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From: dove@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Ray Rischpater)
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Subject: Re: Demos, Surveying programs, and all that...
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Date: 20 Jul 90 19:02:56 GMT
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In article <1990Jul20.052439.23763@csuchico.edu> lorner@cscihp.UUCP (Lance Orner) writes:
>Couple of questions:
>
>A couple of people have found me and my 48 at work, and are really excited about
>actually seeing the calculator they have only read about so far.  But the 48
>isn't one of those things that you can show off in a few minutes and have people
>amazed at what it can do.  Usually, you forget where this impressive function
>is, and you end up running around directories looking for it.
>
>Does HP have some sort of demo program that fits in the 48, to show off a little
>of what it can do?  If not, it might not be a bad idea -- I like showing off
>my calculator, but I don't have an efficient way of doing it.
Hmm. I'm getting mine early next week (I ordered it this morning.  :) )  That 
might be a good first programming project, especially as my parents say the 
thing's a waste of money and won't sit around while I dig through menus and 
manuals (Hey, a new role-playing game for HP Calculator enthusiasts? M&M. Hmm.)
and stuff.  Give me a week or so to play around, and I'll post something ASAP.
>
>Secondly:
>
>One of these guys is determined to have a surveying program if he gets a 48 
>(like the program pack that's in the 41).  I know this was one of the more 
>popular program packs for the 41 series, and there must doubtless be something
>like this for the 48.  But casually looking around, I can't find any programs
>like this.
>
>Do such programs exist?  Any idea where I can find them?  And while we are at
>it, is there the 'Great 48sx Programhouse' in existance?  (In other words,
>where are all the programs hiding?)
>
>With any luck, HP could have about six new calculator sales.  (How 'bout 
>that, eh?)
Well, EduCalc advertises a Survey card for the SX from TDS.  I know >nothing<
about surveying, so I'll copy the discription verbatim:

  A plug-in software card for Data Collection, Stakeout, COGO, Curves, and much
  more -- displays surveys graphically.
   Uses full hp48sx capability -- you move around the screen with cursor keys,
  use menus and softkeys for quick access to surveying functions.  With RAM
  card installed you can collect field data up to 3000 points, including Nor-
  thing, Easting elevation and 16 character point descriptors.
   Direct-connect to Lietz and Topcon total stations as well as your PC -- IR
  Interface squirts data to printer or another SX.
  Stock $ 2239 [TDS Surveying Card] List $495 .......................$429.95
(Taken without permission from the EduCalc catalog, #48.)

Another thought is that a HP41CV emulator is rumored to be available soon --
if that's the case, of course all of the CV surveying applications will be
available to you.


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