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DAT/EM CAPTURE
Stereoplotter Interface and Mapping Tools
For Use with MicroStation

and SUMMIT EVOLUTION LITE EDITION
Operation Manual
Copyright DAT/EM Systems International 2011
DAT/EM CAPTURE for MicroStation Document

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Contents
Contents
Contents
List of Changes for DAT/EM Capture for MicroStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Version 6.4, November 22, 2011
Version 6.3, August 25, 2011
Version 6.2, April 20, 2011
Version 6.0, September 7, 2010
List of Changes-1
List of Changes-1
List of Changes-1
List of Changes-1
List of Changes-1
List of Changes-1
Chapter 1. Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

About DAT/EM CAPTURE
About SUPER/IMPOSITION
System Components
1-1
1-1
1-2
Chapter 2. Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Hardware and Software Installation
Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM Capture
Configure the Seed File and Cell Library Variables
Configure the Application Loading Variable
Verify Automatic Path Settings
Turn off AccuDraw Auto Load
Turn On AccuSnap and Show Tentative Hint
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2-2
2-2
2-5
2-9
2-11
2-12
Chapter 3. Day-to-Day Use of DAT/EM CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

How DAT/EM CAPTURE Affects the MicroStation Environment
Auxiliary Input Mode
Starting a New Design File
DAT/EM Coordinate Display Dialog Box
Datem Pull-down Menu
Placing Cells
Placing Line Strings
Helpful MicroStation Commands
Using Level and Attributes to Separate Data
Editing the Design File
Plotting the Design File
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3-5
Chapter 4. Customizing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Customizing the Seed File
Customizing the Cell Library
Customizing the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu
Customizing the Mouse Button Definitions
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Chapter 5. DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Button Manager
Crelative Family of Commands
Datem Coords
Datem Depth
Datem Extents
Datem Fit
Datem Rotate
Datem Settings
Datpan Family of Commands
DAT/EM CAPTURE for use with MicroStation and SUMMIT EVOLUTION LITE EDITION
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Contents
Chapter 5. DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference, Continued.

Lineslope
MeasureHeight
Mv Tentative
Mvuser <x, y, z> and Mvuserpick
Notepad
PlotterZoom
Selectionset
Si Family of Commands
Snapz Family of Commands
Tentativedisplay
Tentative Family of Commands
Tentative Move Family of Commands
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5-14
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5-17
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5-19
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5-24
5-25
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Problems During Startup
MicroStation Menus
Buttons and Switches
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6-2
Appendix A. Format for the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B. DAT/EM Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1
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List of Changes
List of Changes for DAT/EM Capture for MicroStation
The following lists show changes to this manual for recent software upgrades. Changes are listed only if they describe
a new setting or command that may be viewed by the user; bug fixes are not listed. For a complete list of bug fixes,
see the Product Notes available on the DAT/EM website, www.datem.com

There were no changes that apply to DAT/EM CAPTURE with SUMMIT EVOLUTION LITE EDITION.
Version 6.3, August 25, 2011

Version 6.2, April 20, 2011


Version 6.0, September 7, 2010

List of Changes-1
List of Changes
List of Changes-2
Chapter 1. Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE

Chapter 1. Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE
DAT/EM Systems International specializes in interfacing popular Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographic
Information System (GIS) packages to mapping and surveying instruments.
About DAT/EM CAPTURE

DAT/EM CAPTURE is a stereoplotter interface to the users choice of Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation,
or ESRI ArcGIS packages, which are widely used commercial CAD/GIS packages. It provides direct
communication between the stereoplotters 3D positioning and switches to the CAD or GIS software.
DAT/EM CAPTURE may be used with any analog stereoplotter with three axis encoders, or with one of a wide variety
of analytical and digital stereoplotters.
All data collected with DAT/EM CAPTURE is fully three dimensional.
The DAT/EM mapping system offers these advantages in today's highly competitive digital world:
Low cost for a complete stand-alone stereoplotter workstation
Greatly reduced learning curve for system operators
Regularly scheduled software updates
Real-time on-line graphics for data capture and editing
About SUPER/IMPOSITION
SUPER/IMPOSITION will be mentioned throughout this manual. SUPER/IMPOSITION is sold as a video accessory for
DAT/EM CAPTURE, or as a part of DAT/EMs SUMMIT EVOLUTION digital stereoplotter. SUPER/IMPOSITION sends
an image of digitized objects into the eye along with the usual photographic view given by the stereoplotter. On
analog and analytical stereoplotters, a special video monitor and optical system are added to the stereoplotter. On
digital stereoplotters, the additional graphics are added to the image view display.
Digitized objects and optional coordinate text appear superimposed onto the images. This makes it easy
to see digitizing progress and object accuracy.
SUPER/IMPOSITION is excellent for map revision. When the older file is superimposed over an area of
new construction, any new features are immediately obvious.
The stereoplotter can check graphical objects without turning away from the image view.
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Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE
System Components
It is important that the computer hardware, the operating system, and all software are of the types and versions
currently recommended by DAT/EM.
PLEASE DO NOT purchase a computer to be used with DAT/EM products
without first checking with DAT/EM for recommendations.
DAT/EM is happy to recommend computer brands and software versions that

have been tested successfully at the DAT/EM offices.
DAT/EM keeps a list of incompatible hardware and software. Please let us

help you save time and money by preventing an inadvisable purchase.
DAT/EM software is compiled for certain versions of the operating system and
CAD/GIS software. For both new installations and updates, always check with
DAT/EM to make sure your have a good set of matching versions.
Please refer to the up-to-date recommendations and component list on the DAT/EM Systems International web site:
http://www.datem.com/
or, contact DAT/EM Support: support@datem.com
1-2 DAT/EM CAPTURE for use with MicroStation and SUMMIT EVOLUTION LITE EDITION
Chapter 2. Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation
Chapter 2. Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation

Installation and configuration consist of two main parts:
1.
Installation. See Hardware and Software Installation below.
2.
Configure MicroStation. See Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM Capture on page 2-2.
Hardware and Software Installation

DAT/EM CAPTURE may be installed for a choice of three types of stereoplotters. Please see the installation
information for your stereoplotter type:
Type of Stereoplotter
DAT/EM SUMMIT EVOLUTION
Analog stereoplotter
Analytical stereoplotter
Installation Information
The majority of DAT/EM CAPTURE licenses are installed
during DAT/EM SUMMIT EVOLUTION installation.
1.
Use the installation instructions provided in the

DAT/EM Installation Instructions Series
documents provided with the original product
packaging.
2.
Return to Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM

Capture on page 2-2 below.
3.
For startup and daily use instructions, see the SUMMIT

EVOLUTION Operation Manual.
Please use the following instructions:

1.
DAT/EM CAPTURE Installation and Instruction

Guide for Analog Stereoplotters
2.
DAT/EM Software Installation
3.

Please use the following installation instructions:

1.
DAT/EM CAPTURE Installation and Instruction

Guide for Analytical Stereoplotters
2.
DAT/EM Software Installation
3.

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Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation
Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM Capture

The following is a quick guide for configuring MicroStation to work with DAT/EM CAPTURE. Detailed instructions
appear below.
MicroStation Configuration Checklist

1.
2.
3.
Configure MS_CELL_SEEDFILE and MS_DESIGNSEED to the DAT/EM seed file and

cell library (page 2-2).
a.)
MS_CELL_SEEDFILE to the location of the DAT/EM cell library file. For

MicroStation V8, this is:
Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping\dat_emV8.cel.
b.)
MS_DESIGNSEED to the location of the DAT/EM design seed file. For

MicroStation V8, this is:
Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping\dat_emV8.dgn.
Configure MS_DGNAPPS to list the applications that are to load automatically when
MicroStation starts (page 2-5):
a.)
capture(version).ma (for example, captureV8.ma or captureXM.ma)
b.)
Datem_menu(version).ma
c.)
datsi(version).ma
(Optional) Verify the automatic settings that were made during installation (page 2-9):
a.)
MS_CELL and MS_SEEDFILES should already contain the location of the

DAT/EM seed files. For MicroStation V8, this is:
Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping in their lists.
b.)
MS_MDL and MS_MDLAPPS should already contain

Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps\Datem in their lists.
4.
Turn off the Auto Load option in the AccuDraw Settings dialog (page 2-11).
5.
Turn on Accusnap and its Show Tentative Hint setting (page 2-12).
Configure the Seed File and Cell Library Variables

DAT/EM provides a 3D seed file and cell library, dat_em(version).dgn and dat_em(version).cel. It is strongly
recommended to test all new installations using these files. A custom seed file and cell library may be used later after
verifying that the software is running correctly.
Copies of the DAT/EM seed files may be used later as a base for starting any customized seed or cell files.
The following is a list of MicroStation environment variables that control the default seed and cell library files.
Information about these variables may be found in the MicroStation Help files:
MS_SEEDFILES (seed file folders)
MS_CELL (cell library folders)
MS_DESIGNSEED (default design seed file)
MS_CELL_SEEDFILE (default cell library seed file)

To add the location of the dat_em(version).dgn file to the search path for seed files, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Start MicroStation with any design file.
Step 2)
Select Configuration from the Workspace pull-down menu:
Step 3)
The Configuration dialog appears. If it is not already selected, select the All (Alphabetical)
category. Click once on MS_DESIGNSEED to highlight the line. Click on the Select button below
the list.
Select All (Alphabetical).
DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK!

