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TopLayout FAQs

TopLayout-001

Question
After upgrading TopLayout Ver3.0, the coordinates no longer appear.
Answer
For Android users, please follow these steps:
1. Download “CX File Explorer” from Google Play.
2. Launch “CX File Explorer”, tap the “Main Storage” icon, then check the box next to the coordinate file you wish to read.
3. Tap “More” in the bottom-right corner, then select “Open with app” from the menu.
4. On the "Open with" screen, check “TopLayout” and tap “Always” in the bottom-right corner.
5. TopLayout will launch, allowing you to select the coordinate file.
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TopLayout-002

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Please tell me how to output files in TopLayout Ver3.0.
Answer
Android users, please follow these steps:
1. Download “CX File Explorer” from Google Play.
2. When you perform file output in TopLayout, the "Select Output File" screen will open. Select “CX File
Explorer” and tap “Always” in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. “CX File Explorer” will launch. Tap the “Main Storage” icon.
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TopLayout-003

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Can Bluetooth be used when connecting the iOS version of TopLayout to the LN-100/LN-150?
Answer
Due to iOS specifications, Bluetooth cannot be used, and connection is possible only via Wi-Fi.
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TopLayout-005

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“Not Leveling” is displayed and I cannot proceed.
Answer
The LN-100 is tilted. Please level it using the [Auto Leveling] function.
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TopLayout-006

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Does a warning message appear when the distance between two points is extremely short or extremely long?
Answer
No warning will be issued. The specification is designed to produce results if calculations can be performed. As noted in the instruction manual, poor balance may lead to poor results.
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TopLayout-007

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I connected my Android device to my PC via USB, but the contents of the internal storage are not displayed.
Answer
Go to Android Settings → Developer Options → USB Configuration and switch to MTP. If it still doesn't appear, change it from MTP to something else, then switch back to MTP.
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TopLayout-008

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While connecting my Android device to Wi-Fi, I entered the wrong password and received the message “Device not found.”
Answer
If you enter the wrong password once, delete or disconnect the name of the WLAN connection on the tablet (e.g., PocketPC) and perform the WLAN configuration again.
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TopLayout-009

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Please tell me how to connect to an Android device.
Answer
1, Switch WLAN to Bluetooth inside LN-100 battery box. (DipSW left: Bluetooth)
2, Pair via Bluetooth in Android device settings.
3, Run TopLayout -> Communication method in settings -> Bluetooth
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TopLayout-010

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I cannot connect my Android device to the WLAN.
Answer
If WLANConfig fails to connect to WLAN, please try adjusting the settings on your Android device. Please enable location services and attempt the WLAN connection. Please enable Airplane Mode and attempt the WLAN connection.
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TopLayout-011

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Unable to connect to the Android device.
Answer
Delete the LN-100 registered in your Android Wi-Fi settings, then scan for and connect to LN-100 using TopLayout.
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TopLayout-012

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Please tell me how to import a CSV file into an Android device.
Answer
Connect your Android device to your PC, open the internal storage on the PC, and copy the CSV file directly into the TOPCON folder.
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TopLayout-013

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I sent an email with a coordinate file attached to an Android device, but I cannot select where to save the data. What should I do?
Answer
You cannot specify the save location on Android, but files are generally saved to the Download folder on Android devices. If saved to the Download folder, you can view them using TopLayout.
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TopLayout-014

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Where should I save the coordinate file (SIMA file) on my Android device so it can be imported?
Answer
Connect your PC and Android device using a USB cable in data transfer mode. Copy the file directly into either the “Download folder” or the “TOPCON folder” on your Android device.
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TopLayout-015

Question
When observing values corresponding to BM height, what kind of instrument setup should be performed?
Answer
When conducting known point observations for resection, check only the box labeled “Use elevation data for this point in calculations” for the BM during observation.
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TopLayout-016

Question
The CSV file import failed. Please tell me the cause.
Answer
Please verify that your CSV file has the following column order: Column A contains point names, Column B contains X coordinate values, Column C contains Y coordinate values, and Column D contains H coordinate values. If any extra columns are present, please delete them. Create the file so it follows the format “Point Name, X Coordinate, Y Coordinate, H Coordinate”. For 2D data, enter “0.000” in the “H Coordinate” column.
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TopLayout-017

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When using TopLayout, is data required?
Answer
Please import the 3D coordinates in CSV or SIMA format.
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TopLayout-018

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Please tell me which version supports SIMA.
Answer
Starting from Version 1.3. Input/output is not possible in Version 1.2 or earlier.
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TopLayout-019

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Please tell me the types of SIMA data output methods.
Answer
You can output to a folder on your device, send via Gmail, or output to other devices via Bluetooth.
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TopLayout-020

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If you enter SIMA data twice for the same site, do you want to overwrite it?
Answer
It will not be overwritten. It will be added with the same point name.
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TopLayout-021

