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README.NOW CC-SURVeyor 4, Shareware Version April 1, 1990 =========================================================================== CC-SURVeyor 4 is a geometric design program for civil engineers and land surveyors. It includes traverse, inverse, sideshot, bearing and distance intersection routines, area, inscribe curve, rotate/translate/scale, lot summary, radial stakeout, predetermined area, curve solutions, triangle solutions, and perpendicular and parallel offsets. A set of topo utilities allows reduction of field notes for EDM or total station topo, or stadia topo. Road design features include vertical curves and grades and intersections, cul-de-sacs, and knuckles. Screen graphics include assignment of points to user-named layers, which may also have different linetypes, and will screen plot in different colors. EGA or VGA graphics is required. CC-SURVeyor 4 will plot on Houston Instruments or Hewlett- Packard pen plotters, and on Epson compatible 9 or 24 pin printers. It includes plot rotation without having to rotate the coordinate base, graphic plot preview, and pause for pen change by layer. This shareware version only includes the COGO and PLOT modules; field traverse with compass rule adjustment and contouring are separate modules that are available to registered users. Another difference is that this version will only allow 99 points per file, and the registered version allows 4000 points per file. The following files are included with this package: README.NOW This file you are now reading SAMPLFIL.EXE A self-extracting ZIP file that contains sample data files for CC-SURVeyor 4: SAMPLE.CCC coordinate file SAMPLE.LAY layer assignment file SAMPLE.NET interpolation net SAMPLE.TIC contour tics and lines PROGRAMS.EXE A self-extracting ZIP file that contains the program files: COGO.EXE The CC-COGO program module PLOT.EXE The CC-PLOT program module CC-COGO.TXT Documentation for CC-COGO CC-PLOT.TXT Documentation for CC-PLOT To extract the self-extracting files, there are two methods: A. If you have DOS 3.0 or later, you can extract them directly from the diskette to a subdirectory on your hard disk, as follows: 1. Create a subdirectory on your hard disk named "CC-SURV" (this name is used as an example, you may use any name you wish). 2. Put the diskette containing the self-extracting file in your diskette drive. For this example we will assume that is drive A. 3. Log onto your hard disk, in the above subdirectory you just created, i.e. C:\CC-SURV> 4. Type the diskette drive name followed by the name of the self- extracting file you wish to extract, i.e. C:\CC-SURV>A:PROGRAMS and press <Enter>. 5. The programs will extract from the diskette file and be placed on your hard disk in the subdirectory you are logged onto. B. If you have an earlier version of DOS, you will have to copy the self- extracting files onto your hard disk first, to the subdirectory of your choice, as follows: 1. Create a subdirectory on your hard disk named "CC-SURV" (this name is used as an example, you may use any name you wish). 2. Copy the files PROGRAMS.EXE and SAMPLFIL.EXE from the diskette to this subdirectory. 3. Log into this subdirectory and type the name of the self- extracting file you wish to extract, i.e. C:\CC-SURV>PROGRAMS and press <Enter>. 4. The programs will extract from the diskette file into this subdirectory. You may erase the self-extracting files PROGRAM.EXE and SAMPLFIL.EXE after the files are extracted, to save hard disk space. DON'T ERASE THEM FROM THE DISKETTE, THAT IS YOUR ARCHIVE COPY. To print out the manuals to a printer connected to your parallel port, insert the diskette with the documentation in your diskette drive, log onto that drive, i.e. A:\> Type "COPY CC-COGO.TXT PRN" and press <Enter> This manual is 52 pages long. Type "COPY CC-PLOT.TXT PRN" and press <Enter> This manual is 32 pages long. You are free to use, copy and distribute this program, as long as copies contain all the files herein, and no more than a $20 disk copy fee is charged. If you like CC-SURVeyor 4 and wish to register it, the registration fee will entitle you to: 1. New diskettes with the 4000 point version and printed, illustrated manuals. 2. Full support by mail. 3. Subscription to CCNEWS, a newsletter with tips for using COGO and CAD and news regarding CC-SURVeyor upgrades. 4. The right to purchase other modules of the CC-SURVeyor 4 family, including CC-BALance and CC-CONTour. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION ------------------------------------ These programs were developed and compiled with MicroSoft BASIC 7.0 and should be compatible with any IBM PC or AT compatible using MS-DOS 2.11 or later. An 80x87 coprocessor is used if available but is not required. EGA or VGA graphics is required for screen plotting. The mouse is supported for menu and dialog box choices. Complete installation and configuration instructions are included in the manuals, and basically consists of copying the files to your hard disk (which you have done by now) and setting some configuration options from the SETTINGS submenu within the programs. THE SAMPLE FILES ---------------- SAMPLE.CCC, SAMPLE.LAY, SAMPLE.NET and SAMPLE.TIC are sample job files of a small subdivision that demonstrate the advantages of arranging