DO NOT USE THE EDIT BUTTON!
Both the Edit button and double clicking
the variable name bring up a dialog box
that does not have a Browse option.
Single click on MS_DESIGNSEED,
then click Select.
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Step 4)
Select the folder location of dat_em(version).dgn (such as dat_emV8.dgn or dat_emXM.dgn).

By default, this file is installed in the
\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping folder.
Step 5)
Select dat_em(version).dgn, then select the OK button.
Select the \Program Files\Bentley\

Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping
folder
Select dat_em(version).dgn
Select OK
(Repeat later to select
dat_em(version).cel for the MS_CELL
variable.)
Step 6)
Now repeat the process for MS_CELL_SEEDFILE. Click once on MS_CELL_SEEDFILE to

highlight the line. Click on the Select button below the list.

Single click on MS_CELL_SEEDFILE,
then click Select.
Step 7)
Select the folder location of the dat_em(version).cel file. By default, this file is installed in the
\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping folder.
Step 8)
Select dat_em(version).cel (such as dat_emV8.cel or dat_emXM.cel), then select OK.
Select the \Program Files\Bentley\

Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping
folder;
Select dat_em(version).cel;
Select OK.
Step 9)
Do not close the Configuration dialog. Continue to the next section to set the next variable.
Configure the Application Loading Variable

Applications listed in MS_DGNAPPS load automatically every time MicroStation starts. If a DAT/EM application is
to be used every time MicroStation is started, then add that application name to the MS_DGNAPPS list. Some
applications may be added to MS_DGNAPPS automatically during installation.
To set or verify the contents of the MS_DGNAPPS variable, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Start MicroStation with any design file.
Step 2)
Select Configuration from the Workspace pull-down menu:
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Step 3)
category. Click once on MS_DGNAPPS to highlight the line, then click on the Select button.

Single click on MS_DGNAPPS,
then click Select.
Step 4)
Select the folder location of DAT/EMs MDL (.ma) files. By default, this file is installed in the
Program Files\Bentely\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps\datem folder.
Step 5)
Hold down the <Ctrl> key and click on each of the .ma files that should be loaded automatically
every time MicroStation opens. DAT/EM-supplied applications are as follows:
Application name
capture(version).ma
Description
The main DAT/EM
CAPTURE application.
Add to MS_DGNAPPS if DAT/EM

CAPTURE is used during most
MicroStation sessions.
The Datem pull-down

menu to run DAT/EM
CAPTURE commands.

The MicroStation-specific
SUPER/IMPOSITION client.

Files that are loaded by

other applications.
Do not add these files to

MS_DGNAPPS.
For example,
captureV8.ma
captureXM.ma
datem_menu<ver>.ma
For example,
datem_menuV8.ma
datem_menuXM.ma
datsi(version).ma
For example,
datsiV8.ma
datsiXM.ma
Any other files such as
common<ver>.ma,
callbacks<ver>.ma,
and
dtmDatem<ver>.ma
Recommendation
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1. Locate the ...\mdlapps\Datem folder.

2. Hold down the <Ctrl> key and click on any of the applications
that are to be loaded automatically every time MicroStation starts.
Select capture(version).ma, Datem_menu(version).ma,
datsi(version).ma, and mapEditor(version).ma (if available).
If Inphos CAPTURECONTOUR is installed, select
CaptureContr(version).ma.
Do not select callbacks.ma,

common.ma, or dtmDatem.ma.
These files are loaded automatically
by other applications.
3. After the .ma files are

highlighted, select Add.
4. Verify that the correct

files appear in this list.
Some applications shown here

are not included in SUMMIT
EVOLUTION LITE EDITION.
5.Select Done.
Step 6)
Verify that the correct .ma files appear in the list, then select Done.
Step 7)
The Configuration box reappears. If desired, go on to the next section to verify that the path-setting
variables were set automatically.
Verify Automatic Path Settings

If desired, verify that the automatic path settings were made during installation. These include:
a.)
MS_CELL and MS_SEEDFILES should already contain

Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\Mapping in their lists.
b.)
MS_MDL and MS_MDLAPPS should already contain

Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps\Datem in their lists.
(Optional!) To verify the automatic path settings, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
If the Configuration dialog is not already active, select Configuration from the Workspace
pull-down menu in MicroStation:
Step 2)
category. Click once on MS_CELL to highlight the line. Verify that one of the listed paths is
\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\dgn\mapping.
Select All (Alphabetical).
Single click on MS_CELL. Verify that one of the listed paths is

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Step 3)
Repeat the last step to select the MS_SEEDFILES variable, and verify that it also contains
Step 4)
Now click once on the MS_MDL variable. Verify that one of the listed paths is
\ProgramFiles\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps\datem:
Single-click on MS_MDL. Verify that

\Program Files\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps\datem
already appears in the Expansion list.
Step 5)
Repeat the last step to select the MS_MDLAPPS variable, and verify that it also contains
\ProgramFiles\Bentley\Program\MicroStation\mdlapps\datem.
Step 6)
Select OK on the Configuration box. If any changes have been made to the configuration, an alert
box prompts for the new settings to be saved to the users configuration file. Select Yes to save the
new MicroStation environment settings.
Select Yes.
Turn off AccuDraw Auto Load

MicroStation is installed with the Auto Load option of AccuDraw on. For most 3D digital mapping purposes,
MicroStations AccuDraw feature is not necessary. AccuDraw is a tool that is more suited to 3D drafting with a 2D
digitizer. When using the DAT/EM CAPTURE 3D digitizer, AccuDraw can interfere with the 3D capabilities that are
already offered.
DAT/EM recommends to turn off AccuDraws Auto Load, and then toggle AccuDraw using its toolbar icon if it is
ever needed.
Step 1)
In MicroStation, select the AccuDraw option of the Settings pull-down menu.
Step 2)
Turn off the Auto Load option.
Turn off the Auto Load option.
Step 3)
If AccuDraw is needed at some time, activate it with the icon on MicroStations Primary Tools
toolbar:
If needed, toggle AccuDraw

from the Primary Tools toolbar.
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Turn On AccuSnap and Show Tentative Hint

Unlike AccuDraw, AccuSnap and its toolbar can be quite useful with SUMMIT EVOLUTION and DAT/EM CAPTURE.
When combined with DAT/EMs tentative on and tentative off commands, AccuSnap can be used to create a full
set of 2D and 3D tentative point snap modes. DAT/EMs tentative move on and tentative move off commands can
also be used to move the stereoplotter to the 2D or 3D tentative point snap location. Read about these tentative
commands on page 5-25 and page 5-26.
The AccuSnap settings are usually off after installing MicroStation. Turn them on now.
Step 1)
Select AccuSnap from the Snaps option of the Settings pull-down menu in MicroStation.
Step 2)
Turn on Enable AccuSnap and Show Tentative Hint (this may already be on).
Turn on Enable AccuSnap.
Turn on Show Tentative Hint.
Step 3)
Select Tool Boxes from the Tools pull-down menu. Turn on the Snap Mode toolbar.
Turn on Snap Mode.
The Snap Mode toolbar appears on the

screen. It may be used to regulate
tentative point snaps. DAT/EMs tentative
on/off commands regulate whether the
snaps are 2D (XY only) or 3D (XYZ).
The on/off status is shown on the MicroStation toolbar icon using shading. Unfortunately, an icon
added by a user or a 3rd-party developer cannot show its on/off status. DAT/EM has submitted a
request to Bentley to add this capability. If this were possible, it would be very helpful to add 3D
Snap and 2D Snap icons to the end of the Snap Mode toolbar. These icons would activate the
tentative on and tentative off commands. Their on/off status would show whether the shaded
snap mode is set to 2D or 3D.
Because this toolbar icon on/off status shading is not possible, DAT/EM offers another way to
see if a tentative point snap is 2D or 3D. An additional hint is given at the cursor when a tentative
point is active. The hint also appears at the cursor in SUPER/IMPOSITION.
Chapter 3. Day-to-Day Use of DAT/EM CAPTURE

Chapter 3. Day-to-Day Use of DAT/EM CAPTURE
This chapter gives information about the software and hints for day-to-day use of DAT/EM CAPTURE.
How DAT/EM CAPTURE Affects the MicroStation Environment

