Latest update of JField
- Thread starter Jim Campi
- Start date
Per the Development Team:
since last Release
- added DPOS service
- improved Base Setup
- added bubble level control
- added Photogrammetry
- added Visual Angle Measurement
- improved CoGo
- updated Coordinate Systems data
- fixed known bugs
- updated Help & Localisation data
Package:
Power Board 0.1.7.3
WinCE OS 7.0.50.0
GNSS 3.6.1.141230
To be a bit more specific from my own personal observations
- added DPOS service Now jps files from the Rover (such as a standalone static file) and from the base (downloaded to the LS) can be sent to DPOS. Furthermore, the results can be applied to a base position, after the fact, and all rover points surveyed from that base will be moved as well. So an autonomous base can be automatically translated later to a new post processed position as well as the rover points from it. This feature works beyond projects, so if you happen to use the same base session across more than one project, the rover points in all projects related to that particular base session will move too.
- improved Base Setup much more reliable setup from the previous version and the output power is proper. Recording at the base is no longer optional and downloading is mandatory at the "Stop Base" prompt. This will require the user to be aware of two things: recording interval and scheduling the download. Recording interval is initially set at 1 second. This is overkill for DPOS, so set the interval to 10 or even 30 seconds. This will reduce the file size by 10 or 30 which will reduce the download time. Note that the file must be downloaded before a new base setup can be made, this is because when you "Stop Base" (as you must to configure a new base setup), you will be presented with two options: Cancel or Stop and Download Now. Some of the PLS team have already found it inconvenient to do this while standing in the cold rain the next day trying to setup up the base, particularly when they recorded yesterday's data at 1 second and the download required 15 minutes. Best advice is to shut everything down at the end of the base session and in the truck or, if possible, in the office power the base receiver and LS back up and go to Base Rover Setup and "Stop Base" and download there. Then when you get ready to setup again the base will be ready. Note that if you record at 30 seconds the download is very quick, even for a full day of use.
- improved CoGo among other things, the inverse feature now gives an error estimate of the distance between two surveyed points (think ALTA standards). It's a reality check on that distance reported to the thousandth of a foot that is based on the error estimates of the surveyed points. Note that points observed from two different base positions will NOT include the potential error in the base positions, only on the rover points.
- updated Coordinate Systems data now J-Field supports the creation of custom projections. In order to create a custom system, under Coordinate Systems, select Add, select a Geodetic System (the system you want to underpin your projection) such as NAD83(2011). (Note Geodetic Systems are identified by their Earth icon). Select a height system, such as NAVD88, and select the option at the bottom of the screen, Custom Projection and Rename. Change the "Geodetic" button to the projection type you want to use and enter the parameters and a name for the new system. Finish by pressing OK. For those using Low Distortion Projections, this is a great tool.
- added bubble level control somewhat experimental, the down facing camera can be used to see a pole mounted level bubble. This can be helpful for Level Offset Calibration (which, ***IF YOU ARE USING CORRECT FOR TILTS, SHOULD BE DONE EVERY TIME YOU POWER UP THE LS***) as it allows you to see the bubble on the screen so that you can be plumb and operate the screen controls. Also there is a "Built in Camera" white box button that shows the down facing camera view in real time in the white box.
- added Photogrammetry still in development, the features have been unlocked. Follow the procedure for calibrating the front facing camera.
- added Visual Angle Measurement still in development. Follow the procedure for calibrating the front facing camera. It is now possible to harvest the horizontal and vertical angle between two objects in a photo.
- fixed known bugs Among other things, the issue with the LS power drain during power off has been addressed. Also, the temperature warning for overheating (which affects battery charging as well as field use in hot temperatures) was found to be overly pessimistic due to the location of the sensor.
Perhaps some of the others will remember some things I have forgotten or was unaware of.
since last Release
- added DPOS service
- improved Base Setup
- added bubble level control
- added Photogrammetry
- added Visual Angle Measurement
- improved CoGo
- updated Coordinate Systems data
- fixed known bugs
- updated Help & Localisation data
Package:
Power Board 0.1.7.3
WinCE OS 7.0.50.0
GNSS 3.6.1.141230
To be a bit more specific from my own personal observations
- added DPOS service Now jps files from the Rover (such as a standalone static file) and from the base (downloaded to the LS) can be sent to DPOS. Furthermore, the results can be applied to a base position, after the fact, and all rover points surveyed from that base will be moved as well. So an autonomous base can be automatically translated later to a new post processed position as well as the rover points from it. This feature works beyond projects, so if you happen to use the same base session across more than one project, the rover points in all projects related to that particular base session will move too.
- improved Base Setup much more reliable setup from the previous version and the output power is proper. Recording at the base is no longer optional and downloading is mandatory at the "Stop Base" prompt. This will require the user to be aware of two things: recording interval and scheduling the download. Recording interval is initially set at 1 second. This is overkill for DPOS, so set the interval to 10 or even 30 seconds. This will reduce the file size by 10 or 30 which will reduce the download time. Note that the file must be downloaded before a new base setup can be made, this is because when you "Stop Base" (as you must to configure a new base setup), you will be presented with two options: Cancel or Stop and Download Now. Some of the PLS team have already found it inconvenient to do this while standing in the cold rain the next day trying to setup up the base, particularly when they recorded yesterday's data at 1 second and the download required 15 minutes. Best advice is to shut everything down at the end of the base session and in the truck or, if possible, in the office power the base receiver and LS back up and go to Base Rover Setup and "Stop Base" and download there. Then when you get ready to setup again the base will be ready. Note that if you record at 30 seconds the download is very quick, even for a full day of use.
