point number character limits

[GPSMAN]

how large of a number can be used in carlson?

Is it 9 characters long. if so does alpha numeric extend this limit ?

[Nava Ran]

Carlson Alphanumeric: This native Carlson format allows letters in the point numbers, and the point name can be up to 10 characters. Any combination of letters and numbers is acceptable.

[GPSMAN]

Jason, (Carlson Tech Support)

With GPS/GIS becomming so much a part of surveying,
I've been comming across long point names. (more than 10)

Has this issue been brought up before?

Is there a way around this through the GIS module?

[Nava Ran]

Use description and notes.
Description field is limited to 32 characters. Under notes, any number of lines of text can be assigned to the point.

[site admin]

First thing you need to do is go to Carlson Configure/General Settings and make sure you have it set to Alphanumeric point format. Then, Set a new coordinate file, name it and then be sure to change the "files of type" at the bottom to a .mdb format. Then you can import a text/ascii file that contains points with longer point numbers. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you.

[GPSMAN]

very cool work around with MDB.
have to use report formater when listing points to see the full number

THANKS !!