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TransIt
Version 2.35
Users Guide
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Nikon Instruments Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747
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Copyright 1996-2001
Melville, NY 11747
U.S.A
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Printing History
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CHAPTER 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
INTRODUCTION......................................................1-1
OVERVIEW ................................................................................1-1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................1-3
TRANSIT PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................................................1-3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .................................................................1-4
USER REGISTRATION .................................................................1-5
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION .......................................................2-1
2.1 INSTALLATION................................................................................2-1
2.2 UNINSTALL ....................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3
GETTING STARTED ...............................................3-1
3.1
INITIAL STARTUP .......................................................................3-1
3.2
GETTING AROUND.....................................................................3-3
3.2 1 Title Bar..................................................................................3-4
3.2.2
Menu Bar..........................................................................3-4
3.2.3
Tool Bar............................................................................3-4
3.2.4
Status Bar .........................................................................3-4
3.2.5
Client Area .......................................................................3-4
3.2.6
Browser Window ..............................................................3-5
3.2.7
Editor Window..................................................................3-5
3.3
MENU NAVIGATION ..................................................................3-5
3.4
FEATURE OVERVIEW .................................................................3-6
3.5
TRANSIT TOOL BAR ..................................................................3-8
CHAPTER 4
TRANSIT COMPONENTS ......................................4-1
4.1
BROWSER WINDOW...................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Record Format Fields .............................................................4-3
4.1.2
Color Coding....................................................................4-4
4.2 EDITOR WINDOW ...........................................................................4-5
4.2.1
Record Format Fields ......................................................4-7
4.3 RECORD FORMAT MATRIX .............................................................4-8
CHAPTER 5
FILE MENU ...............................................................5-1

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5.1 NEW JOB ........................................................................................5-2
5.2
OPEN JOB ..................................................................................5-3
5.3
SAVE JOB / SAVE JOB AS...........................................................5-6
5.4
IMPORT JOB ...............................................................................5-7
5.4.1
Special Cases..................................................................5-12
5.5
EXPORT JOB ............................................................................5-12
5.5.1
Point Name Specifications .............................................5-16
5.5.2
Point Name Incompatibility ...........................................5-17
5.6
PRINT REPORT .........................................................................5-18
5.7
PROPERTIES - JOB SUMMARY ..................................................5-21
5.8
EXIT ........................................................................................5-21
CHAPTER 6
EDIT MENU...............................................................6-1
6.1
DELETE RECORD .......................................................................6-1
6.2
UNDELETE RECORD...................................................................6-2
6.2
INSERT RECORD ........................................................................6-2
6.4 APPEND RECORD ............................................................................6-5
6.5
SEARCH RECORD .......................................................................6-6
CHAPTER 7
TRANSFER MENU ...................................................7-1
7.1
DATA RECORDER TO PC............................................................7-1
7.1.1
Performing the Transfer...................................................7-5
7.1.2
Special Cases....................................................................7-6
7.2
PC TO DATA RECORDER ...........................................................7-6
7.2.1
Performing the Transfer...................................................7-8
7.2.2
Alphanumeric Point Names..............................................7-9
7.2.3
NEZ Truncation..............................................................7-10
7.2.4
Point Name Incompatibility ...........................................7-10
CHAPTER 8
PROCESS MENU ......................................................8-1
8.1
CALCULATE COORDINATES .......................................................8-1
8.1.1
Duplicate Points...............................................................8-2
8.2
VIEW REPROCESS LOG ..............................................................8-3
8.3
VIEW UPLOAD/EXPORT LOG .....................................................8-4
CHAPTER 9
9.1
TOOLS MENU...........................................................9-1
COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................9-2
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9.2
EXPORT OPTIONS ......................................................................9-2
9.2.1
ASCII ................................................................................9-3
9.2.2
DXF ..................................................................................9-4
9.2.3
CivilSoft............................................................................9-5
9.3
SETTINGS ..................................................................................9-6
9.4
CODE LIST TOOL .......................................................................9-9
9.4.1
Folder Properties ...........................................................9-13
9.4.2
General Properties.........................................................9-14
9.5
COGO.....................................................................................9-16
9.5.1
Point Direction Distance................................................9-16
9.5.2
Point to Point Inverse.....................................................9-18
9.5.3
Intersection.....................................................................9-19
CHAPTER 10
10.1
10.2
WINDOW MENU ................................................10-1
ARRANGE ICONS .....................................................................10-1

SELECTING A WINDOW ...........................................................10-1
CHAPTER 11
HELP MENU........................................................11-1
11.1 CONTENTS ...............................................................................11-1

11.2 SEARCH FOR HELP ON .............................................................11-3
11.3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..............................................................11-3
11.3.1
To Obtain Technical Support via Email: .......................11-4
11.3.2
To Print the Technical Support Form (or send to a Fax
Machine) 11-9
11.4 ABOUT TRANSIT ...................................................................11-11
CHAPTER 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................12-1
CHAPTER 13
LIST OF FIGURES .............................................13-1
CHAPTER 14
LIST OF TABLES ...............................................14-1
CHAPTER 15
INDEX ...................................................................15-3
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1
Overview
TransIt is a 32-bit software application, which will run on Windows 95,

Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT. TransIt is used with
Nikon surveying instruments and third party vendors and supports the
following features:
Upload and download of data (via RS-232) between the PC and the
following Nikon Total Stations and data recorders:
NPL-820/821
DTM-800/801 Series
DTM-700 Series
DTM-500/501 Series
DTM-400 Series
NPL-350
DTM-330/350
DTM-300
DTM-310
DR-48
AP700 Direct Database Transfer
AP800 Direct Database Transfer
DTM-800/801 Pre-Installed Software
Full inserting and editing capabilities (manual data input)
Coordinate Calculation
Complete Support for:
Map Projection Correction
Curvature and Refraction Correction
Distance Units: U.S. Foot (Decimal & Feet /Inch) and
International Foot
Angle Units: Degrees, Gons, Mils6000, Mils6400
Sea Level Correction
Vertical Angle: Zenith, Nadir, Horizontal, Compass
Horizontal Angle: Azimuth, Zero to Backsight
Coordinate Order: NEZ, ENZ
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File import of the following formats:

DR-48 (*.d48)
DTM-300 (*.d30)
DTM-310 (*.d31)
DTM-400 (*.d40)
DTM-700 (*.dbm)
DTM-700 Internal Data (*.00?)
AP700 Database (*.dbm)
AP800 Database (*.dbm)
DTM-800/801,NPL-821 Internal Data (*.00?)
DTM-800/801,NPL-821 Pre Installed Software (*.ncd)
Nikon Raw (*.raw)
ASCII Coordinate (.asc) configurable
Support for the following export formats:
ASCII Coordinate configurable
DXF
Nikon Raw
SDR 2X
AP700 Database
AP800 Database
DTM-801 Pre-Installed Software
TDS Format
Soft Desk Field Book
CivilSoft Format
TRPS
Land Soft-Topocomp
MOSS Format
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1.2
Chapter 1
System Requirements
To use TransIt, you will need:

1.3
Computer/processor with a 486DX 66MHz or higher

Processor
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT
24 MB of RAM
Typical available hard disk space required: 7 MB
One 3.5 high-density disk drive
VGA or higher resolution graphics card
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
TransIt Package Contents
Your TransIt package should contain the following materials:

TransIt Program Disks 3.5

TransIt Users Guide
Registration Card
1-3
Introduction
1.4
Chapter 1
Customer Support
If any of the above items are missing or if you require technical support,
please contact your Nikon Surveying Instrument Dealer or Nikon
Surveying:
Surveying Systems Group
Melville, NY 11747
Telephone:
631-547-8595
Facsimile:
631-547-8669
Email: surveysupport@nikonincmail.com
Nikon Corporation
9-16 Ohi 3-Chome
Shinagawa - Ku
Tokyo 140, Japan
Telephone:
Facsimile:
+81-3-3773-8123
+81-3-3773-8115
Nikon Europe B.V.

P.O. Box 222
1170 AE Badhoevedorp
The Netherlands
Telephone:
Facsimile:
+31-20-4496222
+31-20-4496299
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1.5
Chapter 1
User Registration
Please take a moment to fill out and mail your registration card. Youll
receive important information and notification of updates from Nikon
Instruments Inc., along with information about other products to help you
take advantage of TransIt.
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Installation
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Installation
Warning!!
Before installing TransIt, it is strongly recommended that

you exit all Windows programs before running this setup
program.
To install TransIt, please follow the instructions listed below:

1.
Close any Windows applications that are currently running.
2.
Insert Disk 1 in drive A:\ or B:\
3.
Click on the [Start] button and choose the Run Option.
4.
At the Open: prompt, type A:\setup (or B:\setup if the floppy drive
is B:\)
5.
The installation program will try to detect if TransIt has already

been installed on the PC. If it finds that a version does currently
exist, the screen in Figure 2-1 will be presented to the user,
displaying the current installation path. Since this is an upgrade,
the user will not have the option of changing the installation path.
The installation will remove the old components and install the
newer ones in the current TransIt directory. Please note that all of
the settings information will be maintained during the upgrade
process.
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Figure 2-1 - Upgrade
6.
If the installation program does not detect an installed version of

TransIt on the PC, the screen in Figure 2-2 will be presented to the
user. At this screen, the user has the option of modifying the
location of where TransIt will be installed.
Figure 2-2 - New Installation
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7.
When prompted, insert disk 2, then disk 3. The screen in Figure
2-3 will be displayed. Click on the [OK] button after you have
inserted the appropriate diskette.
Figure 2-3 - Next Disk Prompt Box
8.
After the installation is complete, it might be necessary to reboot

the PC so TransIt can run correctly. The installation will indicate
whether or not this is necessary.
9.
TransIt can be started by clicking on the [Start] button and

selecting Programs|TransIt|TransIt.
10.
Please refer to the Readme First file, which can be found by

clicking
on
the
[Start]
button
and
selecting
Programs|TransIt|Readme First. This file indicates the new
features, modifications and corrections since the last released
version of TransIt.
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2.2 Uninstall
1. The TransIt application can be conveniently uninstalled by clicking on
the [Start] button and choosing Settings|Control Panel.
2. Once Control Panel opens up, double click on the Add/Remove
Programs icon.
3. Scroll down the list of applications until the entry for the TransIt
application is located. Select the entry and then click on the
[Add/Remove] button.
4. TransIt and its components have now been removed.
Note: Files found in the \data and \download directories are not removed
during the Uninstall process.
To delete a file or folder:

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Navigate to the file or folder you want to delete, and highlight it.
3. On the File menu, click [Delete].
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Chapter 3 Getting Started

3.1
Initial Startup
When TransIt is run for the first time, the user is presented with a setup
utility to help configure the TransIt interface. The screen in Figure 3-1
will appear.
Figure 3-1 - TransIt Setup Window
The TransIt Setup window is used to configure units, communication,

export, and miscellaneous settings.
To learn more about each setting option see Section 9.3Settings.
Clicking the [Help] button on any dialog or message box will bring up the
help topic associated with that box. To see a list of help topics available in
TransIt, use the Help option from the TransIt menu bar.
Help on any TransIt topic can also be viewed by double clicking on the
TransIt Help icon by clicking on the [Start] button and selecting
Programs | TransIt | TransIt Help.
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During the installation, three subdirectories are created: DATA,

DOWNLOAD, and CODE LIST. DATA is the default directory where
TransIt looks for TransIt data files. The DOWNLOAD directory contains
original data files that have been downloaded from an instrument or data
collector into TransIt. The CODE LIST directory contains preset and
customized code lists defined by the user. See Section 9.4 on code lists.
TransIt provides the ability to print out any open data files; however, a
default printer must be selected for the printing feature to work.
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3.2
Chapter 3
Getting Around
Figure 3-2 contains an overview of the TransIt interface.

