Spatial Data System

Graphics and CAD

• Point based.
• Any point can be 2D or 3D.
• Up to 131,000 points in a single data set.
• Graphic elements (called strings) include points, lines, centre-point arcs, three-point arcs and circles.
• Commands are selected from menus, keyboard or function keys.
• Display functions include Zoom, Pan, Fit, Save Views and Restore Views.
• Strings can be any one of 999 entities (equivalent to features or layers).
• Select entities to display.
• Display Text at the scale of the proposed plot.
• Display point numbers, heights, dimensions, annotation, descriptions, lot areas and lot numbers.
• Reuse bearings and distances from existing data and previous data entry.
• Delete and restore selected strings.
• Display deleted strings.
• Select points by many methods.
• Drag selected points.
• Edit descriptions, coordinates and entities numbers.
• No need to specify text and paper size until output time.
• Cut a line or arc.
• Select commands by numeric keypad, keyboard, mouse or function key.
• Edit any text in menus.
• Reassign function keys.
• Assign your own batch files or DOS programs to option numbers and the menus.
• Load a new menu during a job.

Data Entry and Manipulation

• Configure bearings in grads or degrees.
• Configure coordinates as Northing/Easting or Easting/Northing.
• Enter data in metres, links, feet or yards. Unit system is metric.
• Integrate part of another GEOCOMP data set into the current session.
• Close off or square up whole data sets.
• Bring in data from a wide range of sources including data collectors, photogrammetry, digitisers, and manual entry.