[2022] No.
017 | Release Note
Date: November 11, 2022
Subject: LandStarTM 8.0
Region: International
1. Introduction
The improvements and modifications described in this note were introduced from LandStarTM version 7.3.7
to LandStarTM version 8.0
2. Version 8.0 Release Note
2.1. New Features
- New simple and intuitive layout with large map window and sharp graphics. New initialize page
and clear icons.
- Localization packages allow user to update the following resources without upgrading the
software version: Device connection profile, Predefined coordinate system files, Coordinate
system library, Grid files, Online map database files, Antenna files, Font files, Software help link
files.
- Video help allow user to view the instructional video about LandStarTM 8 functions and operation.
It is allowed to like and add the video to favorites.
- Add simple style to be selected according to users’ needs. Only surveying and mapping relevant
information is displayed to make the application even more straightforward and simple to
operate.
- Provide wizard-style site calibration interaction design, easy for non-expert to use.
- LandStarTM 8's new proprietary MetaCADTM graphics engine opens DWG and DXF base maps
faster, with smoother rendering and an improved user experience.
- Add map adjustment function to calibrate the base map by known points.
- Add following mode in stake out menu. When staking out, the base map can be automatically
rotated with the direction of the controller.
- Add features to get design elevation from a reference surface map.
- Support to open external reference files, automatic recognition of CAD length units, and allow
editing of CAD base maps in the field.
- Add features to stakeout nearest point automatically.
- Add tool bar in survey and stakeout menu, and users can define the content.
- Use more practical projects management interface.
- Projects can be sorted by name or when last edited now.
- When copying projects, users can copy control points or release points from old projects easily.
- When creating a project, users can easily copy the coordinate parameters in another controller
using QR code.
- Support different elevation value type in XML files.
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2.2. Enhancements
- Divide work mode to GNSS rover and GNSS base settings.
- Move control survey and continuous survey outside to be independent icon.
- Move RTCM message to project setting and CRS setting. Users can more easily apply RTCM
messages (1021-1027) for datum transformation, and the LandStarTM 8 displays parameter
reception status in real time.
- Optimize the coordinate system library, users can easily select coordinate system.
- Optimize the online base map switching by adding the icon in tool bar.
- Optimize the line measurement and stake out.
- Reduce the impact of base points display. Users can hide base points and the layer now.
- Optimize the download method from Google play store through the CHCNAV Installation
Manager.
- Optimize the positioning data output frequency. Move the setting from work mode to status bar
settings.
3. Installing the new Software
The new LandStarTM 8.0 software can be downloaded here : [Download]
4. Additional Information
Note: Current deployment of CHCNAV Cloud Service includes servers in Hong Kong SAR, China and Europe
with optimized access for use in Asia Pacific and Europe. Servers’ deployment in other regions will continue
through 2023.
Disclaimer: The use of the Cloud Services may not be available in some countries and regions due to local
regulatory requirements, and subject to compliance with relevant governmental legislation.
For more information about this Release Note, please contact [email protected].
CHCNAV Technical Support
CC to Report: Qingliang Bao/Xunye Mao/Henry Gu/Francois Martin
CC to: Sales/Support/Order/Marcom
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