Located 30 soil borings using 5 different setup points. Initialized each setup (using the bar), but on 2 setups the point used was not the one I wanted to use as control--tied to control in process of locations. Downloaded the Locus files (2 receivers) and the handheld D-File. Ran blunder detection--none found, set my control point for each batch of locations (setup), and processed. The Solutions program selected a seed point (?) and processed, but several elevations are off by about 100 feet and I question some of the coordinates. So I tried processing the files from each setup separately, selecting my control point and processing. It gives the message "Warning-Seed site missing: No fixed site selected to seed processing. Site 0001 has been chosen by default. Continue?" Why when I've selected a different point as the "fixed control" is it still choosing 0001? And if I continue, the elevations are wrong by the 100 feet +/-. I've about concluded I can't process the data from the 5 different setups in the same file, and that there must be a problem in Kinematic using a sideshot as the control point? Would one of you experienced users point me to the error of my ways? Thanks much.

Try scrolling waaaay back through this message board looking for "kinematic initialization" and/or check out the FTP part of the Ashtech website for the articles.
Just guesing, but if you used 5 different setups with the bar at 5 different sites, and 2 receivers, then you have no network continuity between the 5 sites.
The processor needs a "seed site" to base everything on. If you use the "NAV" position, then yes, the elevation will be quite a bit off than if you tied it to a known elevation.
Hang in there, the gang will get you going in no time!

Why are you moving the base ??
Is it for security ? why can'y ya set the base on one control point and run all 30 shots K once its up ??

Curious,

Jimbo

Dave--you're right. The problem is lack of continuity between sites. I processed each setup separately, then adjusted to the control point I wanted to hold, and everything worked out fine. I just thought that with the D-file from the handheld the Solutions program would be able to process all of the files, and be able to distinguish which set of points should be adjusted to each of the 5 different control points--apparently not. Thanks for your input.

Jimbo--yes it was a security issue. The borings were spread over a 5 mile corridor. Was afraid to leave base unattended for that length of time and help was off sick. I wish Seco or some of us would come up with a system to secure a base unit.

reference base security...with some success we have used Nuclear Hazard warning signs...most folks are unsure when they see a ground plane or other antennae with blinking and flashing lights...it keeps the curious away...

a thief will steal the signs...

what we need is a way to keep cattle from gravitating to the base...

I was thinking of trying the same thing as L.K. Stevenson with the Nuclear Hazard signs. I was recently at a tower site and saw a sign stating "WARNING - High Electro-Magnetic Fields". I figured it would be enough to scare people away from it, if they got close enough to read the sign.

High Electro-Magnetic Field: May Result in Sterility, Blindness or Reproductive Disorders...

I spray my tripod legs with lots of bug spray when cows and horses are about. They seem to keep their distance.

What kind of bug spray?