There are several differences between using MicroStation with a standard 2D digitizer and using MicroStation with
DAT/EM CAPTUREs 3D digitizer. The most noticeable additions are as follows:
With DAT/EM CAPTURE, there are two digitizers: the 2D mouse and the 3D stereoplotter. Read more
about digitizer-related subjects in:
Auxiliary Input Mode on page 3-1
DAT/EM Coordinate Display Dialog Box on page 3-2
The DAT/EM dialog box shows ground coordinates:

DAT/EM Coordinate Display Dialog Box on page 3-2
In addition to the DAT/EM CAPTURE commands described in Chapter 5, all of the MicroStation
commands are available for mapping purposes. A good working knowledge of MicroStation is valuable
for efficient mapping. However, the beginning MicroStation user will also be able use DAT/EM
CAPTURE. Read more about helpful MicroStation commands in:
Helpful MicroStation Commands on page 3-4
Using Level and Attributes to Separate Data on page 3-4
Auxiliary Input Mode

MicroStation treats the stereoplotter as the auxiliary input device. It detects which device is moving and automatically
switches between the auxiliary input device (stereoplotter) and the system device (usually a mouse).
With SUMMIT EVOLUTION LITE EDITION, the system mouse toggles between acting as the system device and acting as
the MicroStation auxiliary input device. A single right click in the main view activates the mouse control of the
SUMMIT EVOLUTION cursor, which MicroStation detects as an auxiliary input device. A double right click in the main
view toggles the mouse back to being the system device.
Starting a New Design File

When everything appears to be set up and ready for digitizing, take a moment to verify the system is working
properly.
Step 1)
Always use a 3D design file with DAT/EM CAPTURE. If the file is an existing 2D design file,
convert it to 3D. Select 3D from the Export option on the File pull-down menu in MicroStation.
Step 2)
Move the stereoplotter position. If the cursor is not visible on the screen, use the datem fit
command to set the coordinates so that the cursor appears.
Step 3)
Visit a few control points and check the coordinates against the ground control listing. The
coordinates of the stereoplotter can be seen in the DAT/EM coordinate box.
The system is now ready for digitizing elements into MicroStation.
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Day-to-Day Use of DAT/EM CAPTURE
DAT/EM Coordinate Display Dialog Box

The DAT/EM box appears when capture<version>.ma is loaded. It may be re-displayed any time with the datem
coords command. The DAT/EM box shows ground coordinates.
Re-activate with the datem

coords command.
When the snapz on command is used, the elevation is rounded to the nearest contour interval. The rounded elevation
is sent to MicroStation; any objects digitized with snapz on are given the rounded elevation, which is displayed under
the stereoplotters true elevation in the DAT/EM box. For information about the contour interval, see Datem
Settings on page 5-9. For information about snapz, see Snapz Family of Commands on page 5-23.
When snapz on is active, the
rounded elevation that is sent to
MicroStation is displayed under the
stereoplotters true elevation.
Datem Pull-down Menu

The DatemLite pull-down menu appears when Datem_menu<version>.ma is loaded. The definition for the menu is
contained in ustnDatem<version>.mnu. For instructions on loading this application automatically, see Configure
the Application Loading Variable on page 4-5.
The DatemLite pull-down menu contains many of the commonly-used DAT/EM CAPTURE commands.
To add, remove, or change commands on the menu, see the instructions in Appendix A.
Placing Cells
Map symbols are drawn in using MicroStation cells. These cells may be placed using MicroStation by setting
ac=<cell name> and digitizing.
In order for MicroStation to find a cell, the appropriate cell library must be attached. This is accomplished with the
MicroStation attach library command or with other MicroStation cell utilities. DAT/EM supplies a starting cell
library called dat_em<version>.cel that can be customized or replaced if necessary. See Customizing the Cell
Library on page 4-2.
If the cells should take on the exact stereoplotter elevation, be sure that snapz is OFF before digitizing.
It is helpful if the user is familiar with the different kinds of MicroStation cells, consisting of graphic cells, point cells,
and shared cells. Also be familiar with the difference between line pattern cells and regular symbol cells. Please read
the MicroStation documentation regarding cells.
Placing Line Strings

Curvilinear features and man-made objects are drawn in MicroStation using line strings. Line strings may be placed
using either point-to-point or vertex streaming methods. They may be placed using MicroStation commands such as
place lstring stream1 and place smartline.
When placing line strings using a vertex streaming method, it is important to choose whether or not to round the
elevation to the nearest contour interval. For example, an elevation contour should have a fixed elevation rounded to
the nearest contour interval, but water flowing down the side of a mountain should have varying elevations. Use
Datem Settings to set the contour interval. Use snapz to control elevation rounding:
Placing line strings with
rounded elevations
Placing line strings with

stereoplotter elevations
Z=107.04
Z=80.0
Z=85.0
Z=90.0
Z=95.0
Z=81.23
Z=76.82
Z=55.31
Use for elevation contours.

Snapz must be on to round the elevation to the
nearest contour interval (page 5-23).
The contour interval is set with Datem Settings.
For example, with a contour interval of 5.0 and
snapz on, contours would be placed at
elevations such as 450.00, 455.00, and 460.00,
instead of 449.87, 455.47, and 461.04.
Use for varying-elevation curvilinear features

such as trails, streams, and vegetation
boundaries.
Snapz must be off to allow for varying
stereoplotter elevations (page 5-23).
With snapz off, each vertex takes on the current
stereoplotter elevation setting.
1. Do not use place lstring by itself; always use place lstring stream or place lstring space for fully 3D elements.
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Helpful MicroStation Commands

A thorough knowledge of MicroStation is helpful to any user. However, someone who is new to MicroStation can use
DAT/EM CAPTURE, and build a better knowledge of MicroStation over time. A beginner may wish to start with
reading about a few commands in the MicroStation help, which can be started from MicroStations Help pull-down
menu or
icon. DAT/EM suggests learning about the following key MicroStation commands and elements before
starting to use DAT/EM CAPTURE:
Learn how to get information about an element
Learn about the commands compress design, delete element, filedesign, undo and redo.
Read about the difference between place lstring, place lstring space, and place lstring stream.
Learn about the view control commands such as update, zoom out, zoom in, window area, and fit.
Become familiar with all of the place fence commands and the behavior of the fence locks.
Become familiar with the Level Manager and how to use level, color, weight, and line code.
Read about the different kinds of cells.
Read about MicroStations tentative point snapping, then read about DAT/EMs TENTATIVE
commands that control the Z component of the tentative point snap.
Of course, there are many more commands and settings in MicroStation that are useful to DAT/EM CAPTURE users.
New users may wish to read through the MicroStation Tool Index found in MicroStations Help file.
Using Level and Attributes to Separate Data

The concept of MicroStation levels and attributes, or symbology, is similar to that of transparent overlays used in
drafting applications. MicroStation has the ability to separate data into an unlimited number of different levels. In
addition to the level, each element obtains attributes, or symbology, made up of color, weight, and line code. Because
of the level and attributes, each type of map feature can be uniquely defined.
As an example of a level assignment, assume the operator wants to define a level to represent index contours, and
wants to be able to distinguish them from other types of contours. Assign a level (lv), color (co), weight (wt), and line
code (lc) to the index contours so they can be easily separated from other types of features. For example:
Index contours: lv=Index Contour, co=3, wt=2, lc=2
Intermediate contours: lv=Intermediate Contour, co=5, wt=0, lc=0
Index depression contours: lv=Index Depression, co=3, wt=2, lc=2
Intermediate depression contours: lv=Intermediate Depression, co=5, wt=0, lc=0
Levels or groups of levels can be turned on or off to remove unnecessary information from the display. The elements
contained on the levels exist, but they are removed from the display list of the view specified. The MicroStation Level
Manager may be used to control level display.
Editing the Design File

Editing the design file after all features have been digitized is a very important step. The editor's task is to verify the
data, join models together, break the project into map sheets, and add any additional textual or legend information.
The stereoplotter station can be used for editing if necessary; however, since compilation time and editing time often
vary, and users sometimes want a more powerful computer for editing, it is more efficient to have a separate
MicroStation editing station. A commonly available tablet digitizer with a 16-button cursor is also a great editing
help.
Plotting the Design File

A MicroStation design digitized using DAT/EM CAPTURE can be plotted like any other MicroStation design file. The
MicroStation package provides plotter drivers for a wide variety of plotter brands. Please refer to the MicroStation
documentation for information about using the plotting functions.
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Chapter 4. Customizing the System

