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Users can optimize Field-Map functions by means of Settings. Optimizing Field-Map Data Collector functions may significantly improve efficiency of use and speed up data collection.

Access to the Settings dialog box is obtained via the Settings button on the Plots form or by pressing F6 key.


Settings are divided into mutually related groups:

General

Basic Field-Map Data Collector settings

Trees

Setting of tree measurement parameters

Equipment

Setting of communication with external devices

Navigation

Setting of tracking during navigation

Layer symbols

Setting of map symbols

Basic symbols

Setting of basic symbols and control appearance on the map

Snap lines

Setting of line snapping parameters

Info tips

Setting of pointing info from database in map

Attributes

Setting of attributes for layers

Background map

Setting of Background map parameters

Hot keys

Setting of hot keys

       

Settings are saved and each time you open Field-Map Data Collector the previous settings are restored.