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.FLD files

PostPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:48 pm
by tdhorgan
I am currently setting up our Field to Finish codes.

I would like to incorporate my own custom point symbols into my .FLD but I can't find a way to do this. The only point symbol options I can find are the preloaded ones found in:
...AppData\Roaming\Carlson Software\Carlson2012\R18.2_X64\SUP

If I try to add my own point drawings to this directory, I can't see them in the dropdown menu.

Also, does anyone know where I might find samples of others .FLD files (or be willing to share their own?)

Any comments or suggestions are apprecitated. Thanks.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:04 pm
by ColC
You need to add your point symbols to the Symbol library first. Then they should be accessible from FTF

PostPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:18 pm
by Dent Cermak
Yep, look under SETTINGS for the "Symbol Library" tab. It's fairly self-explanitary. Make a folder (namr it "MINE" or whatever) and import all your symbols. Everything should work now.
Be SURE to save a copy of the file called "symbols.dat" that you will find, usually, under Program Files/Carlson Survey/User Template. That way when you get a new computer or a new virus and the symbol manager no longer is available, you can copy your master file on the new computer and everything will be reset.

PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:03 pm
by tdhorgan
Thanks for the replies...can't wait to try it.