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I can't open the SIMA file. What should I do?
Answer
When connecting Android⇔PC, the connection is set to a mode other than data communication mode. Please switch to data communication mode (MTP mode).
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TopLayout-022

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When I put the SIMA file in the TOPCON folder, it stops displaying.
Answer
It will not display even if placed in the TOPCON folder. Please store it in a folder owned by the OS.
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TopLayout-023

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Where should I store the file when loading a SIMA file?
Answer
Please copy it to the TOPCON folder.
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TopLayout-024

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“The SSID cannot be found” is displayed, preventing further observation.
Answer
Please try changing the Wi-Fi channel in WLANConfig.
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TopLayout-025

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Can the LN-150 be operated with TopLayout “Ver2.0”?
Answer
WLAN connection is possible, but it is connected as LN-100. Since the measurement range of LN-100 is 100m, measurements over 100m are not possible. BT connection cannot be selected because LN-150 does not appear as a selectable option.
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TopLayout-026

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Is there any difference when operating LN-150 and LN-100 with TopLayout “Ver2.1”?
Answer
Both Bluetooth and WLAN connections work without issue. When connected to the LN-100, measurements can be taken up to approximately 100 meters under good communication conditions. When connected to the LN-150, measurements can be taken up to approximately 130 meters under good communication conditions.
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TopLayout-027

Question
I understand that the TopLayout allows you to check the main unit's battery level. Could you please explain what information it displays?
Answer
Main unit: 2 levels (Full: Red, Low: Flashing red) Controller: 4 levels (Full: Blue, Half: Light blue/Blue, Low: Light blue, Empty: Red)
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TopLayout-028

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After adding about three scenes with 1500 points each to TopLayout, performance slowed down. Is there a limit on the number of points?
Answer
There are no input restrictions, but the upper limit for smooth operation during rendering appears to be around 500 points.
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TopLayout-029

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Can data entered manually on TopLayout be output to a PC?
Answer
Cannot output.
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TopLayout-030

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When I connect my Android device to a computer via USB, the internal storage doesn't appear. What should I do?
Answer
In Android settings, go to Developer Options (if not visible, tap the Build Number under Device Info seven times or more to enable it). Switch the “USB settings” option back to MTP. Afterwards, reopen your Android device on your computer, and the internal storage should appear. *The location for MTP settings may vary depending on the device model.
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TopLayout-031

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After entering the wrong password once in WLAN Config, the password input screen no longer appears.
Answer
Go to “Settings” > “Wi-Fi” on your Android device, disconnect from the LN-100 network name, and reconnect to bring up the input screen.
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TopLayout-032

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This is the first time I've connected my PC since changing my smartphone, but I can't see the TOPCON folder.
Answer
Turning your smartphone off and on will refresh the connection status and display it.
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TopLayout-033

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Please tell me how to import data.
Answer
Connect your PC to your Android device, copy the file to the TOPCON folder within the internal storage displayed on your PC, and then select the coordinate file from the coordinate data file in TopLayout's input.
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TopLayout-034

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Is there a way to check if demo mode has been disabled?
Answer
If you hear one beep when powering on, the demo mode has been disabled.
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TopLayout-035

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Please tell me how to reset my password.
Answer
In your Android device's [Settings] > [Wi-Fi], you will find the SSID for the device you are using. Long-press the SSID and select “Disconnect”. Once disconnected, you can re-enter the password. Please add “00” before the device's serial number. Use half-width uppercase letters and numbers for input. *Note: Behavior may vary depending on the manufacturer and Android OS version.
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TopLayout-036

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I turned off the LN-100's power to replace the battery. If the machine isn't running, is it okay to continue working?
Answer
On the device setup screen, select “Use previous value.”
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TopLayout-037

Question
Even though location services are turned on, a message appears every time I launch the app asking me to turn on location services.
Answer
Even if you enable location services for the entire device, you may still see a message. In that case, please go to your device's Settings (gear icon), select “Apps & notifications” -> “App info” -> ‘TopLayout’ -> “Permissions,” and enable the location setting.
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TopLayout-038

Question
Even if the vertical alignment is off, it might drift because it becomes invisible to the naked eye when viewed from a distance. Is that aspect okay?
Answer
Angle correction is applied within the correction range (±3°). If the angle falls outside this range, automatic leveling begins, and observation becomes impossible.
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TopLayout-039

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I want to visually confirm the spatial relationships of the observation data on the screen.
Answer
Press the red pin icon (ON) on the observation screen to display recorded data.
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TopLayout-040

Question
When using TopLayout for observation, is data required?
Answer
A minimum of two coordinate points is required. If no fixed coordinates exist at the site, observations can be made using arbitrary coordinates. If 3D coordinates are available at the site, data can be entered via CSV or SIMA for observation.
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TopLayout-041