(3.2.1) Title bar
(3.2.7) Editor
Window
(3.2.2) Menu bar

(3.2.3) Tool bar
(3.2.5) Client
Area
Figure 3-2 - TransIt Interface
(3.2.6)
Browser Window
(3.2.4)
Status Bar
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Caps Lock,
Number Lock,
and Scroll Lock
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Chapter 3
3.2 1 Title Bar

The highlighted bar titled TransIt is referred to as the Title Bar. The Title
Bar displays the name of the application and current job. When the Title
Bar is highlighted, it indicates that this application is the currently active
one.
3.2.2 Menu Bar
The Menu Bar is located directly underneath the Title Bar and contains
seven menu options. The user selects the desired menu option containing
the operation to be performed.
3.2.3 Tool Bar
The Tool Bar is located directly underneath the Menu Bar and contains
buttons which are shortcuts to specific menu item options. Using the
buttons on the toolbar is a quick way of performing an operation without
having to search for an operation hidden in one of the menu options on the
Menu Bar. See Section 3.5 for additional information.
3.2.4 Status Bar
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the TransIt Window. It displays
the name and location of the currently active job.
3.2.5 Client Area
The Client Area is the area of the window where icons representing open
jobs are found. Once a job is opened, and its associated Browser and
Editor Windows are minimized, the icons are displayed in this Client Area
directly above the Status Bar. To see the window, which is represented by
the icon, just double click on the icon, and the window will appear.
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3.2.6 Browser Window

The Browser Window displays a subset of data for each record in the job
file in tabular format. The Browser Window allows the user to quickly
locate records and examine data relative to other records in the file. See
Section 4.1 for details on the Browser Window.
3.2.7 Editor Window
The Editor Window displays the data associated with the record currently
highlighted in the Browser Window. It shows the complete record,
indicating each data field associated with that particular record type. See
Section 4.2 for details on the Editor Window.
3.3
Menu Navigation
Moving around the screen is an easy task. By simply pointing and

clicking with the mouse, the user can select from any of the menu items
on the Menu Bar.
As an alternative to using the mouse, the keyboard can be used in two
different fashions. The first way is to hold the [ALT] key while
depressing the underlined letter of the desired menu item. For example,
pressing the [ALT] key, then the letter F will bring up the File menu.
Secondly, some of the operations have shortcut keys listed next to the
operation in the submenu list. For example, pressing the [CTRL] key,
then the letter O will bring up the Open Job dialog box. Pressing these
shortcut key combinations will activate that particular command.
All of the menu options invoke either Message Boxes, submenus, or other
windows referred to as dialog boxes.
The dialog boxes require the user to fill in information required by
TransIt to carry out the operation. Every dialog box has at least three
buttons on it. These buttons and their corresponding actions are described
below.
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[OK] button - When pressed, signifies that the user accepts the
information placed in the dialog box and has agreed to
complete the selected operation.
[Cancel] button - When pressed, signifies that the user wants

to cancel the whole operation.
[Help] button - When pressed, TransIts online help appears

for the specific operation currently in progress.
The Message Boxes require that the user either respond to a question or to
simply acknowledge a statement.
3.4
Feature Overview
TransIt has seven menu items from which to choose. Below is a brief
description of the functionality of each menu item.
File - The File menu item groups together operations that can
be performed on a particular job. A job can be created,
opened, saved, imported, exported or printed by choosing one
of the operations in its submenu. In addition, a summary will
display properties or settings of the active job.
Edit - The Edit menu item is for use only when a job is opened
or imported. This feature allows the user to delete, undelete, or
search records from the active data file. Additionally, records
can be inserted or appended to the active data file, and records
can be searched for.
Transfer - The Transfer menu item is used to transfer data

between the data recorder and the PC in either direction.
Process - The Process Menu options are used for coordinate

calculation and for reviewing calculation log files created
during a session, as well as viewing uploaded or exported logs.
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Tools The Tools Menu contains many settings that can be

modified by the user during a TransIt session. These settings
affect the serial communications, export, and job settings. At
any time during the TransIt session, the user can see what
settings have been selected for the active job by looking at the
job summary found on the File>Properties Menu item. COGO
calculations can be used to check and add additional points to
the current job. Code Lists can be created, edited, and uploaded
to the Nikon Instrument.
Window - The Window menu gives the user the ability to

arrange the icons currently on the screen or to select a window
to appear on top of the other windows.
Help - The Help menu will bring up the online help available
for the TransIt application. It also lists the addresses, phone
numbers and fax numbers for Nikon Technical Support, This
function also allows the user to email questions for technical
support, and perform web updates to the software.
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TransIt Tool Bar
Transit Tool Bar provides a variety of buttons that can be used to perform
actions relating to the program. Looking left to right, the tool bar has 16
icons:
Figure 3-3 Basic Tool Bar
The purpose of these icons is explained below:
New Job Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to create a new "job."
Open Job Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to open an existing "job."
Save Job Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to save a "job." For an existing job,
it automatically saves it with changes; for a new job, it provides a
window that allows you to assign a filename and directory path in
which to store the file.
Printer Icon
Selecting this icon will allow you to print the open record.
Export Job Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to export files in other formats.
Import Job Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to import files in other formats.
Insert Record Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to insert records to your data.
Append Record Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to append records to your data.
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Search Record Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to search for a specific record by
input of code and point number.
Transfer PC to Data Recorder Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to transfer data on your computer to
the data recorder.
Transfer Data Recorder to PC Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to transfer data on your data recorder
to your computer.
Calculate Coordinates Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to recalculate coordinate values after
corrections are applied.
COGO: Point to Point Inverse Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to inverse between points in the
active job.
COGO: Point Direction Distance Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to create a point by direction and
distance input.
COGO: Intersection Icon

Selecting this icon will allow you to create a point by intersecting lines
in the active job.
Help Icon
Selecting this icon will allow you to access the online Help user guide.
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Chapter 4 TransIt Components

4.1
Browser Window
The purpose of the Browser Window is to show a subset of data

containing the most important information for each record. It is intended
to minimize the amount of extraneous information presented on the
screen. See Figure 4-1 for an example of the Browser Window.
Figure 4-1 - Browser Window
The Browser Window is a separate window within TransIt, which displays

a subset of each record in a spreadsheet format. Each column may contain
different information based on record type. The column headings will
appear directly under the Title Bar, and they will dynamically change as
different record types are highlighted. To modify the data in any entry on
the Browser Window, the Editor Window must be used. If the Editor
Window is not currently opened, double click on any record in the
Browser Window, and the Editor Window will appear.
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As data is modified in the Editor Window, it will be dynamically updated

in the Browser Window if that field exists in the Browser Window.
Figure 4-2 - Browser and Editor Windows
To resize a column in the Browser, simply place the cursor on the column
divider in the heading row. Once the cursor changes, slide the cursor to
the left or to the right to widen or shrink the column width. There is a
minimum width set so that the column is not accidentally hidden if made
too small. Additionally, double clicking on a column divider in the
heading row will automatically resize the column so that the contents fit
inside.
To insert a new record into the active job, the Browser Window must be
used. Place the cursor at the location in the Browser Window where the
new record will be inserted. The record in the current location will be
moved down by one slot to make room for the newly inserted record. See
Chapter 6 for more information on inserting records.
Records can be marked for deletion by first selecting records in the
Browser Window and then using the Edit Menu on the menu bar or the
[DELETE] key on the keyboard. See Chapter 6 for more information on
deleting and undeleting records.
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To select a range of records in the Browser, hold the [SHIFT] key while
selecting the first and last record of the chosen range with the mouse. To
select a group of non-contiguous records, hold the [CTRL] key while
individually selecting each record with the mouse. Any record can be
deselected by holding the [CTRL] key while clicking on a selected record.
To view the complete data record from the active job, the user can double
click on a record in the Browser Window, or single click on the record and
press the [ENTER] key. Either of these operations will bring up the Editor
Window. Once the Editor Window is opened, the user only needs to
select a record in the Browser Window by single clicking on it to view the
complete record in the Editor Window. See Section 4.2 for further details
on the Editor Window.
4.1.1 Record Format Fields
Below is a list of record types and associated data fields, which are
displayed in the Browser Window of TransIt.
Coordinate Records
Manual Input
Uploaded Coordinate
Resection Coordinate
Calculated Coordinate
Uploaded Control Point
Manual Control Point
Record Type, Point Name, Code
Coordinate and Raw Records
Sideshot
Control Point
Stakeout
Record Type, Point Name, Height of Target, Code
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Other Records
Station Setup
Record Type, Occupied Point Name, Height of Instrument,
Backsight Point Name.
Face1/Face2
Record Type, Point Name, Height of Target
Comment
Record Type, Comment Description
In addition to the above record types, an Invalid Record type can appear if
the record contains invalid data. An Invalid Record is one that does not
match the record format utilized in the associated data recorder.
4.1.2 Color Coding
Certain records in the Browser Window will appear in different colors.
The color-coding scheme shown below is based on the record type.
Black Records Blue Records Red Records Magenta Records Green Records-
Valid records
Comment records
Records marked for deletion
Invalid records
Incompatible records
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4.2 Editor Window

The Editor Window displays the data associated with the record currently
highlighted in the Browser Window. It shows the complete record,
indicating each data field associated with that particular record type. See
Figure 4-3 for an example of the Editor Window.
Figure 4-3 - Editor Window
This window displays the record type in the upper left corner of the
window, and each field of that record type is displayed along the left side
with the associated information.
The display of data in the Editor Window reflects the coordinate order
selection chosen by the user in Tools|Job Settings (see Chapter 9).
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Use the buttons on the bottom of the Editor Window to quickly move
through the file without having to go back to the Browser Window.
[Next] button - Single clicking on this button will move the
highlight bar from the current record to the next record.
[Prev] button - Single clicking on this button will move the
highlight bar from the current record to the previous record.
[First] button - Single clicking on this button will move the
highlight bar from the current record to the first record.
[Last] button - Single clicking on this button will move the
highlight bar from the current record to the last record.
Note:
When the angle unit is Degrees, the angle data displayed

in the Editor Window is in the form of DDD.MMSS.
The Editor Window allows for any field to be modified. If invalid data is
entered in any field, the user will be notified. The Browser Window will
dynamically be updated to reflect the change(s) in the Editor Window; that
is if the field being updated is a field, which appears in the Browser
Window.
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4.2.1 Record Format Fields

Below is a list of record types and associated data fields, which are
displayed in the Editor Window of TransIt.
Coordinate Records
Manual Input
Uploaded Coordinate
Resection Coordinate
Calculated Coordinate
Point Name, Point ID, Northing, Easting, Elevation, Code.
Coordinate and Raw Records
Sideshot
Point Name, Northing, Easting, Elevation, Height of
Target, Horizontal Angle, Vertical Angle, Slope Distance,
Timestamp, Code.
Control Point
Point Name, Point ID, Northing, Easting, Elevation, Height
of Target, Horizontal Angle, Vertical Angle, Slope
Distance, Timestamp, Code.
Stakeout
Point Name, Original Point Name, Northing, Easting,
Elevation, Height of Target, Horizontal Angle, Vertical
Angle, Slope Distance, Timestamp, Code.
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Misc. or Other Records

Station Setup
Station Point Name, Station ID, Height of Instrument,
Backsight Point Name, Backsight ID, Circle Reading, True
Azimuth.
Face1/Face2
Point Name, Height of Target, Horizontal Angle, Vertical
Angle, Slope Distance, Timestamp.
Comment
Comment
Note: Fields in colored blue are optional input values.
4.3 Record Format Matrix

Table 4-1 through Table 4-4 show the scheme used to map the input data
records to TransIts internal record types. See the keys below for a
description of the acronyms used in these tables.
Key of TransIt Internal Record Types
ST - Station Setup
CP - Control Point
SS - Sideshot
SO - Stakeout
RE - Resected Point
UP - Uploaded Point
MP - Manual Point
UC - Uploaded Control Point
MC - Manual Control Point
CO Comment
F1/F2 - Face 1/Face 2 Point
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OP Occupied Point
TP Traverse Point
TR Topo Point - Raw and Coordinate Data
TO Topo Point - Coordinate Data only
MI Manually Input Coordinate Point
SS Sideshot Point
NO Note Record
UP Uploaded Coordinate Record
BS Backsight Record
MU Multiple Reading
RS Radial Stakeout Record
RE Resected Record
OP
TP
TR
TO
MI
SS
NO
UP
BS
MU
RS
RE
ST
X
CP
SS
SO
RE
CC
UP
MP
UC
MC
CO
F1/F2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Table 4-1 - DR-48 and TransIt Record Types
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Key of DTM300 Internal Record Types

Angle Raw Data Record
Measure - Coordinate Record (Measurement)
Input Coordinate Record (Input)
Upload Coordinate Record (Upload)
ST
CP
Angle
Measure
Input
Upload
SS
X
SO
RE
CC
UP
MP
UC
MC
CO
F1/F2
X
X
X
Table 4-2 - DTM300 and TransIt Record Types
Key of DTM310/DTM400 Internal Record Types