- improved CoGo among other things, the inverse feature now gives an error estimate of the distance between two surveyed points (think ALTA standards). It's a reality check on that distance reported to the thousandth of a foot that is based on the error estimates of the surveyed points. Note that points observed from two different base positions will NOT include the potential error in the base positions, only on the rover points.
- updated Coordinate Systems data now J-Field supports the creation of custom projections. In order to create a custom system, under Coordinate Systems, select Add, select a Geodetic System (the system you want to underpin your projection) such as NAD83(2011). (Note Geodetic Systems are identified by their Earth icon). Select a height system, such as NAVD88, and select the option at the bottom of the screen, Custom Projection and Rename. Change the "Geodetic" button to the projection type you want to use and enter the parameters and a name for the new system. Finish by pressing OK. For those using Low Distortion Projections, this is a great tool.
- added bubble level control somewhat experimental, the down facing camera can be used to see a pole mounted level bubble. This can be helpful for Level Offset Calibration (which, ***IF YOU ARE USING CORRECT FOR TILTS, SHOULD BE DONE EVERY TIME YOU POWER UP THE LS***) as it allows you to see the bubble on the screen so that you can be plumb and operate the screen controls. Also there is a "Built in Camera" white box button that shows the down facing camera view in real time in the white box.
- added Photogrammetry still in development, the features have been unlocked. Follow the procedure for calibrating the front facing camera.
- added Visual Angle Measurement still in development. Follow the procedure for calibrating the front facing camera. It is now possible to harvest the horizontal and vertical angle between two objects in a photo.
- fixed known bugs Among other things, the issue with the LS power drain during power off has been addressed. Also, the temperature warning for overheating (which affects battery charging as well as field use in hot temperatures) was found to be overly pessimistic due to the location of the sensor.
Perhaps some of the others will remember some things I have forgotten or was unaware of.
Jim Campi
Active Member
Thanks Shawn for the long reply. I downloaded the new software yesterday and completed a small topo. The base recorded at 30 seconds rather than 1. I don't recall changing this setting. What criteria have you used to determine the best recording frequency?
I did a stop and download in the field and haven't powered the LS since. Will the system process through DPOS without input from me as soon as finds a network connection?
I did a stop and download in the field and haven't powered the LS since. Will the system process through DPOS without input from me as soon as finds a network connection?
I have seen settings for DPOS to do Automatic Send and Automatic Adjust. I'm personally cautious about these sorts of automatic operations. I like to have some control over these sorts of things. Check out Cogo>DPOS.
Regarding recording interval. Lately I've been using 30, because OPUS only processes 30 seconds, so if that is your only purpose in recording a base file, anything more is overkill. I might make it 10 instead though as I'm not entirely sure what DPOS processes.
Also once it becomes possible to store Stop and Go raw files on the LS, it will be important to store a base file that will process all of that data. Thirty might be a little too much for that. Some software will process a 1 second file with a 10 second file by interpolating the 10 second data. I don't know for sure about Javad's Justin software. I have limited experience with it at present. At some point that will figure into the equation, but for now I set the base recording interval for the purpose of base positioning.
Also once it becomes possible to store Stop and Go raw files on the LS, it will be important to store a base file that will process all of that data. Thirty might be a little too much for that. Some software will process a 1 second file with a 10 second file by interpolating the 10 second data. I don't know for sure about Javad's Justin software. I have limited experience with it at present. At some point that will figure into the equation, but for now I set the base recording interval for the purpose of base positioning.
Steve Chatelle
Member
Having J-Field force a file closure and download before you can stop the base is a real head scratcher. I cannot see the purpose. I have DPOS toggled off everywhere.
Fortunately, J-field maintains the file naming and logging parameters at start-up that were set in NetView. If I have to shut down the base to change my location or height, I just power down the TR-2 and power up before I re-start the base with the correct location/height. Pretty easy work around for us.
Fortunately, J-field maintains the file naming and logging parameters at start-up that were set in NetView. If I have to shut down the base to change my location or height, I just power down the TR-2 and power up before I re-start the base with the correct location/height. Pretty easy work around for us.
Jim Campi
Active Member
Thanks again Shawn. I'm in the process of testing now.
Some other new features that I can think of which Shawn did not mention:
- Added units of Poles in Cogo functions
- Implemented "Point Clusters" in the map. When multiple points are close together at the current zoom level in the map screen, they are treated as a Point Cluster and shown as a larger square. When a Point Cluster is selected you are prompted to choose which point you want from the Point Cluster.
- Improved the Files screens
- Improved the Points screen, the blue box on the right can now be panned up and down
Grant Nevill
New Member
Updated J-Field, Windows, power board, etc. last night and now the battery LED lights seem to not be functioning. When charging or the power on- no lights come on. When shut down the lower right LED displays red. The batteries show 20 +/- hours remaining after overnight
charge, so the charging is working.
Any ideas?
charge, so the charging is working.
Any ideas?
Perform a forced update of the power board firmware. Its under app settings.
Grant Nevill
New Member
Thanks Shawn. Will do that this morning.