The GPS Offset command allows you to calculate and store points by specifying an offset from a GPS position. Offsets can either be entered manually or read automatically from a laser. There are three GPS offset methods: Distance/Angle, Intersection, and Two Point. The current method can be set from the Method tab.



Distance/Angle Offset

In the Distance/Angle method, offsets can be specified manually by choosing the OFFSET tab, or with a laser, by choosing the LASER tab.







Offset by Intersection

Use Offset by Intersection to calculate a point based on two GPS positions and two distance offsets. The distance values can either be manually entered or input with a laser. To use a laser, you must first activate it by selecting Settings. For more information on laser setup, see the Peripherals section of this manual.




Offset by Two Point

Use Offset by Two Point to calculate a point based on two GPS positions and a distance from the second point. If Straight is selected, the distance offset from the second point is along the 3-D vector created by the two GPS points. If Left or Right is selected, the offset is perpendicular to the 2-D vector created by the two GPS points, and the second points elevation is used as the elevation of the resulting point. The distance offset can either be manually entered or input with a laser. To use a laser, you must first activate it by selecting Settings. For more information on laser setup, see the Peripherals section of this manual.