CAD toolbar

The CAD toolbar enables you to easily use control codes to create line, arc, and polygon features in the map as you measure points, or by drawing line and arc features using feature coded points already in the job.

To create features as you measure, select the feature code for the point and then select the appropriate control code from the CAD toolbar. See To create features using control codes in Measure codes.

To draw line and arc features between existing points, select the appropriate control code from the CAD toolbar and then select the points in the map. See To draw features from existing points.

 

  • To create features, the feature library must contain feature codes defined as lines for the features you want to create, and defined control codes for the required action to create the feature geometry, such as starting or ending a new join sequence. See How control codes work.
  • The CAD toolbar can only be used to draw or create lines between points in the job. It cannot be used to draw or create lines between points in linked CSV files or map files such as DXF.

To display the toolbar, tap on the map toolbar and then select CAD toolbar. The CAD toolbar is only available when you are using General Survey.

When connected to an instrument that supports video, you can use the CAD toolbar when you tap in the map toolbar to switch to the video feed from the map. You must have enabled the CAD toolbar in the map, started a survey, and opened the Measure topo or Measure codes form. Drawing mode can only be used in the map, it cannot be used with video.