define point A as datum point and point B as new point. Define an azimuth between both points to fix the orientation, and add the distance. A minimal example looks like zxy55.zip.

/Micha

I'm asking for this situation. If I set my A coordinates to be (0,0), how do i define azimuth/ bearing ( i chose 90-00-00 deg for image example because it's easier to explain) so it pulls distance form horizontal distance measurments and automatically calculates the coordinates for point B. Or do i have to manually define as (50,0) ?

What I'm trying to do Is free network adjustment 2D (in some local system), but I don't know how to set it up. For free network do i define the point A as (0,0), B(50,0), rest of the points as new points?

I have made measurments in local triangulation network. Horizontal angles and horizontal distances.

Did you really measure the azimuths with a total station? Normally, that’s not possible, and only (unoriented) directions are observed.

If i have 7 points, and lets say point 1 has known coordinates (0,0). Do I define that point as Datum point or Reference point, and the rest of the points as New points?

If you have only a single point, the necessary condition for the data definition is not satisfied. You need at least a second point or a true azimuth - see my question above. Assuming you have an azimuth, it doesn't matter whether the single known point is a reference point or a datum point.

How can I define Azimuth from point 1 to point 2 to be lets say (120°)?

Import the measurement as a set of directions and uncheck the checkbox to avoid estimating the unknown orientation of the set.

Is it possible to input Face 1, Face 2 measurments in several rounds to spot outliers? Or am i forced to use average observations option before computing approximate coordinates and running the adjustment?

JAG3D supports both faces. However, since the measurement of a single face is systematically distorted by measurement errors, it is strongly recommended that you use the average of the measurements from face 1 and face 2. To compute approximate coordinates it is nessessarry, that the first direction to a point relates always to face 1.

Is there and option to enter degree values in D-M-S format instead of decimal degrees?

No.

All the best
Micha

Is it possible to input Face 1, Face 2 measurments in several rounds to spot outliers? Or am i forced to use average observations option before computing approximate coordinates and running the adjustment?

Is there and option to enter degree values in D-M-S format instead of decimal degrees?

I have tried playing around, and my orientations keep failing. When I try adding centering erorr and changing the accruacy of instrument it has little to no effect. I assume std HA and distances are out of spec, but I dont know what values to change to make it pass the test. I want to see how it affects everything.