more details.
Context Help Displays a pop-up tip with information about the
selected view, button, field, etc.
1. Click the button. The pointer changes to a question mark.
2. Click the object you want additional information on. A pop-up tip
gives further information.
3. Click outside the pop-up tip to close it.
Status Bar
The status bar (Figure 1-12 on page 1-18) displays:
various informative messages about current Spectrum Link
activities and opened file.
the information boxes provide quick information about the
current linear/angular units and coordinate type/system used in
the file. These boxes also provide drop-down lists for quickly
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converting the linear or angular units used in the file, or the

coordinate type or system used in the file.
Coordinate Type
Linear Units
Angular Units
Coordinate System
Figure 1-12. Spectrum Link Status Bar
Topcon and Sokkia Device Directories in

Windows Explorer
The Spectrum Link installation process also installs device directories
on the computers hard drive (Figure 1-13). These directories are used
to easily access data on a connected device for import/export
activities.
Figure 1-13. Topcon and Sokkia Device Folders in Windows Explorer
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NOTICE
The Sokkia Total Station folder is related to only Sokkia Total

Station with not Windows CE operation system. But Sokkia Total
Station with Windows CE will display as a removable disk
NOTE
On computers with Windows XP, the Mobile Device folder

displays after installing Microsoft ActiveSync.On computer
with Windows Vista, the Windows CE folder automatically
displays after connecting a external device with Windows CE.
This device directory displays the contents of the connected
Topcon controller or Topcon CE-based total station.
After connecting a device to the computer, open Windows Explorer
and navigate to the My Computer window. Click the device icon/
directory to transfer data files.
NOTICE
Because some devices require special settings or setups to use

this feature, see the appropriate section in Chapter 2 for more
details.
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Chapter 1 Introduction - Sending Feedback and Bug Reports to Topcon Support
Sending Feedback and Bug

Reports to Topcon Support
The Feedback option in the Help menu offers a way to provide
feedback and direct connection with the Topcon GPS website (http://
www.topconpositioning.com/) and Topcon University website (http://
www.topconuniversity.com/):
These options require Internet access.

To send a bug report:
Click Help Feedback Send Bug Report. An email opens
with short descriptions of the current version of Spectrum Link
and OS of the computer, and log files for Spectrum Link are
automatically attached. Describe activities being performed when
the bug occurred and send the e-mail to TPS Support:
Figure 1-14. Example E-mail for the Send Bug Report Option
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Chapter 1 Introduction - Sending Feedback and Bug Reports to Topcon Support
To ask a question:
Click Help Feedback Question To Support. Enter any
questions, describing activities in detail, and send the email to
TPS Support:
Figure 1-15. Example E-mail for the Question to Support Option
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Chapter 2
Setting up
Spectrum Link for
Transferring Data
Spectrum Link provides two methods for transferring data between
the computer and a connected device: via the Spectrum Link interface
or the installed directories in Windows Explorer. See Adding
Devices on page 2-1 for a quick look at what each device requires
for data transfers.
For Topcon and Sokkia Total Stations and Topcon and Sokkia
Digital Levels, the instrument information and connection
parameters must be set up before its files can be viewed. The
instrument setup will only need to be done once per computer.
For Topcon Memory Cards (flash cards used for data storage in a
Topcon receiver), the card must be formatted before data can be
recorded. The card will need to be formatted once.
Adding Devices
Depending on the device, an initial device setup may be required
before a successful data transfer can be completed. The following
table briefly describes the setups required for transferring data
between a computer and a connected device (Table 2-1 on page 2-2).
See the sections below for specific details.
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Chapter 2 Setting up Spectrum Link for Transferring Data - Adding Devices
Table 2-1. Required for Connected Topcon and Sokkia Devices

Topcon GPS Receivers
No further setups are required.

Click the receiver icon to
search connected GNSS
receivers. After detecting the
receivers, select the
corresponding receiver to view
logged raw data files.
Sokkia GPS Receiver
No further setups are required.

Click the receiver icon to
search connected GNSS
receivers. After detecting the
receivers, select the
corresponding receiver to view
logged raw data files.
The Sokkia GNSS receiver
node contains three
independent COM ports.
Clicking on a port will display
all logged GNSS raw data
files. The user can
simultaneously import
different raw files from each
COM port to the computer
Topcon and Sokkia Controllers
Microsoft ActiveSync needs

to be installed on the computer
with Windows XP. For details,
see Installing Microsoft
ActiveSync for Use Windows
CE-based Devices on page 111.
Click the icon to connect with
Controller. After connecting to
the controller, navigate to the
TopSURV/SSF folder and
select the desired job.
for Windows XP
OR
for Windows Vista
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Table 2-1. Required for Connected Topcon and Sokkia Devices

Topcon and Sokkia Total Stations
Parameters for the total station

must be set up using Windows
Explorer or the Spectrum Link
Import from device function.
See Adding a Topcon Total
Station Device on page 2-4
for details.
Topcon and Sokkia Digital Levels
Parameters for the digital level

must be set up using Windows
Explorer or the Spectrum Link
Import from device function.
See Adding a Topcon Digital
Level Device on page 2-8 for
details.
Topcon Memory Cards
The receivers memory card

must be formatted as a
Topcon Memory Card.
After connecting to the
computers card reader, the
memory card icon displays as
red or gray.
A red icon indicates
compatible formatting.
A gray icon indicates
formatting is required. See
Formatting a Topcon
Memory Card on page 212 for details.
Formatte
Unformatte
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Adding a Topcon Total Station Device

Before Spectrum Link or Windows Explorer can read data on a
Topcon Total Station, the device must be added to the directory.
1. Navigate to the Topcon Total Station directory (Figure 2-1 on
page 2-4).
From Spectrum Link Click File Import from Device. In
the left pane, double-click the Topcon Total Station directory.
From Windows Explorer Open the My Computer window.
Double-click the Topcon Total Station directory.
The procedure will be the same whether using Spectrum Link or
Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Add New Station (Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1. Add a New Topcon Total Station
3. On the General tab, enter and select the following information

(Figure 2-2 on page 2-5):
Name enter a unique name for the device
Notes enter any necessary notes
Port select the COM Port the device typically connects to
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Model enter the model number

4. On the Advanced tab, select the baud rate, parity, data bits, stop
bits, and protocol used for communication with the Total Station
(Figure 2-2). Refer to the Topcon Total Stations documentation
for details.
Figure 2-2. Enter Topcon Total Station Device Information
5. Click OK to save device information to the computer.

When connecting to this device, you will select the created device
and then follow the instructions on the Total Station.
Figure 2-3. Created Topcon Total Station
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Adding a Sokkia Total Station Device

Sokkia Total Station, the device must be added to the directory.
1. Navigate to the Sokkia Total Station directory (Figure 2-1 on
page 2-4).
the left pane, double-click the Sokkia Total Station directory.
Double-click the Sokkia Total Station directory.
Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Add New Station (Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-4. Add a New Sokkia Total Station

Notes enter any necessary notes
Model enter the model number
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SRD Format -select the corresponding format for your device

from the SDR 20 and SDR 33 formats:
bits, and set checksum (Set or Not Set) and flow control (None or
Xon/Xoff) used for communication with the Sokkia Total Station
(Figure 2-2). Refer to the Sokkia Total Stations documentation
for details.
Figure 2-5. Enter Sokkia Total Station Device Information
5. Click OK to save device information to the computer.

and then follow the instructions on the Sokkia Total Station.
Figure 2-6. Created Sokkia Total Station
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Adding a Topcon Digital Level Device

Digital Level, the device must be added to the directory. Spectrum
Link supports the following Topcon Digital Level types: DL-101C,
DL-502, DL-503. Refer to the digital level operators manual for
connecting the computer and device.
1. Navigate to the Topcon Digital Level directory (Figure 2-7).
the left pane, double-click the Topcon Digital Level directory.
Double-click the Topcon Digital Level directory.
Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Add New Digital Level (Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-7. Add a New Topcon Digital Level

Model - select the desired Digital Level model
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Baud rate and Parity select the baud rate and parity used for
communication with the Digital Level.
Figure 2-8. Enter Topcon Digital Level Device Information
4. Click OK to save the device information to the computer.

and then follow the instructions on the Topcon Digital Level.
Figure 2-9. Created Topcon Digital Level
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Adding a Sokkia Digital Level Device

Digital Level, the device must be added to the directory.
1. Navigate to the Sokkia Digital Level directory (Figure 2-7).
the left pane, double-click the Sokkia Digital Level directory.
Double-click the Sokkia Digital Level directory.
Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Add New Digital Level (Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-10. Add a New Sokkia Digital Level

Note - enter any necessary notes
Model - enter the model number
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SDR Format - select the corresponding data format for your

device from the SDR20 and SDR 33 formats
bits, and set checksum (Set or Not Set) and flow control (None or
Xon/Xoff) used for communication with the Sokkia Total Station
(Figure 2-2). Refer to the Sokkia Digital Levels documentation
for details.
Figure 2-11. Enter Sokkia Digital Level Device Information
5. Click OK to save the device information to the computer.

and then follow the instructions on the Sokkia Digital Level.
Figure 2-12. Created Sokkia Digital Level
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Formatting a Topcon Memory Card

Before Topcon receiver can record data to a Topcon Memory Card the
card must be formatted. Formatting a Topcon Memory Card prepares
it for data recording.
A card removed from a Topcon receiver has already been
formatted. The device icon is red.
A card from another device will need to be formatted before
being used with a Topcon receiver. The device icon is gray
CAUTION
Formatting an SD card will erase all data.

.If a Topcon Memory Card is already installed in a Topcon receiver,
the device will have formatted the card. For some devicessuch as
the GR-3 and NET-G3the card can be manually inserted and
removed. While cards typically remain in the receiver once inserted,
it can be removed for accessing via a card reader connected to the
computer. The length of time required to format a card depends on the
size of the card and the device formatting the card. For example,
Spectrum Link formats a card in a couple of minutes while the GR-3
can take around half an hour.
1. Navigate to the Memory Card device directory (Figure 2-13 on
page 2-13).
the left pane, double-click the Topcon Memory Card
directory.
Double-click the Topcon Memory Card directory.
The procedure is the same whether using Spectrum Link or
Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click the gray card icon and click Format to format the
flash card for access by Topcon programs (Figure 2-13 on page 213).
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Figure 2-13. Format Memory Card
When selecting a formatted memory card device, you will view its
data in the corresponding screen/pane.
Figure 2-14. Formatted Memory Card Device
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Chapter 2 Setting up Spectrum Link for Transferring Data - Adding a Geoid
Adding a Geoid
When working with data in Spectrum Link, a geoid may be required
to ensure correct elevation of the GPS network points. A geoid
transforms the ellipsoidal heights measured by GPS to heights based
on a physical reference surface. When working with coordinate data,
you may want add a geoid, or you can create a regional geoid
NOTICE
Make sure:
- The geoid used to take point measurements is loaded into
Spectrum Link before opening a file
- The geoid covers the area where files points are located
- The geoid used to take point measurements is loaded into
Spectrum Link before opening a file.
The orthometric heights will be equal to ellipsoidal heights if a
geoid file is not downloaded to Spectrum Link and/or the geoid
does not cover the area where files points are located and/or if
the geoid used to take point measurements is missing.
1. Click File Configuration and click Coordinate Systems in the
menu tree.
2. Click Add.
Figure 2-15. Add Geoid
3. Navigate to the location of the geoid and select the format of the
geoid.
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4. Select the desired geoid and click Open.
Figure 2-16. Select Geoid Format and Geoid
NOTICE
To add a geoid to Spectrum Link, select ONLY corresponding

formats in the Format name field
5. Repeat these steps for any other geoids. The geoids will be listed
in the right pane (Figure 2-17).
Figure 2-17. Added Geoids
6. Any Geoid from the list will be automatically used when

Spectrum Link opens files.
7. Click OK to save the configuration and exit.
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About Geoids
A geoid model is used to transform the ellipsoidal heights measured
by GPS (purely geometrical) to heights that are based on a physical
reference surface, such as mean sea level. Over small regions there is
little difference between the two reference surfaces, but for large
projects the differences may be unacceptable. Working with a geoid
model when surveying with GPS will ensure proper point
measurements.
Geoid models for the United States have been developed by the
National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The most recent model is called
Geoid 2003. To keep the file size smaller, the continental United
States is divided into a grid with eight zones; each zone has a geoid.
Use Figure 2-18 to help you determine the geoid file to use for your
project. For Geoid 2003, the files are numbered g2003u01 to
g2003u08 to correspond to grids 1 to 8. For other regions, or if you
have questions, contact your local representative or Topcon Support.
Grid #1
58 - 40 N & 111 - 130 W
Grid #2
58 - 40 N & 94 -113 W
Grid #3
58 - 40 N & 77 - 96 W
Grid #4
58 - 40 N & 60 - 79 W
Grid #5
42 - 24 N & 111 - 130 W
Grid #6
42 - 24 N & 94 -113 W
Grid #7
42 - 24 N & 77 - 96 W
Grid #8
42 - 24 N & 60 - 79 W
50
40
30
Figure 2-18. Geoid Grid Example Approximate Grid for US
Using Spectrum Link, you can create a Topcon geoid file for a
specific area from a supported geoid model, and then export the file
into Field Software Jobs. See Geoid File Conversion Parameters on
page 5-20 for file conversion details.
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Creating a Regional Geoid Model

If geoid heights (the differences between ellipsoidal and orthometric
heights) for the nodes of a regular grid are known, you can create a
Regional Geoid Model File (*.rgm). After creating the file, use
Spectrum Link to convert the regional geoid model file to a Topcon
geoid file (*.gff).
To create a regional geoid model file, do the following steps:
1. Open an ASCII text editor (such as Notepad).
2. Enter geoid heights in the format shown in Table 2-2, where each
row in the table corresponds to a line in the file. See below for a
description of the fields in this format.
Table 2-2. Regional Geoid Model Format
Format Fields
Example
LAT, LON, n_row, n_column,

step_lat, step_lon,
geoid_direction, ellipsoid;
40 30 10, -4 30 00, 3, 5, 2 00, 2 00, NE, WGS84;
H1 H2 H3 H4 H5
1.1 6.6 11.11 16.16 2.2
H6 H7 H8 H9 H10
7.7 12.12 17.17 3.3 8.8
H11 H12 H13 H14 H15
13.13 18.18 4.4 9.9 14.14
3. Save the file with an .rgm extension.

4. Open Spectrum Link and convert the regional geoid model file to
a Topcon geoid file. See Converting A File on page 5-2 and
Geoid File Conversion Parameters on page 5-20 for details.
The fields in the regional geoid model format
correspond to the following information:
LAT, LON latitude (GG MM SS) and longitude (GG MM SS)
of the start point for the Regional Geoid Model
Latitudes are positive for the Northern Hemisphere.
Longitudes are positive for the Eastern Hemisphere.
Enter latitudes and longitudes in this format:
n_row the number of rows in the file
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n_column the number of columns in the file

step_lat grid step along parallels (MM SS)
step_lon grid step along meridians (MM SS)
geoid_direction direction for entering geoid heights along the
grid (Table 2-3)
Table 2-3. Direction For Entering Geoid Heights
NE
from north to east
EN
from east to north
WS
from west to south
SW
from south to west
ellipsoid the ellipsoid type upon which the given regional geoid
is based
H1,H2... geoid height in the node (meter)
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Chapter 3
File Operations
and Data Views
Spectrum Link works with individual data formats rather than
importing data into an application-based, project-style file. This
feature allows Spectrum Link to provide robust import/export and
conversion utilities for multiple data types, as well as the ability to
work with a data type in its native format. To this end, Spectrum Link
uses standard file opening/closing and saving operations. Most files
can be opened, saved, and closed. However, a few formats may need
to be converted before opening and working with the data, or
converted to another format before saving changes.
See File Operations on page 3-2 for details on opening/closing
files, and for details on setting file properties and printing.
See Saving the File as Another Format on page 3-12 for details
on saving proprietary or device-specific formats.
Spectrum Link includes a standard configuration for viewing data,
such as distance precisions, applicable coordinate systems, and
computation parameters. To change any of these settings,
seeApplying Configuration Parameters on page 3-15.
The Tabular view initially contains default data columns and settings
for viewing and working with data. The CAD view can display
information for data points. These columns and settings can be
shown/hidden or re-arranged.
See Setting Tabular View Options on page 3-19 for details on
setting up data columns for the different tabs.
See Setting CAD View Options on page 3-27 for details on
viewing data information in the CAD view.
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Chapter 3 File Operations and Data Views - File Operations
File Operations
Spectrum Link uses standard file opening/closing and saving
operations for all file types. A properties feature allows job and
company specific information to be saved with the file. The selected
view can be printed for further study.
Opening a File
Because Spectrum Link is a utility program that works with various
file types, it does not have a type of file specifically associated with
this software. Some types of files can be directly opened in Spectrum
Link. Table 3-1 lists the file types that Spectrum Link can open.
Table 3-1. File Types that can be Opened
File Type
Format Extensions
Code Library
*.las; *.dbf; *.tdd; *.xml
Coordinates
*.sdr; *.pt3; *.mgn; *.txt; *.xml; *.cr5; *.csv; *.xyz;

*.fc4; *.pnt; *.fc5; *.*
Digital Level Observations
*.sdr;*.dl;*.lev;*.txt,*.xml
GPS+ Raw Data
*.sdr; *.pdc; *.tps; *.jps; *.tpd; *.??O; *.??D; *.??G;

*.??N; B*.*; *.lb2; *.mdb; *.m00; *.sbf; *dat
Field Software Jobs
*.tsj; *.tlsv
Total Station Observations
*.sdr;*.dat; *.raw; *.fc5; *.gts; *.gt6*, gts6; *.gts7;

*.gt7; *.*; *.xml;*.jxl
Other file types must be converted first before Spectrum Link can
read the data. See Chapter 5 for details.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Open Spectrum Link and click File Open File.

Select the file format.
Navigate to and select the file to open.
If needed, select desired Advanced Options
Click Open.
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Figure 3-1. Select Format and File to Open
Creating a Custom Text File Format for a Coordinate File

To open or save a file of arbitrary coordinate format, you can create
and save a custom format. A custom text format allows you to
customize the data included in the coordinate file. Text formats are
saved as an ASCII format (*.txt, *.csv, etc.).
To create an arbitrary text coordinate file, take the following steps:
1. Click File Open File.
2. On the Open dialog box, navigate to and select a desired
coordinate file in the File name field.
3. On the Open dialog box, select the Custom text format from the
list of coordinate formats in the Format name field. Click Open.
4. On the Custom format properties dialog window select the
delimiter that separates data in a line and the coordinate system
used to create the data.
NOTICE
Do not use the Space delimiter if the file contains codes with
attributes.
5.
Select data types for the custom format:
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In the left column, select the data type(s) to include and click
the Move Right button.
In the right column, use the Move Up/Move Down button to
arrange the data types into the same order used in the opened
file.
NOTICE
Always include PointNum in the right column and always have

it as the first data type. If including FullCodes in the right
column, always have it as the last data type.
6. Select the rule(s) to use for displaying data:
Ignore first line if the first line if informational only.
FullCodes include Code, String and ControlCode if these
codes are included as shown in Figure 3-2 on page 3-4.
FullCodes include Code and Attribute if these codes are
included as shown in Figure 3-2.
If the custom format has mixed FullCodes, select both options.
Includes Code, String, Control
Includes Code and
Figure 3-2. Examples of File Formats with FullCodes
7. Enter a name for the format and an extension type.

