Knowledge Base
APE’s Knowledge Base is the premier destination for surveying, engineering, and construction professionals seeking continuing education and trade-specific resources. Surveyors, architects, engineers, builders, contractors, interior finishing, and other professionals seeking to stay up to date with the latest advances in their industries rely on the APE Knowledge Base for the resources they need to maintain their professional expertise. In addition to the latest trends, the Knowledge Base also offers product showcases, instruction manuals, buying guides, how-to guides, and other essential resources.
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How to Convert a Spectra Precision SurveyPro File to a TDS SurveyPro Job
In our experience, when customers purchase a new Spectra Precision data collector, they quickly realize that Spectra Precision SurveyPro is on their new device instead of what they are used to – TDS SurveyPro. When this happens, we always get the same question: “I need a .JOB or .RAW data file to use in the office software that I have been using with my TDS data collector for years. But now the files in Spectra Precision SurveyPro are .SURVEY files. What do I do?” Continue reading
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How to Change Radio Settings in Smartworx Viva for a TPS1200 or TS12 Total Station
If you're using a Leica TPS1200 or TS12 robotic total station, making sure it communicates with your controller might require a bit of setup. Fortunately, it's easy to do with a few simple steps. Continue reading
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How to Import an Alignment into Leica Smartworx Viva
There are several ways to import an alignment into Leica Smartworx Viva. Here's a basic overview. Continue reading
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Meet Kofeng Lor: If It's Broken, He Can Fix It
Whether you need a major repair or a quick tune-up, Kofeng is your man. As Allen Precision Equipment’s primary service technician, Kofeng Lor handles all of the repairs, from calibrations to complete overhauls. Each month, almost every type of equipment comes into his shop, from handheld data collectors to construction tools, surveying equipment and more. Continue reading
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How to Use the Leica Viva GS15 GNSS Receiver With Your Pacific Crest ADL Slot Radio
Want to learn how to use your Leica Viva GS15 GNSS receiver with a Pacific Crest Advanced Data Link (ADL) slot radio as a base and rover? This easy how-to guide will show you how to select the proper settings in just five easy steps. Continue reading
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What You Should Know About Spectra Precision’s New SP80 GNSS Receiver
Spectra Precision’s newest technology, the SP80 GNSS receiver, is out in the field and getting a lot of attention. It can be used as an RTK network rover, an RTK base and rover, and also for post-processing. Continue reading
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Now That You Bought It, How Do You Use It?
Once you purchase equipment from APE, our relationship doesn’t end there. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about how to use your new system, either online or in person. Continue reading
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The Spectra Precision Ranger Series 3 Data Collector – Which Module is Right for You?
This handheld data collector from Spectra Precision provides the speed and functionality of having an electronic field book in your hand. This device runs Spectra Precision® Survey Pro field software and supports the standard module, as well as the robotics, GPS and Max modules. Which is right for you? Continue reading
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LandAir Surveying: Indian Burial Grounds, the Okefenokee and Drones
LandAir Surveying Company is one of Atlanta’s top surveying firms, often ranked in the top three for its advanced technology utilization and expertise. In business since 1988, the company performs land surveying, GPS/GIS, and aerial mapping services all over the southeast and beyond. They have also been an APE customer for over 30 years. We recently caught up with LandAir Surveying President Tate Jones to see what’s new in the surveying profession. Continue reading
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Thinking about a Spectra Precision Robotic Total Station?
When it comes to Spectra Precision robotic total stations, what software will you use in the field? Is there a steep learning curve? APE Sales Representative Donna George answers these common questions and more on the features of this popular robotic total station. Continue reading
