1. Open a file in QM3D, using the Radial w/Angle method.
2. Occupy your first control point and power ON the Angle Encoder (AE), then choose your reference angle type.
3. Aim at a clearly visible object nearby, such as a light pole or edge of a building, and fire the laser while keeping steady until all beeps are sounded. The AE should now read 0.0 (zero), when pointing in this direction.
4. Taking FORE shots only, locate all the features of your map, using the Point, Line, Curve or Vehicle buttons. (TIP) Check your starting mark before you are done to verify the reading is 0.0. If not, please repeat step 2.
5. If a new control point is required, shoot it last and store it, using the Point button. Power down the AE and leave a target at the current control point that will be visible from the new control point.
6. From the new control point, power up the AE and zero the AE on the previous control point.
7. From the QM3D Measure Menu, select Set New CP and press or enter the number of the point you have moved to.
8. Continue logging data into the program from this location and finish mapping the rest of the scene.

LTI Laser NO ANGLE ENCODER
By George Maglaras San Diego Police Department

1. Turn on Recon by Pushing the Instant On/Off Button (lower right hand button).
2. Tap "Start" w/stylus upper left corner of screen of Recon Screen.
3. Tap "PocketZone LTI" to open program.
4. Tap inside Filename box, Tap on Keyboard symbol lower right corner of screen.
5. Type in your desired filename (user Defined)
6. Tap OK Button to save file as name you just typed.
7. Tap on File lower left corner of screen.
8. Tap on Laser Device select LTI No Angle Encoder.
9. Tap on OK Button
10. Instrument height box appears. Tap inside box, bring up keyboard and type in your instrument height.
11. Tap on Draw bottom of screen & Select LTI Triangulation Setup.
12. Tap on center of screen to set Control Point 1. tap anywhere on screen, it doesn't matter. The screen will automatically center itself once you shoot CP2.
13. Set height of CP1 Box appears. Tap in height box and then tap on keyboard symbol type your height. Then Tap on the "OK Button."
14. Make sure Laser is still turned on and set on Survey mode. You should see a triangle with a line under it. If not pull trigger of Laser then push Survey button on laser 1 time (right side of Laser)
15. Now line up with CP1 and Shoot to CP2. You should now have 2 Triangles with a red dashed line between them on your screen.
16. Tap on Draw bottom of screen and then TAP on LTI Triangulation.
17. Pick your Description from the drop down box.
18. Shoot CP1 first then CP2 second.
19. Pick Side appears on bottom of screen. Remember orientate yourself, the scene and your Recon screen and Pick the Proper side by Tapping on that side of the Control Points.
20. Choose yes to all this side. (You can always switch sides if evidence is also on the other side.
21. To switch sides Tap on Draw bottom of screen Tap on LTI Triangulation Reset side.
22. For Custom Descriptions "Tap" on Custom (Top of list of the descriptor field. Tap inside long empty box to place cursor. Tap on keyboard symbol lower right corner of screen. Type description. Then Tap on OK Button.
23. Tap on Draw lower portion of screen Tap on LTI Triangulation. You MUST ALWAYS DO THIS AFTER CUSTOM DESCRIPTIONS. Shoot CP1 then CP2.
24. When done shooting your scene you need to save the Point List and Save your job.
25. Tap on File, Tap on Save Point List a default screen appears, just Tap on the OK Button. Make sure Tabs is selected in the next box. Repeat 22 except Tap on Save Repeat again Tap on Exit. This will close program so you can copy file later to complete your drawing and print your field measurements.

By George Maglaras San Diego Police Department Traffic Division

1. PDA must be OFF.
2. Plug USB cable into computers USB Port.
3. Now plug in other end of cable into bottom of PDA.
4. PDA will Automatically turn on. Set PDA down.
5. Active SYNC should turn on automatically, if not start active SYNC from the Start button and Programs List.
6. Setup Partnership Box appears. Pick Guest Partnership. If you’re an advanced user you can pick standard partnership if you are familiar with your PDA.
7. You will get a screen that says connected with a green circle.
8. Click on EXPLORE button.
9. Double click on DIAGRAMS Folder to see files.
10. Click on the file you want that ends with PZD.
11. Type "CTRL" and letter "C" or right click mouse and select copy from pop up window.
12. Open CrashZone from the "START" button.
13. Click on File (upper left corner of screen)
14. Click on OPEN.
15. Change File Path (Files of Type) Change path to "PZD"
16. Click one time in open space in center of open box.
17. Type "CTRL" and letter "V" for paste or right click mouse and select paste from pop up window.
18. Select you file you just pasted and click on OPEN button.

You are now ready to work on your Diagram. You will now see you "POINT CLOUD" and if you deleted any shots in the field CRASHZONE will tell you that there are points on the ignore layer.

By George Maglaras San Diego Police Department Traffic Division

1. Click on Diagrams folder in Mobile Device.
2. Click on "TXT" file you want to Open in EXCEL.
3. Push CTRL Key & letter "C" or push right mouse button to select copy from the pop up window to Copy the TXT File.
4. Click on START Button lower left hand corner of screen.
5. Select "ALL Programs".
6. Select Accessories, Select NotePad.
7. Click on File, upper left hand corner of screen.
8. Click on OPEN button.
9. Click in white area of box.
10. Push CTRL key & Letter "V" for paste or push right mouse button and select Paste.
11. Click on open to open the file you just transferred.

You can add text, make modifications or move the file to EXCEL if you prefer this program to print your Text File or add descriptions to your field codes. You will find EXCEL an easier program to modify and print your TXT File in an easy format for readers to understand.