Ver Version Control Record
STPT Station Point Record
STCO Station Coordinate Record
CO Collection Point Record
COCO Collection Point Coordinate Record
UP Upload Coordinate Record
CP Control Point Record
SOCO Staked Point Coordinate Record
ST
Ver
STPT
STCO
CO
COCO
UP
CP
SOCO
CP
SS
SO
RE
CC
UP
MP
UC
MC
CO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Table 4-3 DTM310/DTM400 and TransIt Record Types
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Key of Nikon Raw Record Types

ST Station Setup
CP Control Point
SS Sideshot
SOStakeout
RE Resected Point
UP Uploaded Point
MP Manual Point
UC Uploaded Control Point
MC Manual Control Point
CO Comment
F1/F2 - Face1 / Face 2 Point
ST
CP
SS
SO
RE
CC
UP
MP
UC
MC
CO
F1/F2
ST
X
CP
SS
SO
RE
CC
UP
MP
UC
MC
CO
F1/F2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Table 4-4 - Nikon Raw and TransIt Record Types
Note that the DTM-330/350, NPL-350, DTM500/501, DTM700 and

DTM800/801, NPL-820 all share the Nikon Raw Record Types.
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Chapter 5 File Menu

The File Menu contains options related to a job file. The user can create a
new job, open an existing job, and save a currently active job. In addition,
the user can import and export jobs in different formats. Also, job reports
can be printed and job properties can be viewed. Any of these options can
occur by selecting the desired option from the File Menu. See Figure 5-1
for an example of the File Menu item.
Figure 5-1 - File Menu
Browser Window Job Names

TransIt has two methods of retrieving data from a file: opening and
importing. Once the data is retrieved from the job file, it is viewed in the
Browser and Editor Windows. At this point, the name of the job file in the
Browser Window now carries an extension of .trn, regardless of whether
the file has been opened or imported. See Sections 5.2 and 5.4,
respectively, for more information on opening and importing a job.
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5.1 New Job

To create a new job, use the New Job option in the File Menu. Once
selected, the user is prompted with a Units dialog box. The user must
select the angle and distance units of choice for the new job. See Figure
5-2 for an example of the Units dialog box. The settings currently
selected in Tools|Job Settings are also applied to the newly created job.
Figure 5-2 - Units Dialog Box
In order to manually input records to this empty job, use the Insert
Record option found in the Edit Menu. See Section 6.2 for more
information on inserting records into a job.
Upon creation of this new job, TransIt automatically assigns it a name of
jobxx.trn, where xx is the next available number for that session. Upon
saving this file, TransIt prompts the user for a valid name with which to
save the file. For more information on saving jobs, see Section 5.3.
The Units Dialog Box is also used when importing a file into TransIt and
when transferring a file from a data recorder to the PC. During both
operations, the user is telling TransIt how to interpret the data.
The user can also select the "New Job" Icon from the TransIt toolbar.
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5.2 Open Job

To open a TransIt job, select File|Open Job from the Menu Bar. The user
must provide information in the Open Job window so TransIt can locate
the specified file. By default, TransIt files are stored in the DATA
directory. This operation will load the data into the Browser and Editor
Windows.
A TransIt job is one that is created automatically after the user either
imports or downloads a file from any of the following instruments: DR-48,
DTM-300, DTM-310, DTM-330/350, NPL-350, DTM-400, DTM500/501, DTM-700, DTM-800/801, NPL-821.
Note:
The format of a TransIt file is identical to that of a Nikon

Raw, AP700 or AP800 Nikon Raw Data File.
See Figure 5-3 for an example of the Open Job Dialog Box.
Figure 5-3 - Open Job Dialog Box
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In choosing the File|Open Job option, the settings, which are currently
selected in the Tools|Job Settings Dialog Box, will be changed to match
those of the data file being read in.
See Section 9.3 for more information on settings.
Note:
When opening a data file by using File|Open Job, the user does
not have the option of changing the angle or distance units. The
TransIt file is retrieved in the same units in which it was stored.
To modify the units, the user must import the original file using
File|Import Job, and at that time, the user can select the units by
clicking on the [Units] button on the Import Job Dialog Box.
See Section 5.4 for more information on importing a file.
Job Name - The Job Name selection box is where the name of the
TransIt file to be opened is entered. A default extension appears in the
Job Name box based on the selection highlighted in the List Files of
Type box. Note that this is only a default extension, and can be
changed by the user to any desired, valid extension.
Once a new wildcard and extension are placed in the Job Name box
and the [ENTER] key is pressed, the new entry is added to the box
with the underlined down arrow, next to the Job Name box. This list
of recently used extensions has a maximum of five extensions;
however, it is a scrolling list, so the oldest extension in the list is
overwritten each time to make room for the newly added extension.
To use an extension that has already been used during the current
TransIt session, just click on the box with the underlined down arrow,
located next to the Job Name box. Once selected, this extension will
appear in the Job Name box.
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A list of files appears directly below the Job Name box. This list of
files matches the file extension found in the Job Name box for the files
in the current directory.
List Files of Type - contains a list of available file types from which
to choose. Changing the file type causes the wildcard Job Name for
that type to appear in the Job Name dropdown box, and the files
matching that extension appear in the list box under the selected job
name. Note that for the Open Job operation, various naming
conventions of Nikon Raw files exist. These include *.raw and *.nkr.
Directories - This area displays the current directory and allows the
user to select the location of the opened files.
Drives - This box displays the current drive specification and allows
the user to select the drive of the opened files.
When opening a file, TransIt automatically tries to perform coordinate

calculation on the file. If any duplicate points are found in the file, the
user is presented with a series of options for resolving the conflict. For
more information on coordinate calculation, see Sections 8.1 and 8.2.
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5.3 Save Job / Save Job As

After editing, deleting, inserting or appending data in a job, the Save Job
menu option is enabled. Selecting this option automatically saves data to
the same file currently active in the Browser Window. The user can also
save a job by selecting the "Save Job" icon from the TransIt toolbar.
The Save Job As option is enabled even if the file has not been modified.
The user can save the changes to the current file or to a file with another
name. When saving to a new Job Name, the new file now appears in the
Browser and Editor windows and the old file is closed. When selecting
Save Job As, the Save As window appears, which can be seen in Figure
5-4. This window requires input from the user as defined below.
Figure 5-4 - Save Job As Dialog Box
Job Name - The Job Name box contains the Job Name selected for
the currently active file. The box containing the underlined down
arrow contains a list of extensions previously selected by the user. Any
wildcard file extensions are added to this box.
When naming a file, if a filename without an extension is entered, the
default extension will be appended. However, if no extension is
desired, placing a dot after the filename will yield a Job Name with no
extension.
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The list of files directly below the Job Name box contains the files
found in the current directory that match the wildcard in the Job Name
box.
user to select the location of the newly saved file.
Warning!!
When selecting the directory path to place the saved file, be

sure that the directory path listed under the word
Directories in the Save As window is the desired
destination path.
the user to select the drive of the newly saved file.
5.4 Import Job

To retrieve data from a job that is not in TransIt format, choose the
File|Import Job option from the menu bar. The user must provide
information in the Import Job window so TransIt can locate the specified
file. As a default, the Import Job option looks for files in the
DOWNLOAD directory. This is due to the fact that when files are
downloaded from an instrument to the PC, they are placed in the
DOWNLOAD directory. This operation will load the data into the
Browser and Editor Windows in TransIt format. See Figure 5-5 for an
example of the Import Job Dialog Box. The user can also select the
"Import Job" icon from the TransIt toolbar.
TransIt can import and process the Data Formats found in Table 5-1. This
table also lists the associated file extension.
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DATA FORMAT
DR-48 All Format
DTM-300 Format
DTM-310 Format
DTM-400 Format
AP700 Database
AP800 Database
DTM-800/801 Pre-Installed Software
ASCII Coordinate
Nikon Raw
DTM-700/701 Internal Data
EXTENSION
*.d48
*.d30
*.d31
*.d40
*.dbm
*.dbm
*.ncd
*.asc
*.raw
*.00?
*.00?
Table 5-1 - Data Formats and Extensions
When importing data files of the above types, any extension can be used.
As a default, TransIt uses the extensions found in Table 5-1. TransIt
imports data files based on the selected Data Format, not the file extension
provided by the user.
When importing an ASCII Coordinate file, TransIt supports both 2D and
3D data files, in addition to comma, space, or tab delimited files. The
following combinations are valid (see section 9.2.1 for ASCII format
options):
Space delimited
point #
point #
point #
point #
X
X
X
X
Y
Y Z
Y Z Code
Y Code
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Comma delimited
point #,
point #,
point #,
point #,
point #,
point #,
X,
X,
X,
X,
X,
X,
Warning!!
Y
Y,
Y,
Y,
Y,
Y,
Z
Z, Code
Z,
Code
If the data file being imported is a 2D data file and has
codes, which are all numeric, then TransIt will interpret
these numeric codes as elevations.
Figure 5-5 - Import Job Dialog Box
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In choosing the File|Import Job option, the user has the option of
selecting the desired units and settings for the data file being retrieved.
For example, if the file was recorded in meters, and the user would like the
data displayed in feet, just click the [Units] button. The same applies to
the settings, which affect the way in which the data is read in. Selecting
the [Settings] button from the Import Job Dialog Box brings up the same
box as if Tools/Settings were chosen. Be sure to set the proper settings
before importing any job files. See Section 9.3 for more information on
settings.
Note:
Data Format - The Data Format selection box lists the names of all
data formats with which TransIt can interact. See Table 5-1 for listing.
Choose the name of the data format to indicate where the imported job
file has originated.
Note:
The Coordinate Order option from the Misc. tab of the Settings
Dialog Box refers to the order in which the data is stored in the
data file. This setting instructs TransIt how to read in the data.
If the data file is stored in a format other than the format

chosen in the Data Format selection box, each record
appearing in the Browser Window will be marked as
invalid. The information in the Data Format selection box
indicates to TransIt how to open the file.
Job Name - The Job Name selection box is where the name of the file
to be imported is entered. A default extension appears in the Job
Name box based on the selection highlighted in the Data Format
selection box. Note that this is only a default extension, and can be
changed by the user to any desired, valid extension.
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Once a new wildcard and extension are placed in the Job Name box
and the [ENTER] key is pressed, the new entry is added to the box
with the underlined down arrow, next to the Job Name box. This list
of recently used extensions has a maximum of five extensions,
however, it is a scrolling list, so the oldest extension in the list is
erased to make room for the newly added extension.
To use an extension that has already been used during the current
TransIt session, just click on the box with the underlined down arrow.
Once selected, this extension will appear in the Job Name box.
A list of files appears directly below the Job Name box. This list of
files matches the file extension found in the Job Name box for the files
in the current directory.
user to select the location of the file to be imported.
the user to select the drive of the file to be imported.
When importing a file, which already has a TransIt file created for it,
TransIt will prompt the user to overwrite the file or to automatically
generate a name for the new file. If the user chooses to overwrite the
original TransIt file, the contents of the original file are lost and are
replaced with the new contents. However, if the user chooses to have
TransIt generate a name for it, the Job Name will be the next in the
sequence of NONAMEXX.TRN, where XX is the next available number
during the current TransIt session.
The [Units] and [Settings] buttons bring up dialog boxes allowing the
user to dictate the Units and Settings to be used. The current Units and
Settings in these dialog boxes will be applied to the imported data.
Conversions will be performed as required.
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5.4.1 Special Cases

When importing a job with the AP700 or AP800 Database format, a Nikon
Raw file is created in addition to a TransIt file. The name given to the
Nikon Raw file has the same Job Name as the AP700 or AP800 file,
however a .raw extension is appended. This file is placed in the
DOWNLOAD directory.
While importing this file, if TransIt detects that a Nikon Raw file already
exists for this file, it will prompt the user to overwrite it or to
automatically generate a name for the new file. If the user chooses to
overwrite the original Nikon Raw file, the contents of the original file are
lost and are replaced with the new contents. However, if the user chooses
to have TransIt generate a name for it, the Job Name will be the next in the
sequence of NONAMEXX.RAW, where XX is the next available number
during the current TransIt session. It is then up to the user to rename the
file NONAMEXX.RAW, which is located in the DOWNLOAD
subdirectory.
5.5 Export Job
To export a data file in a different file format, choose the File|Export Job
option from the menu bar of TransIt. However, in order to export a job,
one must first be opened in TransIt. See Figure 5-6 for an example of the
Export Job dialog box. The user can also select the "Export Job" icon
from the TransIt toolbar.
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Figure 5-6 - Export Job
Once the Export Job dialog box appears, the user is requested to provide
the following necessary information:
Export Format - This field displays a list of file formats to which

the TransIt data file can be exported. The following export file
formats are available:
ASCII Coordinate
DXF Format
Nikon Raw
SDR 2x Format
AP700 Database
AP800 Database
DTM-801 Pre-Installed DB
TDS Format
Soft Desk Fieldbook
Civilsoft Format
TRPS
Land Soft Topocomp
MOSS Format
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When exporting to DXF, ASCII Coordinate or CivilSoft formats, the user

has a few options to set concerning the export format selected. These
options can be set by clicking on the [Options] button in the Export Job
dialog box. Or, the user can go to the TransIt menu bar and select
Tools|Export Options.
For more information on the DXF, ASCII Coordinate or CivilSoft options,
please see Section 9.2.
Export Range - With this feature, the user can export all records by
selecting the [All] button or a selection of records by selecting the
[Selection] button.
To select a range of records, hold the [SHIFT] key while selecting the
first and last record of the chosen range with the mouse. To select a group
of non-contiguous records, hold the [CTRL] key while individually
selecting each record with the mouse.
Note: If the user has highlighted a selection of records in the Browser, but
selects the [All] button in the Export Range box, all of the records will be
exported.
Job Name - This field will display the default Job Name suggested
by the TransIt application for the newly converted data file. The
default Job Name is created by concatenating the Job Name of the
input file with the extension representative of the export format.
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The current extensions that exist for the export formats are as
follows:
.DXF - for AutoCAD DXF files.

