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Using the Survey Command Line
To enter data by typing command names, use the Survey Command Line
method by choosing Data Collection/Input ➤ Survey Command Line. The
command line prompt changes to SURVEY>, and you can enter commands
using the Survey Command Language. Once you become proficient with the
Survey Command Language, you may find that this is the most efficient way
to enter and query data.
The Survey Command Language has commands that you can use to
■ Establish equipment settings.
■ Create, edit, and list points.
■ Create figures, intersections, and centerlines.
■ Enter traverse and side shot observations.
To quickly access the Survey Command Language when the Survey
Command Line is active, type help to display a list of commands that you
can use to enter your information. This file lists the following command
syntax you must use to complete the command:
■ Anything in ( ) parentheses is optional.
■ Anything in [ ] brackets is required.
■ You must separate each item with a space.
For example, the Angle Distance command syntax is:
AD VA (point) [angle] [distance] [vert angle] (descript)
If you type AD VA, then a point number (optional), you must include the
angle, distance, and vertical angle. You can also enter an optional description
for the point.
To define a baseline using menu commands
Steps Use to locate
1 From the Data Collection/Input menu, choose
Baseline
➤ Define Baseline.
Using Baseline Commands
2 On the Survey Command Line you are prompted to
enter the baseline origin point number.