This blog will take a deeper dive into creating a Code Library within the SingularPad software, as there have been a number of feature updates in recent iterations. Creating a Code Library greatly improves the quality of the survey capture both in the field (by creating the linework/features) while undertaking the survey capture and then importing data into the processing software.

In this first part, we will focus on how to create and manage code lists using the Code Library Manager.

1. Creating a Code List

In the Project Tab, select Code Library Manager.

1.1 Creating a New Code List

• Select the icon in the top right corner

• Then tap New in the bottom left corner

• Enter a name for the Code List and select OK

1.2 Editing a Code Library File

Once the code list has been created, or to edit an existing file, first select the file, then PRESS & HOLD, until the following screen appears. Then select Edit.

1.3 Creating a New Code

To create a new code, select Add at the bottom left corner of the screen. This will open another panel that allows the user to enter a new code:

1. The long name of the code

2. Abbreviated code name – this will be used within the data export to CSV

3. The layer for the created points (this will be covered by another blog)

4. The display colour for the Point or Line Feature

5. Option for different point symbols (SingularPad is shipped with a number of example icons)

6. This is for creating line strings, which will be covered in more detail below

7. User can assign attributes to point (see this blog post for more details)

1.4 Single Point Code

Below is an example of a point code called Spot Height.

1.5 Auto Connected Codes

Below is an example of a string code, Top Of Bank.

Note how by selecting Auto Connect by Code (6), this opens more options for the survey code. It also allows the user to enter a string number when undertaking a survey capture (e.g., road survey). More details on this feature will be covered later.

8. Allows the user to select either a Two Point Line, Polyline, or Polygon

9. Allows for different line colours to be assigned to the code

10. Allows for different line styles to be assigned to the code

11. Allows for different line thicknesses to be assigned to the code

Example of the line work for the TB  & BB Code's

Note the different line styles and thicknesses. The software allows the user to enter a string number and use the plus/minus icon to change the string number.

1.6 Completed Code List

Below is a screenshot of an example code list.

Note: The code list search is case sensitive. Starting characters with upper or lower case will affect the quick search results.

Tip: Software Feature Request –to have the option to reorder the codes into alphabetical order within the Code Library as currently in the order entered by the user.

2. Applying the Code Library File to a Project

The user can either assign the code library file when creating a new project or assign it to an existing project within the software.

2.1 New Project

When creating a new project in SingularPad, there will be a toggle button: Use the last Code Library file.

2.2 Assign the Code Library to an Existing Project

Enter the Code Library Manager, select the file, then press & hold until the following screen appears.

Coming Next...

Now that the code list has been created and applied, Part 2 will explain how to use the codes during measurement — including code searching and string number control in field workflows. Stay tuned to the next chapter.