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.