Global Positioning System Dialog
Used to interface with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
Opens when the Global Positioning System (GPS) icon is selected in the Geographic toolbox.
Setting | Description |
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Settings tab |
The Settings tab specifies settings needed by the Global Positioning System interface. |
Status tab |
The Status tab displays a graphical representation of the GPS satellites within reception range, their sky position, and signal strength. |
Position tab |
The Position tab displays the position the GPS device is calculating from the signals it receives. |
Track |
Displays the specified cell at the geographic location within the current model. Since the location within the model can be determined only if there is a geographic coordinate system defined for the model, the tool is disabled if there is no GCS. |
Trail |
Places a line string along the track of the GPS device as it moves. |
Data Point at GPS Position |
Sends a data point to Bentley Map at the current GPS position. |
Center View at GPS Position |
Centers the active view at the current GPS position. |
GPS Connection Status |
Indicates the status of the GPS connection. If green, Bentley Map is connected to the GPS device and has received a valid report from the device within the last 2 seconds. Red indicates no connection. |