.ASC - for ASCII Coordinate files.
.RAW - for Nikon Raw files.
.SDR - for SDR 2x files and TRPS files.
.DBM - for AP700 and AP800 database files.
.NCD - for DTM-801 Pre-Installed database files.
.RW5 - for TDS files.
.FBK - for SoftDesk FieldBook files.
.CIN - for Civilsoft files.
.LDS - for LandSoft - Topocomp files
.MOS for MOSS format files
The new filename is merely a default and can be modified by the

user. If a Job Name without an extension is entered, the default
extension will be appended. However, if no extension is desired,
placing a dot after the filename will yield a filename with no
extension. Below the Export Job Name box is a listing of existing
files of the selected file type, which are in the current directory.
user to select the location for the converted file.
Warning!!

Directories in the Export Jobs window is the desired
destination path.
the user to select the drive for the converted file.
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5.5.1 Point Name Specifications

When exporting data via the File|Export Job option, the user will find
that not every export format can handle alphanumeric point names. Table
5-2 displays the field width and type specifications for the point name
field for each export format that TransIt supports. Please note that any
point name in TransIt, which exceeds the point name field width for that
particular export format, will be truncated on the left.
EXPORT FORMAT
ASCII Coordinate
DXF Format
Nikon Raw
SDR2x Format
AP700 DB
AP800 DB
DTM-801 PreInst DB
TDS Format
SoftDesk Fieldbook
Civilsoft Format
TRPS
Landsoft Topocomp
MOSS Format
MAX SIZE
POINT NAME
16*
16*
16*
4
9
9
16*
16*
16*
16*
4
Variable
Variable
POINT NAME TYPE

Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric
Positive integer
Positive integer
Positive integer
Alphanumeric
Positive integer
Positive integer
Positive integer
Positive integer
Positive integer
Alphanumeric
Table 5-2 - Export Format Specifications
* This value is limited by TransIt and not the export format.
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5.5.2 Point Name Incompatibility

While initiating an export, if any point name incompatibility or point name
truncation is necessary, the user will be notified with a Data Format
Compatibility Warning dialog box. This dialog box will indicate the
flagged record entries in addition to other comments pertaining to the
export.
After this box appears, the flagged records will appear highlighted in
green in the Browser window. The user has the option of pressing the
[Cancel] button in the dialog box, which will cancel the export, giving the
user a chance to modify the flagged point name(s). Or, the user can press
the [Continue] button, which allows the export to proceed, exporting only
the compatible and truncated records.
The information, which is displayed in the Data Format Compatibility
Warning dialog box, is then saved to the Upload/Export Log, which can be
viewed by selecting Process|View Upload/Export Log from the TransIt
menu bar.
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5.6 Print Report

To print a report of the currently active job in the Browser Window, select
File|Print Report from the Menu Bar. See Figure 5-7 for an example of
the Print Report Dialog Box. TransIt uses the Courier New font, 12 pt., to
print out a report. The user can also print the active job by selecting the
"Print" icon from the TransIt toolbar.
Figure 5-7 - Print Report Dialog Box
The printing functionality is very basic in TransIt. Note that a default

printer must be selected in Windows Print Manager in order to print a
report. The columns displaying decimal numbers are right aligned, and the
contents of the Browser Window fit cleanly on the printout.
To select a range of records to print, hold the [SHIFT] key while selecting
the first and last record of the chosen range with the mouse. To select a
group of non-contiguous records, hold the [CTRL] key while individually
selecting each record with the mouse. To deselect a record hold the
[CTRL] key while clicking on the selected record.
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Report Format
The report format is a very compact, yet organized method of displaying
data. Since the raw and coordinate data for a record can exceed the width
of an 8 x 11 sheet of paper, the raw data is printed on one line, and the
coordinate data is printed on the following line. The format for each
record type is described below:
Station Setup
PN HI
BS PN
Ref Az
True Az
Side Shot
PN HT HA SD VA
PN N E Z
Code
Control Point
PN HT HA SD
PN N E
VA
Z
Code
Resected Coordinates
PN N E Z
Code
Uploaded Coordinates
PN N E Z
Code
Manual Input
PN N
Code
Calculated Coordinates
PN N E Z
Code
Stakeout Point
PN HT HA SD VA
PN
N
E
Z
Code
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VA

PN ID N E Z
Code

PN ID N E Z
Code
Comment
Comment
Invalid Record
Invalid Data
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5.7 Properties - Job Summary

To view all of the settings for the currently active file in the Browser
Window, select File, Properties, Job Summary from the TransIt menu
bar. The settings are placed here instead of crowding the Browser
Window with them. See Figure 5-8 for an example of the Job Summary
window. For details on settings, see Section 9.3.
Note:
Even though the settings do not appear in the Browser Window,

when the information in the Browser Window is saved (which is
in Nikon Raw format), the settings are written to the file as in
traditional Nikon Raw format.
Figure 5-8 - Job Summary
5.8 Exit
To exit TransIt, simply select File|Exit. If there are any jobs that have
been modified and have not yet been saved, the user is prompted to save
them. All changes to the file will be lost if the user chooses not to save the
file.
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Chapter 6 Edit Menu

The Edit menu item provides five editing utilities:
Deleting a record
Undeleting a record
Inserting a record
Appending a record
Searching for a record
See Figure 6-1 for an example of the Edit menu item.
Figure 6-1 - Edit Menu
6.1
Delete Record
Data files may contain records, which the user simply does not want. The
user can select one or more records to be marked as deleted. To select a
range of records, hold the [SHIFT] key while selecting the first and last
record of the chosen range with the mouse. To select a group of noncontiguous records, hold the [CTRL] key while individually selecting
each record with the mouse. Once a selection is highlighted, choosing the
Edit|Delete Record operation will mark that selection for deletion by
turning it red. Also, pressing the [DELETE] key on the keyboard will
accomplish the same task. The selection is NOT deleted from the file or
the screen. It is just marked in red to indicate that the record is not used in
any TransIt operations.
When a data file is opened up in TransIt, any records, which have been
marked as deleted, will appear in red.
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6.2 Undelete Record

Undelete Record is a feature, which undeletes selected records that have
been marked for deletion. To undelete a range of records, hold the
[SHIFT] key while selecting the first and last record of that range with the
mouse. To undelete a group of non-contiguous records all at once, hold
the [CTRL] key while individually selecting each record with the mouse.
6.2
Insert Record
To insert a new record into the active job, use the Edit|Insert Record
option on the menu bar or hold the [Shift] and [Insert] keys. Before
choosing the Edit|Insert Record option, place the cursor at the location in
the Browser Window where the new record will be inserted. The record in
the current location will be moved down by one slot to make room for the
newly inserted record. The user can insert a record by clicking the "Insert
Record" icon on the TransIt toolbar.
Once the Edit|Insert Record option is selected, the Insert Record dialog
box will appear, prompting the user for the type of record to insert.
See Figure 6-2 for an example of the Insert Record dialog box.
Figure 6-2 - Insert Record Window
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Once the record to be inserted is chosen, a form will appear with blank
entries for each field of the chosen record type. See Figure 6-3 for an
example of an Add Manual Input entry form. The fields designated in
blue are optional. If any of the black fields are left blank, TransIt will
notify the user fields, which must be filled in before exiting the form. At
this point, the user has the option of canceling the operation if so desired,
or filling in the remaining fields. Once all of the fields are filled in, the
record is inserted into the Browser Window. After the user completes the
necessary data entry on the form, pressing the [ENTER] key on the last
field or pressing the [OK] button on the dialog box will bring up a new,
blank form of the same type. This allows the user to enter many records
of the same type without having to go back to the TransIt menu bar. There
is one exception however. This feature does not exist for a station setup
record.
To insert data of a different record type while on the blank entry form,
press the [CANCEL] button and the current entry form will close. If
anything is entered on the entry form and the [CANCEL] button is
pressed, the entry form will close without saving what was on the entry
form. In both cases, the Insert Record dialog box will appear.
The newly inserted record can be modified at any time by selecting it in
the Browser Window and editing it in the associated Editor Window.
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Figure 6-3 - Manual Input Entry Form
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6.4 Append Record

To append a record to the end of a job file, choose the Edit|Append
Record option from the menu bar. Once selected from the menu bar, the
Insert Record dialog box will appear, and the user can select the record of
choice to append. See Section 6.2 for more information on inserting a
record into a job file.
Note: The user can also append a record by clicking the "Append Record"
icon on the TransIt toolbar.
Figure 6-4 Append Record Dialog
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6.5 Search Record

To search for a record, choose the Edit|Search Record option from the
menu bar. Once selected from the menu bar, the Search Form will
appear, and the user can complete fields for the Point Name, Code, or
Type, indicate whether to search up or down through the database, and
check whether to match an entire field, as part of the Search activity. The
user then clicks the [FIND] button to begin the search; the first record
found will be highlighted in the Browser window, and for each time the
[FIND] button is clicked, the cursor will jump to the next matching record
in the database, and so on.
Note: The user can search a record by clicking on the "Search Record"
icon on the TransIt Toolbar.
Note: These fields are case-sensitive, you must type in exactly what you
want to find.
Figure 6-5 - Search Form
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Chapter 7 Transfer Menu

TransIt allows the user to transfer data between a PC and a data recorder
by using the Transfer menu item on the Menu Bar. See Figure 7-1 for an
example of the Transfer menu.
Figure 7-1 - Transfer Menu
7.1
Data Recorder to PC
To transfer data from the data recorder to the PC, select the Transfer
menu item on the Menu Bar and then select Data Recorder to PC. The
box in Figure 7-2 will appear, requesting the user to set the necessary
information to complete the transfer.
Note: The user can also select the "Transfer Data Recorder to PC" icon
from the TransIt toolbar.
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Figure 7-2 - Transfer From Data Recorder To PC
Data Recorder - This selection box lists the names of all data
recorders that can be used to achieve the transfer to the PC. The
data recorders supported by TransIt are:

DR-48
DTM-300
DTM-310
DTM-330
DTM-350
NPL350
DTM-400
DTM-500/501
DTM-700
DTM-800/801
NPL-820/821
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Data Format - This selection box lists the names of all data
formats supported for each data recorder that is selected. The data
formats supported by TransIt are:

DR-48 All Format

DTM-300 Format
DTM-310 Format
DTM-330 Nikon Raw Format
DTM-330 Nikon Coordinate Format
*Note: Use 350 Format settings for the NPL-350
DTM-400 Format
DTM-500/501 Nikon Raw Format
DTM-500/501 Nikon Coordinate Format
DTM-700 Internal Data
DTM-800/801 Nikon Raw Format
DTM-800/801 Nikon Coordinate Format
NPL-820/821 Nikon Raw Format
NPL-820/821 Nikon Coordinate Format
NPL-820/821 Internal Data
Once the data format is selected, the default extension representing the
selected data format appears in the box titled Job Name. This
extension can become part of the new job name if the user so chooses.
Job Name - The Job Name selection box is where the new job name
will be entered. Once the data format has been selected, the default
extension for the specified data format is placed in this box. Note that
this is only a default extension, and can be changed by the user to any
desired, valid extension. A name must be applied to the left side of the
extension. To aid in naming the file, a list of existing filenames in the
selected directory appears in the box below the default extension.
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user to select the location for the transferred file.
the user to select the drive for the transferred file.
Warning!!