Chapter 4. Customizing the System
There are many ways to customize components of DAT/EM CAPTURE. This chapter gives an idea of the customizing
possibilities, as well as guidelines to follow. The following items are the most commonly customized:
Seed file, see Customizing the Seed File on page 4-1.
Cell library, see Customizing the Cell Library on page 4-2.
DatemLite menu, see Customizing the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu on page 4-2 and Appendix A.
Mouse button definitions, see Customizing the Mouse Button Definitions on page 4-2 and Button
Manager on page 5-2.
Customizing the Seed File

A custom seed file is often necessary to set up all the level, attributes, and settings necessary for a project. There are
two general categories of custom seed files:
Seed files that are modified versions of the DAT/EM-supplied seed file
Seed files that come from a non-DAT/EM source
It is strongly recommended to use the original dat_em<version>.dgn seed file for testing new installations. Once
everything is working properly, the seed file may be customized or a different 3D seed file may be used.
Do not use 2D seed files with DAT/EM CAPTURE. If an older 2D file must be used, first convert it to 3D using
MicroStations Export option from the File pull-down menu. For more information, see 2D, save as 3D in
MicroStations help file.
The dat_em<version>.dgn seed file is an ordinary 3D design file that has had a few changes to make digital mapping
easier. This saves the time required to make these changes every time a new design file is started.
dat_em<version>.dgn has the following settings:
No graphic elements are placed
View 1 is zoomed out to the maximum extents
View 1 is on, all other views are off
The active z is 0
View 1 is a top view with no rotation
Boresight lock is on
Perform the following steps when customizing the DAT/EM-supplied seed file:
Step 1)
Copy dat_em<version>.dgn to another file name such as custom.dgn.
Step 2)
Open custom.dgn in the MicroStation design editor.
Step 3)
Make the desired changes according to the project specifications. Common things to set are the
view displays, text size, and active scale.
Step 4)
Enter the FILEDESIGN command or choose Save Settings from the MicroStation menus.
Step 5)
Set the new seed file name in the MicroStation Workspace (see Configure the Seed File and Cell
Library Variables on page 4-2).
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Customizing the System
Customizing the Cell Library

DAT/EM CAPTURE comes with a cell library called dat_em<version>.cel. This cell library may be used for mapping
projects if desired; however, any cell library may be used.
If a complete cell library is supplied by a client, then simply attach it to the design file or seed file and begin using it.
For information on editing or creating cells and attaching different cell libraries, see the MicroStation Help. Hints:
1.
Before modifying dat_em<version>.cel, make a copy under a different name. This prevents future
DAT/EM CAPTURE updates from writing over the custom file.
2.
Read the MicroStation Help about the different types of cells. Know the properties of graphic cells, point
cells, and shared cells.
Customizing the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu

When loaded, the Datem_menu<version>.ma application uses the ustnDatem<version>.mnu definition file to
define the DatemLite pull-down menu at the top of the MicroStation window.
The DatemLite pull-down menu
may be edited. If desired, more
pull-down menus may be added.
This menu may be customized, and additional pull-down menus may be added if desired. For complete instructions
on editing the menu definition, see Appendix A.
Customizing the Mouse Button Definitions

With DAT/EM CAPTURE, the buttons on the mouse may be redefined. To set button functions, use the Button
Manager command. See Button Manager on page 5-2.
Chapter 5. DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference

Chapter 5. DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference
This chapter contains an alphabetical listing of all the commands that are active in DAT/EM CAPTURE for SUMMIT
EVOLUTION LITE EDITION:
Button Manager on page 5-2
Crelative Family of Commands on page 5-3
Datem Coords on page 5-4
Datem Depth on page 5-5
Datem Extents on page 5-6
Datem Fit on page 5-7
Datem Rotate on page 5-8
Datem Settings on page 5-9
Datpan Family of Commands on page 5-11
Lineslope on page 5-13
MeasureHeight on page 5-14
Mv Tentative on page 5-16
Mvuser <x, y, z> and Mvuserpick on page 5-17
Notepad on page 5-18
Selectionset on page 5-20
Si Family of Commands on page 5-21
Snapz Family of Commands on page 5-23
Tentativedisplay on page 5-24
Tentative Family of Commands on page 5-25
Tentative Move Family of Commands on page 5-26
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Button Manager
DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference
Button Manager
Purpose:
To activate the Button Manager application to set the mouse button functions.
The Button Manager application sets the actions of the mouse buttons when the mouse is controlling the SUMMIT
EVOLUTION LITE EDITION cursor. . The button manager command activates the application, which runs outside of
MicroStation.
Complete instructions for the Button Manager appear in the SUMMIT EVOLUTION Operation Manual.
5-2

Purpose:
These key-ins set the status of graphic cell placement to either relative or absolute. (The relative setting is
important when using cell placement commands to place graphic cells.)
According to the Bentleys MicroStation on-line help:
If Relative is on, a graphic cell is placed on a level or levels relative to the Active Level. For example, consider a
graphic cell that was created with elements on levels 5, 7, and 8. If Relative is on and the Active Level is 1, the cell is
placed on levels 1, 3, and 4. If the Active Level is 45, the cell is placed on levels 45, 47, and 48.
If Relative is off, a graphic cell is placed on the same level(s) as it was created (absolute placement).
MicroStation offers a setting for Relative in the Place Active Cell dialog box:
The crelative commands are key-ins that

have the same effect as checking on or off
the Relative option in MicroStations
Place Active Cell dialog box.
However, MicroStation does not offer key-ins corresponding to this Relative setting. Because it is important to know
the status of the relative setting when using cell placement commands, DAT/EM CAPTURE offers the crelative
commands:
Key-in
Description
crelative on
Turns on relative placement for graphic cells.
crelative off
Turns off relative placement for graphic cells. Placement is set to

absolute.
crelative toggle
Turns relative placement of graphic cells from on to off or from

off to on.
To use the command, perform the following steps:

Step 1)
Before using a cell placement command to place a graphic cell, enter the desired command,
crelative on
crelative off
crelative toggle
Step 2)
Use any cell placement command.
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Datem Coords
Datem Coords
Purpose:
Activate the DAT/EM CAPTURE coordinate display.
Datem coords activates the DAT/EM CAPTURE coordinate display. This display shows ground coordinates. It also
shows the rounded elevation when snapz on is active.
To display the dialog box, start the command:
datem coords
Activate with the datem coords command.
When the snapz on command is used, the elevation is rounded to the nearest contour interval. The rounded elevation
is sent to MicroStation; any objects digitized with snapz on are given the rounded elevation, which is displayed under
the stereoplotters true elevation in the DAT/EM box. For information about the contour interval, see Datem
Settings on page 5-9. For information about snapz, see Snapz Family of Commands on page 5-23.
When snapz on is active, the
rounded elevation that is sent to
MicroStation is displayed under the
stereoplotters true elevation.
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Purpose:
To set the absolute display depth to dp=-9999,9999 in the view that had the most recently recorded point.
This command is especially helpful when a new design file is started. The new design file may not be set to show the
models Z depth, and since there are no elements in the file yet, a view fit doesn't produce the models Z depth either.
Datem depth sets the Z depth so that any elements that are about to be digitized can be displayed in Z.
The size of the XY and Z displays are controlled by different settings. Datem depth sets a large view depth, while
datem extents and datem fit control XY extents of the view.
To use datem depth, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Datem depth works on the view that had the most recently recorded point. Choose a view that is to
be used with datem depth. If the most recently recorded point was not in that view, then activate
MicroStations Update View icon and click the mouse in that view. (Update View is suggested as
a method to place the most recently recorded point in the desired view without digitizing an
element.)
Step 2)
Start the command:

datem depth
Step 3)
If desired, immediately click the mouse in any other views to run datem depth in those views also.
Datem depth produces the same results as if dp=-9999,9999 had been entered in the view that had the most recently
recorded point.
See also: Datem Extents, Datem Fit, Datem Rotate
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Datem Depth
Datem Depth
Datem Extents
Datem Extents
To zoom View 1 approximately around the model extents, then rotate the View 1 to the model's rotation angle.
Purpose:
This command is especially helpful when a new design file is started. The new design file may not show the model
coordinates in its view, and because there are no elements in the file yet, a view fit doesn't produce the model view
either. By using datem extents, the model view and model rotation are obtained before placing any elements in the
design file.
To use datem extents, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Make sure orientation is done on the stereoplotter. The datem extents command must be able to
find the orientation file.
Step 2)
Start the command:

datem extents
Datem extents produces the following results:
View 1 is set roughly around the model extents
The Z depth is not changed
View 1 is rotated to be the same as the stereoplotter models rotation.
Datpan is turned off. See Datpan Family of Commands on page 5-11.
The view rotation is obtained from the model's orientation results. The rotation is the same angle used by the datem
rotate command.
The view rotation is only for convenience, and can be changed back at any time using the MicroStation view rotation
utilities.
See also: Datem Depth, Datem Fit, Datem Rotate
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Datem Fit
Datem Fit
Similar to MicroStations fit, but performs the fit in XY only; does not change the Z depth or the rotation.
Purpose:
This command combines aspects of both MicroStations fit and datem extents:
Fits View 1 around the (X,Y) coordinate range of the files elements.
Does not change the view depth (Z).
Does not change the view rotation.
To use, simply enter the command:

