Stakeout/Layout Toolbox Functions 8.3.9

Stakeout Toolbox functions
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Function

Description

Stake Elevation

Stake out with reference to a height, which is defined:
• by selecting an existing point,
• by entering the height directly,
• by selecting an area. The reference height is automatically calculated to the balanced height of the area.

Cut/Fill values in the Information bar are altered according to the reference height applied.

Side View is a kind of cross-section view and
only available when using Stake Elevation.

TPS only: If a Project Height Shift has been
defined, it will be taken into account for calculation of the reference height and the cut/fill value.

➜ An additional icon is displayed in the Status Bar, when a Project Height Shift is applied to a project.
➜ A Project Height Shift can only be defined on project creation and cannot be changed afterwards.

Reference Height

Stake out elements (points, lines, arcs) with reference to a height, which is defined:
• by selecting an existing point,
• by entering the height directly,
• by selecting a surface. The selected stake out element is projected to the surface and the reference height is set to the height value of the surface.

Cut/Fill values in the Information bar are altered according to the reference height applied. Refer to Stake Out Points, Lines, Arcs with Reference to a Height .

Reference

Stake elements with reference to a line.

Function

Description

New Point

Insert a point into the map by entering the required coordinates or by scanning a QR-code. This point can then be staked. The new point can also be defined as Control Point.

➜ To start the QR-code scan tap .See also: Importing data using QR Scan step-by-step

Edit Point

After selecting a point from the map, permitted values can be edited.

Stake Writer

Enable this option to get guidance on marking of the stake. For further details refer to: Stake Writer

Undo

Undo previous action.

Delete

Remove points/lines/arcs.

Function

Description

Shift Point

Creates a new point shifted from the initially selected point by the entered offset values.

Create Point /Line

Allows you to create a point or line by defining direction and slope.

Auto Element Selection

Set this option to On to make the next point/ line to stake be selected automatically according to the settings.

• Next Point from list: the next point from the Stakeout Point List is selected automatically.
• Nearest Point (or line): the point or line in the Map view that is closest to the current position is selected automatically after the previous point/line was staked out.
• Nearest Point from list: the point from the Stakeout Point List that is closest to the current position is selected automatically after the previous point was staked out.
• Nearest Line in direction: only works for vehicle/dozer/scraper and tractor configurations. The line closest to the current position is selected automatically. Lines on the left or the right-hand side in direction of driving can be excluded by setting the Blade Ref. Point to either "Left" or "Right" in the Foreman Settings. See also: Foreman Settings
• Dynamic Point selection: the point closest
to the current or last known pole/rover position is selected automatically.

➜ To use the Next Point from list or the Nearest Point from list function, it is necessary to define the list of points first.
➜ Calculation of the nearest point or line is based on 3D coordinates.
➜ Lines at a 3D distance larger than 10m are not selected automatically.
➜ Auto Element Selection can be activated separately and will stay active even after restart. The chosen method will stay selected after restart, too.

Auto Snap

Enable this option to make temporary points be displayed for dedicated points of elements to be laid out.

For further details refer to: Stake out/Lay out points using Auto Snap

Auto Staking

Lay out points automatically. See also: Layout a point on ceiling, floor or wall

Stakeout List

Tap this button in order to add points via graphical selection to a Stakeout List. To be able to see the list next to the Map view switch on the Stakeout Point List from within the Map

Handler > Viewing options
It is possible to select points for laying out from
the list or to use the list for Auto Element
Selection (see above).

Layout Lines Toolbox functions

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Function	Description
Stake Elevation	Set out with reference to a height, which is defined: • by selecting an existing point, • by entering the height directly, or • or by selecting an area. The reference height is automatically calculated to the balanced height of the area. Cut/Fill values in the Information bar are altered according to the reference height applied. Side View is a kind of cross section view and only available when using Stake Elevation. When using a Robotic Total Station, a defined height can be set out automatically by tapping the Auto Staking button in the Measure bar. Height and autostake function stay active so that the same height can be autostaked on different walls. See also: Lay out a point on ceiling, floor or wall.
Flip	Switch the start point and end point of the active line.
Edit Point	After selecting a point from the map, permitted values can be edited.
Undo	Undo previous action.
Delete	Remove points/lines/arcs.

Function	Description
Flip	Switch the start point and end point of the active line.
Parallel Offset	Offset a line to be set out. When an offset is applied, the Offset indicator is displayed in the top left corner of the map view. The indicator disappears when all possible offset values are set to zero. You can tap the Offset indicator to quickly access the toolbar.
Perpendicular Line	Create a perpendicular line to be set out. When an offset is applied, the Offset indicator is displayed in the top left corner of the map view. The indicator disappears when all possible offset values are set to zero. You can tap the Offset indicator to quickly access the toolbar.
Connect Points	Tap points to create a line to be set out.
Create Arc	Tap points to create an arc to be set out.
Auto Staking	When a line (pipe) is be selected, the break through point can be laid out automatically on the wall. See also: Lay out a point on ceiling, floor or wall
Auto Line Selection	Set this option to On to make the next line to stake be selected automatically by the instrument according to the settings: • Nearest Line: the line in the Map view that is closest to the current position is selected automatically after the previous line was staked out. • Nearest Line in direction: only works for vehicle/dozer/scraper and tractor configurations. The line closest to the current position is selected automatically. Lines on the left or the right-hand side in direction of driving can be excluded by setting the Blade Ref. Point to either "Left" or "Right" in the Foreman Settings. See also: Foreman Settings ➜ Calculation of the nearest line is based on 3D coordinates. ➜ Lines at a 3D distance larger than 10m are not selected automatically. ➜ The chosen method will stay selected in the Layout application after restart.