Directories in the Transfer From Data Recorder To PC
window is the desired destination path.
[Units] Button - The user has the option of selecting the desired units
for the data file being downloaded to the PC. For example, if the file
was recorded in meters, and the user would like the data displayed in
feet, just click the [Units] button and make the appropriate
modifications.
[Settings] Button - The user has the option of selecting the desired
settings for the data file being downloaded to the PC. The settings
affect the way in which the data is read in. Be sure to set the proper
settings before downloading any files. See Section 9.3 for further
information on settings.
[Communications] Button This selection toggles the COM port and

Baud Rate settings. Be sure to set the proper Baud Rate to coincide
with the instrument or data recorder setting.
[Network] Button The user has the option of creating a network

drive to access files via a network directory.
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7.1.1 Performing the Transfer

After the user enters the necessary information and clicks the [OK] key,
TransIt checks to see if a file by this name already exists in the current
directory. If it finds that the selected filename already exists in that
directory, it will prompt the user to overwrite the file. Once these
questions are answered, the following box in Figure 7-3 will appear,
alerting the user to prepare the data recorder for the transfer.
Figure 7-3 - Transfer Alert Box for Download
Once the user readies the data recorder and clicks the [OK] button on the
TransIt screen, the Transfer Data Recorder to PC window appears
displaying the results of the transfer in progress. See Figure 7-4 for an
example of the Transfer Data Recorder to PC window.
Figure 7-4 - Transfer Data Recorder to PC
After the window appears, the user must begin the transfer on the data
recorder side. TransIt will time out after approximately 60 seconds if the
transfer on the other end hasnt been initiated, or if there is a 60 second
delay in the data stream as data is being transferred.
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Once the data transfer has begun, the data records will appear in the
Transfer Data Recorder to PC window. The file will be written to the
DOWNLOAD directory once the transfer is complete.
If TransIt times out after data has been received, the user will be notified
of the time-out.
7.1.2 Special Cases
When downloading data from the DR-48 to the PC, the user has a choice
to download using the following options:
All Data
Raw Data
Coordinates Only
For TransIt to properly interpret the data, the All Data option should be
selected on the DR-48. However, if Raw Data or Coordinates Only is
chosen, TransIt will decipher every record as an invalid record.
7.2
PC to Data Recorder
To transfer data from the PC to the data recorder, a job file must first be
opened. If more than one job is opened, then multiple Browser Windows
will be shown. The Browser Window that is highlighted is considered the
active job. This job will be the one that will be transferred. To initiate the
transfer, select the Transfer menu item on the Menu Bar and then select
PC to Data Recorder. The box in Figure 7-5 will appear; requesting the
user to select which data recorder will receive the data.
Note: The user can also select the "Transfer PC to Data Recorder" icon
to send data from TransIt to the Data Recorder.
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Figure 7-5 - Transfer From PC To Data Recorder
Data Format - This selection box lists all data recorder upload
formats available. TransIt supports the following data formats:

DR-48
DTM-300
DTM-330
DTM-310
DTM-330
DTM-350 (Use for NPL-350, too)
DTM-400
DTM-500/501
DTM-700
DTM-800/801 (Pre-Installed)
DTM-800/801 (AP800)
NPL-820/821 (Pre-Installed)
NPL-820/821 (AP800)
[Comm] Button - This selection toggles the COM port and Baud Rate
settings. Be sure to set the proper Baud Rate to coincide with the
instrument or data recorder setting.
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[Options] Button (AP800 Format only) Select this to format the

field definition of uploaded data as defined in AP800 software. This
box is similar to the ASCII format setting shown in Section 9.2.1.
7.2.1 Performing the Transfer

Once the necessary information is completed, click on the [OK] button,
and the box in Figure 7-6 appears:
Figure 7-6 - Transfer Alert Box for Upload
To cancel the transfer, click the [Cancel] button. To continue with the
transfer, the data recorder/instrument side must be started first, because it
is waiting for data, then click the [OK] button in the Transfer Alert Box.
Once the [OK] button is selected, the Transfer Status Window appears.
This window can be seen in Figure 7-7.
Figure 7-7 - Data Recorder Transfer Status Window
TransIt will time out after approximately 60 seconds if the transfer on the
other end hasnt been initiated, or if there is a 60 second delay in the data
stream as data is being transferred.
Once the data transfer has begun, the progress bar will move from left to
right, indicating how much of the transfer has completed so far.
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If TransIt times out at any point, the box in Figure 7-8 will appear:
Figure 7-8 - Data Recorder Transfer Time Out Box
7.2.2 Alphanumeric Point Names

When transferring data to any of the Nikon instruments, only coordinate
records are uploaded. While TransIt supports alphanumeric point names,
but all of the instruments do not, it might be helpful to review the
information found in Table 7-1. This table displays the field width and
type specifications for the point name field for each of the instruments.
Please note that any point name in TransIt, which exceeds the point name
field width for that particular instrument, will be truncated on the left.
INSTRUMENT
DR-48
DTM-300
DTM-310
DTM-330/350/NPL-350
DTM-400
DTM-500/5011
DTM-700
DTM-800/801 (Pre-Inst)
DTM-800/801 (AP800)
NPL-820/821 (Pre-Inst)
NPL-820/821 (AP800)
MAX SIZE POINT

NAME
9
12
9
12
9
12
9
16*
9
16*
9
POINT NAME TYPE

Positive Integer
Positive Integer
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Alphanumeric
Positive Integer
Table 7-1 - Instrument Point Name Specifications
*This value is limited by TransIt and not the instrument.
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7.2.3 NEZ Truncation

If any northing, easting or elevation value exceeds the specification put
forth by that particular instrument, then the value will be truncated on the
left and rounded on the right. Table 7-2 displays the field width and
number of places after the decimal for the N, E and Z fields for each
instrument
INSTRUMENT
DR-48
DTM-300
DTM-310
DTM-330/3503NPL-350
DTM-400
DTM-500/501
DTM-700
DTM-800/801 (Pre-Inst)
DTM-800/801 (AP800)
NPL-820/821 (Pre-Inst)
NPL-820/821 (AP-800)
NEZ MAX FIELD
# OF DECIMAL
WIDTH
PLACES
16*
10
10
12
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Table 7-2 - Instrument Field Specifications
* This value is limited by TransIt and not the instrument.
7.2.4 Point Name Incompatibility

While initiating an upload, if any point name incompatibility or point
name truncation is necessary, the user will be notified with a Data Format
Compatibility Warning dialog box. This dialog box will indicate the
flagged record entries in addition to other comments pertaining to the
upload.
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Figure 7-9 Data Format Compatibility Warning
After this box appears, the flagged records will appear highlighted in
green in the Browser window. The user has the option of pressing the
[Cancel] button in the dialog box, which will cancel the upload, giving the
user a chance to modify the flagged point name(s). Or, the user can press
the [Continue] button, which allows the transfer to proceed, transferring
only the compatible and truncated records.
The information, which is displayed in the Data Format Compatibility
Warning dialog box, is then saved to the Upload/Export Log, which can be
viewed by selecting Process|View Upload/Export Log from the TransIt
menu bar.
Note: Please see the instruction manual for each instrument for further
details on the functionality and specifications of the instruments.
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Chapter 8 Process Menu

The Process Menu options are used in coordinate calculation and in
upload/export operations. After coordinate calculation is performed, the
user can review the results of the calculations by reviewing the Reprocess
Log available under this menu item. Additionally, the Upload/Export Log
can be viewed if the previous upload/export operation had flagged any
records. An example of the Process Menu can be seen in Figure 8-1:
Figure 8-1 - Process Menu
8.1
Calculate Coordinates
The coordinate calculation option becomes enabled when the user does
one or more of the following:
Inserts a record
Deletes a record
Undeletes a record
Edits an existing record
Modifies a value in Tools|Job Settings
In order to calculate coordinates, select the Process|Calculate

Coordinates option on the menu bar, or press the icon on the tool bar
labeled XYZ.
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Coordinate calculation is also done automatically at various times while

TransIt is running. This automatic regeneration of coordinates is done:
After opening a file

After importing a file
Before exporting a file if any of the above changes to the file
have been made
8.1.1 Duplicate Points

While TransIt calculates coordinates, it checks for duplicate point
numbers. If a duplicate point number is encountered, the user is prompted
with the dialog box found in Figure 8-2.
Figure 8-2 - Duplicate Point Dialog Box
The duplicate point number is handled in the manner selected by the user
in the Duplicate Point dialog box.
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View Reprocess Log
Once coordinate calculation has been attempted or performed, the log will
contain the results of the task. Each entry to the log is marked with the
following information:
Date and time

The action that took place
The results of the action
If the entry to the log is the result of an encountered duplicate point, the
point number is also added to the entry. If the coordinate calculation has
been attempted, but failed, the attempt is logged, along with the reason the
attempt failed.
The log can be viewed by selecting Process|View Reprocess Log from
the menu bar. However, the contents of the log are overwritten each time a
coordinate calculation is attempted. If the user decides to view the log, it
will be displayed in Microsoft Windows Notepad. If the notepad.exe file
is not found on the system, the log cannot be viewed in Notepad.
However, since it is a regular ASCII file, it can be viewed in any type of
editor outside of the TransIt application. The name of the file is reproc.txt
and can be found in the directory in which TransIt was installed.
Figure 8-3 Reprocess log
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View Upload/Export Log
Once an upload or export operation has been attempted or performed, any

incompatible records which have been flagged during the operation are
listed in this log. Each entry to the log is marked with the following
information:
Date and time

Instrument/format type
Flagged record entry, including point name
Description of incompatibility
This Upload/Export Log will only appear if the previous upload or export
operation had flagged any records. If not, the log will not be created.
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Chapter 9 Tools Menu

The Tools Menu on the TransIt menu bar allows the user to set various
parameters. The Communications (Comm Settings) parameters must be
set so the instrument and PC can communicate. The Export Settings
allow the user to customize the output for ASCII, DXF, and CivilSoft
formats. To see which settings are used in a particular data file, the Job
Settings selection is chosen. Code List Tool allows the user to create and
upload custom or pre-set code lists. COGO will perform
Direction/Distance, Inverse, and Intersection calculations associated with
a job that is currently open. See Figure 9-1 for an example of the Tools
menu.
Figure 9-1 - Tools Menu
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Communications
To set the COM port and baud rate for serial communications over the RS232 link, select Tools|Comm Settings from the TransIt menu bar. The
dialog box in Figure 9-2 will appear.
Figure 9-2 - Communications
TransIt supports COM1 through COM4, and baud rates of 1200 through
38400. Be sure that the selections in this dialog box match the
communication settings on the instrument; otherwise the transfer will be
unsuccessful.
9.2
Export Options
This menu selection consists of options, which affect the way in which
data is exported. The user can set various options related to ASCII, DXF,
and CivilSoft formats.
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9.2.1 ASCII
In addition, the user can export files in ASCII and Coordinate Format.
See Figure 9-3 for an example of the export options available for ASCII
Coordinate files.
Figure 9-3 - Import Options for ASCII
Below is a description of the fields on this screen:

Preview line - The top line is the dialog shows a preview of the
format specification for the ASCII file. These can be comma,
space, or tab delimited.
Delimiter - Specifies the delimiter between input fields on each
line of the ASCII file.
Field Option - Lists the fields available that can be added to the
format specification for the ASCII Coordinate file. Possible fields
available are PtName, PtNameID (optional alpha-numeric point
ID), N (north coordinate), E (east coordinate), Z (elevation), Code
and Blank. Blank should be used when the imported records
include a field, which you do not wish to use. To add a field from
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this list, select the desired field in the field option list and click the
[
] button to add it to the Field Selected List.
Field Selected - Lists the fields expected to be on each line of the
ASCII file. Additional fields can be added from the Field Option
list (see above). Fields can be removed by selecting the desired
field from the Field Selected list and clicking the [
] button.
Move Up & Move Down - The order of the fields can be modified
by selecting a field in the Field Selected list and clicking the
[Move Up] or [Move Down] buttons.
List and click the [
] button to add it to the Field Selected List.
When satisfied with the format settings, select [OK] to begin import.
9.2.2 DXF
The common AutoCAD DXF output format is supported by TransIt.
However, there are options in TransIt, which can be set by the user to
indicate certain preferences pertaining to the DXF output file produced by
TransIt. See Figure 9-4 for an example of the export options available for
DXF.
Figure 9-4 - Export Options for DXF
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Below is a brief description of each option:
Include codes in DXF output - Select this option if feature

codes are desired in the DXF file. This option is selected, by
default.
Include stakeout points in DXF output - Select this option if
stakeout points are desired in the DXF file. By default, this
option is not selected.
Text Height - Height of text in DXF file. This number cannot
be negative. 1.0 is the default value.
Select [OK] to begin import.