Question
Where do I enter the height of instrument?
Answer
When setting up a known point, the height of instrument is determined from the prism elevation. During rear intersection, the height of instrument is also determined from the prism elevation. The height of instrument is only entered when setting up a “reference point at the origin.”
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TopLayout-042

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Can distance and angle be output in APA format?
Answer
Data cannot be output in APA format.
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TopLayout-043

Question
Is there a function to reset the Backsight Point to zero?
Answer
Since the direction observed during “Backsight Point (Reference Axis at Origin) Measurement” becomes the reference axis direction, there is no zero-setting function.
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TopLayout-044

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When performing a two-point distance measurement during a resection and only one point has a Z coordinate, what should be done about the message “This point's height data is ~”?
Answer
For points without a Z coordinate, uncheck the box labeled “This point's height data is ~”. Points without this checkbox selected will not be used in height calculations.
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TopLayout-045

Question
When setting the height for instrument placement during resection, can the BM be specified?
Answer
Select the coordinates and use the point marked with the checkbox “Use this point's elevation data for calculation” in the search screen as the reference. If both points are checked, the calculation will use the elevation data from both points.
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TopLayout-046

Question
When performing a resection, is it not necessary to include the height of instrument?
Answer
The 3D coordinates of the instrument point are calculated from known points, so this is not necessary. Please enter the prism height at the observation point.
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TopLayout-047

Question
Please tell me how to verify manually entered coordinates.
Answer
Site Name -> Tap the "i" icon on the right to view the coordinate list of design points.
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TopLayout-048

Question
While staking out, the red guidance arrow screen stopped appearing.
Answer
Try sliding the screen left and right. The screen will appear.
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TopLayout-049

Question
During staking out, the display indicates “Unable to measure due to being outside the measurement range.”
Answer
The operating range for TopLayout is within 100m (for LN-100/100W; LN-150 is within 130m). This message appears when the distance between the instrument point and the stake point exceeds 100m.
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TopLayout-050

Question
I want to perform resection for staking out, but the message “LN-100 is not leveled” appears and I cannot proceed.
Answer
The LN-100 is tilted. Please level it using the [Auto Leveling] function.
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TopLayout-051

Question
The CSV file import failed. Please tell me the cause.
Answer
In the pile driving coordinate selection list, check the icons on the right. When only the [Pile] and [Hammer] icons are displayed, staking has not been performed. When the [Pile], [Hammer], and [Check] icons are displayed, staking has been performed and recorded.
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TopLayout-052

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Can only vertical searches be performed during staking?
Answer
During staking, only vertical searches are conducted.
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TopLayout-053

Question
Even when I guide the staking and press [Record], it does not record. What is the cause?
Answer
If the deviation of the staking point exceeds the “staking accuracy limit,” it cannot be recorded.
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TopLayout-054

Question
If there are no coordinates at all, how should I set the instrument point?
Answer
1. Reference Axis (Origin and Reference Axis) Measurement → Set the first point to X0, Y0, Z0, then observe the second point along the X-axis direction.
2. Backsight Point (Reference Axis at Origin) Measurement → Set the instrument point to X0, Y0, Z0, then observe the backsight point along the X-axis direction.
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TopLayout-055

Question
Sometimes coordinate data files can be pasted into an Android device, and sometimes they cannot. What is the cause?
Answer
1. You may not be connected in file transfer mode.
2. Please check if it is in charging mode
3. The folder hierarchy may be too deep. Please place it directly under Download or TOPCON.
4. There may be a temporary malfunction of the device.
5. Restarting the Android device may resolve the issue.
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TopLayout-056

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The coordinates don't include height, so I can't load them. Is there a way to load them?
Answer
Please enter 0.000 for the height.
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TopLayout-057

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Please tell me how to read coordinate files.
Answer
Connect to your PC and copy the CSV or SIMA file directly into the TOPCON folder on your internal storage. Then import it from the TopLayout input.
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TopLayout-058

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Is there a way to delete coordinates for each measurement point?
Answer
You cannot delete individual measurement points.
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TopLayout-059

Question
I cannot enter a “-” coordinate when manually inputting coordinates.
Answer
Enter the coordinate numbers, then press the “+/-” button. A “-” will appear before the number.
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TopLayout-060

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Can I start observations after defining new coordinate values at locations where none currently exist?
Answer
You can arbitrarily set the instrument point and begin observations.
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TopLayout-061

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If I input coordinates into an existing site with registered coordinates, will they be overwritten?
Answer
It will be appended, not overwritten.
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TopLayout-062

Question
Please tell me the usable range of the available equipment.
Answer
The LN-100 has a range of 0.9m to 22m within an elevation angle of ±25°, and a range of 22m to 100m within an elevation angle of ±10m. The LN-150 has a range of 0.9m to 130m within an elevation angle of -30° to +55°.
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TopLayout-063