8. Click Ok to store the format in the User folder and include it in
the format name list. This format is added to the list of coordinate
formats for Open, Save As and Convert File dialog boxes.
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3
4
6
7
Figure 3-3. Create Custom Text Coordinate Format
NOTICE
Spectrum Link applies the default file name, UnName*.*, if no

file name accompanies the new coordinate file format. In this
case, Spectrum Link deletes the created file format when closed.
As a rule any coordinate file format (and Custom file format too) does
not contain information about the coordinate system and linear units.
These files contain ONLY the values of coordinates. To open the
point coordinates in the corresponding coordinate system, the user
has to:
know the coordinate system / projection, and linear unit,
select this coordinate system / projection and corresponding
linear unit as current before importing using Advanced Option in
the Open dialog window:
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Figure 3-4. Using Advanced Option for Coordinates File
The coordinate custom text format allows one to insert different types
of coordinates (Latitude/Longitude/Height or/and Norhing/Easting/
Ortho Height or/and XYZ) into this format (see Figure 3-3 on page 35). If the user selects several coordinate types for the created format,
the coordinate file will have the following form:
To correctly open this file in Spectrum Link, the user has to select the
desired coordinate type and corresponding projection/datum.
If the user (before importing) selects the given Grid coordinate
system, the Points tab will display the Grid coordinates. But if the
user selects the given datum, the Points tab will display the Latitude/
Longitude/Height coordinates (Figure 3-5 on page 3-7).
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For Grid Coordinate System
For Datum Coordinate System
Figure 3-5. Examples of Opening Custom Text file with sets of coordinate system
Using the coordinate custom text format the customer can save the
Geoid Separation and Combined Scale Factor for the opened Field
Software Job. To do this, take the following steps:
1. Add the Geoid used in the Field Software Job to Spectrum Link
2. Open the corresponding Field Software Job
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3. Click File
Save As, select Custom Text Format and click Save
4. Select the Geoid Separation and Combined Scale Factor in the

Custom Format Properties window. After clicking OK Spectrum
Link creates a text file that contains the corresponding values of
these parameters (Figure 3-6).
Figure 3-6. Examples of creating a text file with Geoid Separation and Combined Scale
Factor
NOTICE
Spectrum Link can create a file format with Geoid Separation and
Combined Scale Factor, but does not display them in the opened
file. To view and edit these parameters use any text editor.
About Opening TS Raw Data Files

While a TS raw data file does not record information about the
vertical angle mode (Figure 3-7 on page 3-9), you can select the mode
under Advanced options when opening the file in Spectrum Link.
Zenith vertical angles are from zenith
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Horizontal Level vertical angles are from horizontal level

Auto no information available on the vertical angle mode. In
this case, angles from 0 to 45 are considered horizontal and
angles more than 45 are considered zenith.
CAUTION
If vertical angles measured in a TS raw data file exceed 45,

select the same mode used for these measurements when
opening the file. If a different mode or Auto is selected, the
TS Obs tab will display measurements in the wrong column:
- the Vertical Angle column will display values read from zenith
- the Zenith Angle column will display values read from
horizontal level
Figure 3-7. Vertical Angle from Horizontal Level (A) and Zenith (B)
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Creating a Custom Text File Format for TS

Observation file
To open or save a file of arbitrary TS observation format, you can
create and save a custom format. A custom text format allows you to
customize the data included in the TS observation file. Text formats
are saved as an ASCII format (*.txt, *.csv, etc.).
To create an arbitrary text TS observation file, take the following
steps:
1. Click File Open File.
2. On the Open dialog box, navigate to and select a desired TS
observation file in the File name field.
3. On the Open dialog box, select the Custom text format from the
list of TS observation formats in the Format name field. Click
Open.
4. On the Custom format properties dialog window select the
delimiter that separates data in a line
5. On the Custom format properties dialog window select data types
for the custom format:
6. In the left column, select the data type(s) to include and click the
Move Right button.
7. In the right column, use the Move Up/Move Down button to
arrange the data types into the same order used in the opened file.
8. Enter a name for the format and an extension type.
9. Click Ok to store the format in the Formats folder (installed with
Spectrum Link) and include it in the format name list. This
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format are added (will be added) to the list of TS observation

formats for Open, Save As and Convert File dialog boxes.
2
3
4
6
7
Figure 3-8. Create Custom Text TS Obs Format
Saving a File
Spectrum Link opens and imports many files types, but only saves
certain file types in a native Topcon format.
When saving a file that has been edited, Spectrum Link automatically
saves the original version of the file as *.*.initial in the current
folder. Then the edited file is saved.
Use one of the following methods to save a file:
Click the Save button on the Toolbar.
Click File
Save File.
Press Ctrl+S on the keyboard.

An error message displays if the format is not supported for a save
operation.
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Saving the File as Another Format

Spectrum Link allows one to save the current file with a new name
and/or in a new directory and/or to save in other format. Saving a file
in another format uses the same process as a file conversion.
Spectrum Link allows the user to save files only to compatible
formats (the formats with the common data).
For details on converting files, see Chapter 5.
TIP
Use the Save As function to keep versions of the same file to show
progress. Simply add the date or other indicator to the file name.
1.
2.
3.
4.
With the desired file open and active, click File Save As.
Navigate to the location in which to save the file.
Type in a name for the file.
Select the format to save to.
NOTICE
Spectrum Link will display only compatible formats in the File

format field of the Save As dialog box.
5. If selecting a different format from the current format, select
applicable Advanced Options.
For details on the advanced options, see the applicable section in
Converting A File on page 5-2.
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6. Click Save.
Figure 3-9. Save File As...
Closing a File
To close a file without closing Spectrum Link, click the system close
button on the Tabular View.
Close File using
System Button on
Figure 3-10. Close File
While several files can be open at the same time, it may take longer
for Spectrum Link to read or compute data if the files have a lot of
data. Closing a file before opening another may speed up
computations.
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Viewing and Entering File Properties

The Properties dialog box is used for viewing and entering filespecific information. This dialog box also includes the location of the
file, file type, and date the file was last saved.
1. Click File File Properties.
2. View the path and format of the file.
3. For some file types, you can type in a name for the job, the name
of the surveyor or company, and any associated notes.
4. Click OK to save and exit.
Field Software Job File
Digital Level File
Figure 3-11. File Properties Examples
Printing the Selected View

The Tabular and CAD views in Spectrum Link can be printed for
viewing offline.
TIP
Some views print best with a landscape orientation.

Use the File Page Setup option to apply page and margin
settings.
Use the File Print Preview option to view the potential result of
the selected view.
To print the Tabular view, select the tab and click File
Print.
To print the CAD view, select the CAD view and click File
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Print.
Chapter 3 File Operations and Data Views - Applying Configuration Parameters
Applying Configuration Parameters

Configuration parameters apply basic settings for such items as how
to display angles and the decimal for digits, the coordinate systems
available and adding a geoid, and the settings to use for adjustments.
These parameters will be saved with Spectrum Link and used when
opening a file. The default configuration is usually appropriate for
most operations.
1. Open Spectrum Link and click File Configuration.
2. In the Display pane, select the following parameters for
displaying information (Figure 3-12 on page 3-16). Click Ok to
save and exit.
In the Precisions tab, select the number of digits to display after
the decimal for measurements.
In the Time tab, select the GPS time zone offset and automatic
fixing clock for daylight saving changes
In the Roads tab, select the term to use for displaying information
on the centerline; either Chainage or Station.
In the Angles tab, select the form for displaying angles and
latitudes/ longitudes.
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Figure 3-12. Select Display Parameters
3.
The Coordinate System item displays the Setup and Conversion

tabs in the right pane. In the Setup pane the user can view, add, or
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remove available geoid file (Figure 3-13). Click Ok to save and

exit.
Figure 3-13. Select Geoid
To add a new Geoid to the list, see Adding a Geoid on page 2-14.
The Conversion tab allows one to select the way of transformation
between NAD27 and NAD 83 datums. The user can apply:
parameters of the NAD27 from Spectrum Link database
or
the Federal standard for NAD 27 to NAD 83 datum
transformations NADCON program
Figure 3-14. Job Configuration, Coordinate systems Conversion Tab
4. In the Save pane, select the interval in minutes for saving a

backup copy of the current file (Figure 3-15). Click Ok to save
and exit. Spectrum Link uses the following rules for saving/
deleting backup copies:
The file will be saved at the selected interval.
If the file has been edited, a backup copy is automatically
saved.
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After saving the file (either click Ctrl+S, click on the Save
button, or click File Save/Save As), the backup copy is
deleted. A new backup copy is saved when at the end of the
next time interval.
Type 0 into the field to turn off the backup save feature.
If Spectrum Link (or the system) shuts down unintentionally,
the backup copy of the current files opens and is marked
reserved.
Figure 3-15. Select File Backup Properties
5. In the Process Compute Coordinates pane (Figure 3-16), type in

distance and angle measurement errors to take them into account
when computing the coordinates of station using directions
observed from the station to points of known positions (resection
method). Click Ok to save and exit.
6. In the Process TS Computations pane, select the refraction
coefficient to be applied to total station observations during
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Chapter 3 File Operations and Data Views - Setting Tabular View Options
calculation of the coordinate (Figure 3-16). Click Ok to save and

exit.
Figure 3-16. Set Processing Properties
Setting Tabular View Options

Spectrum Link displays data in two views, a tab view and a CAD
view. The Tabular view groups data based on type and displays the
information in a series of tables on different tabs (Figure 3-17).
Figure 3-17. Tabular View
The tabs that display depend on the type of data in the current file.
Data columns for each tab can be shown/hidden and re-arranged
based on available data and the users preference.
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Displaying Table Columns

1. To edit the order and visibility of a tabs column, click View
Options Tabular View.
2. For most of the tabs, select the desired field and use the following
buttons to set up the data columns. Figure 3-18 on page 3-21 uses
the Lines Tab options as an example.
Move right (
move left (
) to include the field in the table and

) remove the field from the table.
Move up (
) and move down (
) to arrange the
order of the selected field.
For the Road Graphic Views and Images tab options, select the
desired fields to display on a graphic tab.
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Click Ok to save and apply the settings.
Include Field in Tab

Arrange Field in Tab
Save Changes
Figure 3-18. Lines Tab Options Editing Data Columns
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Table 3-2 shows an example of, and the default settings for, each of
the Tabular View options tabs. See Figure 3-18 on page 3-21 for an
example of the Lines options tab.
Table 3-2. Tabular View Options Tabs
Points tab Options
GPS Occupations tab Options
GPS Observations tab Options
TS Observations tab Options
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Table 3-2. Tabular View Options Tabs (Continued)

Digital Level Observations tab Options
Tape Observations tab Options
Road X-Sections tab Options
Road Graphic Views tab Options
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X-Section Templates tab Options
Road String Options
Horizontal Road Elements tab Options
Vertical Road Elements tab Options
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Images tab Options
Stakeout tab Options
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Arranging Table Columns

The columns in the Tabular views can be sorted and arranged
(Table 3-3) to best display the files data. The arrangement is used the
next time you open a file.
To reset the tables columns to default settings, right-click the
columns header and click Reset Columns
Table 3-3. Arranging Table Columns

Column Arranging Options
Sort columns
Data in a column can be sorted in
decreasing/increasing order.
Examples
Decreasing Order
Click the columns header, or rightclick and click Sort.
Swap columns
Columns can be moved from one
location to another in the table.
Click the columns header and drag it
to the desired location.
Before
During
After
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Increasing Order
Chapter 3 File Operations and Data Views - Setting CAD View Options
Table 3-3. Arranging Table Columns

Column Arranging Options
Size columns
Columns can be sized to display/hide
data.
Examples
Before
Click the columns right edge and

drag left to decrease, right to increase
the width of the column.
After
Setting CAD View Options

Spectrum Link displays data in two views: a tab view and a computer
aided drawing view. The CAD view is a two-dimensional, graphical
representation of linework road and surface data, with associated
points. To view the CAD graphic, click View CAD View.
Depending on the files data and the filters used, the following
information displays:
Points with associated symbols. If the point does not have a
symbol, the dot symbol ( ) is used.
Lines using the associated code/layer color, style, and width.
Control codes (/AS, /AE, /C) display as an arc or closed polyline,
respectively.
Codes with a polygon entity display as closed and filled (if a fill
color has been set).
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Surfaces and road display in the color applied to the

corresponding layer(s)
Figure 3-19. CAD View
View options for CAD View include displaying a coordinate grid,

applying a background map, and selecting labels to display for points.
1. Right-click on an empty portion of the CAD View and click
Options on the pop-up menu. The Options dialog box displays
2. On the Windows tab, check mark the desired settings (Figure 3-20
on page 3-29). Click Apply to apply the changes, then click OK
to save the settings and make further changes.
Show grid makes a coordinate grid visible on the CAD
View
Background color - allows one to set the background color
for the CAD View.
Show scale bar - displays the bar with the current scale value
for the CAD View
3. On the Labels tab, enable the desired settings (Figure 3-20 on
page 3-29). Click Apply to apply the changes, then click OK to
save the settings and make further changes.
Name enable to display the points name on selected map,
cursor, and status bar positions
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Code enable to display the points code on selected map,

cursor, and status bar positions
Height enable to display the points height on selected map,
cursor, and status bar positions.
Figure 3-20. CAD View Options
4. On the Selection tab enable the desired settings (Figure 3-20).

Click Apply to apply the changes, then click OK to save the
settings and make further changes.
Show distance enable to display a distance between corners
of the rectangle in the Status Bar, when the user drags the
rectangle on the CAD View:
Show azimuth enable to display an azimuth (from the start
point to the end point of the rectangle) in the Status Bar, when
the user drags the rectangle on the CAD View (Figure 3-21).
Figure 3-21. Show Distance and Azimuth
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Show dimension enable to display a dimension (length and

height) of the rectangle in the Status Bar, when the user drags
the rectangle on the CAD View.
Show area size enable to display an area of the rectangle in
the Status Bar, when the user drags the rectangle on the CAD
View (Figure 3-22)
Figure 3-22. Show Area and Dimension
5. Click OK to save the settings and close the dialog box.
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Chapter 4
Importing Data
Files
Spectrum Link provides a simple interface for importing data files
directly from a Topcon and Sokkia device (instrument). The imported
file is saved to the selected directory, and is immediately available for
opening and viewing in Spectrum Link.
A unique feature of the software includes the ability to import data
from a connected device to the computer using Windows Explorer,
without having to open Spectrum Link. Then use Spectrum Link to
open the files for viewing, editing, converting, or uploading.
NOTE
Before importing data from some devices, the device must first be
set up. See Adding Devices on page 2-1 for details
This chapter first discusses the steps to view device properties, or file
properties on a devices memory card. The remaining sections in this
chapter detail the steps required to import data files from a connected
device or an inserted memory card.
See Importing Files from a Topcon GNSS Receiver on page 42.
See Importing Files from a Sokkia GNSS Receiver on page 4-5
See Importing Files from a Mobile Device on page 4-8.
See Importing Files from a Total Station on page 4-10.
See Importing Files from a Digital Level on page 4-13.
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Topcon GNSS Receiver
See Importing Files from a Memory Card on page 4-15.

See Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on
page 4-17.
Importing Files from a Topcon

GNSS Receiver
GPS receivers of Topcon family have an internal data storage device
to record data in *.tps file format. This family of products includes
the following receivers.
Odyssey-E, Odyssey-RS, NET-G3,
NET-G3A,HiPer, HiPer GD, HiPer L1,
HiPer GGD, HiPer XT, HiPer XR
HiPer+, HiPer Pro

HiPer Lite, HiPer Lite+
GR-3
Map-HP, Map-RT
Refer to the receiver operators manual for details on setup, operation,

and connection with other devices.
When importing files from a Topcon GPS receiver, Spectrum Link
automatically detects the receiver for importing data, and no further
setups are required.
Before connecting the receivers USB port to the computers USB
port, the Topcon USB driver must be installed on the computer. The
driver is available on the Topcon website: (http://
www.topconsupport.com/documents/view/1743)
NOTE
This section describes data import using the Spectrum Link

interface. To import data using Windows Explorer, see Using
Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4-17
1. Connect your receiver and computer according to the receiver
operators manual.
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NOTE
Bluetooth connection requires both devices to have Bluetooth

wireless technology capabilities.
2. With Spectrum Link open, click File Import from Device.
3. In the left panel, double-click Topcon GNSS Receivers. Spectrum
Link will search for connected devices.
Click Stop to quit the search and to display detected devices.
Figure 4-1. Selection Topcon GNSS Receiver
4. Double-click the desired receiver Topcon Receivers to access the

receivers data storage module and view the collected raw files.
5. In the right pane, navigate to the folder on the computer in which
to save data files.
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6. In the left pane, select the desired *.tps file(s) and click the Move
Right button. The file import progress displays.
Figure 4-2. Import File from Topcon GNSS Receiver
7. If Open File After Import was selected, the import function closes
and the *.tps file opens in Spectrum Link:
Figure 4-3. Display data of the *.tps file
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Sokkia GNSS Receiver
Importing Files from a Sokkia GNSS

Receiver
GPS receivers of Sokkia family have an internal data storage device
to record data in *.pdc and *.sdr format.
When importing files from a Sokkia GNSS receiver, Spectrum Link
automatically detects the receiver for importing data, and no further
setups are required.
Before connecting the receivers USB port to the computers USB
port, the Sokkia USB driver must be installed on the computer. The
driver is available on the Sokkia website: (http://
www.sokkiagps.com/support/s_gsr2700isx.php)
NOTE

interface.To import data using Windows Explorer, see Using
Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4-17.
1. Connect your receiver and computer according to the receivers
documentation.
NOTE

3. In the left panel, double-click Sokkia GNSS Receivers. Spectrum
Link searches for connected devices.
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Sokkia GNSS Receiver
Click Stop to quit the search and display detected devices.
Figure 4-4. Selection Sokkia GNSS Receiver

to save data files.
5. In the left pane, double-click the desired Sokkia GSNSS receiver
to access the devices data storage module and view the collected
raw files.
6. The Sokkia GNSS receiver node contains three independent
COM ports. Clicking on a port will display all logged GNSS raw
data files. The user can simultaneously import different raw files
from each COM port to the computer (Figure 4-5 on page 4-6).
7. In the left pane, select the desired *.pdc / *.sdr file(s) and click
the Move Right button. The file import progress displays.
Figure 4-5. Import File from Sokkia GNSS Receiver
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Viewing Information About the Receiver and Files
and the *.pdc / *.sdr file opens in Spectrum Link
Figure 4-6. Display data of the *.pdc file
Viewing Information About the

Receiver and Files
Spectrum Link allows one to modify the left panel of the Import from
Device window to obtain extended information about connected
receiver(s) and collected raw data file(s). To get this information
right-click on the empty place of the left panel and select Details from
the pop up menu:
After setting this mode for the receiver page, the left panel will
display the serial number, model and port of the computer, which is
used for connection with the receiver:
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Mobile Device
After setting this mode for the file page, the left panel will display the
size and the end time of file logging:
Importing Files from a Mobile

Device
The Topcon and Sokkia family of controller software (such as
TopSURV and SSF survey application) run on several Topcon and
third-party mobile devices.
Microsoft ActiveSync needs to be installed on the computer with
Windows XP. For details on the installation, see Installing Microsoft
ActiveSync for Use Windows CE-based Devices on page 1-11.
If the users computer operates under Windows Vista, ActiveSync is
not needed. A connection between the computer and an external
device with Windows CE will be automatically established after
connecting your device to your PC.
Spectrum Link supports three formats of the Field Software Job files:
Spectrum Survey Field Job (*. tsj). This job is created in SSF
version 7.3 and later.
TopSURV Job (*. tsj). This job is created in TopSURV version
7.0 and later.
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TopSURV PC Job (*.tlsv). This job is created in TopSURV

version 6.11.03 and earlier
There is a difference in formats of these files and a difference in using
these files in the computers software.
In TopSURV version 7.0 and later, and in SSF the *.tsj file is saved on
the controller, this file format can be opened by Topcon Link/
Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools/Sokkia Spectrum Office/TopSURV PC.
Spectrum Link is used only for transferring the *.tsj file from the
controller to the computer without format changes. Moreover, the
user can use a movable memory card to transfer the *.tsj file from the
controller to the computer.
In TopSURV version 6.11.03 and earlier, the *.tsv file is saved on the
controller. But Topcon Link/Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools/Sokkia
Spectrum Office/TopSURV PC version can not open this file format.
Spectrum Link has to convert mobile device-based formats to
computer-based formats. Spectrum Link performs the conversion of
the *.tsv file to the *.tlsv file during the import process. This format
(*.tlsv) is opened by Topcon Link/Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools/
Sokkia Spectrum Office/TopSURV PC.
NOTE

interface.To use Windows Explorer for data importing, see
Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on
page 4-17.
1. Connect your controller and computer according to the
controllers documentation.
NOTE

