This command allows for manual entry of angles and distances, and calculates sideshots or traverses from a known occupied point.  If the direction is defined by a bearing or azimuth, a backsight point is not required.  If the direction is defined by angle left or right or a deflection angle left or right, then a backsight point is required.


Manual Traverse is actually one of three options for manual traverse and sideshot entry.  A second option is to go to the Map screen, and at the command line (Cmd:) enter "I" for inverse, to inverse to an occupied point, or from backsight point to occupied point, then "T" for traverse or "S" for Sideshot, using angle codes 1-NE, 2-SE, 3-SW, 4-NW, 5-AZ, 6-AL, 7-AR following the prompting for angle and distance entry.  This style works strictly off the keyboard and does not require any screen tapping to switch from traverse to sideshot to inverse.  The points plot on the screen as you go.  A third option for traverse and sideshot entry is to set the equipment type to Manual Total Station, and enter the traverse and sideshot data within the Store Points command.  All three of the methods will store data to the raw survey file for re-processing, and will allow entry of instrument heights and target heights.  In the Map screen, Traverse Defaults (TD) will turn instrument and target height prompting on and off.  All three methods allow for zenith angle prompting as an option.


The command centers around one main entry screen. You must enter an occupied point for traversing. You must also enter a target point number to calculate.






When you are entering in the horizontal angle, distance, or elevation/vertical angle information, the program displays the current mode as an extra confirmation at the bottom of the screen.  Hitting Enter from the last entry line, or tapping Calculate, or entering a C for calculate, will solve for the coordinates and display them at the bottom of the screen.  Hitting Enter again, tapping Store, or entering S will store the points.  Before storing, you can also tap the Map icon to see the location of the calculated point, in reference to the occupied point and backsight point.



Click Back to return. You always have the option to enter new angle and distance information, Calculate, check the Map, then Store, as desired. Point in Direction offers the flexibility to check point locations graphically prior to storing.