Points

Staking Out Points

Before you can stake out a point, it must exist in the currently loaded work order. If the point is not included in the active design's stakeout point file, there are several ways to add it:

• Enter the coordinates manually using Point Manager.
• Generate points using COGO Create Stakeout Point functions.
• Import stakeout points when creating the project.
• Import a point file via Home > Data Management > Point Manager > Import Point File.

Stake Out a Point

1. From the main screen, tap Menu > Stake.

2. Select the point to stake:

   • Tap the point on the Select Object screen, or
   • Open the object list and select a point from the Points tab, or
   • Tap and hold a point on the map and select Stake Point.

   If multiple objects exist at the selected location, Siteworks displays a list for you to choose from.

3. The stakeout selection screen organises objects into separate tabs:
   • Points
   • Lines
   • Alignments
   • Surfaces

4. If a required stakeout points to be calculated from design, return to main map screen, tap Menu/COGO tools to create it:

   Menu > COGO

Available Stakeout Methods

Siteworks supports multiple stakeout workflows, including:

• Point stakeout
• Side slope stakeout
• Catch point stakeout

For earthworks and batter staking workflows, use the dedicated slope staking tools.

Navigate to the Point

Once a point has been selected:

• The GO values in the information bar provide navigation guidance.
• A green line is displayed between your current location and the target point.
• A large directional arrow guides you toward the point once Siteworks detects your direction of travel.

When map rotation is enabled (travel direction or alignment-follow mode), a North Arrow remains visible to help with orientation.

Fine Stake Mode

When you are within approximately 2 metres of the stakeout position, Siteworks automatically switches to Fine Stake Mode.

Fine stake guidance displays bull's-eye arrows that indicate the remaining horizontal distance required to position the rod tip exactly on the stakeout point.

GNSS Guidance

When staking with GNSS, the fine guidance display follows the Stakeout Guide setting configured under:

Map Options > Design

The guidance can display in:

• North-up orientation, or
• Direction-of-approach orientation

Total Station Guidance

The guidance orientation depends on the communication method:

Bluetooth or Cable Connection

• Directions are presented as if standing behind the total station looking toward the point.

Radio Connection

• Directions are presented as if standing at the prism looking back toward the total station.

Complete the Stakeout

Once the rod tip is within the configured horizontal tolerance:

1. The centre dot in the bull's-eye turns yellow.
2. Tap Measure.

A stakeout report is generated showing the final stakeout results.

The software remembers whether you last viewed:

• The Stakeout Report, or
• The Stake Writer Diagram

and automatically opens the same view for the next stakeout.

Edit Stakeout Information

Before saving the stakeout point you can:

• Change the point name.
• Change the point code.
• Assign or modify an FXL feature code (when using the Advanced Measurement module).

Enable Edit Stakeout Name to modify the point details before storage.

Stake Writer Diagram

The Diagram tab provides graphical stake-marking guidance showing where and how to mark the physical stake.

Siteworks automatically calculates:

• Cut/fill values
• Elevation marks
• Stake information

The displayed calculations are based on the selected Stake Marking Method, configured under:

Home > Settings > Stakeout

Change the Stake Object

If you need to switch to a different point during stakeout:

1. Tap Home.
2. Select Change Stake Object.

You can then select a new point, line, alignment, or surface without leaving the stakeout workflow.

Change the Stakeout Elevation

To stake the point to a different elevation:

1. While in the stakeout workflow, tap Home.
2. Select Stakeout Elevation.
3. Enter the required elevation adjustment.

Tip

If you regularly create stakeout points in the field, use the Create Points/Arcs and COGO tools to generate points from alignments, offsets, intersections, and design geometry. This can significantly reduce the need to return to the office to update designs before stakeout.