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What coordinate formats can be imported?
Answer
Coordinates can be imported in CSV or SIMA format.
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TopLayout-064

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What is the output file name?
Answer
Measurement Coordinate File: Site Name.csv Staked Coordinate File: Site Name_stk.csv
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TopLayout-065

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How many characters are in the design data file name (CSV file name)?
Answer
Up to 20 half-width alphanumeric characters. (Reserved words cannot be used)
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TopLayout-066

Question
I want to improve the accuracy of my surveying. How can I do that?
Answer
Instead of observing using “resection,” setting up the instrument using “backsight point (known point) measurement” improves accuracy.
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TopLayout-067

Question
When you install TopLayout on your device and attempt to create a new site, a prompt appears stating, “Please allow access to media files.”
Answer
On your Android device, locate “TopLayout” in the list of installed programs under “App Features” in the “Settings” menu. Check the “Permission Settings” within TopLayout. Ensure that permissions for “Camera,” “Storage,” and ‘Location’ are all set to “Enabled.”
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TopLayout-068

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No SSIDs found in the network list, but they will be displayed.
Answer
Please perform the following operations: “Reset the LN-100,” “Perform a full restart of the terminal,” and “Delete the SSID on the terminal.”
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TopLayout-069

Question
Please tell me the maximum number of characters that can be set for a point's name.
Answer
Up to 16 alphanumeric characters.
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TopLayout-070

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Please tell me how to delete specific coordinate values.
Answer
You cannot delete coordinates, but you can overwrite them by registering coordinates with the same name using keyboard input.
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TopLayout-071

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Please tell me how to check the input coordinates.
Answer
Tap the “i” icon to the right of the site name in the site list, then tap the design point data.
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TopLayout-073

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Cannot record during observation.
Answer
Follow the prism until XYH appears at the bottom of the screen, then press REC to name the point and record it.
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TopLayout-074

Question
Even when recording pile driving in TopLayout, the “Staked” checkbox in the coordinate list does not get checked.
Answer
It appears the record button was pressed while the staking accuracy was outside the set limit values. In this case, the recording process does not occur, so the staking checkmark will not be applied.
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TopLayout-076

Question
When selecting staking points in TopLayout, nothing appears in the list.
Answer
In site management, select the “i” icon next to the site name during work to confirm whether design data has been registered. If nothing is displayed, the design data has not been imported (or manually entered).
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TopLayout-077

Question
When outputting data using TopLayout, I set the output program association to TopLayout. The association no longer appears, and I can no longer retrieve the output data.
Answer
Open TopLayout from the Android Settings app. Clear the setting related to associations: “Set as the default app for specific actions.”
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TopLayout-078

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I accidentally entered the wrong coordinate values in TopLayout. Can I correct them?
Answer
Since editing or deletion is not possible, you will need to create a new site and re-enter the information.
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TopLayout-079

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When using TopLayout and placing instruments during a resection, the instrument position calculation fails with an “Unable to calculate” error. Please tell me the cause.
Answer
This is likely caused by a significant discrepancy between the coordinate values and the survey point locations. Please verify the coordinate data and the survey point locations.
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TopLayout-080

Question
The coordinate data has been loaded, but the decimal places are not displayed in the coordinate values.
Answer
The setting under “Settings -> Options -> Distance” is likely set to “millimeters.” Change it to ‘meters’ and reload the coordinate data (when distance is set to “millimeters,” decimal places in loaded values are truncated, and the unit is treated as mm).
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TopLayout-081

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When performing a resection with Toplayout, if points with and without Z coordinates are observed during instrument setup, the instrument height is calculated as an average. Is there a way to avoid averaging?
Answer
For the point whose elevation data is not being used among the two known points, uncheck the “Use this point's elevation data for calculation” option and then measure again.
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TopLayout-082

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How many coordinate points can be entered in a single sight in TopLayout?
Answer
There is no limit to the number of coordinate points. This depends on the specifications and system environment of your mobile device. For approximately 100 points per site, the device should operate smoothly.
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TopLayout-083

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Is the TopLayout app available for download from the Google Store compatible with all Android devices?
Answer
You cannot download it unless your Android version is 9 or higher.
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TopLayout-084

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When I try to install TopLayout on Android, it says “Cannot install on this device.”
Answer
Please check your Android version. Installation is not possible unless you are using Android version 9 or higher.
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TopLayout-085

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Why does the record button sometimes work and sometimes not when guiding with staking?
Answer
Recording is possible when the value falls within the range set in the staking accuracy limit of the settings menu.
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TopLayout-086

Question
TopLayout does not appear in the Google Play Store.
Answer
Devices running Android version 6 or lower are not compatible with the latest version of TopLayout, so display is restricted.
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