3. In the left panel, double-click Mobile Device. Spectrum Link
connects to the internal memory of the controller.
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Total Station
4. Navigate to the location in TopSURV / SSF folder and select the

desired job.
to save data files.
6. In the left pane, select the desired file(s) and click the Move
and the file opens in Spectrum Link.
Figure 4-7. Import File from Mobile Device
Importing Files from a Total Station

Conventional and robotic Total Stations of Topcon and Sokkia family
have an internal data storage device to record data in various formats.
Refer to your Total Station operators manual for details on setup,
operation, and connection with other devices.
When importing files from a Topcon and Sokkia Total Station,
Spectrum Link connects to the device and provides a path for the data
transfer. The actual file transfer is performed at the Total Station.
The connection procedure for Topcon and Sokkia Total Stations is
different, so refer to the devices documentation for details.
When connecting to a CE-based device, Microsoft ActiveSync
automatically starts up and connects with the device. This connection
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is required to import files, if your computer operate under Windows

XP. If the computer operates under Windows Vista, ActiveSync is not
needed.
If you need to install ActiveSync, see Installing Microsoft
ActiveSync for Use Windows CE-based Devices on page 1-11 for
details.
NOTE

interface. To use Windows Explorer for data importing, see
page 4-17
1. Connect your computer and Total Station according to the
operators manual.
to save data files.
4. In the left pane, double-click Topcon Total Stations or Sokkia
Total Stations.
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5. Double-click the desired instrument to connect with the Spectrum

Link.
For Topcon Total Station
For Sokkia Total Station
Figure 4-8. Select Total Station to Import Data From
6. Select the file1.txt or file.sdr file and click the Move Right
button.
7. Follow all steps listed in the Download file from Total Station
dialog box. These steps may vary depending on the connected
device. Click Start.
Figure 4-9. Import File from Sokkia Total Station
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Digital Level
Importing Files from a Digital Level

Digital Levels of the Topcon and Sokkia family have an internal data
storage device to record data. Refer to your Digital Level operators
manual for details on setup, operation, and connection with other
devices.
When importing files from a Topcon and Sokkia Digital Level,
Spectrum Link simply connects to the device and provides a path for
the data import. The actual file transfer is performed at the Digital
Level.
The connection procedure for Topcon and Sokkia Digital Levels
varies, so refer the device operators manual for details.
NOTE

page 4-17.
1. Connect your computer and Digital Level according to the
operators manual.
to save data files.
4. In the left pane, double-click Topcon Digital Levels or Sokkia
Digital Levels.
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5. Double-click the desired instrument to connect with the Spectrum

Link.
For Topcon Digital Level
For Sokkia Digital Level
Figure 4-10. Select Digital Level to Import Data From
6. Select the file.dlor file1.sdr file and click the Move Right
button.
7. Follow all steps listed in the Download file from the Digital Level
dialog box (Figure 4-11 on page 4-15) to select a file and begin
the import. These steps may vary depending on the connected
device.
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Memory Card
Figure 4-11. Import File from Sokkia Digital Level
Importing Files from a Memory

Card
Most Topcon devices contain internal memory cards. These movable
memory cards are used to collect raw data and to transfer the
collected data from the device to the computer. The memory cards
can be divided into two different types:
Memory cards formatted in Topcon receivers file system. These
cards are used in a Topcon receiver, such as the GR-3 or NET-G3
Memory cards formatted using the FAT32 file system. These
cards used in controllers, such as the FC-200 or GMS-2.
To download data from the first type of the memory card, use
Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools. Only these software support such
cards.
If a memory (SD) card was used in a Topcon receiver, such as the
GR-3 or NET-G3, and contains *.tps files, it has already been
formatted. Spectrum Link can read files on a memory card formatted
in the Topcon receiver file system. The device icon for a formatted
card is red.
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Chapter 4 Importing Data Files - Importing Files from a Memory Card
Spectrum Link can format a memory card for use in a Topcon

receiver, such as the GR-3 or NET-G3. The device icon for an
unformatted card is gray. See Adding Devices on page 2-1 for
details on formatting cards with a gray device icon.
NOTE

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insert the memory card into the card reader.

With Spectrum Link open, click File Import from Device.
In the left panel, double-click Topcon Memory Card.
Click the desired, formatted memory card device icon.
Wait while Spectrum Link checks the cards file system and
displays the cards data.
Figure 4-12. Mount Memory Card
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to save data files.
7. In the left pane, select the desired file(s) and click the Move
Figure 4-13. Import File from Memory Card
To download data from the second type of the memory card, one can
use the standard Windows procedure.
Using Windows Explorer to Import

Files from a Device
After installing Spectrum Link, the computers hard disk contains up
to eight virtual drives for accessing Topcon and Sokkia devices to
import/export data. These virtual drives provide a quick way to
transfer data without opening Spectrum Link. Many of the steps are
the same as for importing/exporting data via the Spectrum Link
interface. See the corresponding section above for further details on
the steps listed in sections below.
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Importing from Topcon/Sokkia GPS

Receivers using Windows Explorer
1. Connect the receiver to the computer. Turn on the receiver.
2. Navigate to the Topcon Receivers or Sokkia Receiver directory
and click the device icon.
3. After discovering devices, click the receivers icon.
4. Copy or drag-and-drop this file to a directory on the computer.
From Topcon
GNSS Receiver
From Sokkia
GNSS Receiver
Figure 4-14. Import Using Explorer Receiver
Import from Topcon and Sokkia Mobile

Device Using Windows Explorer
1. Connect the controller to the computer. Microsoft ActiveSync
needs to be installed on the computer with Windows XP.
2. Navigate to the Topcon Mobile Devices device directory and click
the device icon.
3. Navigate to the job location in TopSURV / SSF folder and select
a desired file.
4. Copy or drag-and-drop the desired files to a directory on the
computer.
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for the job created by TopSURV version 7.0 and later,

and the job created by SSF version 7.3 and later
for the job created by TopSURV version 6.11.03 and earlier
Figure 4-15. Import Using Explorer Mobile Device
Import from Topcon and Sokkia Total

Station Using Windows Explorer
1. Connect the total station to the computer. If needed, connect to
the total station via ActiveSync.
2. Navigate to the Topcon Total Stations or Sokkia Total Station
directory and click the device icon.
3. Click the icon for the connected total station and select the
file1.txt or file1.sdr file.
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5. Follow instructions on the Download from Total Station dialog

box.
Figure 4-16. Import Using Explorer Total Station
Import from Topcon and Sokkia Digital

Level Using Windows Explorer
1. Connect the digital level to the computer.
2. Navigate to the Topcon Digital Levels or Sokkia Digital Levels
directory and click the device icon.
3. Click the icon for the connected digital level and select the
file1.dl or file1.sdr file.
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5. Follow instructions on the Download from Digital Level dialog

box.
For Topcon Digital Level
For Sokkia Digital Level
Figure 4-17. Import Using Explorer Digital Level
Import from Memory Card Using Windows

Explorer
1. Insert the formatted memory card into the card reader.
2. Navigate to the Topcon Memory Cards directory and click the
device icon.
3. Click the icon for the desired memory card.
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4. Select and copy or drag-and-drop the desired files to a directory

on the computer.
Figure 4-18. Import Using Explorer Memory Card
Viewing File and Device Properties

The properties of a data file on a device can be viewed after
connecting to the device. Once set up in Spectrum Link, device
properties can be viewed at any time.
To view the properties of a file in a connected Topcon and Sokkia
controller or Topcon memory card, right-click the file and click
Properties. Figure 4-19 gives an example of the Properties dialog
box for a data file in a connected controller and memory card.
Figure 4-19. Data File Properties
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To view the properties of a GNSS Receiver, Total Station or Digital

Level device, right-click the device and click Properties. Table 4-1
gives examples of the Properties dialog box for different devices.
Table 4-1. Device Properties Dialog Boxes
Topcon GNSS Receiver
Sokkia GNSS Receiver
Topcon Total Station
Sokkia Total Station
Topcon Digital Level
Sokkia Digital Level
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Table 4-1. Device Properties Dialog Boxes
For details on editing Digital Level and Total Station device

properties, see Adding Devices on page 2-1
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Chapter 5
Converting Files
Between Formats
One of the primary functions of Spectrum Link is to convert files
from one format to another. A file format conversion may be required
to access or work with data from multiple, proprietary, or third-party
software or systems. The Spectrum Link conversion function allows
data to be cross-functional and multi-disciplinary. For example, a
survey crew may take point measurements in a field adjacent to a city
park in preparation for a new shopping center. Using Spectrum Link,
this data can be converted to a shape file for uploading into the citys
GIS database, or it can be converted to a Topcon GC3 file for sharing
with the construction crew for three-dimensional grading.
When converting files, a custom projection or custom datum may
need to be created. Spectrum Link includes a number of pre-defined
projections and datums from which to base a custom projection or
custom datum.
When applying a projection or datum to a data set, transformation
parameters between the jobsites grid and the projections ground
can also be specified.
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Chapter 5 Converting Files Between Formats - Converting A File
Converting A File
To perform a format conversion, Spectrum Link checks the data and
its format in the selected file and converts it to the default settings of
the selected format. Spectrum Link will offer the user to select the
desired format of the file to be created from those which are allowed
for the data included in the file being converted. If it is desired to
change the coordinate system, coordinate order and/or metric units
during the process of transformation, use the Advanced Conversion
options. These options provide further control over the resulting data
format.
1. Click File Convert Files.
2. To select the file to convert, click Add files in the Convert Files
window.
3. In the Open dialog box select the appropriate format name.
Navigate to and select the desired file, then click Open. Also, the
user can activate the option for automatic recognition of the file
format in the process of opening the file. To do this, check the
Recognize the file automatically check box in the Open
window and do not select the desired file format.
4. If the selected file format is correct, the File status field displays
File format is verified and you can continue converting.
5. To create the file, select the appropriate format name and desired
folder where this file will be saved.
6. Spectrum Link will use the name of the converted file to name of
the created file (except the RINEX file format). The extension for
the created file will be automatically assigned in accordance with
the selected file format. The Destination file name field displays
the name of the created file. To edit the name, clickpause-click
on this field.
7. To remove a file from the Convert Files window, select the
desired file and click Remove files.
8. To remove all files from the Convert Files window, click Clear
all.
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9. If needed, click Advanced Conversion options and select the

parameters to apply to data during the conversion. See the
following sections for more details.
NOTE
Available parameters depend on data in the selected file and the

format being converted to.
10. Click Convert.
Spectrum Link performs the conversion, saves the file in the
selected directory.
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10
Figure 5-1. Convert File
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If the file conversion is successful, the Convert Files dialog box

displays the following:
To automatically overwrite the previously created file check the

checkbox:
The user can add unlimited number of files to the Convert Files
dialog box, if these files contain compatible data. If the user added the
files which have incompatible data, the conversion of these files is not
performed and the following alarm message displays:
To perform a conversion, delete file(s) containing data incompatible

with other file(s).
If the user selects other format for the converted file in the Open
widow, he can select the desired file format from the format list of the
Source file type column. To activate this list, double click on the name
of the selected format:
The Advanced conversion option dialog box contains a group of

fields. They are necessary to input the data used for the coordinate
transformation/metric unit/coordinate order, etc. during the file
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conversion. Each converted file should be supplied with information

that is absent in the file but needed for the correct transformation. For
example, the user can set the coordinate system, metric units for the
converted coordinate file, if these data are available. These data are
entered to the From fields. For the created file, one should enter the
parameters that appear in this file after conversion. For example, the
coordinate system in the file should be NAD 83, metric units - US
Feet, orthometric heights - take into account the usage of Geoid 2003.
These data are entered to the To fields.
In general, the data entered to the Advanced conversion option dialog
box can be divided into following groups:
1. Convert coordinate type and system, including Grid to Ground
conversion
2. Convert ellipsoidal/orthometric height
3. Convert coordinate order
4. Convert metric unit
5. Convert angular unit
6. Convert vertical angle
7. Convert distance format
8. Change geoid bounds
9. Filter raw data
Spectrum Link analyses the data type of the converted/created file,
automatically selects the needed group parameter(s) used for each
format. Advanced conversion option will display only those
parameters which are needed for given types of input/output data.
The groups are independent in selecting and can be enabled/disabled
independently.
Depending on the data type of the converted/created file some fields
of any group can be disabled or not presented.
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Convert Coordinate Type and System

Using the fields in the Convert coordinate type and system tab the
user can specify a coordinate system for converting and creating file.
Depending on the data type of the converted/created file, the user can
select the following coordinate type in the To/From fields:
If the user selected the Ground or Localization coordinate type, the

coordinate system is set to None for the converted/created file:
If the user selected the Grid (Grid coordinate system with orthometric
heights) or Grid Ell (Grid coordinate system with ellipsoidal height)
coordinate type, the user can select a desired projection type from the
list of projections available or create a new projection. For details on
how to create a projection, see Adding a Custom Projection on
page 5-36:
If the user selected the Lat,Lon,Ell.H (a datum with ellipsoidal

heights) or Lat,Lon,Ellevation (a datum with orthometric heights)
coordinate type, the user can select a desired datum from the list of
datums available, or create a new datum. For details on how to create
a datum, see Adding a Custom Datum on page 5-40.
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If the user selected the WGS-84 Lat,Lon,Ell.H coordinate type, the

datum will be selected automatically:
Using this tab the user can perform transformation between Grid and
Ground coordinate systems. The transformation will be enabled if:
the converted file contains points in the Ground coordinate
system but a created file has to contain points in a Grid or a
Datum coordinate system. In this case Spectrum Link performs
Ground to Grid transformation:
the converted file contains points in the Grid coordinate system

but a created file has to contain the point in the Ground
coordinate system. In this case Spectrum Link performs Grid to
Ground transformation:
For all other combinations of coordinate systems for input/output

files the Grid and Ground is disabled:
For details on setting these parameters, see About Grid->Ground
Parameters on page 5-42
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Convert Height
The conversation of heights is enabled if is needed to obtain
orthometric heights for the points of the created file from the
ellipsoidal heights of the points in the converted file and vise versa.
The transformation will be enabled if:
the converted file contains points in the Ground or Grid/Datum
coordinate system with orthometric heights, but a created file
must contain points in a Grid/Datum coordinate system with
ellipsoidal heights:
the converted file contains points in the Grid/Datum coordinate

system with ellipsoidal heights, but a created file has to contain
points in a Grid/Datum coordinate system with orthometric
heights:
In these cases Spectrum Link offers to select the desired Geoid from
the list of geoids used. The user can add any Geoid file to this list by
clicking the Geoid List button (seeAdding a Geoid on page 2-14):
Field Software Job is the most informative file format. This format
can contain both ellipsoidal and orthometric heights and also the
name of the geoid used for height calculation. If Field Software Job is
converted, Spectrum Link automatically uses the height information
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contained in the job. The height conversion will be available if the

geoid used in TopSURV/SSF is presented in the Spectrum Link geoid
list. In an example below, the geoid selection from the geoid list is not
available:
If the geoid used in TopSURV/SSF is not presented in the Spectrum

Link geoid list, the following message will appear:
Convert Coordinate Order

This type of conversion allows one to select the order of the
horizontal coordinate (Easting and Northing) for the points of the
created file if Ground/Grid/Grid Ell coordinate system is set for this
file:
If the user selected Name,N,E,Z,Code or Name,E,N,Z,Code

coordinate file format, the fields of coordinate order selecting will
display the order which defined by the corresponding file format:
Convert Metric Unit

This type of conversion allows one to select the desired metric unit
for converted and created files:
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Convert Angular Unit

This type of conversion allows one to select the desired format of
angular values for converted/created Total Station raw files:
Convert Vertical Angle

If TS raw data file does not have information about vertical angle
mode, the user can select the mode under Advanced conversion option
when such file is converted/created by Spectrum Link:
ZA vertical angles are from zenith

VA vertical angles are from horizontal
Auto no information available on vertical angle mode. In an
example below, angles from 0 to 45 are considered vertical
and angles more than 45 are considered zenith.
Figure 5-2. Vertical Angle from Horizontal (A) and Zenith (B)
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Convert Distance Format

This type of conversion allows one to select the desired format of
distance values for a created Total Station raw file: the distance
between a station and a measured point can be recorded either as
slope distance and vertical angle or as horizontal and vertical
distances. Selecting Auto records distances into the created file using
the distance format of the converted file:
Change Geoid Bounds

This option allows one to define the area of a created geoid file from
any supported geoid model. When converting from a Geoid file, the
following parameters are available in the right pane:
Minimum / Maximum Latitude enter the minimum and
maximum latitude of the points that limit the use of this model.
Latitudes are positive for the Northern hemisphere.
Minimum / Maximum Longitude enter the minimum and maximum
longitude of the points that limit the use of this model. Longitudes are
positive for the Eastern hemisphere.
Filter Raw Data

This option allows one to include:
GPS or GLONASS satellites
pseudorange and phase measurements on L1 or L2 frequency
to created RINEX/Compact RINEX/Topcon TPD file formats:
To remove any item, click to clear a desired check box.

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The following sections describe the file format conversions, as well

as list which files can be converted to which format.
Code Library File Conversion Parameters on page 5-12
Coordinate File Conversion Parameters on page 5-13
Example of Conversion Coordinates File on page 5-14
Geoid File Conversion Parameters on page 5-20
GPS+ Raw Data File Conversion Parameters on page 5-21
Localization GC3 File Conversion Parameters on page 5-26
Road File Conversion Parameters on page 5-27
Topcon XML File Conversion Parameters on page 5-28
Field Software Job File Conversion Parameters on page 5-29
TS Obs File Conversion Parameters on page 5-35
X-Section Template File Conversion Parameters on page 5-36
Code Library File Conversion Parameters

A code library file contains a description of codes, such as code
name, plotting style, and attribute. Table 5-1 lists the formats that a
code library can be converted to.
Table 5-1. Code Library File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Code Library file:

DBF Code Library, TDD Code Library,
XML Code Library, Autodesk Layer
States Code Library
Code Library file

Field Software Job file
Code Library file
When converting from a Code Library file, no further parameters are

required.
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Coordinate File Conversion Parameters

A coordinate file contains a list of points in some coordinate system.
Table 5-2 lists the formats that a coordinate file can be converted to/
from.
Table 5-2. Coordinate File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Coordinate file:
Custom Text Format; Topcon FC-4;
Topcon FC-5; Topcon GTS-210/310-10;
Topcon GTS 210/310-12; Topcon GTS7; Sokkia SDR;LandXML; Topcon
XML; Field Software Jobs;
Name,E,N,Z,Code; Name,N,E,Z,Code;
Name,Lat,Lon,Ht,Code; SBG Geo; SBG
Pxy; TDS; KOF
Coordinate file
Design
GIS: ESRI Shape
Topcon XML file
Coordinate file
Design
Coordinate file
TS Obs (if the format contains point

coordinates)
Coordinate file
GIS: ESRI Shape
Coordinate file
NOTE
Available parameters depend on the data in the selected file and

the format being created.
When converting from/to a coordinate file the user can select the
following parameters:
1. Convert coordinate type and system (see Convert Coordinate
Type and System on page 5-6)
2. Convert height (see Convert Height on page 5-8)
3. Convert coordinate order (see Convert Coordinate Order on
page 5-9)
4. Convert metric unit (see Convert Metric Unit on page 5-9)
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These parameters are selected independently and can be enabled/

disabled independently:
for converted coordinate file:
for created coordinate file
Figure 5-3. Convert Coordinate File Example
Example of Conversion Coordinates File

The following pages describe the example of conversion of the
coordinate file (lat_lon_ell.txt), which contains the points in the
datum coordinates (NAD83). This file has Lat, Lon, Ht, Code file
format, and height is ellipsoidal height in meters:
The task is to convert this file to other coordinates file, which will
contain the points in Grid coordinates system (SPC83-Ohio (North)),
with orthometric height in US Feet.
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To create such a file, we do the following steps:

1. Click File->Convert Files and click Add Files in the
window. The Import window appears.
2. Navigate to the desired file, highlight it and select the
corresponding file format in the Format name field:
3. The converted file appears in the list of the converted

files:
4. Check the Advanced conversion option checkbox:
5. Select the format name for the grid coordinate system of

the created file in the Destination format field:
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6. Select or create the folder where this file will be saved

(by clicking
):
7. Change the name of the created file in the Destination

field name field:
8. Select the Grid coordinate system and Ohio (North)

projection in the corresponding fields:
9. Add the g2003u07.bin geoid file to the list of geoids

used. To do this, click the Geoid List button, click Add
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and select the folder where the desired geoid file is

located:
Then activate this geoid for conversion of the coordinate file:
10. Select Meters for the converted and Us Feet for the
created file in the Convert metric unit fields:
11. Click the Convert button.If the file conversion is

successful, the Convert Files dialog box displays the
following:
12. The created file has the following coordinates and

heights:
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Design and Surface File Conversion

Parameters
A design file contains CAD information (points, linework, surfaces).
Table 5-3 lists the formats that a design file can be converted to/from.
Table 5-3. DWG, DXF, LandXML Design File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Design file: AutoCAD Drawing,

AutoCAD DXF; KOF; LandXML,
Microstation 95/ISFF, MX GENIO Line,
SBG Geo, SBG Pxy, Topcon 3D
Linework, Topcon 3D Surface,
Design file
Coordinate file
Surface file
Coordinate file

AutoCAD DXF; KOF; LandXML,SBG
Geo, SBG Pxy,
TS Obs

Geo, SBG Pxy,

Geo, SBG Pxy, Microstation 95/ISFF,
Microstation V8, Topcon 3D Linework
Topcon XML file

Geo, SBG Pxy,
GPS Obs
Design file: LandXML
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Table 5-3. DWG, DXF, LandXML Design File Conversion Formats (Continued)
From a...
Design file, Topcon 3D Surface
To a...

