This chapter contains five tutorials designed to assist you in learning Carlson SurvCE.

Tutorial 1: Calculating a Traverse (By Hand) with SurvCE
To do a hand traverse with SurvCE, go to the MAP screen. To get there, click the icon in the upper right corner of your screen labeled MAP. Once there, you will set your defaults for traversing.

Tutorial 2: Performing Math Functions in SurvCE Input Boxes

Various input boxes in SurvCE allow the user to calculate math functions "on-the-fly". The basic steps for getting started are shown here.

Tutorial 3: Performing a Compass Rule Adjustment

This tutorial shows a compass rule adjustment, with various SurvCE screen captures to guide you.

Tutorial 4: Defining Field Codes, Line/Layer Properties & GIS Prompting

This tutorial will assist users in defining Field Codes in SurvCE. SurvCE can have one pre-defined FCL (Feature Code List) file loaded with the job coordinate CRD file. The Feature Code List file stores pre-defined field codes that define Line/Layer drawing properties and, optionally, GIS prompting. More than one FCL file can exist, but only one can be loaded at a time per job coordinate CRD file. The operator builds this FCL file using option 5 “Feature Code List” in the File main menu.

Tutorial 5: Standard Procedures for Conducting GPS Localizations

This tutorial is intended to assist users with the recommended localization method for SurvCE. Other methods can be used, and it is up to the individual users to determine which is best for them.