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November 2000
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Tripod Data Systems Adds Road Layout to New Survey Pro CE 2.0
Two new functions make road surveying more flexible and simple
CORVALLIS, OREGON-November 1, 2000-Tripod Data Systems announced today the
release of Survey Pro for Windows CE version 2.0. This version adds road
layout and slope staking routines to the program. Road layout gives
surveyors the ability to enter road definitions and then stake the road
based on those definitions. Slope staking allows users to locate and stake
catch points given a center line and a slope.
"With the graphical viewing tools that we have added, Survey Pro's road
layout provides functionality that no other road staking tool can match,"
said TDS Product Manager Eric Hall. "We have also simplified the road
definition rules and at the same time made the road tools more flexible. I
think the results will please our customers."
Road Layout gives surveyors editors for entering horizontal and vertical
alignments as well as templates that describe the road cross-section,
widenings and super elevations. Because of the big screen and road viewing
tools of the Ranger handheld computer running the Windows CE operating
system, surveyors can easily visualize the road. The graphical viewers make
road entry and editing easier to understand and act as a valuable error
checking system. Once the road is defined, Survey Pro provides a complete
set of road staking tools that use the road file for guidance. Staking the
road is easier because the road file contains the complete definition of the
road. Any station can be staked or slope staked. Offset values are
automatically set by the templates.
The slope staking routines take an alignment definition and let the user
slope stake at any station along the alignment. Unlike the road slope
staking routine, the slope staking routine requires the user to enter an
offset for the hinge point and to define the slope to use for the operation.
This form of slope staking is extremely useful for simple operations where a
complete road definition is not required.
Survey Pro CE version 2.0 also includes many other enhancements to GPS and
Robotic functions. For current Survey Pro for Windows CE users, the new
road layout and slope staking routines are a free upgrade. Survey Standard
users can purchase an upgrade to Survey Pro to get the new routines as well
as all the advanced tools that Survey Pro provides.
About Tripod Data Systems
Founded in 1987, Tripod Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) produces software for
platforms including programmable calculators, advanced rugged handheld field
computers, and complete office software applications used by Cable Network
Operators, Utility Operators, and City, State and Federal Government
agencies. TDS software integrates with a wide range of measurement tools
including optical instruments, global positioning system (GPS) receivers,
and laser rangefinders. TDS can be reached by telephone at 541-753-9322, by
fax at 541-757-7439, by email at sales@tdsway.com or on the web at
www.tdsway.com.
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