AutoCAD DXF; LandXML
NOTE

When converting from/to a Design file, the user can enable and select
the following parameters:
page 5-9)
.
for converted design file:
for created design file:
Figure 5-4. Convert Design File Example
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Digital Level File Conversion Parameters

A digital level file contains level measurements from a station to
points. Table 5-4 lists the formats that a digital level file can be
converted to.
Table 5-4. Topcon Digital Level Conversion Formats
From a...
Topcon Digital Level:

DL, LEV, TXT, Topcon XML
Sokkia SDR
DL BlueBook
To a...
Topcon XML file

When converting from Digital Level file the user can select only the
Convert metric unit option (see Convert Metric Unit on page 5-9).
Geoid File Conversion Parameters

A geoid file contains data on a physical reference surface. The shape
of the geoid reflects the distribution of mass inside the earth. The rise
and fall of the surface in a geoid is important for converting GPSderived ellipsoidal height differences to orthometric height
differences.
Using Spectrum Link, you can create a Topcon geoid file (*.gff) for a
defined area from any supported geoid modelcreating a sub-section
of the selected geoid file. This file can then be exported into Field
Software Jobs. Table 5-4 lists the formats that a geoid file can be
converted to.
Table 5-5. Geoid Conversion Formats
From a...
Geoid file
To a...
Topcon Geoid file
When converting from a Geoid file, the user can enable and select
only the Change geoid bounds option (see Change Geoid Bounds
on page 5-11)
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GPS+ Raw Data File Conversion

Parameters
GPS+ Raw Data file contains GPS/GLONASS code and carrier phase
measurements collected for point or points where was mounted a
GPS antenna. Spectrum Link directly converts (that is using its own
technique) the following GPS+ raw data files:
TPS/JPS files are the raw data files logged by Topcon receivers.
TPD files are a Topcon proprietary format for storing GPS raw
data, and can be used to backup raw data or exchange raw data
between different jobs.
Sokkia PDC files are the new raw data files logged by Sokkia
receivers (GSR2600, GSR2700 and GSR1700).
Sokkia Stratus files are the raw data files logged by Sokkia
Stratus receiver.
RINEX 2.11 and RINEX 3.0 is the version of standard format for
exchanging GPS Raw Data. For a static/kinematic observation(s)
(session(s)) 2 or 3 files are created; the first usually having an
extension beginning with the letter O and stores the
observations; the second usually has extensions beginning with
the letter N or G, depending on GPS/GLONASS capability,
and stores GPS and GLONASS navigational data (orbits) for
those observations.
Compact RINEX/Compact Rinex3 file (or a Hatanaka
compressed file) is the compression of RINEX 2.11 / RINEX 3.0
observation files. This file type contains a D extension.
Also Spectrum Link allows the user to convert native binary formats
of GPS receivers manufactured by Ashtech (B*.*, E*.*, S*.*), Leica
Geosystems (*.lb2, *.mdb,*.m00), Trimble (*.dat), Septentrio
Satellite Navigation NV (*.sbf) companies. For converting these
formats, Spectrum Link applies TEQC software (http://
facility.unavco.org/software/teqc/teqc.html).
When the user converts one of the above formats in Spectrum Link,
the following scheme of converting the file starts to work
automatically:
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1. TEQC converts the native binary format to RINEX 2.11

file format.
2. Spectrum Link will convert the created RINEX file to a
user-selected file format.
NOTE:
1. The current default setting for the TEQC allows converting only
static occupations (provided there is only one Marker Name in the file
for this occupation). In other words, it is impossible to convert
kinematic and Stop&Go files of native formats of these companies
into Spectrum Link.
2. When converting binary files of third-party companies, Spectrum
Link uses default settings of the TEQC program. If a binary file failed
to be converted by Spectrum Link, we recommend to repeat the
conversion to the RINEX file using settings of TEQC (out of the
Spectrum Link program) for the given binary file. After obtaining an
appropriate RINEX file, this file can be converted by Spectrum Link.
Table 5-6 lists the formats that a GPS+ raw data file can be converted
to/from.
Table 5-6. GPS+ Raw Data File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Topcon/JPS file
Compact RINEX (ver 2.11)

Compact RINEX3 (ver 3.00)
RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
Sokkia PDC

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
Sokkia Stratus

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
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Table 5-6. GPS+ Raw Data File Conversion Formats (Continued)

From a...
To a...
TPD file

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
Compact RINEX (ver 2.11) file

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
Compact RINEX (ver 3.00) file

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
RINEX (ver 2.11) file

RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
RINEX (ver 3.00) file

RINEX (ver 2.11)
TPD file
Ashtech file by teqc

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
Leica file by teqc

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
Septentrio file by teqc

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
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Table 5-6. GPS+ Raw Data File Conversion Formats (Continued)

From a...
Trimble file by teqc
To a...

RINEX (ver 2.11)
RINEX 3 (ver 3.00)
TPD file
When converting to a RINEX or Compact RINEX file, the user

can enable and select only the Filter raw data option (see Filter
Raw Data on page 5-11).
Example of Conversion Topcon File to RINEX File

Topcon file (DER1-0303b.Topcon). This file was collected by dual
frequency GPS/GLONASS Topcon receiver. It needs to create the
RINEX file with GPS L1 raw data only.
To create this file, do the following steps:
window. The Import window displays
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files:
5. Select the RINEX file format for the created file in the
Destination format field:
6. Type in a name of a new folder in the Destination folder

name field:
The created files will be stored in the folder.

7. Uncheck the desired channels:
8. Click the Convert button. The following message

appears:
Press Yes to create this folder. If the file conversion is successful,

the Convert Files dialog box displays the following:
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9. The created file has the following data:
Localization GC3 File Conversion

Parameters
A localization file contains coordinate points in both the local and
global coordinate systems. These systems are used in the calculation
of localization points. Table 5-7 lists the formats that a localization
file can be converted to.
Table 5-7. Localization File Conversion Formats
From a...
Localization file: Topcon 3D
To a...

Localization file
If the Field Software file contains pairs
of point coordinates in WGS84 and local
system for each Control point.
When converting from a Localization file, no further parameters are

required.
When converting to a Localization file, the user can enable and select
only the Convert metric unit option (see Convert Metric Unit on
page 5-9)
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Road File Conversion Parameters

A road file contains information about the stations/chainages,
alignments, cross-sections, and grades required for creating a road.
Table 5-8 lists the formats that a road file can be converted to/from.
Table 5-8. Road File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Road file: CLIP, ISPOL, LandXML, MX Road file

GENIO, SBG, SSS, TDS, Tekla, Topcon Field Software Job file
3D, Topcon XML, Field Software Job
Topcon XML
X-Section Templates
Design file: LandXML
If the Field Software file contains road
data.
Road file
When converting from a Road file, the user can select:

2. Convert metric unit (see Convert Metric Unit on page 5-9.
page 5-9)
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4. Convert metric unit (see Convert Metric Unit on page 5-9 no

further parameters are required.
for created road file:
for converted road file:
Figure 5-5. Convert Roads File Example
Topcon XML File Conversion Parameters

A Topcon XML file can contains points, roads, TS measurements, DL
measurements, and/or any GPS observations. Table 5-9 lists the
formats that a Topcon XML file can be converted to/from.
Table 5-9. Topcon XML File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Topcon XML file
Coordinate file
Design (except TN3) file
GIS: ESRI Shape file
GPS Obs
DL Obs
TS Obs
Road
X-Section
Topcon XML
Coordinate file
Topcon XML file
Design (except TN3and LN3)
Topcon XML file
Topcon XML file
DL obs
Topcon XML file
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Table 5-9. Topcon XML File Conversion Formats (Continued)

From a...
To a...
TS Obs
Topcon XML file
GPS Obs
Topcon XML file
Land XML
Topcon XML file
Road
Topcon XML file
X-Section
Topcon XML file
NOTE

When converting from/to a Design file the user can select the
following options:
page 5-9)
5. Convert angular unit (see Convert Angular Unit on page 5-10)
6. Convert vertical angle (seeConvert Vertical Angle on page 510)
Field Software Job File Conversion

Parameters
A Field Software Job file can contain the following measurements:
Total Station measurements (the distance, vertical angle, and
horizontal angle measurements from a station to a point).
Digital Level measurements (the level measurements from a
station to a point).
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GPS Observation (the coordinate increment in the current

projection and solution type for the measurement).
Table 5-10 lists the formats that a Field Software Job file can be
converted to/from.
Table 5-10. Field Software Job File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
Spectrum Survey Job:

TopSURV Job,
TopSURV PC Job
Code/Layer Library
Coordinate file
GPS Obs
TS Obs
DL Obs
Design file
Topcon XML file
Localization file (if the Field Software
file contains pairs of point coordinates in
WGS84 and local system )
Cut Sheet file (if the Field Software file
includes Stakeout points)
Road file (if the Field Software file
includes road data)
X-Section Template file (if the Field
Software file includes an X-section
template)
Field Software Job
Coordinate file
DL Obs
TS Obs
GPS Obs
Topcon XMLr
Localization file
Design file
Road file
X-Section Template file
Code/Layer Library
Spectrum Survey Job/TopSURV Job/

TopSURV PC Job
Spectrum Survey Job/TopSURV PC Job/

TopSURV Job
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NOTE

When converting from a Field Software Job file, no further
parameters are required.
When converting to a Field Software Job file the following
parameters are available:
page 5-9)
Example of Conversion Field Software File to Topcon

Vector File
TopSURV Job file (columbus_rtk_ts.tsj). This file was collected by
Topcon Controller FC -200 with TopSURV version 7.0 and was saved
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on the controllers removable flash memory card. This job contains

the TS measurements and GPS RTK observations:
The task is to create the Topcon Vector file and save this file on the
computer.
To create this file, we do the following steps:
1. Insert the controllers removable flash memory card into
the computers card reader.
window. The Import window displays.
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files:
6. Select the Topcon vector file format for the created file in
the Destination format field:
7. Type in a name of a new folder in the Destination folder

name field:
The created files will be stored in this folder.

8. Select the desired metric unit for the created file:
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9. Click the Convert button. The following message

appears:
10. Press Yes to create this folder. If the file conversion is

successful, the Convert Files dialog box displays the
following:
11. The created file has the following data:
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TS Obs File Conversion Parameters

A total station observation file contains the distance and vertical/
horizontal angles measurements from a station to a point. Table 5-11
lists the formats that a total station observation file can be converted
to.
Table 5-11. TS Obs File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...
TS Obs file:
Custom Text Format, FC-5 Raw,
GTS-210_310 Raw, GTS-6 Raw, GTS-7
Raw, GTS-7+ Raw, Topcon XML TS
Obs; Sokkia SDR
Measurement file
Coordinate file
Design file
Topcon XML file
TS Obs file
TS Obs file
Topcon XML file
TS Obs file
TS Obs file
TS Obs file
NOTE

When converting from/to a Field Software Job file, the following
parameters are available:
1. Convert coordinate system (see Convert Coordinate Type and
System on page 5-6)
page 5-9)
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Chapter 5 Converting Files Between Formats - Adding a Custom Projection
7. Convert distance format (seeConvert Distance Format on

page 5-11)
X-Section Template File Conversion

Parameters
A cross-section template file contains information used for creating a
road. Table 5-12 lists the formats that a cross-section template file can
be converted to/from.
Table 5-12. X-Section Template File Conversion Formats
From a...
To a...


If the Field Software file contains crosssection data.
When converting from/to X-section Template file, the user can select
only the Convert metric unit option (see Convert Metric Unit on
page 5-9).
Adding a Custom Projection

A projection contains pre-defined transformation data that is used for
conversions between local and global positions. While Spectrum Link
includes a number of pre-defined projections, a custom projection
may be needed for your jobsite or geographical area. Custom
projections are included in the projection list.
1. On the Convert Files dialog box, click Custom next to the
Projection selection box.
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2. Click Add.
Figure 5-6. Custom Projections List
3. Enter a name for the new projection.

4. Select the type of projection and edit the parameters to create a
custom projection. See Table 5-13 on page 5-38 for details and a
description of editable parameters for each projection type.
5. Set remaining information for the custom projection.
6. Enter a region for the projection (for example: USA)
7. Enter any applicable notes, such as the projection used (for
example: CA, Zone 5)
8. Select the datum for the projection
6
Figure 5-7. Enter Custom Projection Parameters Example
9. Click Apply to set the information, then Ok to add the projection

to the list of custom projections.
10. Click Close to exit the custom datum function.
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The following table (Table 5-13 on page 5-38) describes projection

types and lists the parameters available for creating a custom
projection. A map projection is a systematic representation of all or
part of the surface of a round body (the Earth) on a plane. Each
projection is specified using a particular set of parameters and can be
used for different territories or customized uses.
Table 5-13. Projection Types
Projection Type and Editable Settings
Examples (With Defaults)
Transverse-Mercator
A cylindrical projection of the Earth
rotated at 90 relative to the equator.
This projection creates little distortion of
scale where the projected surface is
tangent to the sphere representing the
Earth. This projection is useful in areas
of narrow longitudinal range.
Lambert
A conic conformal projection of the
Earth. This projection is useful in areas
with a predominant east-west expanse.
Double Stereographic
A spherical projection of the Earth first
on conformal sphere, then on a plane,
from a single point. This projection
provides a perspective view while
conformally mapping a sphere onto a
plane. This projection is useful in single
hemispheres.
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Table 5-13. Projection Types (Continued)

Stereographic
A spherical projection of the Earth on a
plane from a single point. This
projection conformally maps shapes and
angles, but creates areal distortion
farther from the projection point. This
projection is useful in single
hemispheres.
Oblique Mercator
A cylindrical projection of the Earth
rotated at some angle relative to a central
line. This projection creates little
distortion of scale where the projected
surface is tangent to the sphere
representing the Earth. This projection is
useful in areas that are oblique from a
other Mercator projections, that is an
area predominantly neither east-west nor
north-south.
Albers Equal Area
A conical, equal area projection of an
area that uses two standard parallels to
minimize distortion. This projection
creates little distortion of angle and scale
between two parallel lines. This
projection is useful in equal-area,
predominantly east-west regions.
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Table 5-13. Projection Types (Continued)

Cassini-Soldner
A cylindrical, equidistant
projection of the Earth rotated at
90 along the central meridian
with lines plotted along an X,Y
graph. This projection creates
little distortion of scale along the
meridian and lines perpendicular
to the meridian. This projection
is useful in simple mappings.
Adding a Custom Datum

While Spectrum Link includes a number of pre-defined datums from
around the world, a custom datum may be needed for your particular
jobsite or geographical area. Custom datums are included in the
datum list.
1. On the Convert Files dialog box, click Custom next to the
Datum selection box.
2. Click Add.
Figure 5-8. Custom Datums List
3. Set the following information for the new datum:

enter the new datum name
select the ellipsoid used for the datum
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enter the DX, DY, DZ values for the ellipsoids shift

parameters (the default values are zero)
enter the RX, RY, RZ values for the ellipsoids angle rotation
parameters (the default values are zero)
enter the Scale by which to adjust the ellipsoid (the default
value is zero)
enter any identifying notes for the datum
NOTICE
The shifts, rotations and scale parameters specify a coordinate

transformation from the newly created reference datum to WGS84
according to the following equation:
X
Y
Z
WGS 84
DX
1 RZ RY
X
6
= DY + ( 1 + Scale 10 ) RZ 1 RX Y
DZ
RY RX 1
Z
new datum
Figure 5-9. Enter Custom Datum Parameters
4. Click Apply to set the information, then Ok to add the datum to

the list of custom datums.
5. Click Close to exit the custom datum function.
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Chapter 5 Converting Files Between Formats - About Grid->Ground Parameters
About Grid->Ground Parameters

A ground projection is a grid mapping projection re-scaled, rotated
and shifted to convert point coordinates to another reference surface
(up to average project elevation) to produce near ground values. To
set a grid-to-ground transformation, Spectrum Link rotates the ground
system relative to the origin of the grid coordinate system.
1. To enter grid->ground parameters, enable the corresponding
check box and click the browse button.
2. Set the scale factor using one of the following methods:
Select Avg. Job Height. Then enter an average height from all
points in the job and enter the value of the Map Scale Factor.
Select Scale Factor. Then enter the value of the Map Scale
Factor.
3. Enter the northing and easting offsets in meters from the origin of
the grid coordinate system.
4. Enter the azimuth rotation angle in degrees/minutes/seconds
between the grid and ground coordinate systems. This angle
defines the reference direction for ground azimuths.
5. Click Ok.
Figure 5-10. Enter Grid->Ground Parameters
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Chapter 6
Editing Data in
Spectrum Link
After opening a file in Spectrum Link, you may want to edit some
data before saving it for post-processing or exporting it to a device.
The following list describes just some of the edits you can perform to
prepare data for other activities.
Add a point
Edit/add a GPS antenna
Assign photo notes
Edit codes/attributes and layers
Edit lineworks parameters
Edit total station observation offsets
Edit horizontal/vertical alignments and X-sections of the opened
road
Because many editing activities are similar, the sections in this
chapter are set up to provide editing details based on data tables.
Editing Points
Among other editing activities, Spectrum Link can be used to edit
coordinates or point names, delete a measurement taken for another
point, edit or enter the antenna height.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Points
Add a Point
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open a file (excepting a GPS+ Raw Data file)

Click Edit Add Point (or click Add Point on the toolbar).
Enter a new name for the point.
Edit other parameters as needed. See Edit in the Point Properties
Dialog Box on page 6-3 for more details.
5. Click Apply to save the new point. Click Ok to exit.
The new point is added to the end of point listing.
Figure 6-1. Edit New Point Parameters
If the user added a point with a code into a Field Software Jobs file,
the CAD View displays this point:
Figure 6-2. Points tab and Cad View
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Edit on the Points Tab