datem fit
View 1 immediately fits to the maximum and minimum (X,Y) coordinates of any objects in the file.
See also: Datem Depth, Datem Extents, Datem Rotate,
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Datem Rotate
Datem Rotate
Purpose:
To rotate the current view to the same rotation as the photographic model.
Datem rotate rotates the current view to the same rotation as the photographic model. After datem rotate is used,
the current view is rotated so cursor movement is in the same direction as stereoplotter movement. That is, if the
stereoplotter moves up on the XY plane, the cursor moves up on the screen, and if the stereoplotter moves right on the
XY plane, the cursor moves right on the screen. This command is useful when north is not straight up on the
photographic model.
To use, simply enter the command,
datem rotate
Datem rotate does not change MicroStation's active angle; it only affects the view rotation.
A similar command is datem extents, which not only rotates the view, but also zooms to the model extents.
See also: Datem Depth, Datem Extents, Datem Fit
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Purpose:
Activate the DAT/EM Settings dialog box.
Datem settings activates the DAT/EM Settings dialog box. This box may appear automatically as the DAT/EM
CAPTURE applications load, or it may be activated with the datem settings command any time during the session.
To display the dialog box, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Start the command:

datem settings
Step 2)
(Optional) If desired, open an existing settings file:
Select Load From File to use settings that

were saved earlier with the Save To File
option. Specify an existing .set file. The .set file
may have been made on this computer or
copied from another DAT/EM CAPTURE station.
Step 3)
Begin to make or verify settings:

The Contour Interval is the
elevation contour interval used
by the following commands:
mv ci up
mv ci down
snapz on
If Beep is checked on, the

computer beeps each time
a point is digitized.
If Automatically rotate view to model is

checked on, View 1 rotates to match the
model rotation. This happens as soon as
orientation information is available.
If Show DAT/EM settings on startup is

checked on, this dialog box appears
when the DAT/EM applications load.
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Datem Settings
Datem Settings
Datem Settings
Step 4)
Continue to make or verify settings:
If Move stereoplotter to tentative is

checked on, supported stereoplotters
move automatically to tentative points.
Key-ins for this option are tentative
move off and tentative move on.
If Tentative to XY only is checked on, tentative points

snap to an objects XY location, but retain the digitizer Z.
The digitizer Z is MicroStations active elevation if using the
mouse, or the stereoplotter Z if using the stereoplotter.
If Tentative to XY only is not on, tentative points snap to
the full XYZ of the selected object. (This is MicroStations
default tentative point snap functionality.)
Key-ins for this option are tentative off and tentative on.
To activate an alert if the stereoplotter Z is

far from the tentative point Z, set the
following:
Set If tolerance exceeded to the type of
alert to activate if the Tentative Z
tolerance is exceeded.
Choose a Show tentative label and color setting. If

checked on, the following happens:
If Tentative to XY only is on when a tentative point is
selected, the temporary label, 2D appears to the upper
right of the cursor.
Set the Tentative Z tolerance to the

maximum acceptable difference
between the stereoplotters Z and the
tentative points Z. If the tolerance is
exceeded, the alert process is activated.
If Tentative to XY only is off when a tentative point is

selected, the temporary label, 3D: (z of element)
appears to the upper right of the cursor.
Step 5)
(Optional) Save the current settings to a file if desired:
Select Save to File to save the current settings to a .set file.

This file may then be used later on this stereoplotter station or
copied to another DAT/EM CAPTURE station.
Step 6)
5-10
Select OK to activate the settings, or select Cancel to discard any changes.
Purpose:
To automatically pan the view as the auxiliary input (stereoplotter) digitizer's cursor moves out of the current
view. The stereoplotter's cursor is always displayed on the video screen.
It is often convenient to perform a transparent view pan. A transparent pan will not cancel or interfere with any other
active command. Whenever the stereoplotters cursor approaches the edge of the video screen, datpan sets a new
view window with the cursor in the center.
There are several commands associated with datpan:
Key-in
Description
datpan on
Turn on view panning in view 1. The cursor will never move out of
the view; when it approaches the edge of the view, a new view will
appear with the cursor in the center.
datpan off
Turn off view panning. The cursor will be able to move out of the
view.
datpan settings
If desired, check on Autoload on startup to turn on datpan every

time the DAT/EM CAPTURE application loads.
Set the place on the view where the cursor will activate the pan.
This value may be set between 0% and 40%.
25% would cause a pan when the cursor moved half the distance
from the center to the edge of the view.
10% would cause a pan when the cursor moved four-fifths the
distance from the center to the edge of the view.
datpan toggle
Toggle the datpan setting from on to off or from off to on. This
command is useful to program on only one keypad key.
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Datpan View Percentages
If Percent to Pan is set to

10%, the view pans when
the cursor attempts to move
outside this rectangle
If Percent to Pan is set to

40%, the view pans when
the cursor attempts to move
outside this rectangle
It pans only for the auxiliary input (stereoplotter) digitizer. As the stereoplotter's cursor moves within the outer edge
of the view, the view pans so the cursor is placed in the center of the new view. The view scale remains the same.
To activate the pan in view 1, select the keypad key or enter
datpan on
To turn the pan off, enter
datpan off
Alternately, use the datpan toggle command to change the setting from on to off or from off to on:
datpan toggle
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Purpose:
To place a line between the bottom and top of a slope; label with start and end cells, percent grade text, and
distance text.
The lineslope command requires two points to be digitized at the bottom and the top of a slope; it inserts a line and
various cell and text labels. The percent grade text showing the percent grade, calculated by: % grade = [(Z change)
(XY change)]*100.
LineSlope Family of Commands
Key-in
Description
lineslope
Starts the command. The first time it runs, it starts the settings
dialog and then activates the drawing mode. After that, it restarts
the drawing mode only.
lineslope settings
Activates the lineslope settings dialog box.
To use lineslope, perform the following steps:

Step 1)
Start the lineslope (the first time it runs, it starts the settings dialog) or lineslope settings
command:
lineslope settings
Step 2)
Make settings in the dialog:
Step 3)
Select the OK button. Follow the prompts to digitize the bottom and top of a slope.
First point
Second point
If desired, tentative snap to the end of the previous

line to use as the first point of the next line.
Repeat to digitize more slope lines. If desired, tentative snap to a previous line in order to start the next line.
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Lineslope
Lineslope
MeasureHeight
MeasureHeight
Purpose:
Digitize points at the base and top of an object; place an optional cell to show the location; place text to show
the height in ground units.
The measureheight command requires two points to be digitized at the base and the top of an object. It places a cell
showing the location and text showing the height.
MeasureHeight Family of Commands
Key-in
Description
measureheight
Places a cell at the location of an object and text that shows

its height.
measureheight cellname <cell name>
Key-in to set the cell name.
measureheight cellsoff
Key-in to turn off cell placement.
measureheight cellson
Key-in to turn on cell placement.
measureheight decimals <integer >
Key-in to set the number of decimal places.
measureheight levelname <level name>
Key-in to set the level name.
measureheight settings
Activates the measureheight settings dialog box.
measureheight textheight <height>
Key-in to set the text height.
measureheight xoffset <distance>
Key-in to set the x offset distance from the end of the line
to the text placement point.
measureheight yoffset <distance>
Key-in to set the y offset distance from the end of the line
to the text placement point.
To use the measureheight command, perform the following steps:

Step 1)
Start the measureheight command:

measureheight
Step 2)
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If necessary, attach the cell library that contains the cell to be placed by this command. (Placing a
cell is optional.)
Make settings in the dialog:
Step 4)
Select the OK button. Follow the prompts to digitize the base and top of an object.
MeasureHeight
Step 3)
The text shows the

height of the object.
The cell shows the

location of the object.
Step 5)
Repeat to digitize the height of any number of objects.
Step 6)
At any time, new settings may be made:

a.)
To make different settings after digitizing has already begun, use the measureheight settings
command. This activates the dialog, but does not activate or deactivate digitizing.
measureheight settings
b.)
To key in different settings without using the dialog, use any of the settings key-ins shown in
the table above, such as measureheight xoffset <distance>.
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Mv Tentative
Mv Tentative
Purpose:
To move the analytical or digital stereoplotter to the (X,Y) or the (X,Y,Z) of a tentative point.
The mv tentative command moves the stereoplotter to the (X,Y) or the (X,Y,Z) of the currently active tentative point.
To make settings and use the tentative point move, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Either use the tentative move family of commands and tentative family of commands, or activate
the datem settings dialog box and make selections:
datem settings
If Move stereoplotter to tentative is checked on,
supported stereoplotters move automatically to a
tentative point as soon as the tentative point is selected.
Note! If Move stereoplotter to tentative is checked
on, the mv tentative key-in command is not
necessary.
Key-ins for this option are tentative move off and
tentative move on.
Tentative to XY only checked on allows

tentative points to snap to the (X,Y) of the
selected element while retaining the current
MicroStation elevation (picked with mouse) or
stereoplotter Z (picked with stereoplotter).
If Tentative to XY only is off, tentative points
snap to the (X,Y,Z) of the selected element.
Key-ins for this option are tentative off and
tentative on.
Step 2)
Select a tentative point in the MicroStation design file. There are two possible results or actions,
depending on the setting for Move stereoplotter to tentative:
a.)
If Move stereoplotter to tentative is on in the DAT/EM Capture Settings box, then the
stereoplotter moves automatically to the new tentative point. The mv tentative command is not
necessary.
b.)
If Move stereoplotter to tentative is off in the DAT/EM Capture Settings box, then move the
stereoplotter to the tentative point by entering the mv tentative command:
mv tentative
See also: Mvuser <x, y, z> and Mvuserpick, Tentative Family of Commands
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Purpose:
To automatically move the analytical or digital stereoplotter to a user-defined coordinate or to a point picked
in the MicroStation view.
The mvuser command causes the analytical or digital stereoplotter to move to a keyed-in or selected point.
Key-in
Result
mvuser
Activates the dialog box.
mvuser <x>
Moves to x value only; does not change y and z.
mvuser <x>,<y>
Moves to x and y only; does not change z.
mvuser <x>,<y>,<z>
Moves to x, y, and z.
mvuser ,<x>,<z>
Moves to y and z only; does not change x. A comma marks the place of the x coordinate.
mvuser <x>,,<z>
Moves to x and z only; does not change y. A comma marks the place of the Y coordinate.
mvuser ,<y>
Moves to y only; does not change x or z. A comma marks the place of the x coordinate.
mvuser ,,<z>
Moves to z only; does not change x or y. Two commas mark the x and y places.
mvuserpick
Moves the stereoplotter to a location picked with the system mouse in the MicroStation view.
To run mvuser, perform the following step:

Step 1)
Choose a key-in from the table above:

a.)
To avoid the dialog and move directly to a keyed-in coordinate, enter a mvuser command with
coordinate parameters. For example, this key-in moves the stereoplotter to a new x and z
coordinate, but does not change y:
mvuser 120094834.25,,546.5
b.)
To avoid the dialog and move the stereoplotter to a point picked in MicroStation, enter
mvuserpick. Follow the prompt to pick a point in the MicroStation view.
c.)
To launch the dialog box,

enter:
mvuser
A dialog box asks for
coordinate values or to use
the Pick button and pick a
point in the MicroStation
view. The stereoplotter moves
to the new coordinate.
Key in coordinates if
needed. (They are not
needed if using the Pick
option.)
If a coordinate is
unchecked, the current
value of that coordinate
component will not change.
Select OK to move the
stereoplotter to the
checked coordinate values.
To move the stereoplotter to

a point picked MicroStation,
select pick. Use the system
mouse to pick the point in
the MicroStation view.
See also: Mv Tentative
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Notepad
Notepad
Purpose:
To quickly start the Microsoft Windows Notepad text editor.
To quickly start the Microsoft Windows Notepad text editor, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Enter the notepad command,

notepad
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Step 2)
The text editor appears:
Step 3)
Follow Microsofts instructions for using Notepad.
Purpose:
The PlotterZoom command zooms the stereoplotter image view to match the MicroStation view.
The PlotterZoom command zooms the stereoplotter image view to match the MicroStation view. The stereoplotter
must be compatible with this command in order for the command to be active. This command is designed to run
automatically when view matching is on. It can also be used on demand.
Step 1)
Enter the plotterzoom command,

plotterzoom
The stereoplotter (if it has automatic drive capabilities) will zoom to match the MicroStation view. In the case of
SUMMIT EVOLUTION, a new model may open if a point is selected outside the current models area.
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PlotterZoom
PlotterZoom
Selectionset
Selectionset
Purpose:
To activate the Selection Set Editor from a key-in.
Selectionset is the key-in to activate the Selection Set Editor.

The Selection Set Editor is not in itself useful for DAT/EM CAPTURE with SUMMIT EVOLUTION LITE EDITION;
however, it may be used to create and export selection sets for use on other workstations that have SUMMIT
EVOLUTION PROFESSIONAL EDITION, FEATURE COLLECTION EDITION, or MAP/EDITOR installed. To run the selection
set editor, see the instructions provided with those packages.
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Purpose:
To control SUPER/IMPOSITION from within MicroStation.
Certain SUPER/IMPOSITION commands may be entered from the MicroStation command line. The SUPER/IMPOSITION
option must be installed and the datsi<version>.ma application must be loaded in order for the SI family of
commands to be active.
SI Command
in MicroStation
Command Purpose
si off
Turn off the S/I display.
si on
Turn on the S/I display (SI must also be turned on in SUMMIT

EVOLUTIONs Options and levels must be on in SUMMIT
EVOLUTIONs SI Layer Manager).
si settings
Activates the MicroStation-specific application dialog box.
MicroStation-specific S/I application

See below for dialog box information.
si update
Refresh the SI graphics. If the Auto Update option is off on the

main dialog box, then si update may be necessary when a
MicroStation design file that contains elements is opened.
The SUPER/IMPOSITION si settings dialog box settings are as follows:

The SUPER/IMPOSITION (SI) settings are as follows:
Auto Update checked on updates the SI view as MicroStation starts and
as elements are edited.
References On checked on displays the contents of reference files in the
SI view.
Auto Update on Design Load checked on updates superimposition when
a new design file is opened. This setting should be on if CONTOUR
CREATOR or SUMMIT EVOLUTIONs Contour Visualization is being used.
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The SUPER/IMPOSITION (SI) settings are as follows:

Const Elm On checked on displays MicroStation construction elements.
Level Symbology: see below.
All Levels checked on displays all levels. Levels are displayed in even if
they are turned off in MicroStation.
Stroke Tolerance controls the line width.
Tentative On checked on displays MicroStation tentative points as a cross

on the SI display.
The color box setting controls the color of the tentative point cross.
% controls the size of the tentative point cross, where 100% would be the
size of the SI window.
SI On checked on turns on the SI display.
Clip checked on removes the SI display from the area outside the model
images. This setting is useful to speed up the SI refresh rate for design
files that have a large quantity of vectors outside the model area.
Show clip region checked on superimposes a rectangle to show the
Clip area.
Highlight Last Selection in SI checked on displays vertex markers on a
selected object. Note: In a multiple selection, only the last selected object
will receive vertex markers. This option can slow down the SI response
time. Turn the setting off if this is a problem.
Display Text Nodes in SI shows MicroStation text nodes in a (+ node
number) attached text format. An empty text node might look like (+3),
and a populated text node might look like (+4) Content.
Show on Startup displays this dialog every time MicroStation starts.
The Level Symbology setting is independent of MicroStations View

Attributes Level Symbology setting and the Level Managers
Symbology setting:
If Level Symbology is checked on, S/I displays MicroStations
Overrides attributes. It displays overrides even if MicroStations
does not. The override settings may be viewed from MicroStations
Level Manager when Symbology is set to Overrides.
If Level Symbology is off, S/I displays MicroStations Bylevel
attributes. It displays Bylevel even if MicroStation displays
overrides. The Bylevel settings may be viewed from MicroStations
Level Manager when Symbology is set to Bylevel.
MicroStation-specific S/I application
activated with SI SETTINGS command.
Overrides and Level Symbology control the symbology
display in the MicroStation view, but not in the S/I view.
MicroStations Level Manager
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MicroStations View Attributes Box
Purpose:
To activate or deactivate the elevation rounding function. When on, the elevation sent to MicroStation is
rounded to the nearest contour interval.

