Leica Geosystems EDM and GPS systems, Leica iCON & ScanLaser Machine Control:

Most files you'll need to process data from Leica survey and machine control systems are included in the LSS v10 install.

This page contains all of the supplementary support files you may also need, including Workshop documents to get you started.

We have listed them by product range and within each range there are a selection of format files, codelists and other guidance.


System Viva/Nova and Captivate:

LSS with Leica Captivate - An 18 minute film produced by Leica Geosystems in the UK


Workshop Manuals:

These cover all aspects of configuring LSS and your Leica Viva/Captivate/Flexline system and even includes a plan and coding sheet so you can see how best to work in the field. 

Viva/TS15/GS15 - PDF Workshop document

Captivate/TS16/GS16 - PDF Workshop document

Flexline/TS06 - PDF Workshop document


Feature Coding:

Download a copy of our feature coding document (Acrobat format) here.

Below you can download a file which contains a sample codelist for your Leica Captivate/Nova/Viva system. Please refer to the Workshop document (above) for how to install and use these codelists.

Captivate, Nova and Viva Codelists


Using Leica Geosystems Geiod GEM Files:

The following guide will show what path to copy the Geoid GEM files to, when converting GPS data via the Leica DBX Database Reader.

It will also describe how to transfer the Geoid files from the logger to a USB flash drive.
 

 Leica Geoid Files


Machine Control: 

LSS is able to export data straight to the Leica iCon and ScanLaser Machine Control systems.

PDF Step-by-Step guide


Other files:

Format file (this won't be needed by most users, unless you do not have access to the DBX database reader and want to export GSI files direct from the logger).

Legacy Series Equipment:

For information on using legacy versions of Leica survey and machine control systems with LSS, please visit the Legacy page here.

 

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