This command reports the azimuth, distance and slope between your current position and a starting point. The command starts by prompting you to move to the starting point and take a reading. This sets the starting point.
Slope Inspector with GPS
Carlson Field will continually read your current position from the GPS receiver. A dialog box appears displaying your current position and the azimuth, distance and slope from the starting point to your current position. An arrow icon will appear on the drawing showing your location. Pick the New Start button to set a new starting point.
Slope Inspector with Total Stations
Before running Slope Inspector, make sure that the occupied point, backsight and instrument height are set correctly in the Equipment Setup command. Then start Slope Inspector and read a measurement for the starting point. A dialog box appears displaying your current position. Pick the Read button to take another measurement. Carlson Field will calculate the new point and report the azimuth, distance and slope from the starting point to the new point. An arrow icon will appear on the drawing showing your location. Pick the New Start button to set a new starting point.