points by layer. Start CC-COGO and open the SAMPLE.CCC file. Then go to the SETTINGS submenu and choose "Layer display". You will see the list of layers that have been used for arranging this job. Press <F10> to screen plot, and notice the various colors that lot lines, the street, an easement, etc. plot in. Press a key to return to the "Layer display" menu, and toggle some of the check marks off. Press <F10> again to see the screen plot without those layers. This "layer" arrangement is used in many routines to control processing of groups of points; for example: 1) export points by layer, 2) send points to CAD by layer, 3) select points for plotting by layer, 4) pause for pen change by layer, 5) assign different linetypes to each layer for screen and pen plotting and 6) shut off unwanted layers to speed up screen plotting and help read point numbers in crowded situations. Start CC-PLOT and open the above files, and using View Plot will also show you the contour net, contour tics, and contour lines. The screen probably appears pretty busy right now, so go to the SETTINGS "Layer display" routine and toggle off the TOPO, NET, and CONTIC layers, and View Plot again. Now the screen should be a little neater, and the contour lines show in addition to the other data viewed from within CC-COGO. The contour net, tics, and lines were created in the CC-CONTour module, which is available to registered users. This layer management system is one of the beneficial features of CAD software, and using it early in a project will pay dividends as the project gets more complex. Have fun! THE REST OF THE CC-SURVEYOR 4 FAMILY OF MODULES ----------------------------------------------- CC-BALANCE is required for field traverse, map check, angle balancing, compass rule adjustment. Batch processing and full-screen scrolling editor for field files and map check files. Insert/delete/edit any course. CC-CONTOUR is required for interpolation of contours. Create and save/ recall/edit the interpolation net. Automatic interpolation of net at any contour interval. Interactively connect interpolated tics with contour lines. CC-PLOT is required to plot the net/tics/contours. Contour data may be sent to CAD via DXF files, using CC-PLOT. OTHER CIVILCOMP UTILITIES --------------------------- CC-CAD will assist users of CC-SURVeyor COGO who also use AutoCAD Release 9 or later. Compatible with DCA. Includes LISP routines driven by custom menu, for line and curve annotation, COGO (traverse, inverse, and area), import/export files (HP Volume C format) to/from CC-SURVeyor or data collectors or other COGO programs, import text, two symbol libraries using icon menus. Documentation on diskette. CC-TRANSLATOR will translate to or from several different coordinate file formats. The COGO formats include CC-SURVeyor import/export, DCA, HP Volume C, Lewis and Lewis, MTI, and MapTech. Data collector formats include Abacus, CoOp41, Geodimeter, Lietz, MapTech, Super Surveyor and Topcon Pro-Pac. Contouring programs that are supported include AutoMAP by DCA, LandCADD and QuickSurf. Files may be translated from any supported format into any other supported format. Requires 384K RAM. With printed manual. WILDCOLLECTOR will transfer XYZ coordinates to or from Wild GRE3/4 and GIF10 data collectors and CC-SURVeyor, including point descriptions input as two digit codes into the data collector measurement block. The description codes are automatically translated into user-defined alpha descriptions within the CC-SURVeyor import/export file. Requires 384K RAM. Documentation on diskette. All the CIVILcomp software is being continuously upgraded, and prices are subject to change, so PLEASE SEND FOR MORE COMPLETE, UP-TO-DATE BROCHURES, OR LEAVE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AT (408) 722-4774. ORDER FORM ---------- SHIP TO: _____________________________________________________ Name of proposed registered user _____________________________________________________ Company or Public Agency/Dept. _____________________________________________________ Street Address or P.O. Box _____________________________________________________ City State Zip Code Diskette Size:______3.5 inch ______5.25 inch SOFTWARE DESIRED: CC-SURVeyor 4 CC-COGO ________ @ 200 _________ CC-BALance ________ @ 100 _________ CC-CONTour ________ @ 100 _________ CC-PLOT ________ @ 100 _________ or all four modules for $400 _________ CC-CAD ________ @ 100 _________ CC-TRANSlator ________ @ 100 _________ WILDCOLLector ________ @ 100 _________ California residents add 6.25% sales tax _________ Outside U.S.A. handling charge $20 _________ ================================================== TOTAL ENCLOSED (Check or money order) _________ PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CIVILcomp AND MAIL THIS FORM TO: 320 Eureka Canyon Road Watsonville, CA 95076 Payment in advance is required, no C.O.D.s or purchase orders. Checks must be in United States currency. Site licenses are available which provide a discount for multiple installations. The above payment will be fully credited toward the license fee. Inquire for details. PLEASE ALSO FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORMS AT THE END OF THE MANUALS, TO GIVE US INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM. THIS WILL HELP US PROVIDE SUPPORT.