iGage 1545 South 1100 East STE 1 Salt Lake City User Guide

iGage 1545 South 1100 East STE 1 Salt Lake City

Product Information

The LandStar8 is a surveying software designed for professionals in the field. It offers various features and updates to enhance surveying accuracy and efficiency.

Specifications

• Version: 8.1.0.20231128
• Manufacturer: iGage Mapping Corporation
• Address: 1545 South 1100 East STE 1, Salt Lake City, UT 84015
• Contact: +1 801 412-0011
• Website: www.igage.com

Product Usage Instructions

CAD Line Distance/Bearing Annotations
If the line is rotated or translated, the label of the line will also change to reflect a possible change in length or bearing.

Points to Stake Export – Filter Function
When exporting the stakeout point list, you can now add a filter function to refine the exported data.

Automatic Photographing Function
In the Software settings > GNSS > Survey (tab), an automatic photographing function toggle has been added. If a Visual receiver (like the i93/i89) is in use and connected by Wi-Fi, the cameras will automatically fire and store pictures in the job folder for every stored measurement.

Dialing Prompt While Receiver is Dialing
While the receiver is dealing with the internal GSM modem, LandStart will prompt “Dialing, please wait…” to indicate the ongoing process.

Area Subdivision
A new Area subdivision function has been added to the Tools section. Please note that areas with arcs are currently not supported.

LSLog and lsbd Folder Location
The LSLog and lsbd folders have been moved into the primary CHCNAV directory. Previous versions of LandStar placed some log files outside of the CHCNAV folder.

Modified Style of Surface Stakeout Panel
The style of the Surface stakeout panel has been modified to be similar to machine control.

FAQ

• Q: Can I choose which photos to share when sharing a project?
  A: Yes, when sharing a project, you can choose whether to share video measurement photos and point-related photos if there are any in the project. However, please note that this may result in large file sizes.

• Q: Does Area subdivision support boundary lines with arcs?
  A: No, currently, areas with arcs are not supported in the Area subdivision function.

• Q: What file formats can be exported in the latest version?
  A: The latest version supports exporting StarNet.GPS. Dat and Trimble .jxl files.

• Q: Can a real measurement be performed in the simulator or base station mode?
  A: No, when in simulator or base station mode, the user will be prompted that real measurement is impossible.

• Q: How does the GNSS vector recording affect battery life?
  A: When using a Unicore board, LandStar calculates the GNSS vector value. If the “Record GNSS vector” switch is turned on, the battery life of the handheld controller will be reduced by
  approximately 1 hour.

• Q: What is the latest SPCS release available?
  A: The preliminary NGS release for SPCS 2021 (7/7/2023) is available in the LandStar8 version 8.1.0.20231128. To use it, go to Project (tab) > Coordinate system > From lib > Pre-defined

  Region = United States > Area = SPCS2022 (7_7_2023) > then use Filter to enter a unique identifier, like Utah.

LandStar8 Program Update Log

• Later versions are at the end of this document.
• After the user manual is updated, the changes are listed in black. Changes that have not been completed in the User Manual are highlighted in red.

10/17/2023 8.0.3.20231017

1. CAD: Line distance/bearing annotations: If the line is rotated or translated, the line’s label will also change to reflect a possible change in length or bearing.
2. Points > Points to stake> Export: Add a filter function when the stakeout point list is exported.
3. Software settings > GNSS > Survey (tab): Added “Automatic photographing” function toggle. If a Visual receiver (like the i93/i89) is in use and connected by Wi-Fi, then the cameras automatically fire and store pictures in the job folder for every stored measurement.
4. While the receiver is dealing with the internal GSM modem, LandStart prompts Dailing, please wait…
5. Tools: Area subdivision: A New Area subdivision function has been added. Areas with arcs not currently supported.
6. Moved the LSLog and used folders into the primary CHCNAV directory. Previous versions of LandStar placed some log files outside of the CHCNAV folder.
7. Modified the style of the Surface stakeout panel, it is now similar to the machine control

10/21/2023 8.0.3.20231021

1. When sharing a project, you can choose whether to share video measurement photos and point-related photos if there are any photos in the project. Warning, this will make huge files!
2. Add Foundation stakeout function.
3. Area subdivision now supports boundary lines with arcs.
4. Supports exporting StarNet.GPS .Dat, Trimble .jxl files.
5. When in simulator or base station mode, prompt the user that real measurement is impossible.
6. In the acquisition settings, added the ‘Record GNSS vector’ switch. Only when this is turned on will GNSS vector information be recorded. When using a Unicore board, LandStar calculates the GNSS vector value, which will reduce the battery life of the handheld controller by 1 hour.

10/31/2023 8.1.0.20231031

1. Sort Codes and Layers alphabetically by Name.
2. She fixed import Code bugs.
3. Fixed Code Groups.

10/31/2023

User manual R510 sent to printers. Reset in US Letter size, many sections have 2-columns which reduced the page count from 400 pages to ~280. PDF posted here: https://igage.com/VisualSurvey/ds/LandStar8_UserManual.pdf

11/2/2023 8.1.0.20231102

1. Google Drive added/enhanced
2. Code handling improvements.
3. 3D view Surface editing.
4. Enhanced Instrument profile

11/28/2023 8.1.0.20231128

1. SPCS 2021 (7/7/2023) preliminary NGS release is available. Project (tab) > Coordinate system > From lib > Pre defined > Region = Unites States > Area = SPCS2022 (7_7_2023) > then use Filter to enter a unique identifier, like “Utah”:

2. Added ‘Auto Survey’ for Stakeout
   Staked points will automatically be stored if the distance and stop time limits are met.

3. Added Vertical Offset 1 and 2 when staking for adding inverts:
   It is possible to enter the elevation or the vertical offset. If you move the pole tip from a rim shot, down to the top-of-pipe and click the measure button:
   LandStar will keep the previous Northing and Easting, load the new elevation compute the invert distance, and Cut/Fill. This is intended to replace tape offsets.
   The organization of the point stakeout detail report has been updated to provide a more stake-friendly listing order.

4. It is now possible to dimension a poly-line in CAD. This allows deed entry and automatic distance-bearing annotation on the perimeter of a parcel.

5. All Offset Survey and Offset Stakeout parameters are persistent; this can save considerable entry time when offset staking.

6. When LandStar starts, if the previous receiver was connected by Wi-Fi, but the receiver is not already connected, the software will not attempt to connect and force a 30-second Operating System timeout.

7. Various small details and bug fixes

12/4/2023 8.1.0.20231204
Addressed hidden Accept buttons when using GBoard on many screens.

12/6/2023 8.1.0.20231206

1. RTS Power Search now follows the Remote Control button setting.
2. Accept buttons (the bottom line of most setup and configuration screens) are now visible above the keyboard reducing the need to collapse the keyboard.

iGage Mapping Corporation
1545 South 1100 East STE 1  Salt Lake City UT 84015 +1 801 412-0011
f +1-801-412-0022 www.igage.com

References

• iGage: GNSS, Optical, Weatherproof Paper

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