Menu items are selected by cursor or numeric keypad. These methods keep the keyboard simple and the operation intuitive and logical. Training time is reduced and productivity is enhanced. These are all that most users will ever need to perform their survey tasks. The ATS can be precisely leveled from one operator position and without rotating the instrument.
Tall structures are then easily and accurately plumbed by telescope rotation alone.
The DOS system saves files in the standard format which is readable and usable by any other DOS computer. Custom programs can be created just like those for a standard computer. Programs are run out of the 1 megabyte Ram Disk for the ultimate in speed. Special programs can be made using standard DOS programming tools. Programming tips and ATS conventions are available to optimize the process.