Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn on the point information for lines?

How do I change the logotype in a drawing panel?

How do I change logotypes in the header at printouts?

I can see the drawing frame in Geo, but why is it not visible in AutoCad?

I try to select a point or a line, but it is not marked, why?

There are question marks in the volume report, how do I get rid of them?

Geo doesn't start after installation, error code 7 or 14.

My colleague doesn't have Geo, can he read my reports from Geo in some way?

How do I save a 3d-view?

It is possible to recieve AutoCad-files but is it also possible to produce files in *.dwg-format?

Model-to-model does not work - points are marked in the help layer.

What is LandXML?

How can I create my own code list to Leica 1200-system?

Can I have several different versions of Geo installed at the same time?

What's wrong, I'm about to calculate a station but why are some stations and/or backsights red?

I select a snap tool, but why is no snap symbol visible?

How can I find a line describing the intersection between two terrain models?

How can I get the sloping area from a terrain model?

I can't open the Help Layer file – project.gft – or the icons and drop list look strange.

How do I turn on the point information for lines?

Go to View/Document Properties and check the box "Apply for Points in Lines".

How do I change the logotype in a drawing panel?

The easiest way is to open an existing drawing panel which already contains some logotype. Go to File/Open, change Files of type to Drawings (*.dra; *.sot) and select the *.sot file of interest from the global folder.

In the tree view to the left, click the right mouse button over the row named DrawImage (or DrawEnhMetaFile)... and click at properties. Select another logotype.

How do I change logotypes in the header at printouts?

Go to Edit/Preferences and click the tab Printing, where it is possible to change the preset GeoBlue to an optional logo. Note that the logotype must be stored in the global folder, as Geo will not find the file otherwise.

I can see the drawing frame in Geo, but why is it not visible in AutoCad?

In AutoCad there are two layout viewports; model space and paper space. The drawing frame is visible in the paper space. Go to Data/Active Layout and select some of the layouts.

I try to select a point or a line, but it is not marked, why?

Note that it is only possible to work in the active file e.g. mark a point. From a non active file it is possible to get information though, e.g. copy points.

It is also possible that the wrong snap tool is selected or that the color of the grip is the same as the background, see View/Options.

There are question marks in the volume report, how do I get rid of them?

Question marks arise in the volume report if one or several sections cannot be calculated. Errors can originate from errors in some normal section or that the models are too small which may cause that it is not possible to create closed areas. If question marks appear in the report they will also arise in the summary. The reason for question marks in the report is to prevent the use of misleading volumes from the volume calculation.

Geo doesn't start after installation, error code 7 or 14.

Error code 7 indicates that the used license code is wrong or that Geo can't find the hardware lock. If the hardware lock is behind a firewall the ports 3047/udp and 3047/tcp must be opened. Old hardlock drivers can also cause the same problem.

Error code 14 means that the device drivers are not correct installed. New device drivers can be downloaded from our web site. Click here!

To install the drivers the user need to have administrator rights, and make sure the hardware lock is not plugged into the computer during installation.

My colleague doesn't have Geo, can he read my reports from Geo in some way?

Reports created by Geo can be saved in our own file type format *.rep or in MS Excel 97-format. A numerical view can also be saved to Excel format by View/Export view as.

How do I save a 3d-view?

When the 3D-view is active, it is possible to save it in bitmap file format, go to Views/Export view as Image file.

It is possible to receive AutoCad files, but is it also possible to produce files in *.dwg-format?

Yes, it is possible. When the file is ready graphically, go to View/Export view as and select AutoCad File. In the appearing dialogue, it is not only possible to create a *.dwg-file but also to choose which layers are to be created in the *.dwg-file.

Model-to-model does not work - points are marked in the help layer

Sometimes Geo fails to calculate model-to-model and the reason for that can vary. Open the terrain models and the help layer where the created points originate from the problem points. Try to rotate some of the triangles connected to the areas where the problems are located. If rotations of triangles do not work, another solution can be to slightly move one of the models, some millimeters in X or Y can make difference. Several narrow triangles connected to one node can cause problems, a solution in such a case could be to add some points to the breaklines in the *.geo-file.

What is LandXML?

LandXML is a data format used for exchange of data between different programs. It can contain terrain models, coordinates, lines and profiles, and much more. LandXML can be used to convert volume descriptions between Geo and programs such as NovaPoint from ViaNova, InRoad och InRail from Bentleys, and GPS/TPS 1200 from Leica.

How can I create my own code list to Leica 1200-system?

There are two different ways. In Leica GeoOffice there are tools to create code lists. In Geo it is possible to edit files created from SBG.cod and SBG2.cod.

Can I have several different versions of Geo installed at the same time?

Yes, it is possible. Just make sure to select another path compared to the first installation. If you want to install an older version of Geo at the same path as a newer version, you have to remove the newer version, before the older version can be installed.

What's wrong, I'm about to calculate a station but why are some stations and/or backsights red?

Red stations/backsights indicate that known coordinates are missing. Check that the correct known points file is selected under project settings and check that searched points are stored in that file.

I select a snap tool, but why is no snap symbol visible?

Many functions in Geo have a so called included snap. In those cases the "normal" snap symbol will not be visible. If the cursor is changed from a cross hair to a pick box when a function is chosen, no snap tool is needed.

How can I find a line describing the intersection between two terrain models?

The calculation Model to model creates a difference model. When this file is active it is possible to create a contour line document where the contour lines are differently colored representing cut or fill areas. Black lines are also created and they signify the intersection between the models.

How can I get the sloping area from a terrain model?

There are two ways; either you can go to Data/Model information, or calculate Model-to-model and select some reference level as planned surface.

I can't open the Help Layer file – project.gft – or the icons and drop list look strange.

If the help layer file is damaged you may not be able to open the file. The easiest way to solve the problem is to remove the file project.gft. Geo will automatically create a new help layer file if it is missing when the help layer file should be opened.