Page 2 - Symbols used in this manual; DANGER; Technical Support
2 Getting Started with Format Manager -1.1.0en Symbols used in this manual Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation whi...
Page 4 - Quick Tour I - Creating a Report Style Output; Lesson Three - Creating the Export Formatstrings output .; Quick Tour II - Creating a Leica GSI16 Output; Lesson One - Creating the Export Formatstring - Code; Lesson One - Creating the Export Formatstring - Code; Appendix A - The Formatting Options for
4 Getting Started with Format Manager -1.1.0en Contents Contents Introduction to this book .............................. 5 What is a format file? ................................................... 5 What is the Format Manager? ...................................... 6 Starting and exiting the Forma...
Page 5 - Introduction to this book; What is a format file?
5 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Introduction to this book Introduction to this book The aim of this book is to help users in getting started with using the Format Manager software to create format files (.frt files) that can be used with Leica GPS System 500. The best way to learn how ...
Page 6 - What is the Format Manager?
6 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Introduction to this book What is the Format Manager? The Format Manager is the software that is used to create the format files. It is automatically installed onto your PC when you install SKI- Pro. You do not require a software protection key (dongle) ...
Page 7 - Starting and exiting the Format Manager
7 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Introduction to this book Starting and exiting the Format Manager To start Format Manager: Ø From the Windows TM Start bar, click Programs Ø Select SKI-Pro Ø Select Format Manager To create a new format file: Upon starting the Format Manager, you can cho...
Page 9 - An Overview of Format Manager
9 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en An Overview of Format Manager An Overview of Format Manager Format Manager runs on 32-bit Microsoft Windows TM 95,98 or NT platforms. It is based on standard Windows TM operating procedures and is therefore very easy to learn and to use The Format Manage...
Page 10 - Views
10 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en An Overview of Format Manager Views Tree-View Insert export variable dialog box Tr e e - Vi e w : The tree view provides an overview of all the Header data blocks and all Export Formatstrings in an expandable hierachy of books and pages . Double click o...
Page 13 - Lesson One - Creating the Header and Footer
13 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Quick Tour I - Creating a Report Style Output Ø In the Tree-View open the Header folder and then the General folder. Ø Select the File Header page. Lesson One - Creating the Header and Footer In Leson One you will learn how to create the header and foot...
Page 15 - Lesson Two - Creating the Block Titles
15 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Quick Tour I - Creating a Report Style Output Lesson Two - Creating the Block Titles A Block Title is text that will appear as a "title" above any surveyed data that will be output as Export Formatstrings. Ø In the Tree-View open the Blocks fold...
Page 23 - A brief overview of the differences between
23 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Quick Tour II - Creating a Leica GSI16 Output - Thematical Codes Quick Tour II - Creating a Leica GSI16 Output for use with Thematical Coding Quick Tour II is a step-by-step tutorial to create a format file that will output data in the standard Leica GS...
Page 25 - Lesson One - Creating the Export Formatstring - Code Information
25 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Quick Tour II - Creating a Leica GSI16 Output - Thematical Codes Lesson One - Creating the Export Formatstring - Code Information Choose to create a new format file. Ø From the File menu or from the Toolbar select New Ø Click OK to create a standard GPS...
Page 38 - Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables
38 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables This Appendix describes the different format options that are possible using the Formatting Options for Export Variables dialog box. Double...
Page 39 - Alignment
39 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables This section describes the options that are available on the Settings tab view of the Formatting options for export variables dialog box. Alignment The alignment defines the orientation of the str...
Page 40 - Precision
40 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables Floating point variables: Precision defines the number of decimal places of the output. The examples below use a fill character of 0 Examples (using Easting of 123456.12345 ): L e n g t h Precisio...
Page 41 - Units
41 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables Units The unit type as to how the data will be output for each variable can be defined. This setting will overide any unit setting in SKI-Pro or on the sensor. Does not apply to String export vari...
Page 42 - Flags
42 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix A - The Formatting Options for Export Variables Flags Flags are special "attributes" that can be set to export variables to increase the flexibility of the output format. Some flags are not applicable to String and Integer export variab...
Page 43 - Appendix B - The Setting Options; Scales
43 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix B - The Setting Options This Appendix describes the different format options that are possible using the Settings dialog box. This is accessed from the Options menu or from the Toolbar select Formats . The use of the options within this dialog ...
Page 46 - Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions
46 Getting Started with Format Manager-1.1.0en Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why has my data not come out on separate lines? It has scrolled around the screen. This is because you have not pressed ENTER at the end of the output string. You must en...
Page 49 - Leica Geosystems AG
Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, has been certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Envi- ronmental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001). Total Quality Management- Our com...