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  • Coordinate Geometry Training at MicroSurvey School

    Visit MicroSurvey School to view online Coordinate Geometry training options....

  • Export a DXF file to a Field Software

    The DXF format is a variation of the CAD native dwg format that is intended for use in a wide variety of industry software.  Many field data collection systems including: MicroSurvey FieldGenius for W...

  • Exporting Files to Google Earth

    MicroSurveyCAD, embeddedCAD, inCAD and SurveyTools for BricsCAD can export a KML file that will open in Google Earth.  Here are a few notes on this useful function: 1. Smart points and Smart lines are...

  • MicroSurveyCAD DBX Import - Geoid not found

    Some users when importing a DBX project into MicroSurveyCAD run into a missing geoid file message. This article will walk you through on how to resolve the missing geoid file. The error message that a...

  • Leica FDE Field Data Extractor Information

    This file contains information about the Leica FDE (Field Data Extractor), which is used for transfering data collected onboard a Leica System 1200 instrument into MicroSurvey CAD, MicroSurvey inCAD, ...

  • Leica FDE Field Data Extractor Download

    The Leica FDE (Field Data Extractor) is used for transfering data collected onboard a Leica System 1200 instrument into MicroSurvey CAD, MicroSurvey inCAD, or MapScenes Pro. (Note, the FDE download is...

  • Import ASCII won't Allow me to Browse to File

    Some users have reported that the import ascii function works fine the first time during a work session, but the second time they use the function the routine fails and does not allow the user to brow...

  • Reading Point Data from Point Blocks

    Various Surveying programs, such as Carlson, Eagle Point, Land Development Desktop and Civil 3D store point information as Point Blocks in the dwg file.  If you need to extract this information into t...

  • Improved Upload for Topcon 210/310

    1) Turn on your instrument. 2) Start MicroSurvey (MS-CAD 2001 or MSX) and select the appropriate file name to open (new or existing). 3) Write the data collector file. Use the MicroSurvey Pulldown Men...

  • Download Data from Topcon 210/310

    Download Topcon Data from Topcon 210/310 (Coordinate and Measurement Files) 1) Turn on your instrument. 2) Start MicroSurvey (MS-CAD 2001 or MSX) and select the appropriate file name to open (new or e...