Using Measure Codes to Create Linework in the Field

In this Tailgate Series video, we show you how you can easily use the Measure Codes tool within Trimble Access to draw linework in the map screen as you survey.
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[@hectorarruti1751]

Hey there Dylan .. pretty good video , what about the job precision? can you talk about it?

[@patrickkorzon9707]

Where do you get the control codes from if you use autocad

[@odyssey1964]

I use a TSC3 so it may differ, but did you import a feature library before you started measuring? If not, what codes did you specifically put in to start, join and close a sequence. Great video though it’s hard to find recent videos with dated equipment.

[@TheBlueDreamTeam]

There isn't much of a difference whether you're using a TSC3 or TSC7. To answer your question, yes, your job needs a feature library containing your feature codes and control codes. The start, join, close, etc. codes are considered "Control Codes". Go into the Trimble Access Settings > Feature Libraries. You can create a library there, or if you already have a feature code library (.fxl, .fal) you'll see it in the list. Play around in the feature library settings and you'll find it's possible to add or edit codes. The control codes are able to be added quite simply. Control codes need to be supplied with the appropriate action, such as "Start join sequence". Let me know if you need further instruction.

[@davidtreibs]

@@TheBlueDreamTeam I started using a TSC7 last week, and am pretty new to Trimble. I used linework with TopCon for 7 years.
How do you create control codes? I heard someone say there are about 15 control codes. Where can I find a list with a definition, etc of each one?

[@TheBlueDreamTeam]

@@davidtreibs Hop on your TSC7, open Trimble Access then go to Settings > Feature Libraries. Here you can create a new library for your jobs to reference. As you start adding codes you'll find that you can add a Point, Line, Polygon, or Control code type. When you select Control Code, you then have various Actions to choose from. Here is a list we have put together in regards to what each Action will do. Go to the link below and request permission to view the file.
drive.google.com/file/d/1vDF8aT8P04DiXlIX0NpkP6Ydzvi9aN6i/view?usp=sharing
P.S. I'd like to add that creating feature code libraries in Trimble Access is a good starting place, however it's limited. If you want to build a more in-depth feature library, I would recommend using Trimble Business Center or the Trimble Feature Definition Manager. There is a lot more that you can do in these programs such as Attributes, Layers, Symbols, Groups, Categories, etc. You can start in Trimble Access with the basics, then copy the .FXL file to your computer, and fine tune it within TBC or FDM.

[@davidtreibs122]

Wow. Cool. Thanks for the great response!

[@queruvinalviterbalderrama6278]

I never use mesure codes I always use mesure topo and code my point's as I go I connect the point's to build poly line's and I use key in arc to make radius.
Are you saying it's easier to use mesure codes.

[@TheBlueDreamTeam]

The drawing of your polylines will be the same whether you use Measure Topo or Measure Codes. The major benefit of using Measure Codes is that you do not need to take the time to type in your code for each shot. For a typical topo survey people will be changing their code frequently. You can save a lot of time by simply tapping the box with the code you want to input.