My measurements are in Imperial Units. How do I change them to Metric Units?
The units of measurement used for your data can be set from the Settings page in PointMan. By default, the system is set to Imperial. To change the units used: Go to the PointMan Settings page Scroll to the "General" section Tap the dropdown that is next to the...
How do I add on to an existing line from a point that is not an endpoint?
Route 1 – Snap to Point Note: This route is ideal if: your new line only has two points with one being a point of an existing line the two points at which you want the line to connect are not the end points of each of the lines Collect your first line and tap “Finish”...
My Radiodetection RD8000/8100 won’t collect data
Make sure your firmware on the RD is at least version 1005. To check this, pair to the tool and look at what name is displayed in the Bluetooth menu. It will show up as "RD8100_100x" This should be at least "RD8100_1005". If it is not, proceed to the next step Open...
Version Update – 5.4.4.722: GPS Alarms
New Feature: GPS Alarms - PointMan will now alert users when GPS data drops below levels that were specified from the Alarm Settings in the Settings page Bug Fixes and Improvements How to setup Alarms in PointMan Log in to PointMan Open a project Open the settings...
How do I setup a GPS Base Station/Rover for use with PointMan
You are able to setup a base/rover for use with PointMan on the following Trimble GNSS units: R10 (all models) R12 R12i Base Setup Procedure (R10 and newer) Power on the base and connect to its Trimble GNSS WiFi (default password is abcdef if requested) Open your...
Shapefile Export Enhancements Version Update 5.4.3.716
What’s in the new release update? Note: These updates only apply to the PointMan Mobile Application, not the PointMan Pro Cloud application (browser version of PointMan). Regarding the recently reported Shapefile Export Issues, this release contains the following bug...
How do I avoid losing my data when uninstalling the PointMan app?
In order to meet the system and security requirements set forth by Google’s newest storage policy, PointMan was required to make certain changes regarding how user data is stored. Before this policy, PointMan was allowed to store your data separate from the...
What happens to my project data if PointMan Crashes?
Any feature or information captured (including photos, forms, and sketches), but not saved, will be lost in the event that PointMan crashes, and can not be recovered. In the event that PointMan loses previously saved features or information, please follow the steps...
Why doesn’t my export include utility codes or comments?
In PointMan Pro, you can export CSV as well as PNEZD files. Use PNEZD if: You only need the description column Use CSV if: You need multiple columns including "Codes" or "Comments/Notes"
How do I update firmware on my cable & pipe locator or my GPS?
Updates for Cable & Pipe Locators: Vivax-Metrotech Firmware Updates: https://www.vivax-metrotech.com/support/downloads/ Radiodetection Firmware Updates: https://www.radiodetection.com/en-us/resources/software-downloads/rd-manager Subsite Firmware Updates:...