To Create an Observation Using an Azimuth

Create an observation from an occupied traverse station by entering a recorded azimuth and distance.

Additionally, you can also use a vertical angle or vertical distance to locate the point.

Note: For parameter descriptions, see the Quick Reference tab.

To create an observation using an azimuth and distance, using the command language

  1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click the network that you want to add points to, and click Survey Command Window.
  2. At the Command line, enter:

    ZD (point) [azimuth] [distance] (description)

To create an observation using an azimuth, distance, and vertical angle, using the command language

  1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click the network that you want to add points to, and click Survey Command Window.
  2. At the Command line, enter:

    ZD VA (point) [azimuth] [distance] [vertical angle] (description)

To create an observation using an azimuth, distance, and vertical distance, using the command language

  1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click the network that you want to add points to, and click Survey Command Window.
  2. At the Command line, enter:

    ZD VD (point) [azimuth] [distance] [vertical distance] (description)