Key-in
Description
snapz off
Turns off snapz. When snapz is off, there is no elevation rounding. The
elevation is set according to the results of orientation.
snapz on
Turns on snapz. When snapz is on, the elevation is rounded to the nearest
contour interval. The rounded elevation is passed to MicroStation. Objects
digitized with snapz on are placed at the rounded elevation.
Note that the contour interval may be set in the DAT/EM Settings dialog
box. See Datem Settings on page 5-9.
snapz toggle
Toggles the snapz setting.
Snapz is used primarily for rounding the elevation when digitizing elevation contours.
The display in the DAT/EM Systems International box indicates the true elevation at all times, followed by the
rounded elevation if snapz is on. See Datem Coords on page 5-4.
Warning!
Do not use spotx with snapz on; if snapz is on, the spot elevation
text characters will show the correct elevation, but the cell and the
text element will be placed at the rounded elevation.
The snapz toggle command toggles snapz from on to off, or from off to on. To toggle snapz, select it from the
DAT/EM KEYPAD or enter,
snapz toggle
Or to turn snapz specifically on and off,
snapz on
snap off
Step 2)
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Tentativedisplay
Tentativedisplay
Purpose:
Tentativedisplay activates an information box showing the tentative point settings and the difference in
elevation between the tentative point and the current cursor position.
To activate the tentative point information box, perform the following step:
Step 1)
Enter the tentativedisplay command.

tentativedisplay
MicroStations tentative point

snap mode is displayed.
If Move stereoplotter to tentative (found in

datem settings) is off, then Z Change shows the
difference in elevation between an accepted
tentative point and the digitizer elevation.
If Move stereoplotter to tentative is checked on,
the digitizer elevation is set to the tentative point
location, and Z Change will always be zero.
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Purpose:
Tentative on allows tentative points to snap to the (X,Y) of the selected element while retaining the active Z.
Tentative off returns the system to the standard (X,Y,Z) tentative point method.
Element used for snapping:

End vertex (1, 2, 3.0)
2D
System active Z = 45.87
3D: 45.87
With tentative off, a

tentative point snaps
to (1, 2, 3.0).
With tentative on, a

tentative point snaps
to (1, 2, 45.87).

Key-in
Description
tentative off
Tentative off returns the system to the standard MicroStation (X,Y,Z) tentative point
method. This key-in has the same effect as turning off the Tentative to XY only
option in the datem settings dialog box.
tentative on
Tentative on allows tentative points to snap to the (X,Y) of the selected object while
retaining the active Z. The active Z is either the stereoplotters elevation or the active
view Z if the system digitizer has control. This key-in has the same effect as turning
on the Tentative to XY only option in the datem settings dialog box.
Tentative to XY only checked on has

the same effect as using the tentative
on command.
Tentative to XY only checked off has
the same effect as using the tentative
off command.
To change the tentative point snap mode, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
Either enter datem settings and check on the Tentative to XY only box, or use the tentative on
command,
tentative on
Step 2)
To cancel tentative on, either enter datem settings and check off the Tentative to XY only box, or
use the tentative off command:
tentative off
See also: Mv Tentative, Tentative Move Family of Commands
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Purpose:
Tentative move on causes the stereoplotter to automatically move to tentative points. tentative move off
turns off the tentative point move setting. These commands are the same as turning on and off the Move to
tentative option in the datem settings dialog box.

Key-in
Description
tentative move off
Tentative move off turns off the tentative point move setting. This key-in
has the same effect as turning off the Move stereoplotter to tentative
option in the datem settings dialog box.
tentative move on
Tentative move on causes the stereoplotter to automatically move to

tentative points. This key-in has the same effect as turning on the Move
stereoplotter to tentative option in the datem settings dialog box.
Dialog box activated by the

datem settings command.
The tentative move on key-in has

the same effect as checking on
Move stereoplotter to Tentative.
The tentative move off key-in has
the same effect as checking on
Move stereoplotter to Tentative.
If tentative move on is used or Move stereoplotter to tentative is checked on, supported stereoplotters move
automatically to a tentative point as soon as the tentative point is selected.
The stereoplotter moves to the 2D (X,Y) location of the tentative point if the tentative on key-in was used or
Tentative to XY only is on in the datem settings box. It moves to the 3D (X,Y,Z) location of the tentative point if the
tentative off key-in was used or Tentative to XY only is off in the datem settings box.
To activate the tentative point moves, perform the following steps:
Step 1)
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Make the desired setting for a 2D or 3D tentative point with the Move to XY only setting in the
datem settings box or by using the tentative on or tentative off key-in commands.
Either enter datem settings and check on the Move stereoplotter to tentative box, or use the
tentative move on command,
tentative move on
or use datem settings
If Move stereoplotter to tentative is checked on, supported
stereoplotters move automatically to a tentative point as soon as the
tentative point is selected with the stereoplotter.
Note! If Move stereoplotter to tentative is checked on, then entering
the mv tentative command is not necessary.
Key-ins for this option are tentative move off and tentative move on.
Tentative to XY only checked on allows

tentative points to snap to the (X,Y) of the
selected element while retaining the current
MicroStation elevation or stereoplotter Z.
If Tentative to XY only is off, tentative
points snap to the (X,Y,Z) of the selected
element.
Key-ins for this option are tentative off and
tentative on.
Step 3)
Select a tentative point with the stereoplotter.
If the tentative move on key-in has been entered (or Move stereoplotter to tentative is on in the DAT/EM Capture
Settings box), then the stereoplotter moves automatically to the new tentative point.
Step 4)
To cancel tentative move on, either enter datem settings and check off the Move stereoplotter to
tentative box, or use the tentative move off command:
tentative move off
If tentative move off has been entered (or Move stereoplotter to tentative is off in the DAT/EM Capture Settings
box), then the stereoplotter will not move to tentative points. Then, if moving to a tentative point is desired, the mv
tentative command may be used (see page 5-16).
See also: Mv Tentative, Tentative Family of Commands
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
This chapter shows the most common problems encountered with DAT/EM CAPTURE and suggestions for solving
them.
Problems During Startup

Symptom
Suggestion
When DAT/EM software is run, one or more

hardware lock messages appear:
Either the hardware lock is not installed properly, the hardware

lock software driver was not installed, the hardware lock was
not present in the port when DAT/EM software was updated, or
the hardware lock is defective.
1.
Follow the hardware lock installation instructions in

the Summit Evolution Operation Manual or the
DAT/EM installation supplement.
2.
Check for a bad connection.
Contact DAT/EM support.
Any DAT/EM CAPTURE command gives a

message,
The DAT/EM application has not been loaded in MicroStation.

See the MS_DGNAPPS variable in Configure the Application
Loading Variable on page 2-5.
MicroStation Menus
Symptom
The Datem or DatemLite pull-down is missing from the
MicroStation pull-down menu area.
Suggestion
The Datem_menu(version).ma file is not loaded
or the ustnDatem(version).mnu is missing from
the ...\mdlapps\Datem folder. See Configure the
Application Loading Variable on page 2-5.
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Troubleshooting
Buttons and Switches

Symptom
A stereoplotter button or switch is pressed, but either
nothing happens or the wrong thing happens. (The plotter
client is running and the DAT/EM application was loaded in
the CAD software.)
A button or switch is pressed, but nothing happens. The

switch settings are verified to be correct using the button
manager command.
Suggestion
The buttons and switches may not be set at all or
they have been set to undesired functions.
1.
Use the button manager command to

view the button settings. See Button
Manager on page 5-2.
2.
Change the settings if necessary.
Button status is shown by the plotter client. With

the plotter client running, press the switch. If the
plotter client does not show that the switch has
been activated, then there may be a hardware
problem. Contact DAT/EM support.
Appendix A. Format for the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu

Appendix A. Format for the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu
When the Datem_menu<version>.ma file is loaded, The DatemLite pull-down menu appears along the top of the
main MicroStation window. The menu description is contained in an ASCII file called ustnDatem<version>.mnu,
which is in the ...\mdlapps\Datem folder along with Datem_menu<version>.ma.
To edit the DatemLite pull-down menu, perform the following steps:

Step 1)
From MicroStation with the datem_menu<version>.ma application loaded, select the Edit This
Menu option from the DatemLite pull-down menu.
Step 2)
The menu file appears in a text editor. Make changes according to the file format listed below.
Step 3)
Save and exit the file in the text editor.
Step 4)
Select the Reload Menu option from the DatemLite pull-down menu.
The pull-down menu format for ustnDatem<version>.mnu is as follows:
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Format for the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu
Format Component
;
Description
Comment indicator. Characters after the semi-colon are ignored.
Blank lines are ignored.
~title
The ~ indicates that the menu item is a title only; it does not start a
MicroStation command. It activates a pop-out of further menu item
choices. Characters after the ~ are shown as the title. The first ~
indicates the title of the pull-down menu (level zero). If desired,
more than one pull-down menu may be added at level zero.
Beginning of menu items under the last ~title
End of menu items listed since the matching level start indicator, {.
The {} pairs may be nested. For every {, there must be a }.
For example, {level 1 {level 2 {level 3} level2} level1}.
Title
Level 1
Level 2
-,
Places a graphical separation line in the menu list.
Separation lines.
item, "command string"
This is an action item. The name of the menu item is followed by a

comma, then the text string it sends to MicroStation is enclosed in
quotes. This set may appear in any level except level zero.
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The following part of a menu file shows the format components in use:
Comments start with

a ; semi-colon.
Blank lines are ignored.
Pull-down menu title
Level 1 item name.
Level 2 item names

and functions.
Level 2 end indicator.
;---------------------------------------------------------------;DATEM Menu Bar