You can edit all fields directly on the Points tab except the Icon and
Photo Notes. Click-pause-click to access editable fields. Figure 6-3
shows an example of editing fields on the Points tab.
Figure 6-3. Editable Fields on the Points Tab Example
Edit in the Point Properties Dialog Box

The available property tabs depend on the information in the file. For
example, the Offset tab is only available if a point-to-line offset was
measured.
NOTE
If the file currently lacks the data being edited in the Properties
dialog box, Spectrum Link will ask to save to another format
before continuing.
1. To edit a points properties, double-click the desired point.
2. Edit the points general properties:
Name the name of the point
Note any notes associated with the point
Code the code of the point
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3. Edit the points coordinates (Latitude\Northing,

Longitude\Easting and Elevation).
Figure 6-4. Edit General and Coordinate Properties
4. Edit the points CAD information. The user can edit the data in
the following field: Code, String, Control Code and Control
Code2, Color and Point Symbol.
Figure 6-5. Edit CAD and Style Properties
5. The Photo Notes tab is available only for points of Field Software
Jobs. The user can select a desired photo note from the list, or
add/remove a photo note for the point. (The user can add *.jpg or
*.bmp files of type).
To add a photo note, click Add Photo Note. Browse for and
select the desired photo, click Open. The photo is added to
the list, in the order added, and automatically applied to the
point.
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To delete a photo note, select the photo from the list and click
Remove Photo Note.
Figure 6-6. Edit Photo Note and Offset Properties
6. For PTL (point to line) points, edit the points offset. To obtain
new coordinates of the point after editing offset parameters, need
click Calculate Coordinates. See (About Editing Offsets in
Spectrum Link on page 6-52) for more details
Figure 6-7. Edit Offsets for the PTL point
7. Click Apply to save the changes. Click OK to exit.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing GPS Occupations
Editing GPS Occupations

Among other editing activities, Spectrum Link can be used to edit the
height of the antenna and the point name, associated with the
occupation. A custom antenna can also be created and applied to an
occupation.
Edit on the GPS Occupations Tab

You can edit the Point Name, Antenna Type/Height/Height Method,
and Note fields directly on the GPS Occupations tab. Click-pauseclick to access editable fields. Figure 6-8 shows an example of editing
fields on the GPS Occupations tab.
Figure 6-8. Editable Fields on the GPS Occupations Tab Example
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Edit in the GPS Occupations Properties

Dialog Box
The available property tabs depend on the information in the file. For
example, the Offset tab is only available if a line with known azimuth
offset was measured.
NOTE
Note the following restrictions when editing a GPS occupation:

- If making changes to a GPS occupation in a Field Software
Jobs, the file must be saved to the same file format.
- If the RTK base station does not have any information about the
antenna, Spectrum Link will recalculate the coordinates of the
rovers points from the phase center of the base antenna. In the
given case, after clicking Compute Coordinate, the following
message appears:
1.
To edit a GPS occupations properties, double-click the desired

occupation.
2. Edit the GPS occupations general properties. The Point Name
and Note can be edited.
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3. Edit the GPS occupations antenna. To create/edit a custom

antenna type, see Add a Custom GPS Antenna on page 6-9.
Figure 6-9. Edit General Coordinate Properties
4. Edit the GPS occupations offsets. See (About Editing Offsets in

Spectrum Link on page 6-52) for more details.
Figure 6-10. Edit Offset Properties
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5. View information for the occupation (the number of epochs, the

record interval, the GPS week and day of the occupation start
time):
Figure 6-11. View Occupation Properties
6. Click Apply to save the changes. Click OK to exit
Add a Custom GPS Antenna

Each antenna type has unique phase center parameters obtained
through factory calibration. These parameters are not viewable nor
editable, but a custom antenna can be added to the Spectrum Link list
of antennas. You will need the measurements (calibrations) shown in
Figure 6-12 to properly add a custom antenna and ensure correct
coordinate computations.
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Phase Center (L1/L2)
Antenna Radius
C1/C2
nt
Sla
Vertical Height
A1/A2
Antenna Reference Point

(ARP, Base of Antenna)
igh
He
Survey Point or Marker
Figure 6-12. Determining Antenna Parameters
1. Measure or record the antennas offset parameters as shown in

Figure 6-12.
2. To add a custom antenna, double-click a GPS occupation.
3. On the Antenna tab, click Custom. Then click Add.
Figure 6-13. Add Custom Antenna
4. Enter the NGS name for the antenna and the display name for
Spectrum Link. NGS (National Geodetic Services) provides a
common database for distributing official antenna designators
and offset measurements.
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5. Enter the measured offsets for the antenna and select the method
used to measure the height.
Figure 6-14. Enter General and Offset Parameters
6. Enter the PCV values. These values represent the antenna phase
center variations.
7. Click OK to save the custom antenna and exit.
Figure 6-15. Enter PCV Parameters
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing TS Observations
To edit a custom antenna, double-click the antenna on the antenna in

the custom antenna list. The antennas properties dialog box displays.
Figure 6-16. Custom Antennas
Editing TS Observations
height of the reflector, the number of the observation, the point the
observation was made to. You can also apply sting and control code
values to the observation.
Edit on the TS Observations Tab

In the left panel, you can edit all fields except the Icon directly on the
TS Observations tab. In the right panel, you can only edit the
following fields: Point To, Type of measured point (except BKB
points), Azimuth (only for BKB points measured from the point with
unknown coordinates), Reflector Height, Note, String and Control
Code, Offsets, etc.directly on the TS Observations tab. Clickpause-click to access editable fields. Figure 6-17 shows an example
of editing fields on the TS Observations tab.
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Figure 6-17. Editable Fields on the TS Observations Tab Example
Edit in the TS Observations Properties

Dialog Box
The available property tabs depend on the information in the file and
in the selected observation. For example, the Image tab is only
available if an image is associated with the observation.
Editing Left Panel TS Obs Properties

1. To edit a TS observations left panel properties, double-click the
desired observation in the left panel.
2. Edit the TS observations general properties (point name,
instrument height, order number).
Figure 6-18. Edit General Properties for the Left Panel
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Editing Right Panel TS Obs Properties

1. To edit a TS observations right panel properties, select the
observation in the left panel then double-click the desired
measurement in the right panel.
2. Edit the TS observations general properties. The following
information can be edited in the General tab: Note, Code, String
and Control Code.
Figure 6-19. Edit General Properties
3. Edit data in the Observation tab. The following information can

be edited:
Point To,
Type of measured point for side shot point (SS), back sight
point (the previous occupation point) (BS), foresight point
(the next occupation point) (FS), Horizontal/Vertical
Resection/Resection points,
Azimuth only for back sight bearing point (BKB)
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Figure 6-20. Edit Observation Properties
4. Edit the TS observations offset properties. See (About Editing

Offsets in Spectrum Link on page 6-52) for more details.
Figure 6-21. Edit Offset Properties
5. View the image(s) associated with the observation measurement

in the Image tab.
6. View the residuals for observations after calculating coordinates
in the Adjustment tab. Non-zero values of the residuals will be
presented for repeated or redundant measurements.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing GPS Observations
Figure 6-22. View Image and Adjustment Properties
Editing GPS Observations

Since GPS observations are based on GPS occupation measurements,
the user can select/add antenna parameters for the base and the rover
stations of the observation and can edit notes for the observation. To
edit an occupation, see Editing GPS Occupations on page 6-6.
Edit on the GPS Observations Tab

You can only edit the Note field directly on the GPS Observations
tab. All other fields are static in this tab. Click-pause-click to access
editable fields. Figure 6-17 shows an example of editing this field on
the GPS Observations tab.
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Figure 6-23. Editable Field on the GPS Observations Tab Example
Edit and View in the GPS Observations

Properties Dialog Box
The antenna parameters for the base and the rover stations and the
notes associated with a GPS observation can be changed; all other
fields are informational.
1. To edit a GPS observations properties, double-click the desired
observation.
2. As needed, edit the GPS observations note in the General tab.
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3. As needed, edit the antenna parameters for the base/rover stations

in the corresponding tab:
Figure 6-25. Edit Antenna Parameters
4. View the quality information about the observation measurement

in the Quality tab (Precision, RTK Solution Type, Number of
epochs, the common number of SVs observed by the base and
rover in the last common epoch, the horizontal/vertical/total
position dilution of precision in the last common epoch for RTK
observation).
5. View the GPS observations solution components in the
Observation tab.
Figure 6-26. View Quality and Observation Properties
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Digital Level Observations
Editing Digital Level Observations

level run of an observation, the point, and the vertical offset. Figure 627 shows typical observations taken with a digital level.
Figure 6-27. Example Digital Level Observation
The DL Obs tab displays a table containing two panels. The left panel
displays the start and end level points of a job, and the right panel
displays all level measurements of the selected job.
Edit on the DL Observations Tab

In the left panel, you can directly edit order, note, and level run fields
directly on the DL Observations tab. In the right panel, you can only
edit fields that correspond to available data and non-static
informationsuch as Point, Vertical Offset, and Notedirectly on
the DL Observations tab. Click-pause-click to access editable fields.
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Figure 6-28 shows an example of editing fields on the DL

Observations tab.
Figure 6-28. Editable Fields on the DL Observations Tab Example
Edit in the DL Observations Properties

Dialog Box
The available property tabs depend on the information in the file and
in the selected observation. For example, the Image tab is only
available if an image is associated with the observation
NOTE
If making changes to a digital level observation in a Field

Software Jobs, the file may be saved to a *.tlsv / *.tsj and *.dl/
*.lev file format.
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Editing Left Panel DL Obs Properties

1. To edit a DL observations left panel properties, double-click the
desired observation in the left panel.
2. Edit the DL observations general properties (level run name,
note and level run order).
Figure 6-29. Edit General Properties for the Left Panel
Editing Right Panel DL Obs Properties

1. To edit a DL observations right panel properties, select the
observation in the left panel then double-click the desired
measurement in the right panel.
2. Edit the DL observations general properties.
Figure 6-30. Edit General Properties for the Right Panel
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Codes
3. Edit the Vertical offset and the measured point for the DL
observation in the Observation tab.
Figure 6-31. Edit Observation Properties
4. View the calculated elevation for the DL observation.
Figure 6-32. View Elevation Adjustment Properties
Editing Codes
codes and their attributes. New codes can also be created.
Edit on the Codes Tab

In the left panel, you can edit the code name (if this code is not used
for point(s) of the current job) and layer for this code fields directly
on the Codes tab; you can also add new codes and attributes to codes
(if this code is not used for point(s)) using the pop-up menu. In the
right panel, you can only edit the attribute name and default value
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Add a Code
fields directly on the Codes tab. Click-pause-click to access editable

fields. Figure 6-28 shows an example of editing fields on the Codes
tab.
Figure 6-33. Editable Fields on the Codes Tab Example
Add a Code
1. To add a code, right-click in the left panel and click New Code.
Enter a name and plotting style for the code. Click Ok to save
2. The new code is added to the bottom of the code list. For more
information, see Edit in the Code or Attribute Properties Dialog
Box on page 6-25.
Figure 6-34. Add New Code
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Add an Attribute
As many attributes can be assigned to a code as needed. Attributes
can be an integer, a real number, a text string, or selected from a
menu.
1. To add an attribute, right-click in the left panel, click New
Attribute, then select the type of attribute.
2. Enter a name and default value for the attribute. Click Ok to save.
Figure 6-35. Add New Attribute
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Edit in the Code or Attribute Properties

Dialog Box
The property tabs create or edit a new code and assign plotting styles
to lines and points associated with that code.
Edit Left Panel Code Properties
1. To edit the properties for a code, double-click the desired code in
the left panel.
2. Edit the Codes general properties (code name and layer).
3. Edit the Codes plotting styles for line and points.
4. Click Ok to save.
Figure 6-36. Edit Properties for the Code
Editing Right Panel Attribute Properties

1. To edit the attribute properties for a code, select the code in the
left panel then double-click the desired attribute in the right
panel.
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2. For Integer, Real Number, Text, Boolean and Date attributes, edit
the name and default value properties.
3. To add a value to a Menu attribute, type the value and click Add.
The value is saved in the file and with the attribute to be selected
for other attributes with the same name
4. All these dialog boxes contain the Required check box. This
parameter is used in the software for surveying. If it is set to
"Yes", the user will be asked to enter the attribute value every
time he (or she) uses the corresponding code. If it is set to "No",
the default attribute value will be used automatically. In Spectrum
Link this parameter is used only for displaying attribute status for
the corresponding codes during data collection.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Line
5. To delete the value, select it and click delete.
Figure 6-38. Edit General Properties for a Menu Attribute
Editing Line
layer, line type (line or area), and line segments.
Edit on the Line Tab

In the left panels, you can edit line type (Line/Area), plotting style for
line (Line Color/Line Style/Line Width/Area Color/Area Fill Style/
Fill Transparency), plotting style for point (Point Type/Point Color)
and select new layer directly on the Lines tab (Figure 6-39 on page 628).
In the right panels, you can edit only the name of the lines vertex
(Point field). Click-pause-click to access editable fields. Figure 6-39
shows an example of editing fields on the Lines tab.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Line
The left panel
The right panel
Figure 6-39. Editable Fields on the Line Tab Example
NOTE
Line segments (in the right panel) can only be edited in the
Tabular view as shown above.
Edit and View in the Line Properties Dialog

Box
Only line information and plotting styles can be changed; all other
fields are informational.
Editing Left Panel Line Properties

1. To edit the properties for line, double-click the desired line in the
left panel.
2. Edit the lines general properties and view its length.
3. Edit the lines plotting styles.
4. View CoGo information.
5. View and edit the photonotes of this line.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Tape Dimensions
Figure 6-40. Edit Properties for the Line
Editing Tape Dimensions

start and end points, tape distance, and point to for a tape dimension.
Tape dimensions are measurements of lines perpendicular to a
reference line. The reference line is defined using two points with
known coordinates. Figure 6-41 shows tape dimensions measured
from a reference line (between points 1 and 2).
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Figure 6-41. Example Tape Dimension Measurements CAD View
Edit on the Tape Dimensions Tab

In the left panel, you can edit all fields, directly on the Tape
Dimensions tab. In the right panel, you can edit all fields, except the
Date, directly on the Tape Dimensions tab. Click-pause-click to
access editable fields. Figure 6-42 shows an example of editing fields
on the Tape Dimensions tab.
Figure 6-42. Editable Fields on the Line Tab Example
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Edit in the Tape Dimensions Properties

Dialog Box
Available tabs depend on the selected object, either a tape or a
dimension.
Editing Left Panel Tape Dimension Properties

1. To edit the properties for the tape dimension, double-click the
desired tape in the left panel.
2. Edit the tape dimensions start and end point.
Figure 6-43. Edit Properties for the Tape Dimension
Editing Right Panel Dimension Properties

1. To edit the properties for the dimension, double-click the desired
dimension in the right panel.
2. Edit the dimensions general properties and view the date it was
measured.
Figure 6-44. Edit Properties for the Dimension
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Edit Image Properties
Edit Image Properties

The Images tab displays when the file contains data associated with
captured images, such as data obtained using the GPT-7000i total
station.
Adding a photo note to data will also cause the Images tab to display.
NOTE
Note the following restrictions when editing Images:

- Spectrum Link expects images to reside in a folder with the
same name as the data file. For example, data from the
050119.tlsv file will be associated with images in the
050119 folder.
- The data file and image folder must reside in the same directory
for the images to display.
The Images tab contains thumbnails of images in the file in the left
panel and the selected image, with associated points and line, in the
right panel. Figure 6-42 shows an example of the fields on the Images
tab.
A red cross indicates the point that the image is associated with.
The currently selected point(s) is indicated with corner edges.
The currently selected line(s) is highlighted.
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Point image
is attached
Select point
and line
Figure 6-45. Viewing Images
While photo images cannot be edited, any points or lines associated

and displayed on the image in the right panel can be edited. Doubleclicking the point/line will open the corresponding Properties dialog
box. See the following sections for editing this data:
Edit Image Point Properties on page 6-34
Edit Image Line Properties on page 6-35
View Image Properties

1. To view the properties for the image, double-click the desired
image in the left panel.
2. View the images general properties.
3. View a larger size of the image without associated points/line.
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4. Click Ok to exit.
Figure 6-46. View Properties for the Image
Edit Image Point Properties

1. To view the properties for a point on an image, double-click the
point on the image in the right panel.
2. Edit desired fields as described in Edit in the Point Properties
Dialog Box on page 6-3.
3. View the image associated with the point.
Figure 6-47. Edit Properties for Point on Image
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Edit Image Line Properties

1. To view the properties for a line on an image, double-click the
line on the image in the right panel.
2. Edit the lines general properties (line or area type, ordered
sequence, layer assigned to). View the lines code and its from/to
points.
3. Edit the lines plotting styles.
4. Edit the control codes used to for the line View the string
assigned to the code.
Figure 6-48. Edit Properties for Line on Image
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing X-Section Templates
Editing X-Section Templates

much of the information associated with cross section template,
including the slopes, distances, and grades of the template items.
Edit on the X-Section Templates Tab

In the left panel, you can edit all fields, except the Icon, directly on
the X-Section Templates tab. In the right panel, you can edit all fields,
except the Icon and Hz/V Offset, directly on the X-Section Templates
tab. Click-pause-click to access editable fields. Figure 6-49 shows an
example of editing fields on the X-Section Templates tab.
Figure 6-49. Editable Fields on the X-SEction Templates Tab Example
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing X-Section Templates
Edit in the X-Section Templates Properties

Dialog Box
Much of the information associated with cross section templates can
be edited, except segment offsets.
Editing Left Panel X-Section Template Properties

1. To edit the properties for the x-section template, double-click the
desired template in the left panel.
2. Edit the x-section templates name and cut/fill slopes.
Figure 6-50. Edit Properties for the X-Section Template
Editing Right Panel Segment Properties

1. To edit the properties for a segment of the cross section template,
double-click the desired segment in the right panel
TIP
You can also double-click the segment in the graph to open the
Properties dialog box.
2. Edit the segments order, horizontal/vertical distance, percentage
of grade, and code. View the horizontal/vertical offsets from the
centerline.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Roads
Figure 6-51. Edit Properties for a Segment of the X-Section Template
Editing Roads
alignments of center line, cross-section information (for a road with
X-section) and string set that describe the parameters of the surface
road (for a road with String Set).
SSF version 8.0 and later allows one to create a road using one
of two following ways:
1. Through horizontal and vertical projections of the center line
(alignments) and lines representing the surface of the road and
lying in the planes perpendicular to the center line (X-Section)
(see Road with X-Section on page A-29).
2. Through a set of several strings (String Set). Every separate
string in the set is defined by one or several pairs of the horizontal
and vertical alignments (see Road with String Set on page A34).
Using Spectrum Link the customer can edit road with X-section and
road with String Set.
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Editing Roads with X-Section

A road with X-section as an object can be described through the
horizontal and vertical projections of the center line, called
alignments, and the line describing the surface of the road and lying
in the plane perpendicular to the center line, called a cross section (xsection). An alignment can be divided into sections, each of which
can be described using algebraic functions.
The horizontal alignment can be described through lines, spirals,
curves and intersection points.
The vertical alignment can be described through grade, parabola
and circular arc.
The cross-section can be described using templates. (To edit the
templates for cross-sections, see Editing X-Section Templates
on page 6-36.)
1. To edit the properties for a road, double-click the desired road in
the left panel of the Roads tab:
2. Edit the name of the road, the coordinates of the start point, Start
Sta/Chainage and Stationing Stakeout Interval.
3. Select a horizontal/vertical alignment and X-section from the list
of the used alignments/ X-sections in the given Field Software
job.
Figure 6-52. Edit Properties for the Road
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Editing on the Roads Tab