9.2.3 CivilSoft
See Figure 9-5 for an example of the export options available for
coordinate exports in CivilSoft:
Figure 9-5 - Export Options for Coordinate Exports (CivilSoft)
Below is a brief description of the various features on this screen:
2D/3D - Specifies whether elevations are to be included in the

export. 2D will not include elevations.
Number of decimal places on Export- Specifies the number of
digits right of the decimal point in the exported coordinate values.
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Settings
In order to properly calculate and process a data file in the manner in

which is was recorded, TransIt must have the proper settings to do so. To
establish the proper settings to imitate the recording environment, select
the Tools/ Job Settings menu item from the TransIt menu bar. See Table
9-1 for the settings and options available in TransIt (see Figure 9-6, Figure
9-7, and Figure 9-8):
FEATURE
ADJUSTMENT TAB
Use Map Projection in Calculations
AVAILABLE SETTINGS
On
Off
User definable (from 0.999~1.001)
On
Off
User definable (0.132 or 0.200)
On
Off
Map Projection Factor

Use Curvature and Refraction
Use Curvature and Refraction Factor
Use Sea Level Correction
MISC TAB
Vertical Angle
Zenith
Nadir
Horizontal
Compass
NEZ
ENZ
Azimuth
Zero to BS
North
South
Coordinate Order
Horizontal Angle
Azimuth
INPUT / DISPLAY TAB
Distance
Feet Inch
Decimal Feet / Metric
Azimuth
Bearing
Angle Notation
(COGO Commands)
Table 9-1 - TransIt Settings and Options
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See the Settings screens for additional information:
Figure 9-6 Settings Adjustment
Figure 9-7 Miscellaneous
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Figure 9-8 Settings Input/Display
Note: The Coordinate Order option refers to the order in which the data
is stored in the data file. This setting instructs TransIt how to read in the
data and how to export data to a data file.
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Code List Tool

[Code List] - This button activates the Code List tool:
Figure 9-9 Code List Tool
The code list tool is used to create and modify code lists, and to control the
placement of line work and symbols in automated mapping. Code lists
consist of codes and
Create a new code list.
Open an existing code list.
Save code list (saves changes made during the current session with
code list tool).
Save code list as (saves the current list to a specified code list file
name).
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Exports the code list to the target specified in the Target Type
selection box. If the Target is DTM-500/330/350, then this will
initiate cable transfer of the code list to the instrument. For the other
types, the code list is exported to a file, which the user can install on
the specified target.
Cut the selected code, or folder (including all of its contents) from
the code list and places it on a clipboard. The clipboard contents can
then be pasted to another location (see [Paste] button below).
Copy the selected code, or folder (including all of its contents) from
the code list and places it on a clipboard. The clipboard contents can
then be pasted to another location (see [Paste] button below).
Paste the clipboard contents to the current folder location in the code
list.
Delete the currently selected code or folder (including all of its
contents).
Add a new code to the current folder location.
Add a new folder to the current folder location.
Add a new sub-folder to the currently selected folder.
Move the selected code or folder up in the code list order. This
option is not available if the Sorted checkbox is checked.
Move the selected code or folder down in the code list order. This
option is not available if the Sorted checkbox is checked.
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Figure 9-10 Code List Tool selecting Target Type
Target Type - Select the instrument or data collector for which the
current code list is intended (see Figure 9-10). There are different
restrictions and formats for code lists on the different platforms. When
is selected, the code list tool checks the Target Type to
this button
determine the format for the exported code list file (in the case of DTM500/330/350, the export function performs a cable transfer of the list to the
instrument). Prior to export, the list will be checked to make sure that the
current list does not violate any restrictions that may apply to the selected
Target Type. If errors are found (see Figure 9-11, for the Compatibility
Error Message), they will be reported and indicated in red on the code list.
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Figure 9-11 Compatibility Error Message
The [Prev] and [Next] buttons can be used to quickly jump the error
location in the list and correct the problem. The [Re-Check] button will
re-check the list for compatibility with the selected Target Type.
Sorted - Check this checkbox to automatically sort the code list in
alphabetical order. When this option is selected, the
and
functions are not available. Please note that the DTM-500/330/350 target
type requires a sorted list, therefore the checkbox is automatically checked
when this target type is selected.
Properties - The properties section shows the properties for the currently
selected code or folder.
Note: It is advisable to select the Target Type before building or editing
the code list. Certain properties are available in some Target Types, but
not in others. Selecting the appropriate Target Type will automatically
hide property fields, which are not applicable. The following figures use
the AP700/800 Target Type, which shows all available property fields.
Some property fields described here may not be available for the users
selected Target Type.
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9.4.1 Folder Properties
Heading refers to the name of the folder.
In AP700/800, the Code Prefix can optionally prefix the final

selected code. For example, folder named Manholes could have
a Code Prefix MH. The folder may then contain a Code
SEWER. When the user selects the folder, and then the code,
the final value in the code field would be MH SEWER.
List Label refers to the label shown in the upper right corner of the
selection box on the instrument screen in AP700/800 (see AP700
or AP800 reference manual appendix for more information).
The contents of the Description field will be shown as a help line

at the bottom of the instrument screen when the folder name is
highlighted800 (see AP700 or AP800 reference manual appendix
for more information).
Figure 9-12 Properties Of A Folder In A Code List
The figure above shows the properties for a folder in a code list. Please
note that folder properties are only available for the AP700/800 target
type.
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Note that there are three tabs of properties information:

9.4.2 General Properties
Code (Displayed) refers to the code value, which will be displayed

in the code list on the instrument or data collector.
Code (Stored) is the value that is entered into the code field when
the Code (Displayed) is selected. For example, Manhole may be
entered as the Code (Displayed) and MH may be the Code
(Stored). If this field is left blank, then the Code (Displayed) is
stored.
Description is a long description of the code for informational

purposes. Some data collectors and instruments will show this
help line on the screen when the code is selected on the code list.
Figure 9-13 General Properties
Figure 9-13 shows the General Properties tab.
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AP700/800 allow for an attribute to be entered for a code whenever it is

selected. An example of this would be for the code TREE, the user can
be prompted for the diameter as an attribute.
Prompt refers to the text attribute prompt that the user will see
after selecting the code.
Length refers to the length in characters of the input field for the
attribute.
Type refers to the keyboard mode that will be in effect when the
user is prompted for the attribute. Generally, attribute information
is expected to be either alpha or numeric. In Figure 9-14, it is
convenient to have the keyboard in numeric mode for entering in a
diameter value.
Figure 9-14 Attribute Properties
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COGO
COGO is an acronym for Coordinate Geometry. The COGO commands

simply calculate coordinates for new points from other points, angles and
distances, or calculate angle and distance information from points.
Figure 9-15 - Tools | COGO Menu
9.5.1 Point Direction Distance

This command will calculate coordinates for a point given an existing
point, direction and distance.
Figure 9-16 - COGO - Point Direction Distance
The Base Point can be specified in one of three different ways:

A point name can be typed into the Name field.
Pressing the [Name] button allows the user to pick a TransIt point
in the browser.
Coordinates can be directly typed into the N, E and Z fields.
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The Angle can be specified in one of two different ways:

The angle can be typed directly into the Angle field.
Clicking the [Angle] button allows the rotation to be specified by
selecting two TransIt points. The point names can be entered into
the Pt 1 and Pt 2 fields, or the points can be selected from the
browser by clicking the [Pt 1] and/or [Pt 2] buttons.
Figure 9-17 - Select 2 Points dialog box
The Horizontal Distance [HD] can be specified in one of two different

ways:
The distance can be typed directly into the HD field.
Clicking the [HD] button allows the distance to be specified by
selecting two TransIt points (with the Select 2 Points dialog box,
Figure 9-17). The point names can be entered into the Pt 1 and Pt
2 fields, or the points can be selected from the browser by clicking
the [Pt 1] and/or [Pt 2] buttons.
If the Base Point has a Z value, then the Vertical Distance (VD) can be
optionally entered to calculate a Z coordinate for the New Point.
The North and East coordinates of the calculated point are displayed to the
right in the New Point portion of the dialog. If the Z value was not
calculated, the new point Z value can be manually entered for the new
point. The Code can also be entered optionally. The next incremented
point name is provided as a default. A different point name can also be
entered. Click the [Create] button to store and draw the new point in the
project.
Note: TransIt will not allow duplicate point input.
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The Base Point Mode option is provided to simplify repeated uses of this
command. When Radial mode is selected, the base point remains the
same by default. When Continuous mode is selected, the new point
becomes the base point as soon as the [Create] button is clicked. This
makes it easy for the user to traverse from point, to point, to point, etc.
The [Previous] button makes it easy to go back to the previous base point
if necessary.
9.5.2 Point to Point Inverse
This command calculates the direction and distance between two points.
Note: The user can also conduct a Point to Point Inverse by selecting the
"Point to Point Inverse" icon.
Figure 9-18 - COGO - Point to Point Inverse
Both the Base Point and the 2nd Point can be specified in one of three
different ways:
from the browser.
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The calculated result is shown in the right side of the dialog box, under
Inverse Result (see Figure 9-18).
The Base Point Mode makes it easy to perform multiple calculations.
When Radial mode is selected, the base point remains unchanged after
each calculation. With Radial mode, it is convenient to calculate inverses
from one base point to many 2nd points by typing in point names,
coordinates, or by selecting the points on the screen.
When Continuous mode is selected, the second point automatically
becomes the base point for the next calculation. With Continuous mode,
it is convenient to inverse from point, to point, to point, etc.
9.5.3 Intersection
The Intersection command calculates the coordinates of a point by
intersecting two lines, two distances, or one line and one distance.
Intersection can also be accessed by selecting the "Intersection" icon from
the TransIt toolbar.
Figure 9-19 - COGO Intersection
The Intersection dialog box allows the user to specify the two objects
being intersected as two Lines, two distances, or one Line and one
Distance.
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The Line Object is defined by specifying a Base Point, an Angle

direction, and an optional Offset.
The Base Point can be specified in one of three different ways:
in the browser.
The Angle can be specified in one of two different ways:
The angle can be typed directly into the Angle field.
Clicking the [Angle] button allows the rotation to be specified by
The Offset Distance can be specified in one of two different ways:
The distance can be typed directly into the Offset field.
Clicking the [Offset] button allows the distance to be specified by
Select R for an offset right and L for an offset left.
The Distance Object is essentially a circle around a point. It is defined by
a center Base Point, Radius and optional Offset.
The Center Base Point can be specified in one of three different ways:
in the browser.
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The Radius Distance can be specified in one of two different ways:
The distance can be typed directly into the Radius field.
Clicking the [Radius] button allows the distance to be specified by
The Offset Distance can be specified in one of two different ways:
The distance can be typed directly into the Offset field.
Clicking the [Offset] button allows the distance to be specified by
selecting two TransIt points, (with the Select 2 Points dialog box,
Select + if the Offset is to increase the Radius and if the Offset is
to decrease the Radius.
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Figure 9-20 - COGO Intersection construction lines (Graphic Example)
When two lines are intersected, there is only one unique solution. In all
other cases, there are two possible solutions.
TransIt labels two tentative points as solutions A and B. The desired
solution can be selected in the Intersection dialog. The calculated
coordinates are shown under New Point in the right side of the dialog. A
Z value and Code can optionally be entered. The next incremented point
name will appear as the default Name for the new point. The Name can
also be edited.
Click [Create] to store the new point in the job.
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Chapter 10
Window Menu
The Window Menu on the Menu Bar gives the user the ability to arrange
the icons on the screen or to select a window to appear on top of the
other windows. See Figure 10-1 for an example of the Window Menu.
Figure 10-1 - Window Menu
10.1 Arrange Icons