;---------------------------------------------------------------;#DATEM
;
; --- build pull down menus here--;>Title<-->Menu item<--->submenu<-------->key-in command<
~DAT/EM
Level 1 start indicator.
{
~Capture
{
Load,
"mdl l captureV8"
UnLoad,
"mdl U captureV8"
}
~Load Control
{
Load,
"Ld cp"
Settings,
"Ld cp dlg"
}
Edit Buttons,
"button manager"
~Setup
{
Load Control Settings,"Ld cp Dlg"
Datem Settings,
"datem settings"
Datem Coords,
"datem coords"
Edit This Menu,
"editmenu"
Reload Menu,
"reload"
A line containing -,
places a separation
line in the menu list.
The character string to

send to MicroStation is
enclosed in quotation
marks.
}
There must be a comma between the menu item
-,
name and the MicroStation command string.
~Buildings
{
Psqr,
"psqr"
Psqr Settings
"Psqr Settings"
-,
Stairs,
"stairs"
Free stairs,
"stairsf"
Stairs Landing,
"stairsl"
Stairs 3D,
"stairs3d"
Stairs 3D Free,
"stairsf3d"
Stairs 3D Landing, "stairsl3d"
Marking,
"bmark"
}
}
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Appendix B. DAT/EM Technical Support

Appendix B. DAT/EM Technical Support
For questions concerning this product, contact DAT/EMs Support Department. You may be asked to purchase a
software support agreement before support services are received.
DAT/EM Systems International
8240 Sandlewood Place, Suite 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
USA
Phone: (907) 522-3681
Fax: (907) 522-3688
E-mail: support@datem.com
General information is available on DAT/EMs website at www.datem.com.
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DAT/EM Technical Support
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Index
Index
Numerics
datem fit 5-7

datem mainbox. See datem coords
datem_menu(version).ma
editing the menu Appendix A
loading automatically 2-7
Datem pull-down menu 2-7, Appendix A
datem rotate 5-8
datem settings 5-9
datpan family of commands 5-11
datsi(version).ma loading 2-7
display depth 5-5
dp=-9999,9999 5-5
2D design file conversion to 3D 4-1

3D design file 4-1
A
analog stereoplotter installation 2-1
analytical stereoplotter installation 2-1
applications loading 2-7
auxiliary input device switching 3-1
B
beep on data point setting 5-9
button manager 5-2
C
capture(version).ma loading 2-7
cell
library
attach for MeasureHeight 5-14
dat_em.cel 2-2
placing
description 3-2
with MeasureHeight 5-14
compatible hardware and software 1-2
components 1-2
configure
environment variables 2-2 to 2-10
to automatically load MDL applications 2-7
coordinate display 5-4
cursor
making visible 3-1
panning 5-11
customize
button definitions 4-2, 5-2
cell library 4-2
DatemLite pull-down menu 4-2
seed file 4-1
D
dat_em.cel
customizing 4-2
environment variables 2-2
datem.com website B-1
DAT/EM contact information Appendix B
datem coords 5-4
datem depth 5-5
dat_em.dgn
customizing 4-1
datem extents 5-6
edit design files 3-5

elevation
contour digitizing 3-3
rounding with snapz 5-23
environment variables
configuring in MicroStation 2-2 to 2-10
for seed and cell files 2-2
F
foot pedals switch settings 4-2
G
grade of slope 5-13
ground coordinate display 5-4
I
incompatible hardware and software 1-2
installation Chapter 2
L
level
display
in SUPER/IMPOSITION 5-22
MicroStation level manager 5-22
display in MicroStation 3-4
Level Manager in MicroStation 5-22
level symbology setting 5-22
line string digitizing 3-3
lineslope 5-13
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Index
MDL applications, loading automatically 2-7

measureheight 5-14
MicroStation
configuration 2-2 to 2-12
environment variables 2-2 to 2-10
level manager 5-22
mouse button settings 5-2
mouse, system pointing device
digitizer control 3-1
switching to/from stereoplotter 3-1
move
cursor to tentative point 5-26
stereoplotter
to point picked in MicroStation 5-17
to tentative point 5-16
to user-defined point 5-17
MS_CELL 2-2, 2-9
MS_CELL_SEEDFILE 2-3
MS_DESIGNSEED 2-2
MS_DGNAPPS 2-5
MS_SEEDFILES 2-2, 2-9
mv move stereoplotter commands
mv tentative 5-16
mvuser 5-17
mvuserpick 5-17
mv tentative 5-16
mvuser 5-17
mvuserpick 5-17
seed file dat_em.dgn

customizing 4-1
Selection Set Editor, activate from a key-in 5-20
selectionset 5-20
settings at startup 5-9
si on/off 5-21
si settings 5-21
si update 5-21
slope grade 5-13
snapz
command description 5-23
rounded elevation display 3-2, 5-4
software updates from DAT/EM support B-1
SUPER/IMPOSITION
commands in CAD 5-21
tentative point cursor display 5-22
tentative point tip display 2-12
support contact information Appendix B
switch programming 4-2
symbology display in MicroStation 5-22
system pointing device mouse
digitizer control 3-1
switching to/from stereoplotter 3-1
N
Notepad text editor 5-18
P
pan view options 5-11
percent grade of slope 5-13
placing cells description 3-2
plotterzoom 5-19
programming mouse buttons 5-2
R
reference file display 5-21
rotate view to models rotation angle 5-6, 5-8
Index-2
T
technical support Appendix B
tentative move off 5-26
tentative move on 5-26
tentative off 5-25
tentative on 5-25
tentative point
2D or 3D setting
command description 5-25
in datem settings dialog 5-10, 5-25
tip 2-12
toolbar limitation problem 2-12
alert for Z change 5-10
display box 5-24
move stereoplotter to
current tentative point 5-16
in datem settings dialog 5-10
setting on or off 5-10, 5-26
SUPER/IMPOSITION cursor appearance setting 5-22
tip display 2-12
tentativedisplay 5-24
Index
U
updates from DAT/EM support B-1
ustnDatem(version).mnu
edit the menu Appendix A
format Appendix A
V
variables
for seed and cell files 2-2
to load MDL applications 2-5
versions of software 1-2
view commands
datem extents 5-6
datem fit 5-7
datem rotate 5-8
W
website, datem.com B-1
www.datem.com B-1
X
X and Y coordinate display with datem coords 5-4
Z
Z display depth 5-5
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Title Page

Stereoplotter Interface and Mapping Tools

For Use with MicroStation

Copyright DAT/EM Systems International 2011

DAT/EM CAPTURE for MicroStation Document

DAT/EM Systems International Notice

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DAT/EM Systems International License Agreement

DAT/EM Software License

DAT/EM United States Limited Warranty

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Service Under Warranty

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List of Changes for DAT/EM Capture for MicroStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1. Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Chapter 2. Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Chapter 3. Day-to-Day Use of DAT/EM CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Chapter 4. Customizing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Chapter 5. DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Chapter 5. DAT/EM CAPTURE Command Reference, Continued.

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Appendix A. Format for the DatemLite Pull-Down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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Chapter 1. Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE

About DAT/EM CAPTURE

Low cost for a complete stand-alone stereoplotter workstation

Greatly reduced learning curve for system operators

Regularly scheduled software updates

Real-time on-line graphics for data capture and editing

Introduction to DAT/EM CAPTURE

DAT/EM is happy to recommend computer brands and software versions that

DAT/EM keeps a list of incompatible hardware and software. Please let us

Chapter 2. Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation

Chapter 2. Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation

Installation. See Hardware and Software Installation below.

Hardware and Software Installation

Use the installation instructions provided in the

Return to Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM

For startup and daily use instructions, see the SUMMIT

Please use the following instructions:

DAT/EM CAPTURE Installation and Instruction

DAT/EM Software Installation

Return to Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM

Please use the following installation instructions:

DAT/EM CAPTURE Installation and Instruction

DAT/EM Software Installation

Return to Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM

Install DAT/EM CAPTURE and Configure MicroStation

Configure MicroStation to Run DAT/EM Capture

MicroStation Configuration Checklist

Configure MS_CELL_SEEDFILE and MS_DESIGNSEED to the DAT/EM seed file and

MS_CELL_SEEDFILE to the location of the DAT/EM cell library file. For

MS_DESIGNSEED to the location of the DAT/EM design seed file. For

capture(version).ma (for example, captureV8.ma or captureXM.ma)

MS_CELL and MS_SEEDFILES should already contain the location of the

MS_MDL and MS_MDLAPPS should already contain

Configure the Seed File and Cell Library Variables