Traverse Adjustment

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FieldGenius is capable of performing a traverse balance. You can adjust the traverse using a vertical, angle or compass balance. You can select any one of the three adjustment types or apply all three of them to the traverse.

The traverse routine uses traverse TR records in the raw file to define the traverse points that will be used for the adjustment. Please refer to the Traverse Report topic for more information on creating a traverse loop with FieldGenius.

When FieldGenius computes an adjustment it will write to the RAW file AP records with the new calculated coordinates for the traverse points.

FieldGenius will adjust the sideshots after you perform an adjustment. FieldGenius will scan the raw file from the beginning and re-process all setups (OC records) and sideshots (SS records).

Once you have completed your traverse and you would like to adjust it you need to do the following.

1. Define the closing points using the Traverse Report screen.
2. Compute the closure by pressing the View Report button.
3. Review the closure report confirming its validity.
4. Apply an adjustment using the Ang Bal, Vert Bal, or Comp Bal adjustment buttons at the bottom of the traverse report screen.
5. When you choose one of the adjustment types, you will be asked to confirm that you want to go ahead with the adjustment.
6. If you press Yes in the step 5, FieldGenius will adjust the traverse points and create AP records in the raw file. It will then re-process the raw file to re-compute the sideshots.