How To Videos And Manuals For V15 Pocket 3D Base And Rovers
Welcome! We’ve put together easy-to-follow videos and manuals to help you confidently set up and use your Pocket 3D Base and Rovers. Let’s get started!
How To Upload a Job File
Uploading a job file to your Pocket 3D system is a crucial step in getting your project started. This video walks you through the process, ensuring your data is accurately transferred and ready for use. Follow the steps shown to save time and avoid errors.
Issues Loading In File Types?
If the file types aren’t correct, they won’t load properly. Be sure to consult your engineer or 3D modeler to ensure you have the right file formats. Need assistance? We also offer 3D modeling services and can convert your files to the correct formats for you.
Supported File Types:
When preparing to load a job into Pocket 3D, you'll typically use a .TP3 file. Below are the file types supported for each category:
Control Points: .TP3, .GC3, .PT3, .TXT
Surface Files: .TN3, .PL3, .RD3, .XML
Alignment Files: .RD3, .XML
Linework Files: .LN3, .DXF, .XML
Points: .TXT, .TP3, .PT3, .DXF, .XML
Make sure your job files are in one of these formats for a successful import into Pocket 3D.
If you’re new to Pocket 3D or need more guidance, here’s a helpful manual to walk you through the process step by step. This manual includes instructions for file preparation, setup tips, and troubleshooting common issues to help you get started and ensure everything works seamlessly.
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How To Export a Job File
Exporting a job file is a critical step to ensure your data can be shared or used in other systems. This video demonstrates the process step-by-step so you can do it confidently and efficiently.
Job File Not Exporting?
If you’re having trouble exporting your job file, here are some tips to help:
- Try a New USB Drive
- The USB drive might be causing the issue. Replace it with a new one and try exporting again.
Exporting Separate Points
- When exporting your project, choose "No" to export only the points.
- Alternatively, navigate to the Points section in your software and export directly from there.
- Follow these steps to troubleshoot and successfully export your job files.
Download the Pocket 3D Job File Export Manual for detailed guidance.
New to Pocket 3D? Our detailed manual is here to help! It includes clear instructions for preparing and exporting your job files, along with setup tips and solutions for common issues, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish.
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How To Turn On And Off Layers
Managing layers helps you focus on specific aspects of your project by showing only the data you need. This video explains how to turn layers on and off for better project management.
Selecting and Unselecting Layers
Selecting and unselecting layers helps you control what data is visible on your screen, making it easier to focus on specific tasks. For example, when staking out points, you can hide unnecessary linework or surface layers to reduce clutter and see only the points you need. This feature ensures better clarity and efficiency during your work.
Managing layers in Pocket 3D is simple with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to turn layers on and off to focus on the specific data you need, reducing screen clutter and making your workflow more efficient. This manual also provides troubleshooting tips to ensure seamless layer management.
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How To Setup a Base & Rover
Properly setting up a base and rover is essential for accurate data collection. This video guides you through the process to ensure your equipment is configured correctly and ready to use.
Connection Issues?
If you're experiencing Bluetooth connection issues or trouble connecting to the radio, try resetting the receivers, closing and reopening Pocket 3D, or restarting the tablet. These steps often resolve common connectivity problems.
Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure your equipment is configured correctly for optimal performance. For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, download the comprehensive Base and Rover Setup Manual to have everything you need at your fingertips.
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How To Do a Site Localization
Site localization aligns your project with local coordinate systems, ensuring all measurements are accurate. Watch this video to learn how to perform a precise site localization.
Control Points Not Accurate?
When a control point is inaccurate, it will turn red, causing all control points to display as red. This usually indicates one of the following issues:
- The control point being measured is incorrect or slightly moved from its original position.
- You are measuring the wrong control point.
- There are insufficient satellites for the rover to get an accurate reading.
- Unit is not getting strong enough radio signal from the base.
To resolve this issue, disable the horizontal and vertical coordinates for the problematic control point, check your radio settings on "INFO" and make sure your are getting good radio signal, or check your satellites and make sure you are receiving 11 or more satellites.
Align your equipment with site control points for accurate positioning. Follow our step-by-step guide or download the Site Localization Manual for detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips.
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How To Stakeout a Surface
Staking surfaces translates your digital plans into real-world layouts. This video shows you how to perform staking tasks efficiently and accurately.
Surface Not Showing?
Make sure you selected a surface file before staking. This is used for pads, parking lots, slopes, and drainage to ensure elevation is correct.
Learn how to stake out surfaces accurately with our step-by-step guide. For additional tips and detailed instructions, download the Staking Out Manual to ensure precise and efficient results.
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How to Stakeout a Control Point
This video explains how to revisit and mark control points to verify or adjust your site localization.
Not Lining Up?
Make sure you selected the correct control point. If it’s still off, check another control point or re-localize.
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How to Stakeout a Topo Shot
Use this when you need to mark property boundaries, limits of construction, or areas where grade/topography needs to be shown on the ground.
Helpful Tip:
This doesn’t collect data — it guides you to an existing stored point. Adjust your stake offset (center, edge, custom) if using hub and nail.
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How to Stakeout a line
This video shows how to follow centerlines, edges of pavement, pipes, walls, or any linework imported into your job.
Not Aligning Correctly?
Check that the correct line or alignment is active and the station and offset are set correctly. Watch the left/right and cut/fill values while moving.
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How to Measure in Topo
This video teaches you how to measure and store ground shots for elevations, surfaces, or site documentation.
Helpful Tip:
Use this to measure corners, utilities, slopes, etc. Always make sure your rover is FIXED before storing data. Control points are only used for localization — not for normal topo shots.
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How to Measure in a Topo Shot with Offset
This video shows how to measure a point that you can’t physically occupy — like a curb, wall, or fence — using horizontal or vertical offsets.
Helpful Tip:
Enter the offset (left, right, front, back, or vertical) before storing. Pocket 3D will calculate the true location.
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How to Measure in a Control Point
This video teaches you how to measure control points to verify or accuracy check your localization.
Helpful Tip:
Only measure a control point when checking accuracy. If values are off, check another control point or disable it in localization.
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How to Measure in a Line
This video shows you how to create a line in Pocket 3D by measuring points in the field when the line doesn’t already exist in your job file.
Helpful Tip:
Go to Measure → Line, and collect shots along the edge (curb, ditch, road centerline, pipe, etc.). Take more shots on curves. Save and name the line when done — you can export it as .LN3, .XML, or .DXF.
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