This submenu item will organize the icons by placing them in the lower
left portion of the TransIt application window.
10.2 Selecting A Window
The box below the Arrange Icons option lists all of the windows
currently open in TransIt, whether minimized or maximized. The check
mark next to the window name indicates that this window is the currently
active window, or the window that is highlighted.
To open any of the windows in the list, just click on the filename, and that
window will then have focus.
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Chapter 11
Help Menu
TransIt has on-line help available for most of the features contained in the
TransIt application. See Figure 11-1 for an example of the Help Menu
item.
Figure 11-1 - Help Menu
11.1 Contents
Selecting Help|Contents from the Menu Bar of TransIt will bring up a list
of topics discussed in the online help. See Figure 11-2 for an example of
the Help|Contents menu item. By single clicking on the underlined item,
the details for that topic will appear. The user can also access Help by
selecting the "Help Icon" from the TransIt toolbar.
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Figure 11-2 - Help|Contents
The buttons on the Online Help screen function as follows:
[Contents]
Jumps back to the main menu of the Help section.
[Search]
Brings up a list of topics discussed in the online Help.
Back]
Jumps back to the previous page
[History]
[<<]
Displays a list of Help pages, which have been

viewed during the current TransIt session.
Goes back 1 page.
[>>]
Goes forward 1 page.
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11.2 Search for Help On

Selecting Help|Search for Help On... will bring up a list of topics that
appear in TransIt. The user can enter a topic, term or symbol, which
appears in the application, and the online help will jump directly to that
section.
11.3 Technical Support

Selecting Technical Support will bring up the following window:
Figure 11-3 Technical Support Window
Note: System information defaults into the fields (which are grayed out)
directly from the users PC.
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The user completes the remaining fields, as follows:
Name (first, middle initial, last)
Company (company name)
Address (street, city, state, country)
Phone (number, including area/country code)
Email (address)
Dealer (name)
A brief description of the problem
The user then has the option of obtaining technical support:
Directly via email (directly through the TransIt program),

or
By printing a copy of the form to mail to Nikon (or sending

the information to the users fax machine).
11.3.1 To Obtain Technical Support via Email:

After completing the basic form, the user has an option of including one or
more attached files as part of the request for help.
To attach a file, the user clicks the [Add] button next to the File
Attachment field, which brings up a pop-up window through which the
user can navigate their PC or network and find the desired file(s) to attach
to the email.
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Figure 11-4 Project Open Window
Once a file is found, the user highlights the file, clicks it once to bring it
into the File name field, and then clicks the [Open] button so that the
filename appears in the File Attachment field in the Technical Support
form. The user repeats this process for each necessary file attachment.
The user can also remove attachments by highlighting the file(s) to be
removed, and clicking the [Delete] button.
When the user is ready to email the form, he/she then clicks [Send email
to Nikon Technical Support], and the following dialog box appears:
Figure 11-5 Send Mail Dialog
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The user then clicks the [OK] button to send the information via email. In
some cases, TransIt will automatically bring up the users email system
and import the information from the Technical Support form directly into
the email template, for the user to review and then send.
This information dumped into the email includes:
User information
Description of problem, as provided by the user
System information (automatic default from the users PC)
Attachment description (filename and path, 0 if there are no

attachments)
Registry information
The example below shows the default message template generated by

Microsoft Outlook:
Figure 11-6 Mail Message (via Outlook)
In other instances, TransIt cannot automatically bring up the users email,

and instead will bring up the following message, advising the user that the
contents of the email will appear in a Windows Notepad screen.
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Figure 11-7 Failed Email Message
The user then clicks the [OK] button to proceed.

The information in Notepad, in the example below, includes:
User information
Attachment description (filename and path, 0 if there are no

attachments)
Figure 11-8 Notepad
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The user then copies and pastes the text from either of these message
windows into an email, attaches any desired files in accordance with that
email
systems
procedures,
and
sends
the
email
to
surveysupport@nikonincmail.com.
Once Nikon Instruments Inc. receives the email, the user will be sent an
email acknowledgement similar to the one shown below:
Figure 11-9 Nikon Acknowledgement
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11.3.2 To Print the Technical Support Form (or send to a Fax

Machine)
After completing the basic form, the user has the option of clicking [Print
This Form] to print a copy of the completed form (e.g., to manually fax or
send via regular mail) or send to a fax machine.
Note: Users need to consult their own printer/fax machines manuals for
additional information.
The information that is generated to print or fax, via this function includes
the following:
User information
Attachment description (filename and path)
In addition, after printing/faxing is complete, the following message will

pop up, asking whether the user wishes to copy file attachments to floppy
disks.
Figure 11-10 Copy file message
Click either [Yes] or [No], as applicable.
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If you click [No], you will return to view the completed

form.
If you click [Yes], the following message will prompt you

to insert a floppy diskette into your PCs A drive. You then
follow instructions for copying files to that diskette, per
standard procedure.
Figure 11-11 Insert floppy disk message
The user can also zip (compress) the attached files to a floppy disk at any
point during this procedure, by clicking [Zip attachments to floppy] and
following the instructions that appear on the screen.
After completing the form and all related activity, the user can click
[Close] to end this procedure.
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11.4 About TransIt

Selecting Help|About will bring up the About TransIt box, which
displays details on the program version and also displays technical support
phone numbers. Figure 11-12 displays the About TransIt box. The [Web
Update] button is shown on the lower right of the About TransIt box.
This button allows the user to update TransIt by downloading updated
files maintained by Nikon. The [Web Update] button should be checked
periodically to ensure TransIt is up to date. You must have an Internet
connection to access the update. Once connected, you do not have to be on
a specific website. The [Web Update] button automatically accesses the
website, downloads and installs the update.
Figure 11-12 - About TransIt
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On the About TransIt popup is a [Web Update] button. Click it to start
the automatic update process.
When the Web Update screen appears, click [Update.]
Figure 11-13 Web update
Then you will see your PC connecting to the Nikon server, retrieving
update information (if any) and downloading the required files.
Figure 11-14 Program Updating
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When the download is complete, you will receive a message, instructing

you to click [Start] to update your PC program.
Figure 11-15 Download complete
When the update is completely loaded on your PC, you will receive a
message to click [Restart] to reactivate your program.
Figure 11-16 Update complete
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Chapter 12
Troubleshooting
This Troubleshooting section attempts, where practical, to help the user

answer questions which might arise during installation or execution of
TransIt.
1. Why am I having problems installing TransIt?
Make sure no other applications are running during the installation of
TransIt, such as virus scanning software or Microsoft Office.
2. Why has a time-out occurred while attempting to transfer the data
between the PC and the Data Recorder?
Time-outs can occur for a few reasons:
Check to see that the serial cable hasnt been disconnected or

loosened between the PC and the Data Recorder.
Verify that the serial cable is plugged into the proper COM port on
the back of the PC, matching the COM port selected during
installation of TransIt. The currently selected COM port can be
verified and selected by selecting the Tools|Comm Settings option
from the Menu Bar.
Confirm that the baud rate settings are the same on the data
recorder and in the TransIt software. The currently selected baud
rate can be verified and selected by selecting the Tools|Comm
Settings option from the Menu Bar.
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3. In transferring data, I noticed that the beginning of the data file

wasnt transferred. What happened here?
In transferring data between the PC and the Data Recorder in either
direction, you must first start the side, which will be receiving the data.
This side is now waiting for the other side to transfer. For example, if data
is being uploaded from the PC to the Data Recorder, the data recorder
must be ready first, (or started first), waiting for the data from PC.
4. When I transfer a data file from the PC to an instrument how come
some of the data values transferred have been truncated on the left
side?
This is not an error. Due to the size of the northing, easting and elevation
fields in the design of the instruments, these fields can be truncated on the
left and rounded on the right side.
5. Why didnt the file I saved appear in the directory where I saved
it?
When saving files, be sure to check the selected directory by looking at the
path displayed under the word, Directory in the Dialog Box. When
selecting the location to place the document in, you must double click on
file folder, not single click.
6. Why am I having problems accessing the Web Update?
You should check your connection to the Internet. Make sure you are
online and have an active connection.
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7. In performing a Web Update, I connect to the Internet, but no files

download to update TransIt.
If you do not receive a TransIt is up to date message then please call
Nikon Technical Support. There could be an error with the site that
conducts the file update. If TransIt displays "TransIt is up to date" then all
update files have been downloaded and TransIt is current. TransIt should
be checked periodically for any updates.
8. When I try to download data from my Nikon Instrument|Data
Recorder to my PC, nothing happens.
First you should check the communication settings between the instrument
and TransIt. Baud rates can vary with different instruments and formats;
however, the baud rate should match between the Nikon Instrument|Data
Recorder and TransIt software. Also certain communication settings rarely
change. Be sure that the following is set:
Length: 8
Parity: NONE
Stop Bits: 1
Once all connections and settings are checked, disable any program that
might govern or occupy the COM port, such as printers, ActiveSync,
PDA/ Palm pilot programs, or any other external device that might use the
COM port for communication. Disabling these programs can be done from
the taskbar.
If there is still a problem with uploading and downloading, there might be
a problem with the COM port. Using the HyperTerminal program that
comes with all Windows operating systems can test this. The following is
the procedure to check COM port communications:
You will need the following:
1)
Nikon instrument or data recorder
2)
Download cable
3)
PC
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The procedure is as follows:

Step one: Connect the instrument / data recorder to the PC via the
download cable. Select the proper COM port through which you want to
send data. (COM port 1 is preferable.)
Step two: Prepare the instrument to download data. Any format and baud
rate can be used to send data via HyperTerminal. For now, use 1200 baud
for the data transfer. Once the instrument is ready to send data, double
check cable settings and prepare the PC for receiving data.
Step three: Prepare the PC. In Windows, go to the START menu, then
select PROGRAMS, then ACCESSORIES, then COMMUNICATIONS,
and finally select HyperTerminal. Once the HyperTerminal file opens,
open the HYPERTRM icon or file. The program will now open and query
the user for the following options:
The first box that is displayed is the CONNECTION DESCRIPTION

BOX. (This is similar to opening new job.) Give it a name you can
remember and select an icon for which to associate the downloaded
file. (It does not matter what icon you choose.)
The next box that is displayed is the CONNECT TO box. The

associated COM port must be entered in the CONNECT USING
selection box. (Country Code, Area Code, and Phone Number are not
applicable.) For example if you are connected to COM port #1,select
DIRECT TO COM1.
Next, the COM1 PROPERTIES box is displayed. Here, you will enter
the parameters needed to communicate via COM-1. BITS PER
SECOND is the Baud Rate. Select the proper baud rate, which is 1200
in this case. Remember the baud rates must match between the
instrument and PC. DATA BITS or Length should be 8, PARITY=
NONE, STOP BITS= 1, and FLOW CONTROL should be Xon/ Xoff.
Select OK.
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Note: If you receive an Unable to open COM 1 error message, then
you need to check that all programs and functions associated with the
COM port are disabled. If you believe that all programs are disabled,
then there might be an error with the COM port and you should have a
computer technician repair the problem.
Step four: Download the data. If there is nothing wrong, you will see a
blank HyperTerminal screen. You will now prepare HyperTerminal to
receive data. Go to the TRANSFER menu at the top, and select
CAPTURE TEXT. You will now see a box displayed that allows you to
create a directory where the data or text file will be stored. Once you
decide where the data will go, select START. HyperTerminal is now ready
to receive data. Prepare the instrument and send data. If you see data, the
COM port is functioning. If no data appear across the screen, you need to
check the following:
All settings associated with downloading.