In the horizontal alignment panel, you can edit the following fields
directly on the Roads tab. Click-pause-click to access editable fields.
tangent
azimuth
tangential to
previous element
length
spiral direction
external
turn
delta
start degree chord
start radius
chord
start degree curve
order
mid ord
Figure 6-53 shows an example of editing fields on the Roads tab,

horizontal alignment panel.
Figure 6-53. Editable Fields on the Roads Tab Horizontal Alignment Example
In the vertical alignment panel, you can edit only the Sta/
Chainage, Length, and Elevation fields directly on the Roads tab.
Click-pause-click to access editable fields. Figure 6-54 shows an
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example of editing fields on the Roads tab, vertical alignment

panel.
Figure 6-54. Editable Fields on the Roads Tab Vertical Alignment Example
In the x-sections panel, you can edit all fields, except the Icon,
directly on the Roads tab. Click-pause-click to access editable fields.
Figure 6-55 shows an example of editing fields on the Roads tab, XSections panel.
Figure 6-55. Editable Fields on the Roads Tab X-Sections Example
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Editing in the Horizontal Alignment Properties Dialog Box

The user can edit the type of element in the Properties dialog box.
The user can select the following horizontal element:
If the current type of element is changed, the corresponding

Properties dialog box will be appeared for the selected element.
Editing Line Segment Properties

1. To edit the properties for a line segment, double-click the desired
segment in the horizontal alignment table
TIP
In the graph view, double-click the segment to open the

Properties dialog box.
2. View the end position for the line segment.
3. Edit the general properties for the line segment.
The tangential to previous element is unavailable if the first
segment is a line.
Edit the type of element, the azimuth, order, and length as
needed.
Figure 6-56. Edit Properties for a Line Segment in a Horizontal Alignment
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Editing Curve Segment Properties

1. To edit the properties for a curve segment, double-click the
desired segment in the horizontal alignment table.
TIP

Properties dialog box
2. View the end position for the curve segment.
3. Edit the general properties for the curve segment.
Select whether or not the segment is tangential to the
previous element.
Edit the type of element.
Edit the azimuth and order of the curve segment.
Edit the length for the curve segment.
Edit the radius of the curve segment.
Figure 6-57. Edit Properties for a Curve Segment in a Horizontal Alignment
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Editing Spiral Segment Properties

1. To edit the properties for a spiral segment, double-click the
desired segment in the horizontal alignment table.
TIP

2. View the end position for the spiral alignment.
3. Edit the general properties for the spiral alignment.
Select whether or not the segment is tangential to the
previous element.
Edit the type of element
Edit the azimuth and order of the spiral segment.
Edit the length and spiral constant for the spiral segment.
Edit the spiral direction.
Edit the radius of the spiral segment.
Figure 6-58. Edit Properties for a Spiral Segment in a Horizontal Alignment
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Editing in the Vertical Alignment Properties Dialog Box

1. To edit the properties for the vertical alignment, double-click the
desired alignment in the vertical alignment table.
TIP

2. Edit the type of the alignment (Parabola Long Section and Arc
Long Section), alignments station/chainage, length/radius, and
elevation.
Figure 6-59. Edit Properties for the Vertical Alignment
Editing in the X-Section Properties Dialog Box

1. To edit the properties for the x-section template, double-click the
desired template in the X-Section table.
2. View the name of used x-section template for the road.
Figure 6-60. Edit Properties for the X-Section
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Editing Roads with String Set

For a Field Software Job that contains a road with String Set, the
Roads tab displays two panels:
the left - the name of every road in the job and the names of
components of the road,
the right - in table and graphic view, parameters of horizontal
and vertical alignment of the center line, and string sets for
the road selected in the left panel.
The left panel contains a data tree with the following entries for each
road in the job:
Horizontal alignment of the center line can be described through
lines, spirals, curves and intersection points.
Vertical alignment of the center line can be described through
grade, parabola and circular arc.
String set can be described through set of the strings. Every
roadstring is described by the pair or pairs of the horizontal/
vertical alignments (HA-VA).
1. To edit the properties for a road, double-click the desired road in
the left panel of the Roads tab:
2. In the General tab edit a name of the road, the starting station or
chainage for the road, the stationing stakeout interval in current
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linear units, the layer in which to store the road, the working
corridor is set to use in the Road Stakeout.
Figure 6-61. Edit Properties for the Road with String Set: General Tab
Note: Entering the working corridor values in Spectrum Link does

not change the view of the road in this software. These values will be
applied only in TopSURV/SSF. There is the following rule for
creating the working corridor: the value of the left corridor offset has
to be less or equal to the value of the right corridor offset.
3. In the Alignment names tab select the desired alignment from the
list of pre-defined alignments for horizontal and/or vertical
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alignments, and select a road string set that describes the

parameters of the surface road.
Figure 6-62. Edit Properties for the Road with String Set: Alignment Names Tab
Editing horizontal/vertical alignments of center line

All types of lines, curves, spirals, intersections, grades, parabola and
circular arks used for creating horizontal and vertical alignments of a
road with String set, are the same as used for alignments editing of a
road with X-section. See Edit on the Roads Tab on page 6-37 for
details.
Editing in the String Set Properties Dialog Box

The left panel of the Road tab displays the String Set configuration, as
set of the strings. Every road string is described by the pair or pairs of
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the horizontal/vertical alignments (HA-VA). And every alignment is

editable:
To edit any object of the road string set (road string, pair, alignment)
of the road, highlight this object and select the Properties from the
pop-up menu:
To delete any object of the road, select Delete from the pop-up menu.
Each object of the road has different editable parameter(s):
The name for the String Set:
The name and order for the string:
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The horizontal and/or vertical alignment from the predifined list:
In the right panel of the Road tab, the user can delete and/or edit the
existing element. To perform any operation, right click the desired
elements and select the corresponding command from the pop-up
menu:
Figure 6-63. Operations with Road Element
When editing the existing element, the user can change any
parameters of this element and as well as type of the element:
Figure 6-64. Editing the Road Element Parameters
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - Editing Layers
Spectrum Link allows to save all changes which were entered in the
road with String Set and export this data to TopSURV/SSF and
LandXML file formats.
Editing Layers
layers in a file, including the layer name, line and point styles, and the
color to use for objects on the layer.
Edit on the Layers Tab

In the Layers screen, you can edit all fields directly on the screen.
Figure 6-65 shows an example of editing fields on the Layers tab.
Figure 6-65. Editable Fields on the Layers Example
Edit in the Layer Properties Dialog Box

1. To edit the properties for the layer, double-click the desired layer
in the Layers screen.
2. Edit the general properties for the layer.
The notes.
Whether the layer is visible or not.
The layers breakline type.
3. Edit the plotting styles for the layer.
The line style and width.
The color to use for lines and points.
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Chapter 6 Editing Data in Spectrum Link - About Editing Offsets in Spectrum Link
The point symbol.

4. Edit the following plotting information for the area:
Select the area fill style in the corresponding field.
The Fill Transparency field displays the value of an area's
transparency. Changing of this value does not affect
transparency of the area because this option does not work in
graphical mode in Spectrum Link ver 8.
Figure 6-66. Edit Properties for the Layer
About Editing Offsets in Spectrum

Link
Using the associated Properties dialog box, you can edit the offsets
for TS or GPS measurements and for PTL (point to line) points.
Spectrum Link recognizes offsets from an observation line, point-toline offsets, and offsets from a line with a known azimuth.
Offsets from an observation line in Total Station measurements
Offset Along the distance from the Prism Point to the projection
of the Offset Point along the line of sight
Offset Across the distance from the offset Point to the line of
sight, either to the left or to the right of the line
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Offset Height the height difference from the prism point to the
offset point
Figure 6-67. Measuring/Editing Offsets From Observation Line
Offsets from the reference line formed by reference points (point-toline offsets) in TS and GPS measurements
From Point the start point of the reference line (Point 1)

To Point the end point of the reference line (Point 2)
Offset Dist the distance along the reference line from the prism
or the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point
Offset Across the distance perpendicular to the reference line
from the prism or the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point
Height is relative the height difference from the prism point to
the offset point
Height is absolute the absolute height of the offset point
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NOTE
Field Software Job sets only absolute elevation for a PTL point
Figure 6-68. Measuring/Editing Offsets From Point-to-Line
Offsets from a line with a known azimuth in TS and GPS

measurements
Azimuth offset line azimuth
Offset Dist the distance along the line with known azimuth
from the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point
Offset Across the distance perpendicular to the line with known
azimuth from the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point
Offset Ht the height difference from the rover GPS antenna to
the offset point
Height is relative the height difference from the prism point to
the offset point
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Height is absolute the absolute height of the offset point
Figure 6-69. Measuring/Editing Offsets From Observation Line
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Chapter 7
Working with
Point Data in
Spectrum Link
Spectrum Link includes a function for working with point data:
computing coordinates of TS and GPS network.
Computing Point Coordinates for

Raw Data and Field Software Files
Spectrum Link allows computing point coordinates for raw data and
Field Software files.
Compute Coordinates
Note the following restrictions for coordinate computations:
NOTE
When editing data, coordinate computations (re-calculation) are

not automatic. You must manually select the Compute Coordinate
function
WARNING
If there is no antenna information (Antenna Type field is

empty) for Base RTK station, the phase center of the Base
station will be used to compute Rover positions.
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Chapter 7 Working with Point Data in Spectrum Link - Computing Point Coordinates for
For details on setting the parameters for computations, see Set

Process Properties for Computations on page 7-2.
1. Open a raw data or Field Software file.
2. Click Process Compute Coordinates.
Any new point coordinates are added and written to the file.
Figure 7-1. Coordinate Calculation Before and After Example
Set Process Properties for Computations

Typically, the default parameters are sufficient for most coordinate
computations of TS network. In the Process Compute Coordinates
pane, the user can set distance and angle measurement errors to take
them into account when computing the coordinates of the station
using directions observed from the station to points of known
positions (resection method):
Figure 7-2. Apply Coordinate Computation Parameters
1. Click TS Computations in the left pane and select the refraction

coefficient for total station observations.
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Chapter 7 Working with Point Data in Spectrum Link - Computing Point Coordinates for
The refraction coefficient corrects the vertical angle between the

earths curvature and refraction in the atmosphere.
2. Click OK to save the settings.
Figure 7-3. Apply Total Station Computation Parameters
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Chapter 8
Exporting Data
Files to a Topcon
Device
Spectrum Link provides a simple interface for exporting data files
directly to a Topcon device (instrument). Spectrum Link exports any
file type to a hand-held controller, coordinate files to a total station.
NOTE
Before you can export data to a total station, the device must first
be set up. See Adding Devices on page 2-1 for details.
This chapter discusses the steps to export data files to a connected
device.
See Exporting Files to a Mobile Device on page 8-2.
See Exporting Files to a Total Station on page 8-3.
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Chapter 8 Exporting Data Files to a Topcon Device - Exporting Files to a Mobile Device
Exporting Files to a Mobile Device

The Topcon and Sokkia family of controller software (such as
TopSURV and SSF survey application) run on several Topcon and
third-party mobile devices.
Spectrum Link supports three formats of the Field Software Job files:
Spectrum Survey Field Job (*. tsj). This job is created in SSF
version 7.3 and later.
TopSURV Job (*. tsj). This job is created in TopSURV version
7.0 and later.
TopSURV PC Job (*.tlsv). This job is created in TopSURV
version 6.11.03 and earlier
There is a difference in format of these files and a difference in using
these files in the computers software.
In TopSURV version 7.0 and later, the *.tsj file is saved on the
controller, that this file format can be opened by Topcon Link/
Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools/Sokkia Spectrum Office/TopSURV PC.
Spectrum Link is used only for transferring the *.tsj file from the
controller to the computer without format changes. Moreover, the
user can use a movable memory card to transfer the *.tsj file from the
controller to the computer.
In TopSURV version 6.11.03 and earlier, the *.tsv file is saved on the
controller. But Topcon Link/Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools/Sokkia
Spectrum Office/TopSURV PC version can not open this file format.
Spectrum Link has to convert mobile device-based formats to
computer-based formats.Spectrum Link performs the conversion
during the import process the *.tsv file to the *.tlsv file. This format
(*.tlsv) is opened by Topcon Link/Spectrum Link/Topcon Tools/
Sokkia Spectrum Office/TopSURV PC.
is required to properly export files. If you need to install ActiveSync,
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Chapter 8 Exporting Data Files to a Topcon Device - Exporting Files to a Total Station
see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use Windows CE-based

Devices on page 1-11 for details.
NOTE
This section describes data export using the Spectrum Link

interface. To use Windows Explorer for data exporting, see
Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device on
page 8-6.
1. Connect your controller and computer according to the
controllers documentation.
Note that a Bluetooth connection requires that both devices
have Bluetooth wireless technology capabilities.
3. In the right panel, double-click Mobile Device. Spectrum Link
connects to the internal memory of the controller.
4. Navigate to the location in the controllers memory in which data
files are saved. For example, Field Software Jobs are saved to the
TopSURV/SSF folder.
5. In the left pane, navigate to the folder on the computer in which
the file is saved.
6. Select the desired file(s) and click the Move Right button. The
file export progress displays.
Exporting Files to a Total Station

The Topcon and Sokkia family of conventional and robotic Total
Stations have an internal data storage device to record data to in
various formats. Refer to your Total Station operators manual for
details on setup, operation, and connection with other devices.
When exporting files to a Topcon and Sokkia Total Station, Spectrum
Link simply connects to the device and provides a path for the data
transfer. The actual file transfer is performed at the Total Station.
The connection procedure for Topcon and Sokkia Total Stations
varies, so refer to the devices documentation for details.
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is required to properly export files. If you need to install ActiveSync,
see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use Windows CE-based
Devices on page 1-11 for details.
NOTE
This section describes data export using the Spectrum Link

interface. To use Windows Explorer for data exporting, see
Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device on
page 8-6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connect your computer and Total Station according to the

operators manual.
With Spectrum Link open, click File Export to Device.
In the left pane, navigate to the folder on the computer in which
the file is saved.
In the right pane, double-click Topcon Total Stations or Sokkia
Total Stations.
Double-click the desired device to connect with the Total Station.
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6. Select the coordinate file to export and click the Move Right
button.
Figure 8-1. Export File to Topcon and Sokkia Total Station
7. Follow all steps listed in the Upload file(s) to Total Station dialog
box. These steps may vary depending on the connected device.
Click Start in Spectrum Link to export the data and save it in the
Total Station.
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Chapter 8 Exporting Data Files to a Topcon Device - Using Windows Explorer to Export
Files to a Device
Using Windows Explorer to Export

Files to a Device
After installing Spectrum Link, the computers hard disk contains up
to eight virtual drives for accessing Topcon and Sokkia devices to
import/export data. These virtual drives provide a quick way to
transfer data without opening Spectrum Link. Many of the steps are
the same as for importing/exporting data via the Spectrum Link
interface. See the corresponding section above for further details on
the steps listed in sections below.
Export to a Topcon and Sokkia Mobile Device using Windows
Explorer
1. Connect the controller to the computer. Connect to the controller
via ActiveSync.
2. On the computer, navigate to and copy the file(s) to export.
3. Navigate to the Mobile Devices device directory and click the
device icon.
4. Navigate to the TopSURV or SSF folder and the desired job
file(s).
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Files to a Device
5. Copy and paste, or drag-and-drop, the desired file(s) to the

controller.
for the job created by SSF and
TopSURV version 7.0 and later
for the job created by

TopSURV version 6.11.03
version and earlier
Figure 8-2. Export Using Explorer Mobile Device
Exporting to a Topcon and Sokkia Total Station using

Windows Explorer
1. Connect the total station to the computer. If needed, connect to
the total station via ActiveSync.
2. On the computer, navigate to and copy the coordinate file to
export.
3. Navigate to the Topcon Total Stations or Sokkia Total Stations
device directory and click the device icon.
4. Click the icon for the connected total station.
5. Copy and paste, or drag-and-drop, the file to a directory on the
computer.
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Files to a Device
6. Follow all instructions on the Upload file(s) to Total Station

dialog box.
Figure 8-3. Export Using Windows Explorer Sokkia Total Station
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Appendix A
Data Views
Reference
Spectrum Link can open three views to display file data: a tabular
view, CAD view, and layers view. Spectrum Link displays CAD view
only for Field Software job file. When opening a coordinate file, or
total station raw data, or GPS + raw data, or digital level, or Field
Software job file, Spectrum Link reads the file and displays an
appropriate tab or a set of tabs:
Coordinate file Points tab
Total Station raw data file Points and TS Obs tabs
Digital Level file Points and DL Obs tabs
GPS+ raw data file - GPS Occupations tab
Field Software job:
Points tab, if the job contains point(s)
GPS Occupations, if the job contains GPS occupations
TS Obs, if the job contains total station observations
GPS Obs, if the job contains GPS observations
Codes, if the job contains codes
Linework, if the job contains linework
Tap Dimensions, if the job contains tape measurements
Images, if the job contains images (such as data obtained
using the GPS-7000i total station)
X-Section Templates, if the job contains road data
Roads, if the job contains road data
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - Coordinate View
When viewing a Field Software job, the CAD view displays points
and linework, and a Layers view can be displayed if the job file
contains layers.
Coordinate View
Coordinate files contain data on points taken with total station, digital
levels, or GPS receivers. The coordinate file data table contains only
one tab to display data. Because coordinate files do not store unit and
system information, you can select these settings using the advanced
options while opening or in the status bar.
For details on editing coordinate information, see Edit in the Point
Properties Dialog Box on page 6-3 (coordinate data can be contained
in TS, DL, or GPS measurements).
Points Tab
For coordinate files, the Points tab has the following default columns.
Icon the symbol used for the point
Latitude\Northing the measured northing coordinate for the
point and coordinate type
Longitude\Easting the measured Easting coordinate for the
Elevation the elevation of the point
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - TS Observations View
Code any codes associated with the point
Figure A-1. Coordinate File Data Table
Icon Descriptions
Table A-1 lists the icons used to represent different information in the
data table.
Table A-1. Coordinate File Icons
Location
Icon
Description
Unknown point
Points Tab
Fixed coordinates point

Offset point (only for GTS-7 Points)
TS Observations View
Total Station observation files contain data on points and observations
taken with a total station instrument. The TS observations file data
table contains two tabs to display data. Because total station files do
not store system information, you can select these settings using the
advanced options while opening or in the status bar.
For details on editing total station observation information, see
Editing TS Observations on page 6-12.
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Points Tab
For files which contain TS observations, the Points tab has the
following default columns:
Longitude\Easting the measured easting coordinate for the
Control the coordinate fix of the point (None, Horizontal,
Vertical, Both)
Figure A-2. TS Obs File Data Table Points Tab
TS Obs Tab
For raw files, which contain TS observations, the TS Obs tab has two
panels, the left for points with known coordinates, the right for points
with unknown coordinates measured from the point selected in the
left panel.
The left panel contains the following default columns:
Icon the symbol of the point
# the number of the point
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Point Name the name of the point

Instrument Height the height of the instrument in the selected
units
Instrument Centering Error/ Reflector Centering Error - centering
error of Total Station/Reflector over the mark. This error will be
take into account when estimating adjustment results.
Instrument Height Error/Reflector Height Error - measurement
error of the Total Station/Reflector height over the mark. This
error will be take into account when estimating adjustment
results.
The right panel contains the following default columns:
Point From the beginning of the vector
Point To the end of the vector
Reflector Height the height of the reflector
Azimuth, Horizontal Circle, Zenith Angle, Slope Distance
angular and linear measurements in the selected units (DMS, qon,
mil, radian, ft, m)
Code any code associated with the point
Type the type of point
SS: side shot point
BS: backsight point (the previous occupation point)
FS: foresight point (the next occupation point)
BKB: backsight bearing point
Center and Side: These two types of TS measurements are
created if the user selected Horizontal Angle Offset in the
Total Station or TopSURV/SSF software. The Center
measurement contains only horizontal angle to the target
(offset point), Side measurement contains: horizontal/vertical
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angles and distance to the prism (see Figure A-3). Both

measurements (Center and Side) relate to one point. After
clicking Compute Coordinates, Spectrum Link calculates
the coordinates of this point using both measurements:
Figure A-3. Example of Horizontal Angle Offset in Total Station or TopSURV/SSF
Vertical and Horz.Vertical: These two types of TS

measurements are created if the user selected Horizontal/
Vertical Angle Offset in the Total Station or TopSURV/SSF.
The Horz.Vertical measurement contains only angle
(horizontal/vertical) measurements to the target (offset point),
Vertical measurement contains horizontal/vertical angles and
distance to the reflector (see Figure A-4). Both measurements
(Vertical and Horz.Vertical) relate to one point. After clicking
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Compute Coordinates, Spectrum Link calculates the

coordinates of this point using both measurements
Figure A-4. Example of Horizontal/Vertical Angle Offset in Total Station or TopSURV/

