Traverse XL

Overview:
Traverse XL provides an easy way to input and analyze traverse data for closed polygon traverses as well as open linear traverses. This program uses
the graphing tools provided in Excel and automatically displays the traverse data as it is entered.
For closed polygon traverses, the program balances the traverse using the compass method, provides statistics regarding misclosure and precision and
calculates traverse perimeter and area. For open linear traverses, the program determines the distance and direction of the ending point relative to the
starting point. Some additional features that are built in to the traverse worksheets are the ability to rotate traverse data as well as a way to convert
horizontal measurement data from meters to feet (or vice versa).
In addition to the data entry and traverse analysis worksheets, there is a page that provides methods for converting angular data. Finally, an example
traverse is provided that includes an annotated map showing the type of output that can be generated using the charting functions provided in Excel.

Instructions:
Enter traverse data in to the appropriate yellow shaded cells on the 'Data Entry' worksheet. Traverse points must be specified by either entering x,y
coordinates or by entering a combination of a distance and an angle. With respect to distances, the spreadsheet is designed to accept either horizontal
distance directly or calculate a horizontal distance when a slope distance and slope percentage is supplied. With respect to angles, the spreadsheet will
accept either azimuth or bearings.
The data from the 'Data Entry' worksheet is automatically linked to the 'Compass Rule Adjustment' and 'Linear Traverse' worksheets.

Worksheets Included:
Data Entry:This worksheet should be used for enteringr traverse data. Traverse data must be entered in the yellow shaded cells only. A valid traverse
point is defined by x,y coordinates OR a combination of a distance measurement and angle measurement. If you choose to paste coordinate point data
into this worksheet, you might consider using Excel's 'Paste Special' -> Values option so that the cell formats are preserved.
Compass Rule Adjustment: This worksheet can be used for analyzing closed (polygon) traverse measurements and provides tools for assessing
traverse closure. In addition to the traverse measurements input by the user, adjusted measurements for a mathematically closed traverse are
automatically generated and can be copied for use in other applications. A visual display contains a map of the original and adjusted traverse
measurements.
Linear Traverse: This worksheet can be used when analyzing open (linear) traverse measurements and provides measurement statistics including
distances (Euclidean and total traverse length), directions between starting and ending points and number of traverse courses. A visual display of the
traverse course is included.
Conversion Tools: This worksheet contains tools that allow users to convert angle units and to calculate distance and direction between a set of
coordinates.
Example Data Entry: This worksheet contains example data for a closed polygon traverse.
Example Compass Adjustment: This worksheet demonstrates the sample output from the values in the 'Example Data Entry' worksheet.
Example Traverse Map: This chart demonstrates the type of traverse maps that can be generated using this program.

Other Comments / Suggestions:

If you wish to use this workbook to analyze multiple traverses, you might consider saving the original file as a template (File -> Save As Type (Template:
*.xlt). When you wish to enter data for a traverse, open Excel, select 'FIle-> New' and choose the template name. This will ensure that the workbook will
always be opened in the same state.

Traverse XL: Enter Traverse Data

Starting Coordinates

X (Easting)

Y (Northing)

(Optional)

Rotation Angle

(In degrees; 0 is Up; Clockwise)

North Arrow Adjustment

Add Length

Distance Units

For Conversions:
1 ft -> ? m

0.3048

# Of Traverse Legs:

( 0: English (ft.), 1: Metric (m) )

( 1 International Foot =
0.3048 m
1 Survey Foot =
0.304800609601 m)

Left/Right Shift

Enter Traverse Data Below

0
0

Up/Down Shift

Tip Width
Tip Length

30
25%

Unadjusted Data

Point #

Data Check

Coordinates

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N/A

X (Easting)
0

Distance
Y (Northing)
0

HD
N/A

Angle
SD
N/A

Slope (%)
N/A

Azimuth
N/A

Bearing
N/A

Comments

HD

N/A

N/A

North Arrow Data

Azimuth
Given
N/A

Calculated
N/A

Departure

Latitude

N/A

N/A

Unaltered Coordinates
X (Easting)
0.0000

Y (Northing)
0.0000

Rotated Coordinates
X (Easting)
0.0000

Err:520

Err:520

Y (Northing)
0.0000

X
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520

Rotation Arrow Data

Y
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.12
0.00

X
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520
Err:520

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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

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