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Civil Engineer: Importance and effect of Survey Data, Coordinate systems, and Civil 3D Topo #CivilEngineering #SurveyData #CoordinateSystems #Civil3D #Topography
Civil Engineer: Importance and effect of Survey Data, Coordinate systems, and Civil 3D Topo
Afternoon,
I am not sure if this is the right forum for this discussion but I am needing more clarity on the importance and effects of survey data and setting your coordinate system in Civ...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Civil Engineer: Importance and effect of Survey Data, Coordinate systems, and Civil 3D Topo #CivilEngineering #SurveyData #CoordinateSystems #Civil3D #Topography
ICYMI: RX900 issue after internal backup battery replacement #Leica #RX900 #Photography #CameraIssues #TechSupport
RX900 issue after internal backup battery replacement
Dear All,
I have a Leica RX900 in which the internal backup battery was done and was replaced with a new one (with soldering).
The problems after the replacement:
-Originally color ...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
ICYMI: RX900 issue after internal backup battery replacement #Leica #RX900 #Photography #CameraIssues #TechSupport
New job listing: Seeking Surveyor - For Contingent LOMA for the detached carport garage. The house is rezone from flood zone AO to B. Location: San Jose, CA #Surveying #LOMA #FloodZone #ADU #CarportGarage
Seeking Surveyor - For Contingent LOMA for the detached carport garage. The house is rezone from flood zone AO to B. Location: San Jose, CA
My house was rezoned from flood zone AO to B a few years back. I’m looking to do the same for my detached carport garage to convert it to an ADU without having to raise the foundation.
I ha...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New job listing: Seeking Surveyor - For Contingent LOMA for the detached carport garage. The house is rezone from flood zone AO to B. Location: San Jose, CA #Surveying #LOMA #FloodZone #ADU #CarportGarage
Kudurru Stone: When Do Spreadsheets Stop Working? #Spreadsheets #DataManagement #Productivity #Surveying #OfficeLife
When Do Spreadsheets Stop Working?
Quick question.
We recently wrote a short, fictional story about “Gus the Surveyor”. A composite of situations we have seen in real survey offices. Looking at how much time spreadsheets q...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Kudurru Stone: When Do Spreadsheets Stop Working? #Spreadsheets #DataManagement #Productivity #Surveying #OfficeLife
Star*net question: horizontal errors caused by vertical mistakes? #Surveying #ControlNetworks #StarNet #Geospatial #Mapping
Star*net question: horizontal errors caused by vertical mistakes?
This is related to another topic under discussion (Comparing two Surveys), but is specifically related to having used Star*net to adjust a control network; I hope I'm asking the right questi...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Star*net question: horizontal errors caused by vertical mistakes? #Surveying #ControlNetworks #StarNet #Geospatial #Mapping
Business Student asking: Why is tracking field crew costs so hard? #BusinessStudent #FieldCrew #Surveying #CostTracking #UnbilledTime
Business Student asking: Why is tracking field crew costs so hard?
Hi everyone, I’m a business student studying the surveying industry. I’m trying to understand why so many firms say they lose money on 'unbilled field time.' Is it because field crews hate f...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Business Student asking: Why is tracking field crew costs so hard? #BusinessStudent #FieldCrew #Surveying #CostTracking #UnbilledTime
ICYMI: UTM staking request; are we missing something? #Surveying #UTM #Geospatial #LandSurveying #SurveyorLife
UTM staking request; are we missing something?
Hello to all,
I have already been learning much from some of the surveyors in this forum by searching and reading others' posts. There is so much knowledge hiding in your brains out there....
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December 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
ICYMI: UTM staking request; are we missing something? #Surveying #UTM #Geospatial #LandSurveying #SurveyorLife
RX900 issue after internal backup battery replacement #Leica #RX900 #CameraIssues #Photography #TechTroubleshooting
RX900 issue after internal backup battery replacement
Dear All,
I have a Leica RX900 in which the internal backup battery was done and was replaced with a new one (with soldering).
The problems after the replacement:
-Originally color ...
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December 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
RX900 issue after internal backup battery replacement #Leica #RX900 #CameraIssues #Photography #TechTroubleshooting
ICYMI: Civil 3D automation (.NET API): Looking for ideas for my next hobby project #Civil3D #NetAPI #CSharp #HobbyProjects #CivilEngineering
Civil 3D automation (.NET API): Looking for ideas for my next hobby project
Hi everyone,
Unlike many, I actually enjoy working with Civil 3D. I’ve been diving deep into the .NET API (C#) as a hobby for a while now.
My background is mostly in Road Construction, and...
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December 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
ICYMI: Civil 3D automation (.NET API): Looking for ideas for my next hobby project #Civil3D #NetAPI #CSharp #HobbyProjects #CivilEngineering
ICYMI: Parts List for the Berger 100C. Would anyone Know where I could get a Manual? #HomeImprovement #DIY #Craftsman #Gardening #California
Parts List for the Berger 100C. Would anyone Know where I could get a Manual?
Greetings All,
I'm Gordon, a general Home Owner out here in California. I have an Old Sears Craftsman Farm Level gotten from my late Father's estate. I realized that the base needed some cl...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM
ICYMI: Parts List for the Berger 100C. Would anyone Know where I could get a Manual? #HomeImprovement #DIY #Craftsman #Gardening #California
ICYMI: New job listing: Crew Chief position in NE Georgia #CrewChief #LandSurveying #JobsInGeorgia #SurveyingJobs #GeorgiaJobs
Crew Chief position in NE Georgia
Job Title: Land Surveying Field Crew Chief December 8th, 2025Location: Watkinsville, GeorgiaEmployment Type: Full-TimeC...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
ICYMI: New job listing: Crew Chief position in NE Georgia #CrewChief #LandSurveying #JobsInGeorgia #SurveyingJobs #GeorgiaJobs
Civil 3D automation (.NET API): Looking for ideas for my next hobby project #Civil3D #Automation #DotNet #CSharp #HobbyProjects
Civil 3D automation (.NET API): Looking for ideas for my next hobby project
Hi everyone,
Unlike many, I actually enjoy working with Civil 3D. I’ve been diving deep into the .NET API (C#) as a hobby for a while now.
My background is mostly in Road Construction, and...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Civil 3D automation (.NET API): Looking for ideas for my next hobby project #Civil3D #Automation #DotNet #CSharp #HobbyProjects
ICYMI: FOR SALE: Trimble SPS930 (click for details) #TrimbleSPS930 #TotalStation #RoboticLaser #SurveyingEquipment #ConstructionTech
Trimble SPS930
A Trimble SPS 930 Universal total station. No batteries or battery charger included.
Robotic laser device
Prism
Original Trimble carry case
Paperwork from the manufacturer
Why are y...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
ICYMI: FOR SALE: Trimble SPS930 (click for details) #TrimbleSPS930 #TotalStation #RoboticLaser #SurveyingEquipment #ConstructionTech
Parts List for the Berger 100C. Would anyone Know where I could get a Manual? #HomeImprovement #DIYProjects #Manuals #HomeOwners #Tools
Parts List for the Berger 100C. Would anyone Know where I could get a Manual?
Greetings All,
I'm Gordon, a general Home Owner out here in California. I have an Old Sears Craftsman Farm Level gotten from my late Father's estate. I realized that the base needed some cl...
rpls.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Parts List for the Berger 100C. Would anyone Know where I could get a Manual? #HomeImprovement #DIYProjects #Manuals #HomeOwners #Tools