SSF
Horizontal Resection/Vertical Resection: plane / vertical

coordinates of station point are computed using
measurements from two (or more) points with known
coordinates
Resection: plane and vertical coordinates of station point are
computed using measurements from two (or more) points
with known coordinates
left panel
right panel
Figure A-5. TS Obs File Data Table TS Obs Tab
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Icon Descriptions
Table A-2 lists the icons that represent different Spectrum Link
parameters in the data table.
Table A-2. Total Station Raw Data File Icons
Location
Icon
Description
TS station
TS point
Points Tab

Fixed Horizontal control
Fixed Vertical control
TS Obs Tab, Left

Panel
TS station
ForeSight measurement
TS Obs Tab, Right

Panel
SideShot measurement
BackSight
TS Obs Tab, Right

Panel (Continued)
BackSightBearing point measurement

TS Resection Observation
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - GPS+ Raw Data View
GPS+ Raw Data View

GPS+ Raw Data file contains GPS/GLONASS code and carrier phase
measurements collected for point or points where was mounted a
GPS antenna. Spectrum Link directly (that is using its own technique)
opens the following GPS+ raw data files:
RINEX 2.11 and RINEX 3.0 is the version of standard format for
exchanging GPS Raw Data. For a static/kinematic observation(s)
2 or 3 files are created; the first usually having an extension
beginning with the letter O and stores the observations; the
second usually has extensions beginning with the letter N or
G, depending on GPS/GLONASS capability, and stores GPS
and GLONASS navigational data (orbits) for those observations.
Compact RINEX/Compact Rinex3 file (or a Hatanaka
compressed file) is the compression of RINEX 2.11 / RINEX 3.0
observation files. This file type contains a D extension.
TPS/JPS files are the raw data files logged by Topcon receivers.
TPD files are a Topcon proprietary format for storing GPS raw
data, and can be used to backup raw data or exchange raw data
between different jobs.
Sokkia PDC files are the new raw data files logged by Sokkia
receivers (GSR2600, GSR2700 and GSR1700)
Sokkia Stratus files are the raw data files logged by Sokkia
Stratus receiver
Also Spectrum Link allows the user to open native binary formats of
GPS receivers manufactured by Ashtech (B*.*, E*.*, S*.*), Leica
Geosystems (*.lb2, *.mdb,*.m00), Trimble (*.dat), Septentrio
Satellite Navigation NV (*.sbf) companies. For opening these
formats, Spectrum Link applies TEQC software (http://
facility.unavco.org/software/teqc/teqc.html).
When the user opens one of the above formats in Spectrum Link, the
following scheme of converting the file begins to work automatically:
1.
TEQC converts the native binary format to RINEX 2.11

file format.
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2. The created RINEX file is opened by Spectrum Link.

NOTE:
1. The current default setting for the TEQC allows opening only
static occupations (provided there is only one Marker Name in
the file for this occupation). In other words, it is impossible to
open kinematic and Stop&Go files of native formats of these
companies into Spectrum Link.
2. When opening binary files of third-party companies, Spectrum
Link uses default settings of the TEQC program. If a binary file
failed to be opened by Spectrum Link, we recommend to repeat
the conversion to the RINEX file using own settings of TEQC
(out of the Spectrum Link program) for the given binary file.
After obtaining an appropriate RINEX file, this file can be
opened by Spectrum Link.
After opening a raw data file in Spectrum Link, the GPS Occupations
tab displays all information about occupation(s), which the raw data
file contain.
GPS Occupations Tab

For a GPS+ raw data file, the GPS Occupations tab has the following
columns:
Icon displays a symbol associated with the occupation.
Point Name displays the name of the occupation.
Original Name displays the original occupation name.
Antenna Type the antenna type used on the occupation.
Antenna Height the antenna height.
Antenna Height Method the method used to measure the
antenna height, either Vertical or Slant.
Start Time and Stop Time displays the beginning and end dates
(day/month/year) and starting and stopping epoch time of the
occupation.
Duration the duration of time in which the observational data
was acquired (duration = start time/stop time).
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Method the surveying method used at the occupation; either

Static, Stop-and-Go, Kinematic, RTK (RTK base, RTK Topo, and
RTK Autotopo), or Autonomous.
Note displays user comments.
Source displays the path of the raw data on the computer disk
drive, local area network, or storage media.
Interval displays the occupation logging interval.
Receiver displays the TPS receiver serial number used for the
occupation.
GPS week, day displays the GPS week and day of the
occupation start time.
NEpoch displays the number of epochs for the given GPS
occupation.
Antenna Centering Error centering error of Antenna Reference
Point (ARP) position over the mark. This error will be take into
account when estimating adjustment results.
Antenna Height Error - measurement error of the antenna height
over the mark. This error will be take into account when
estimating adjustment results.
Azimuth offset line azimuth.
Offset Dist displays the occupations distance offset.
Offset dHt displays the occupations height offset.
Offset Across displays the occupations across offset.
H RMS - horizontal position error for the given occupation.
V RMS - vertical position error for the given occupation.
Receiver vendor - displays the name of the vendor which
developed this GPS receiver. The user can select a desired
company from the list. This selects a vendor of the receiver to
accommodate differences in post - processing GLONASS
measurements by different companies. If the receivers class is
not included in the IGS list, select Unknown from the list.
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - Digital Level Data View
for the file that contains static and kinematic occupations
for the file that contains static occupation
Figure A-6. GPS+ Raw Data File GPS Occupations Tab
Digital Level Data View

Digital level files contain data on points measured with a digital level
instrument. The DL observations file data table contains two tabs to
display data.
For details on editing level measurements, see Editing Digital Level
Observations on page 6-19.
Points Tab
For a Digital Level file, the Points tab has the following default
columns:
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Vertical, Both)
Figure A-7. DL Obs File Data Table Points Tab
DL Obs Tab
For a Digital Level file, the DL Obs tab has two panels, the left for
start and end points of a job, the right for all level measurements for
the job selected in the left panel.
The left panel contains the following columns:
Icon the symbol of the leveling job
# the number of the leveling job
From the start leveling point of the job
To the finish leveling point of the job
Level Run the name of the leveling job created in a Topcon
digital level
Date the start date (day/month/year) and time of job creation
Note displays user comments
Distance the sum of all backsight and foresight distances
Balance the sum of differences between DL to BS point and DL
to FS point of the job
The right panel contains the following columns:
Icon displays a symbol associated with turning points
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# the number of the measurement

Point the name of the turning point
BS the measurement for backsight point
FS the measurement for foresight point
Distance measured distance
Elevation the orthometric heights of the point (or the height of
the point is calculated from a point with known height)
Vert. Offset displays the vertical offset from the horizontal
plane for traverse and sideshot points
Note any comment for the level measurement
Std Dev standard deviation for the level measurement. This
value is created in the digital level
Date the date and time of level measurement
Level Run the name of the leveling job created in a Topcon
digital level
left panel
right panel
Figure A-8. DL Obs File Data Table DL Obs Tab
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - Field Software Job View
Icon Descriptions
parameters in the data table.
Table A-3. DL OBS File Icons
Location
Icon
Description
Traverse Point for digital level observation

Side Shot
Points Tab

DL Obs Tab, Left

Panel
Leveling job
BackSight level measurement
DL Obs Tab,
Right Panel
ForeSight level measurement

SideShot level measurement
Field Software Job View

A Field Software job contains information on the various GPS, total
station, digital level, tape dimension, and cross-section template data
measured/recorded with an instrument running TopSURV/SSF. The
type of information in the Field Software job determines the tabs that
will display. Field Software jobs also display linework and points in a
graphical CAD view. If the Field Software job includes layers,
another view is available for managing this data.
If Field Software job contains localization, Spectrum Link displays
the point coordinates in the both coordinate systems (WGS-84/Datum
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and Ground/Localization). Spectrum Link does not recalculate

localization parameters which were created in TopSURV/SSF.
in local coordinate system
in Datum coordinate system
For details on editing Field Software job information, see Chapter 6

(Field Software job can contain TS, DL, or GPS measurements).
CAD View for Field Software Job

The CAD view is a two-dimensional, graphical representation of
linework road and surface data, with associated points, in a Field
Software Job. To view the CAD graphic, click View CAD View.
Depending on the files data and the filters used, the following
information will be displayed. To set filters, see Setting CAD View
Options on page 3-27.
Points display with the associated symbols. If the point does not
have a symbol assigned, its survey symbol will be used.
Lines display with the associated code/layer color, style, and
width.
Control codes (/AS, /AE, /C) display as an arc or closed polyline,
respectively.
Codes with a polygon entity display as closed and filled (if a fill
color has been set).
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Roads display in the color applied to the corresponding layer(s).
Figure A-9. Field Software Job CAD View
NOTE
The Roads tab and X-Section Templates tab have independent

CAD graphical views associated with the selected data element.
Layers View for Field Software Job

The Layers view lists all layers in the file with associated properties.
To view the layers, click View Layers. The following information
will be displayed for each layer. To edit a layers properties, see
Editing Layers on page 6-51.
Name the name of the layer
Visible if the layer is visible in the CAD view
Line Style the style used for lines in this layer
Line Width the width of lines in this layer
Color the color of points and lines in this layer
Point Symbol the icon used for points in this layer
Breakline Type the type of breakline for the layer (Auto,
Breakline, Boundary, or Exclusion)
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Note any notes associated with the layer

Area Fill Style displays the type of fill.
Fill Transparency - displays the value of an area's transparency.
Changing of this value does not affect transparency of the area
because this option does not work in graphical mode in Spectrum
Link ver 8.
Figure A-10. Field Software Jobs Layers View
Points Tab
For a Field Software Job, the Points tab has the following default
columns:
point and the coordinate type
point and the coordinate type
Vertical, Both)
Photo Notes - displays the number of a photo note per point.
Layer - the layer for the point
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Color - the color of points and lines

Point Symbol - the icon used for point
Figure A-11. Field Software Job Points Tab
GPS Occupations Tab

For a Field Software Job, the GPS Occupations tab has the following
default columns:
Icon displays a symbol associated with the occupation
Point Name displays the name of the occupation
Original Name displays the original occupation name
Antenna Type the antenna type used on the occupation
Antenna Height the antenna height
Antenna Height Method the method used to measure the
antenna height, either Vertical or Slant
Start Time and Stop Time displays the beginning and end dates
(day/month/year) and starting and stopping epoch time of the
occupation
Duration the duration of time in which the observational data
was acquired (duration = start time - stop time)
Method the surveying method used at the occupation; either
Static, Stop-and-Go, Kinematic, RTK (RTK base, RTK Topo, and
RTK Autotopo), or Autonomous.
Note displays user comments
Source displays the path of the source information on the
computer disk drive, local area network, or storage media
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Interval displays the occupation logging interval

Receiver displays the Topcon/Sokkia receiver serial number
used for the occupation
GPS week, day displays the GPS week and day of the
occupation start time
NEpoch displays the number of epochs for the given GPS
occupation
Antenna Centering Error centering error of Antenna Reference
Point (ARP) position over the mark. This error will be take into
account when estimating adjustment results.
Antenna Height Error - measurement error of the antenna height
over the mark. This error will be take into account when
estimating adjustment results.
Azimuth offset line azimuth.
Offset Dist displays the occupations distance offset
Offset dHt displays the occupations height offset
Offset Across displays the occupations across offset
H RMS - horizontal position error for the given occupation
V RMS - vertical position error for the given occupation
Receiver vendor - displays the name of the vendor which
developed this GPS receiver. The user can select a desired
company from the list. This selects a vendor of the receiver to
accommodate differences in post - processing GLONASS
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measurements by different companies. If the receivers class not

included in the IGS list, plase select Unknown from the list.
Figure A-12. Field Software Job GPS Occupations Tab
TS Obs Tab
For a Field Software Job, the TS Obs tab has two panels, the left for
points with known coordinates, the right for points with unknown
coordinates measured from the point selected in the left panel.
Point Name the name of the point
Instrument Height the height of the instrument in the selected
units (ft, m)
Instrument Centering Error/ Reflector Centering Error - centering
error of Total Station/Reflector over the mark. This error will be
take into account when estimating adjustment results.
Instrument Height Error/Reflector Height Error - measurement
error of the Total Station/Reflector height over the mark. This
error will be take into account when estimating adjustment
results.
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Point From the beginning of the vector

Point To the end of the vector
Reflector Height the height of the reflector
Azimuth, Horizontal Circle, Slope Distance, Vertical Angle,
Zenith Angle angular and linear measurements in the selected
units (DMS, qon, mil, radian, ft, m)
Code any code associated with the point
Type the type of point
SS: side shot point
BS: backsight point (the previous occupation point)
FS: foresight point (the next occupation point)
BKB: backsight bearing point
Horizontal/Vertical Resection: plane or vertical coordinates
of station point are computed using measurements from two
(or more) points with known coordinates
Resection: plane and vertical coordinates of station point are
computed using measurements from two (or more) points
with known coordinates
Date date and time of the point measurement
Center and Side: These two types of TS measurements are
created if the user selected Horizontal Angle Offset in the
Total Station or TopSURV/SSF. The Center measurement
contains only horizontal angle to the target (offset point), Side
measurement contains: horizontal/vertical angles and
distance to the prism (see Figure A-3 on page A-6). Both
measurements (Center and Side) relate to one point. After
clicking Compute Coordinates, Spectrum Link calculates
the coordinates of this point using both measurements
Vertical and Horz.Vertical: These two types of TS
measurements are created if the user selected Horizontal/
Vertical Angle Offset in the Total Station or TopSURV/SSF.
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The Horz.Vertical measurement contains only angle

(horizontal/vertical) measurements to the target (offset point),
Vertical measurement contains horizontal/vertical angles and
distance to the reflector (see Figure A-4). Both measurements
(Vertical and Horz.Vertical) relate to one point. After clicking
Compute Coordinates, Spectrum Link calculates the
coordinates of this point using both measurements
left panel
right panel
Figure A-13. Field Software Job TS Obs Tab
GPS Obs Tab

For a Field Software Job, the GPS Obs tab has the following default
columns for baseline measurements from the Base station to the
Rover point:
Point From the starting point of the baseline measurement
Point To the ending point of the baseline measurement
Start Time the date and time of the start of the measurement
Duration the time during which the measurement was taken
Note any note for the baseline measurement
Horizontal Precisions, Vertical Precisions the horizontal and
vertical precisions of the measurement
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dN, dE, dU the coordinate increments of the measurement in

the current projection
Method the measurement method (RTK Topo or RTK
AutoTopo)
Solution type the type of solution used for the measurement
Float,Phase Diff: float phase difference measurement
FixeMd,Phase Diff: fixed phase difference measurement
Float,Phase Diff, mm GPS: float phase difference
measurement with mm GPS
Fixed,Phase Diff, mm GPS: fixed phase difference
measurement with mm GPS
Figure A-14. Field Software Job GPS Obs Tab
Codes Tab
For a Field Software Job, the Codes tab has two panels, the left for all
available codes, the right for all attributes associated with the object
(code) selected in the left panel.
Icon the symbol of the object
Code the code of the object
Layer display the layer in which the code is used
Icon the symbol of the attribute
Name a unique name for the attribute
Default value the value of the attribute
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Type the type of attribute (integer, real number, text, menu,

boolean or date)
Figure A-15. Field Software Job Codes Tab
Lines Tab
For aField Software Job, the Lines tab has two panels, the left for all
lines (codes, layers, and strings) in the job, the right for all line
segments associated with the line selected in the left panel.
Icon the symbol associated with the line
Code the primary code used for the line
String the string for the line
Layer the layer for the selected line
Color/Line Style/ Point Symbol/Line Width the plotting style of
the selected line
Area Fill Style displays the type of fill.
Fill Transparency - displays the value of an area's transparency.
Changing of this value does not affect transparency of the area
because this option does not work in graphical mode in Spectrum
Link ver 7.3
Icon the symbol associated with the line segment
Order the order of points associated with the line segment
From the beginning point of the line segment
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To the end point of the line segment. If the line is closed, the
To point for the last segment will be the same as the start point
of the line.
Control Code (enable in Tabular view options) the control code
of the point
Arc Start: the starting point of the arc
Arc End: the ending point of the arc
Close: the last point in a closed line
left panel
right panel
Figure A-16. Field Software Job Linework Tab
Tape Dimensions Tab

For a Field Software Job, the Tape Dimensions tab has two panels, the
left for all tape dimensions in the job, the right for tape measurements
of the tape dimension selected in the left panel.
Icon the symbol associated with the tape dimension
Start Point the name of the starting point for the dimension
End Point the name of the ending point for the dimension
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# measurement sessions
Point to measurement direction
Distance the length of the line
the - sign stands for a left turn
the + sign stands for a right turn relative to the direction of
the measurement the last line
Date the date and time of the measurement finished
Note any notes associated with the measurement
Figure A-17. Field Software Job Tape Dimensions Tab
Images Tab
For a Field Software Job, the Images tab has two panels, the left for a
thumbnail of all images in the job, the right for larger version of the
thumbnail image selected in the left panel.
The left panel contains a thumbnail image of all images in the job,
with the lowest image title (either numerically or alphabetically)
listed first.
The right panel contains the selected image with measured points and
linework associated with the image. The symbols of the points
correspond to the settings selected in the Line and Code properties
dialog boxes. The size of the symbol depends on the distance from the
station.
NOTE
Spectrum Link expects images to reside in a folder with the same

name as the data file. For example, data from the 050119.tlsv
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file will be associated with images in the 050119 folder. The

data file and image folder must reside in the same directory for
the images to display.
Figure A-18. Field Software Job Images Tab
X-Section Templates Tab

For a Field Software Job, the X-Section Templates tab has two panels,
the left for all cross-section templates in the job, the right for
segments used in the cross-section template selected in the left panel.
Icon the symbol associated with the template
Name the name of the template
Cut Slope (1:n) the percentage of cut for the slope
Fill Slope (1:n) the percentage of fill for the slope
The right panel contains the following default columns and a graph
for the x-section template selected in the left panel:
Icon the symbol of the segment
Order the sequential order of the segment
Code the code used for the segment
Hz. Dist the horizontal offset from the central line for the
segment
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V.Dist the vertical offset from the horizontal plane for the
segment. If a value is entered for this parameter, the Grade will be
automatically calculated.
Grade% the ratio of Hz. Dist and V.Dist multiplied by 100%. If
a value is entered for this parameter, the V.Dist will be
automatically calculated.
Hz. Offset from CL (m) horizontal offset from the central line
for the segment start point. Calculated using the corresponding
values of the previous segment(s).
V. offset from CL (m) vertical offset from the horizontal plane
for the start point of the segment. Calculated using the
corresponding values of the previous segment(s).
Figure A-19. Field Software Job X-Section Templates Tab
Roads Tab
TopSURV/SSF version 8.0 and later allows one to create a road using
one of two following ways:
1. Through horizontal and vertical projections of the center line
(alignments) and lines representing the surface of the road and
lying in the planes perpendicular to the center line (X-Section).
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To use this way in TopSURV/SSF, the user has to click X-Sec Set
in the Surface tab of the Add Road screen and select a predefined X-section set:
Figure A-20. TopSURV/SSF: Creating Road with X-Section
2. Through a set of several strings (String Set). Every separate string

in the set is defined by one or several pairs of the horizontal and
vertical alignments. To use this way in TopSURV/SSF, the user
has to click String Set in the Surface tab of the Edit Road screen
and select a pre-defined string set:
Figure A-21. Figure A-21. TopSURV: Creating Road with String Set
Road with X-Section

