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Unlike older Windows Mobile or Windows Embedded systems, FieldGenius for Android leverages the processing power, high-resolution screens, and connectivity of modern Android devices. It provides a visual, map-driven interface that allows users to see their measurement data in real-time. Key Features and Capabilities 1. Hardware-Neutral Compatibility
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FieldGenius for Android provides visual, intuitive guidance for layout tasks:
Go to the menu and select a point from your list or map. It provides a visual, map-driven interface that allows
Input horizontal and vertical alignments directly in the field.
Real-time cut/fill calculations against a digital terrain model (DTM) or LandXML surface file. Input horizontal and vertical alignments directly in the
FieldGenius seamlessly interfaces with hardware from leading manufacturers, including: GeoMax Sokkia & Topcon STONEX Hemisphere GNSS South, CHCNAV, and Emlid Device Independence
: Allows for rapid data collection by automatically recording points based on specified time or distance intervals, removing the need for manual triggers.
| Criteria | Android Version | Windows Version | |----------|----------------|----------------| | | Lightweight, long battery life, cheaper rugged tablets | Heavier devices, shorter battery life, higher cost | | Feature Parity | 95%+ of Windows features; core tools (COGO, stakeout, linework) are identical | Full feature set, including some legacy tools not yet ported (e.g., certain roading features) | | Robotic Total Station Support | Fully supported from version 3.1 onward | Fully supported | | Desktop Integration | Cannot run full AutoCAD or office software directly | Can run AutoCAD, MicroSurvey CAD, and other office apps natively | | File System | Projects are isolated; must export/import to move between devices | Native Windows file system allows direct project sharing via cloud drives | | Performance | Excellent on modern tablets with 8GB RAM; large DTM surfaces can be sluggish | Generally faster for heavy computational tasks (e.g., large surface staking) | | Cost | Hardware is often less expensive | Windows tablets and laptops tend to cost more |