The download cable.
PC COM ports. Problems with the COM port might require a qualified
technician to troubleshoot and repair.
9. Why does the program lock after performing certain functions in

TransIt?
Although Nikon tests TransIt for bugs or glitches, there maybe instances
where you may encounter a lock-up or receive an error message. The
following is recommended when encountering a problem or lock-up:
Procedure: Re-boot the computer, open TransIt, and perform a webupdate by going to HELP ABOUT TRANSIT and select Web Update.
Remember you must be connected to the Internet to perform this function.
Once the update is completed, redo the function that caused the problem
and check if the web update corrected the function. If the program locks
up or an error message appears again, please call Nikon Technical Support
immediately at 1-800-231-3577 so we can troubleshoot and repair the
problem.
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List of Figures
FIGURE 2-1 - UPGRADE .............................................................................2-2

FIGURE 2-2 - NEW INSTALLATION.............................................................2-2
FIGURE 2-3 - NEXT DISK PROMPT BOX .....................................................2-3
FIGURE 3-1 - TRANSIT SETUP WINDOW ....................................................3-1
FIGURE 3-2 - TRANSIT INTERFACE ............................................................3-3
FIGURE 3-3 BASIC TOOL BAR ................................................................3-8
FIGURE 4-1 - BROWSER WINDOW .............................................................4-1
FIGURE 4-2 - BROWSER AND EDITOR WINDOWS .......................................4-2
FIGURE 4-3 - EDITOR WINDOW .................................................................4-5
FIGURE 5-1 - FILE MENU ..........................................................................5-1
FIGURE 5-2 - UNITS DIALOG BOX .............................................................5-2
FIGURE 5-3 - OPEN JOB DIALOG BOX .......................................................5-3
FIGURE 5-4 - SAVE JOB AS DIALOG BOX ..................................................5-6
FIGURE 5-5 - IMPORT JOB DIALOG BOX ....................................................5-9
FIGURE 5-6 - EXPORT JOB .......................................................................5-13
FIGURE 5-7 - PRINT REPORT DIALOG BOX ..............................................5-18
FIGURE 5-8 - JOB SUMMARY ...................................................................5-21
FIGURE 6-1 - EDIT MENU ..........................................................................6-1
FIGURE 6-2 - INSERT RECORD WINDOW ...................................................6-2
FIGURE 6-3 - MANUAL INPUT ENTRY FORM .............................................6-4
FIGURE 6-4 APPEND RECORD DIALOG ...................................................6-5
FIGURE 6-5 - SEARCH FORM .....................................................................6-6
FIGURE 7-1 - TRANSFER MENU .................................................................7-1
FIGURE 7-2 - TRANSFER FROM DATA RECORDER TO PC..........................7-2
FIGURE 7-3 - TRANSFER ALERT BOX FOR DOWNLOAD .............................7-5
FIGURE 7-4 - TRANSFER DATA RECORDER TO PC.....................................7-5
FIGURE 7-5 - TRANSFER FROM PC TO DATA RECORDER ..........................7-7
FIGURE 7-6 - TRANSFER ALERT BOX FOR UPLOAD ...................................7-8
FIGURE 7-7 - DATA RECORDER TRANSFER STATUS WINDOW ...................7-8
FIGURE 7-8 - DATA RECORDER TRANSFER TIME OUT BOX ......................7-9
FIGURE 7-9 DATA FORMAT COMPATIBILITY WARNING .......................7-11
FIGURE 8-1 - PROCESS MENU ...................................................................8-1
FIGURE 8-2 - DUPLICATE POINT DIALOG BOX ..........................................8-2
FIGURE 8-3 REPROCESS LOG ..................................................................8-3
FIGURE 9-1 - TOOLS MENU .......................................................................9-1
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FIGURE 9-2 - COMMUNICATIONS...............................................................9-2
FIGURE 9-3 - IMPORT OPTIONS FOR ASCII ...............................................9-3
FIGURE 9-4 - EXPORT OPTIONS FOR DXF .................................................9-4
FIGURE 9-5 - EXPORT OPTIONS FOR COORDINATE EXPORTS (CIVILSOFT) 9-5
FIGURE 9-6 SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT ...................................................9-7
FIGURE 9-7 MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................9-7
FIGURE 9-8 SETTINGS INPUT/DISPLAY ................................................9-8
FIGURE 9-9 CODE LIST TOOL .................................................................9-9
FIGURE 9-10 CODE LIST TOOL SELECTING TARGET TYPE .................9-11
FIGURE 9-11 COMPATIBILITY ERROR MESSAGE ..................................9-12
FIGURE 9-12 PROPERTIES OF A FOLDER IN A CODE LIST....................9-13
FIGURE 9-13 GENERAL PROPERTIES......................................................9-14
FIGURE 9-14 ATTRIBUTE PROPERTIES ...................................................9-15
FIGURE 9-15 - TOOLS | COGO MENU .....................................................9-16
FIGURE 9-16 - COGO - POINT DIRECTION DISTANCE.............................9-16
FIGURE 9-17 - SELECT 2 POINTS DIALOG BOX .........................................9-17
FIGURE 9-18 - COGO - POINT TO POINT INVERSE ..................................9-18
FIGURE 9-19 - COGO INTERSECTION .....................................................9-19
FIGURE 9-20 - COGO INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION LINES (GRAPHIC
EXAMPLE) .......................................................................................9-22
FIGURE 10-1 - WINDOW MENU ...............................................................10-1
FIGURE 11-1 - HELP MENU .....................................................................11-1
FIGURE 11-2 - HELP|CONTENTS ..............................................................11-2
FIGURE 11-3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT WINDOW .......................................11-3
FIGURE 11-4 PROJECT OPEN WINDOW .................................................11-5
FIGURE 11-5 SEND MAIL DIALOG ........................................................11-5
FIGURE 11-6 MAIL MESSAGE (VIA OUTLOOK).....................................11-6
FIGURE 11-7 FAILED EMAIL MESSAGE ................................................11-7
FIGURE 11-8 NOTEPAD ........................................................................11-7
FIGURE 11-9 NIKON ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..........................................11-8
FIGURE 11-10 COPY FILE MESSAGE ......................................................11-9
FIGURE 11-11 INSERT FLOPPY DISK MESSAGE ....................................11-10
FIGURE 11-12 - ABOUT TRANSIT ..........................................................11-11
FIGURE 11-13 WEB UPDATE ...............................................................11-12
FIGURE 11-14 PROGRAM UPDATING ..................................................11-12
FIGURE 11-15 DOWNLOAD COMPLETE ...............................................11-13
FIGURE 11-16 UPDATE COMPLETE .....................................................11-13
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List of Tables
TABLE 4-1 - DR-48 AND TRANSIT RECORD TYPES ...................................4-9

TABLE 4-2 - DTM300 AND TRANSIT RECORD TYPES .............................4-10
TABLE 4-3 DTM310/DTM400 AND TRANSIT RECORD TYPES ............4-10
TABLE 4-4 - NIKON RAW AND TRANSIT RECORD TYPES ........................4-11
TABLE 5-1 - DATA FORMATS AND EXTENSIONS........................................5-8
TABLE 5-2 - EXPORT FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS .....................................5-16
TABLE 7-1 - INSTRUMENT POINT NAME SPECIFICATIONS .........................7-9
TABLE 7-2 - INSTRUMENT FIELD SPECIFICATIONS ..................................7-10
TABLE 9-1 - TRANSIT SETTINGS AND OPTIONS .........................................9-6
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Index
Customer Support...................1-4
2
D
2D/3D .....................................9-5
Data Recorder to PC...............7-1

Delete Record.........................6-1
Delimiter................................9-3
Dialog
COGO point to point inverse918
Distance Object ....................9-20
Duplicate Points .....................8-2
DXF........................................9-4
A
About TransIt .....................11-11
Alphanumeric Point Names ...7-9
Append Record.......................6-5
Arrange Icons .......................10-1
ASCII .....................................9-3
Attribute Properties ..............9-15
B
Browser Window .......... 3-5, 4-1

Buttons...................................4-6
Edit Menu...............................6-1
Editor Window ............. 3-5, 4-5
Exit.......................................5-21
Export Job...........................5-12
Export Options .......................9-2
Export Settings .....................9-1
Exported File Name ...........5-14
C
Calculate Coordinates ............8-1
Center Base Point ...............9-20
CivilSoft .................................9-5
Client Area .............................3-4
Code List Tool............... 9-1, 9-9
COGO.......................... 9-1, 9-16
construction lines..............9-22
point direction distance ....9-16
Color Coding.........................4-4
Comm Settings......................9-1
Comment .............................5-20
Communications.....................9-2
Contents................................11-1
Control Point ......................5-19
Coordinate Geometry See COGO
Coordinate Order...................9-8
F
Face1/Face2.........................5-20
Field Option ..........................9-3
Field Selected ........................9-4
File Menu ...............................5-1
Folder Properties ..................9-13
G
General Properties ................9-14
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H
Help Menu............................11-1
Manual Input......................5-19
Menu Bar ..............................3-4
Import Job ..............................5-7

Initial Startup..........................3-1
Insert Record ........................6-2
Installation..............................2-1
Intersection ...........................9-19
Introduction ............................1-1
Invalid Record ....................5-20
Inverse Result.......................9-19
New Job..................................5-2
NEZ Truncation....................7-10
O
Obtain Technical Support via
Email: ...............................11-4
Offset Distance....................9-20
Open Job.................................5-3
Overview ................................1-1
J
P
Job Summary......................5-21
PC to Data Recorder...............7-6
Performing the Transfer 7-5, 78
Point Direction Distance ......9-16
Point Name Incompatibility .5-17
Point Name Specifications ...5-16
Point to Point Inverse ...........9-18
Preview line...........................9-3
Print Report ..........................5-18
Printing History ..................iii
Process Menu .........................8-1
Properties ............................9-12
Properties - Code List...........9-13
K
Key of DR48 Internal Record
Types..................................4-9
Key of DTM300 Internal
Record Types ..................4-10
Key of DTM310/DTM400
Internal Record Types ...4-10
Key of Nikon Raw Record
Types................................4-11
Key of TransIt Internal Record
Types..................................4-8
L
Line Object...........................9-20
List of Figures ......................13-1
List of Tables........................14-1
Radial
mode .................................9-19
Radius Distance ..................9-21
Record Format Fields .. 4-3, 4-7
Record Format Matrix.........4-8
M
Manual Control Point ........5-20
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Index
Chapter 15
Tool Bar.................................3-4
Tools Menu .................... 3-7, 9-1
Transfer Menu ........................7-1
Troubleshooting ...................12-1
Report Format ....................5-19

Resected Coordinates.........5-19
S
Save Job / Save Job As...........5-6
Search for Help On ............11-3
Search Record ........................6-6
Selecting A Window ............10-1
Settings ...................................9-6
SideShot...............................5-19
Special Cases.........................7-6
Stakeout Point.....................5-19
Station Setup.......................5-19
Status Bar..............................3-4
System Requirements.............1-3
U
Undelete Record ...................6-2
UnInstall .................................2-4
Uploaded Control Point .....5-20
Uploaded Coordinates .......5-19
USER REGISTRATION........1-5
V
View Reprocess Log ..............8-3
View Upload/Export Log .......8-4
Table of Contents ...................... v

Target Type.........................9-11
Technical Support ................11-3
Title Bar ................................3-4
Web Update . 11-11, 11-12, 12-2

Window Menu......................10-1
15-5
Index
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GETTING STARTED ...............................................3-1

TRANSIT COMPONENTS ......................................4-1

FILE MENU ...............................................................5-1

TRANSFER MENU ...................................................7-1

PROCESS MENU ......................................................8-1

WINDOW MENU ................................................10-1

ARRANGE ICONS .....................................................................10-1

11.1 CONTENTS ...............................................................................11-1

LIST OF FIGURES .............................................13-1

LIST OF TABLES ...............................................14-1

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TransIt is a 32-bit software application, which will run on Windows 95,

File import of the following formats:

To use TransIt, you will need:

Computer/processor with a 486DX 66MHz or higher

TransIt Package Contents

Your TransIt package should contain the following materials:

TransIt Program Disks 3.5

Nikon Europe B.V.

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Before installing TransIt, it is strongly recommended that

To install TransIt, please follow the instructions listed below:

Close any Windows applications that are currently running.

Insert Disk 1 in drive A:\ or B:\

Click on the [Start] button and choose the Run Option.

The installation program will try to detect if TransIt has already

Figure 2-1 - Upgrade

If the installation program does not detect an installed version of

Figure 2-2 - New Installation

Figure 2-3 - Next Disk Prompt Box

After the installation is complete, it might be necessary to reboot

TransIt can be started by clicking on the [Start] button and

Please refer to the Readme First file, which can be found by

To delete a file or folder:

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Figure 3-1 - TransIt Setup Window

The TransIt Setup window is used to configure units, communication,

During the installation, three subdirectories are created: DATA,

Figure 3-2 contains an overview of the TransIt interface.

(3.2.2) Menu bar

Figure 3-2 - TransIt Interface

3.2 1 Title Bar

3.2.6 Browser Window

Moving around the screen is an easy task. By simply pointing and

[Cancel] button - When pressed, signifies that the user wants

[Help] button - When pressed, TransIts online help appears

Transfer - The Transfer menu item is used to transfer data

Process - The Process Menu options are used for coordinate

Tools The Tools Menu contains many settings that can be

Window - The Window menu gives the user the ability to

TransIt Tool Bar

Figure 3-3 Basic Tool Bar

The purpose of these icons is explained below:

New Job Icon