For a Field Software Job that contains a road with X-sections, the
the right - in table and graphic view, parameters of horizontal
alignments/vertical alignments/x-section templates for the road
selected in the left panel.
road in the job.
Horizontal alignment select to show both table and graph;
expand to select and show just the table or graph
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Vertical alignment select to show both table and graph; expand

to select and show just the table or graph
X-Sections select to show both table and graph; expand to
select and show just the table or graph
The right panel contains information for the object selected in the left
panel, whether a road or an alignment/x-section.
Figure A-22. Field Software Job Roads Tab
The horizontal alignment table has the following default columns

and/or a graph for the road or horizontal alignment selected in the left
panel.
Icon the symbol associated with the element of the alignment
Order the order of the element in the horizontal alignment
Type the type of element (line, curve, spiral, or intersection)
Azimuth the azimuth of the element
Length the length of the element; editable for all types of
elements except Intersection, where the length is calculated for
the compound curve consisting of two spirals and one curve
Turn the direction of the turn for a curve, a spiral, and
intersection; Right is a clockwise direction, Left is a counterclockwise direction
Start Radius/End Radius the radius of the curve or spiral
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Northing/Easting the grid/ground coordinates of the

intersection point
Spiral 1 Len/Spiral 2 Len the length of the spiral at the
intersection point
End Station the number of the end station for the element
Intersection Pt the name of the intersection point
Tangential to prev element displays True if the azimuth for
this element is the end azimuth for the previous element; displays
False if the azimuth for this element is arbitrary
End Northing /End Easting the grid/ground coordinates of the
end station of the element
End Azimuth the azimuth that sets the tangent to the end station
of the element
Spiral Dir the spiral direction
Delta the angle between the radii corresponding to the curve
Chord the length of the segment joining start and end points of a
curve
Tangent the length of the segment which touches the given
curve
Mid Ord the distance from the midpoint of a chord to the
midpoint of the corresponding curve
External the distance from the midpoint of the curve to the
intersection point of the tangents
Spiral Const the square root of the product of the length and the
radius of the spiral
Spiral Const 1/Spiral Const 2 the spiral constants used to define
a compound curve
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Start Deg Chord/End Deg Curve the angle in degrees used to

compute the radius of curve whose chord is 100 units long.
Figure A-23. Field Software Job Roads Tab, Horizontal Alignment Panel
The vertical alignment table has the following default columns and/or
a graph for the road or vertical alignment selected in the left panel.
Icon displays an image associated with the elements.
Type the type of the element (grade, parabola, or long section)
Sta/Chainage the number of the start station or chainage for the
grade, parabola, and long section element
Order the order of the element in the vertical alignment
Length the length of the vertical element for the grade and
parabola, and the length of the curve of the long section
Start Grade / End Grade the starting and ending percentages of
grade of the element. If the grade is rising, the value should be
positive; if the grade is falling, the value should be negative
Elevation the elevation value on the end station for the grade
and parabola and the elevation value of the station used for
creating of the long section
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Figure A-24. Field Software Job Roads Tab, Vertical Alignment Panel
The x-section table has the following default columns and/or a graph
for the road or cross section selected in the left panel.
Station the station at which the template is applied
Side the left or the right side of the road relative to the central
line where this template is used
Template the name of the template (selected from the list of
existing templates in the current job)
Figure A-25. Field Software Job Roads Tab, X-Section Template Panel
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Road with String Set

For a Field Software Job that contains a road with String Set, the
the right - in table and graphic view, parameters of horizontal and
vertical alignment of the center line, and string sets for the road
selected in the left panel.
road in the job.
Horizontal alignment of the center line select to show both table
and graph; expand to select and show just the table or graph
Vertical alignment of the center line select to show both table
and graph; expand to select and show just the table or graph
String set select to show the list of strings; expand to show all
strings which are included in the given set
The left panel of the Road tab displays the String Set configuration, as
set of the strings. Every road string is described by the pair or pairs of
the horizontal/vertical alignments (HA-VA).
Figure A-26. Roads Tab for Road with X-Section: Left Panel
The right panel contains information for the object selected in the left
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panel.
Figure A-27. Roads Tab for road with X-Section: Right Panel
All types of line, curves, spiral, intersection, grade, parabola and

circular ark that are used for creating horizontal and vertical
alignments of a road with String set are the same that are used for
creating alignments of a road with X-section. See Road with XSection on page A-30 for details.
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - Stakeout Report View
Stakeout Report View

The Stakeout Report tab is displayed only if a TopSURV/SSF job that
was opened into Spectrum Link, contains a stake report. This stake
report involves information about stake of different objects (point,
line/arc, road, slope, surface). In Spectrum Link, the view of this
report depends on components which were included by the user
during configuration of the TopSURV/SSF job. All parameters of this
report are not editable:
Figure A-28. The Stakeout Report Tab
Displaying Check Points in Points

Tab
With repeated measurements of a single point (for both GPS and TS
measurements), the software TopSURV/SSF allows the user to select
one of the following three methods (Figure A-29):
to write the point with a new name
to use the new coordinates and raw measurements and
remove previous coordinates of this point
to save this point as a check point
Figure A-29. TopSURV/SSF: Point Check Screen
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - Displaying Check Points in Points Tab
When saving repeated measurements as measurements for check

points, TopSURV/SSF shows the coordinates of only the first point in
the Points screen. And the check points with their coordinates and
offsets from the first point will be shown in the Edit Point ->Check
Points tab (Figure A-30).
Figure A-30. TopSURV/SSF: Check Points Tab
TopSURV/SSF does not change the names of the check points: the all
have the name of the first point. The repeated measurements are
displayed in the Raw Data screen.
When you open a job in the Spectrum Link, the software will display
ALL control points in the Points tab and ALL repeated measurements
in the TS Obs/GPS Observations tab. The names of these point
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(except the name of the first point) will contain the prefix check n,
where n - number of the check points.
Figure A-31. Points Tab and TS Obs Tab Display Check Points
If the user saved repeated GPS measurements as measurements for

check points, and selected the applying these measurements to
weighted averaging in the TopSURV/SSF job, the software calculates
point coordinates taking into account all repeated measurements for
the point with mark
Figure A-32. TopSURV/SSF: Using Weighted Average
After opening this TopSURV/SSF job in Spectrum Link, the Points

tab will display the weighted averaging for the points and coordinates
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all check points. The GPS Observations tab will display all repeated
measurements of this job. The observations for points with name A1
check n were not used in calculation of the weighted averaging for
the point A1:
Figure A-33. Points Tab and GPS Obs Tab Displays Weighted Averaging Coordinates and
Measurements
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Appendix A Data Views Reference - Icon Descriptions
Icon Descriptions
parameters in the data table. Note that the icons for codes and
linework are user-selectable, and are not listed below.
Table A-4. Field Software Job Icons
Location
Icon
Description
TS station
TS point
TS BackSight point
Point coordinates input manually
Point coordinates calculated by means of COGO
Design point
Stakeout point
Points Tab

Base station
Topo pointa
Auto Topo pointb
PTL (point to line) offset point
GPS offset point
Tape Measurement Point
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Table A-4. Field Software Job Icons (Continued)

Location
TS Obs Tab, Left

Panel
Icon
Description
TS station
ForeSight measurement
SideShot measurement
TS Obs Tab, Right

Panel
BackSight measurement
BackSightBearing point measurement
TS Resection Observation
TS MLM Observation
Base station occupation
GPS Occupations
Tab
Auto Topo occupationc

Topo occupationd
Baseline from the base station to a Topo point
GPS Obs Tab

Baseline from the base station to an Auto Topo
point
Tape Dimensions
Tab
Left Panel
Start reference line
Tape Dimensions
Tab
Right Panel
Tape Measurement Point
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Table A-4. Field Software Job Icons (Continued)

Location
Icon
Description
Horizontal Alignment
Vertical Alignment
Roads Tab
X-Section Template
View Table
View Graphic
Line element
Roads Tab
Horizontal
Alignment Table
Curve element
Spiral element
Intersection element
Grade element
Roads Tab
Vertical
Alignment Table
Parabola element
Long Section element
a. Topo point the point collected during a static RTK measurement

b. Auto Topo point the point collected during a kinematic RTK
measurement
c. Auto Topo occupation the kinematic occupation in the RTK survey
d. Topo occupation the static occupation in he RTK survey
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Appendix B
Sample File
Formats
Coordinate File Formats
Spectrum Link can send, receive, and convert a number of different
coordinate file data types. ASCII file formats are listed below.
KOF Coordinates Format
Name,E,N,Z,Code/Name,N,E,Z,Code
Coordinate Format
This file has the following format:
Name, Easting/Northing, Northing/Easting, Elevation, Code
If the code information is absence in the file:
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Appendix B Sample File Formats - Coordinate File Formats
Name,Lat,Lon,Ht,Code Coordinate Format

Name, Lat, Lon, Ht, Code
If the code information is absence in the file:
FC-4 Coordinate Format

Name
Northing
Easting
Elevation
Code
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Appendix B Sample File Formats - Coordinate File Formats
GTS-210/310-10 Coordinate Format
GTS-7 Coordinate Format

Name, Northing, Easting, Elevation, Code
If the code information is absent in the file
Field Software Job Coordinate File

Name, Northing, Easting, Elevation, Note, Code
If the note information is absence in the file:
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Appendix B Sample File Formats - GPS Vector File Format
If the note and code information is absence in the file
GPS Vector File Format

GPS Vector files have the following format:
Header(//Topcon Vector Format:v.number of the version,linear units,)
VPP(for vector),Name_Point1,Name_Point2,dX,dY,dZ,sigma_dX,sigma_dY,sigma_dZ,cor_XY,cor_XZ,cor_YZ,
P(for point),Nane_Point,Lat(DD MMSS.ss),Lon(DD MMSS.ss),Ell.Height,Code,Note
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Appendix C
Software Usage
License Agreement
1. Software License.
All software and documentation accompanying this License
Agreement whether on disk, in read only memory, on any other media
or in any other form are licensed to you by Sokkia Topcon or its
daughter enterprises. Your own the media on which the Sokkia
Software is recorded but the Sokkia licensors retain title to the Sokkia
Software. The Sokkia Software in this package and any copies that
this License Agreement authorizes you to make are subject to this
License Agreement. Here and below under the Sokkia Software term
we mean all executive programs, documentation and it parts.
2. Permitted Uses and Restrictions.
2.1. General Use.
This License Agreement allows you to install and use the Sokkia
Software on a single computer at a time. This License Agreement
does not allow the Sokkia Software to exist on more than one
computer at a time.
2.2. Backup Copy.
You may make one backup copy of the Software in machine-readable
form for backup purposes only. In this case your backup copy is not
installed or used on any computer. You may not transfer the rights to a
backup copy unless you transfer all rights in the Software as provided
under Section 3. The backup copy must include all copyright
information contained on the original.
2.3. Additional Use.
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Appendix C -
You, as the master user of the computer on which the Software is

installed, may also install the Sokkia Software on one of your home
or field computers. However, the Sokkia Software may not be used on
your home or field computer at the same time the Sokkia Software on
the master computer is being used.
2.4. Restrictions.
You may not decompile, disassemble, modify, rent, lease, loan,
sublicense, distribute, authorize or create derivative works based
upon the Sokkia Software in whole or part or transmit the Sokkia
Software over a network except as expressly permitted herein.
3. Transfer.
You may transfer all your rights under this License Agreement, the
related documentation, the License Agreement and the Sokkia
Software to another person or legal entity provided that:
(a) you transfer each this License Agreement, all software or
hardware bundled or pre-installed with the Sokkia Software,
including all copies, updates and prior versions converted into other
formats, to such person or entity.
(b) you destroy any other copies of the Sokkia Software in your
possession, including backups and copies stored on a computer.
(c) the receiving party accepts the terms and conditions of this
License Agreement and any other terms and conditions upon which
you legally purchased a license to the Sokkia Software.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may not transfer education, prerelease, or not for resale copies of the Sokkia Software.
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4. Multiple Environment Software. Multiple Language Software.

Dual Media Software. Multiple Copies. Bundles. Updates.
If the Sokkia Software supports multiple platforms or languages, if
you receive the Sokkia Software on multiple media, if you otherwise
receive multiple copies of the Sokkia Software, or if you received the
Sokkia Software bundled with other software, the total number of
your computers on which all versions of the Sokkia Software are
installed may not exceed the permitted number as written in Section
2.
You may not, rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, authorize, lend or
transfer any versions or copies of the Sokkia Software you do not use.
If the Sokkia Software is an update to a previous version of the
Sokkia Software, you must possess a valid license to such previous
version in order to use the update. You may continue to use the
previous version of the Sokkia Software on your computer after you
receive or download the update to assist you in the transition to the
update, provided that: the update and the previous version are
installed on the same computer; the previous version or copies thereof
are not transferred to another party or computer unless all copies of
the update are also transferred to such party or computer; and you
acknowledge that any obligation Sokkia Topcon or its daughter
enterprises may have to support the previous version of the Sokkia
Software may be ended upon availability of the update.
5. Export Rules.
You agree that the Sokkia Software will not be shipped, transferred or
exported into any country or used in any manner prohibited by any
export laws, restrictions or regulations. All rights to use the Sokkia
Software are granted on condition that such rights are forfeited if you
fail to comply with the terms of this License Agreement.
6. General Provisions.
If any part of this License Agreement is found void and
unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the balance of the
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License Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable

according to its terms. This License Agreement shall not prejudice the
statutory rights of any party dealing as a consumer. A writing signed
by an authorized official of Sokkia Topcon may only modify this
License Agreement. Sokkia Topcon may license updates to you with
additional or different terms. This is the entire agreement between
Sokkia Topcon and you relating to the Sokkia Software and it
supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings,
communications or advertising relating to the Sokkia Software.
7. Compliance with Licenses.
If you are a business or organization, you agree that upon request
from Sokkia Topcon or Sokkia Topcon's authorized representative,
you will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of
any and all Sokkia Software at the time of the request is in conformity
with your valid licenses from Sokkia Topcon.
8. Pre-release Product Additional Terms.
If the product you have received with this License Agreement is precommercial release or beta Sokkia Software, then this Section
applies. To the extent that any provision in this Section is in conflict
with any other term or condition in this License Agreement, this
Section shall supersede such other terms and conditions with respect
to the Pre-release Sokkia Software, but only to the extent necessary to
resolve the conflict. You acknowledge that the Sokkia Software is a
pre-release version, does not represent final product from Sokkia
Topcon, and may contain bugs, errors and other problems that could
cause system or other failures and data loss. Consequently, the Prerelease Sokkia Software is provided to you "as-is", and Sokkia
Topcon disclaims any warranty or liability obligations to you of any
kind. You acknowledge that Sokkia Topcon has not promised or
guaranteed to you that Pre-release Sokkia Software will be announced
or made available to anyone in the future, that Sokkia Topcon has no
express or implied obligation to you to announce or introduce the Prerelease Sokkia Software and that Sokkia Topcon may not introduce a
product similar to or compatible with the Pre-release Sokkia
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Software. Accordingly, you acknowledge that any R&D that you

perform regarding the Pre-release Sokkia Software or any product
associated with the Pre-release Sokkia Software is done entirely at
your own risk. During the term of this License Agreement, if
requested by Sokkia Topcon, you will provide feedback to Sokkia
Topcon regarding testing and use of the Pre-release Sokkia Software,
including error or bug reports. If you have been provided the Prerelease Sokkia Software pursuant to a separate written agreement,
your use of the Sokkia Software is also governed by such agreement.
You agree that you may not and certify that you will not sublicense,
lease, loan, rent, or transfer the Pre-release Sokkia Software. Upon
receipt of a later unreleased version of the Pre-release Sokkia
Software or release by Sokkia Topcon of a publicly released
commercial version of the Sokkia Software, whether as a stand-alone
product or as part of a larger product, you agree to return or destroy
all earlier Pre-release Sokkia Software received from Sokkia Topcon
and to abide by the terms of the End User License Agreement for any
such later versions of the Pre-release Sokkia Software.
Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary you agree
that you will return or destroy all unreleased versions of the Prerelease Sokkia Software within thirty (30) days of the completion of
your testing of the Software when such date is earlier than the date for
Sokkia Topcon's first commercial shipment of the publicly released
Sokkia Software.
9. Customer Support.
Sokkia Topcon provides all data processing services free of charge for
the Sokkia Topcon distributors only. The services are to train and
provide technical support to Sokkia Topcon's existing customers so
they may evaluate and improve their data processing techniques. All
such services are provided "as-is". Sokkia Topcon makes no
warranties, expressed or implied regarding such services or the
accuracy of any computed results, including, but not limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Sokkia Topcon will have no liability in connection with such
services, including any liability for data not being available for use,
for lost, miscalculated or corrupted data, for lost profits, loss of
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business or any other consequential, incidental, special, indirect or

punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
The customer uses any results computed by Sokkia Topcon at its own
risk.
If you have any questions regarding this License Agreement or if you
wish to request any information from Sokkia Topcon please use the
address and contact information included with this product to contact
the Sokkia Topcon office serving your jurisdiction.
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FM 68448
Spectrum Link Program Explanations

P/N: 7010-0981 Rev B 12/10
2010 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
Concerns regarding this Sokkia product may be sent to Service and Repair Department,
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., 7400 National Drive, Livermore, California 94550
All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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What are the main steps to set up Spectrum Link?

What are some of the file operations that can be performed in Spectrum Link?

What are some of the file operations that can be performed in Spectrum Link?

Spectrum Link

Part Number 7010-0981 Rev. B

Introduction .......................................................... 1-1

Setting up Spectrum Link for Transferring Data 2-1

File Operations and Data Views .......................... 3-1

Coordinate File ................................................

Importing Data Files ............................................ 4-1

Converting Files Between Formats .................... 5-1

Editing Data in Spectrum Link ............................ 6-1

Edit in the Point Properties Dialog Box ....................

Editing X-Section Templates ...........................................

Working with Point Data in Spectrum Link ........ 7-1

Exporting Data Files to a Topcon Device .......... 8-1

Data Views Reference ......................................... A-1

Stakeout Report View ...................................................... A-37

Sample File Formats ............................................ B-1

Conventions Used in this Manual

Preface - Obtaining Technical Support

Press or click the button or key labeled Enter.

Further information to note about the configuration,

Supplementary information that can help you

Obtaining Technical Support

Exceptions from Responsibility

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

Installing Spectrum Link

The CD version of Spectrum Link contains all projections,

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7(32

512 MB of RAM (1000MB

Before connecting the receivers USB port to the computers

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

If downloading the software from the Sokkia website, save

3. Click Next to start the installation process.

Figure 1-1. Review License Agreement and Enter User Information

5. Select a needed setup type. Depending on the users selection,

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

LB72 for Belgium

Figure 1-3. Custom Setup Type

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

The typical installation does not allow one to install a geoid on

If the selected projection contains a list of projection(s) and a

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

the Setup tab of the Coordinate System item of the

the installed projection(s) will be displayed in the list of

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

the installed projection(s) will be displayed in the list of

The following rules is used for adding projection and geoid:

Without reference to the selected projection type, Spectrum Link

It the user selected some regional geoid file in the process of

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

geoids (selected official geoid, global (*.glc), custom regional

Without reference to the selected projection/geoid type, Spectrum

Chapter 1 Introduction - Installing Spectrum Link

6. Spectrum Link is installed on the computer (Figure 1-4)

Figure 1-4. Select Program Folder and Installation Progress

7. Click Finish to exit the installation.