18 Operations Guidance pattern use
Switch to the next pattern
You can switch from one existing line pattern to another. To do so, tap .
Each time you tap , the system changes the line pattern to the next pattern available in the
list on the Swaths Management screen (Swaths tab).
The system switches to the next available pattern and displays the name of the active pattern on
the Mapping Guidance panel.
Note – FreeForm cannot be actively recording the path for the Next button to be active.
Import AB Lines or boundaries
The FM-1000 integrated display can load field boundaries and AB Lines created by:
l A Remote Data Logger (RDL)
l A Geographic Information System (GIS)
Note – To load GIS boundaries, files must be in WGS-84 latitudes, longitudes, and heights in decimal degrees.
To import an AB Line or a boundary into the display:
1.
Insert the USB drive into an office computer.
The three files that define a line or field (.shp, .shx, and .dbf) must have identical names.
Otherwise, they are not recognized. If you put multiple sets of files in the folder, ensure that
you do not have more than one set of files with each name or your files will be overwritten.
2. Copy the following files to the \AgGPS\AB Lines\ folder on the USB drive:
ll <field name>.shp
l <field name>.shx
l <field name>.dbf
3.
Power on the display, then tap .
4. Either open an existing field or start a new field.
5.
Tap Swaths.
6. Tap Import. The Import Swaths screen displays.
7.
Tap the field or AB Line to import from the list of available swaths and then tap OK. The field or
AB Line is imported.
If the AB Line file contains more than one AB Line, all AB Lines in the file are imported.
8. Tap the AB Line that you want to use and tap Load. A warning message displays.
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