Configure the GPS Tab

If you are taking an On/off Gps Sync or On/off GPS Real-time survey, the GPS settings should be configured in the GPS tab.

1. If not already in the Properties window, tap File > Properties to display the survey properties window.

2. Tap the Gps tab to set up GPS properties.

3. Tap Record GPS Location to include coordinates with survey readings. Tap the drop-down arrow in the Record GPS Location field and select an interval option that defines how often coordinates are included with readings.

4. Tap Record time of reading to include a GPS time stamp with readings.

5. Tap Show message when GPS is lost to show an alert when the GPS signal is not available.

6. Tap Ok to save changes and return to the survey file or tap another tab to set additional properties.

   If you are using an external GPS receiver, complete the following steps:

   1. Tap Edit > GPS > Gps Settings to display the GPS Port Settings window.

   2. Tap the drop-down arrow in the Comm port field and select the COM port the GPS receiver is connected to.

   3. Tap the drop-down arrow in the Baudrate field and select a baud rate supported by the GPS receiver.