Orbitas Field Overview

This is a complete list of feature and function icons and menu library of the current Orbitas on iOS version v1.1.7 - as of 6/1/25

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Check out the main Orbitas page to learn more about the software.

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Splash Screen

Upon initial load of Orbitas on iOS a splash screen containing the Orbitas logo is displayed.

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Job Screen

This is considered the 1st screen and contains the jobs list and a few settings. 

1. Current Screen 
2. Create NEW JOB icon
   Opens a sub screen to Name your NEW JOB and click SAVE.‍
3. DELETE  icon
   Opens a sub screen for DELETING JOB
4. JOBS List
   A current list of all Orbitas jobs created on the iOS device.‍
5. JOB UPLOAD STATUS icon
   A red cloud icon indicates the job has not been uploaded, while a green cloud icon indicates the job has been successfully uploaded. ‍
6. PHOTO UPLOAD STATUS icon
   A red camera icon indicates the photo(s) within the job have not been uploaded, while a green camera icon indicates thephoto(s) within the job have been successfully uploaded. ‍
7. DOWNLOAD ASSIGNED JOB(s) icon
   This icon allows the user to download any  job(s) that have been assigneds to that user.‍
8. EDIT JOB NAME icon
   Opens a sub screen to rename the currently selected JOB.‍
9. MAIN SETTINGS icon
   Opens the Orbitas Settings screen for more options. 

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NEW Job screen

Clicking the NEW JOB icon will open a sub screen to create a NEW JOB.

1. Click on the NEW JOB icon
2. In the Job Name text box enter in your desired Job Name
3. Click SAVE.

Avoid using special characters like punctuation, symbols, and accented letters when naming your job.

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DELETING Job screen

Clicking on the DELETE  icon will open a sub screen for deleting a selected job. 

1. Click on the DELETE  icon to have activate the sub menu.
2. Click on the DELETE JOB icon next to the job you wish to delete. 
3. Click on the DELETE button that appears to the right of the selected job name. 
4. Click OK to confirm or CANCEL to cancel. 

WARNING! If you delete a job from the iOS device it can not be retrieved.

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EDITING Job screen

Clicking on the EDIT JOB icon will open a sub screen for editing a Job Name.

1. Click on the EDIT JOB icon to enable the feature

NOTICE the EDIT JOB icon is now outlined in red

1. Select a job to EDIT to open the Rename job prompt. 
2. Rename your job and click OK.

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Main Settings Screen

This is the main settings screen and allows access to other option screens.

1. GENERAL SETTINGS
   Opens a sub menu displaying a secondary set of options like ILS, Tap to Place, and other options.
2. REAL TIME SETTINGS
   Opens a sub form for entering in RTK credentials and settings.
3. MAP SETTINGS
   Opens a sub menu for adjusting map settings and turning on and off layer sets.
4. ASTERI CONNECTION toggle ON/OFF
   Displays as Asteri Connected or No Asteri Connected status.‍
5. UNITS toggle FEET/METERS‍
6. ANTENNA HEIGHT Adjustment
   Measured in meters.‍
7. SCAN FOR BT
   ‍Scan for Vivax Metrotech supported locators and quickly pair them to Orbitas on iOS. ‍
8. LABEL
   ‍This is a selectable table of Labels to be displayed above collected locations on the map.‍
9. STATION STREAM DELAY + -
   ‍Measured in seconds, adjust how much of a delay you wish to have in between station collection.‍
10. ORBITAS SETTINGS
    This is used for logging into Orbitas on iOS with your subscription credentials and downloading any available configurations or background files. ‍
11. ABOUT ORBITAS
    Latest version information of Orbitas on iOS  along with Terms and Conditions of the application.

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GENERAL SETTINGS Screen

1. GENERAL SETTINGS
   1. ILS ( Integrated Location Services ) toggle ON/OFF
   2. Tap to Place function toggle ON/OFF
   3. Play Audio feature toggle ON/OFF
   4. Orbitas on iOS offers audio ques on certain functions and features within the app. 
   5. Automatic Photo Sync
   6. Debug NMEA
   7. X4i PPP feature toggle ON/OFF
   8. Orbitas Correct Reference Datum (Local/Worldwide)

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REAL TIME SETTINGS Screen

1. REAL TIME SETTINGS
   1. IP Address
      Enter the IP address given to you by your RTK provider
   2. Port
      Enter the Port number provided to you by your RTK provider
   3. User Name
      Enter your User Name provided to you by your RTK provider
   4. Password
      Enter your password provided to you by your RTK provider
   5. Mounting Point Selection
      Go through the table to Mounting Points to find the preferred Mounting Point
   6. RTK Connection status 
      Will display either Disconnected or Connected‍
   7. Enable NTRIP toggle ON/OFF
      After all credentials are entered, toggle Enable NTRIP to ON
   8. ATLAS / Code Settings
      Generally reserved for Tri-Global troubleshooting, command codes may be entered here for the ATLAS service along with a epoch readout of current NMEA strings being read ( If connected to an Asteri GNSS receiver.)

MAP SETTINGS Screen

1. MAP SETTINGS
   1. Map Type
      1. None
      2. Terrain
      3. Normal
      4. Hybrid
      5. Satellite
   2. Layers toggle ON/OFF

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ORBITAS SETTINGS Screen

This is used for logging into Orbitas on iOS with your subscription credentials and downloading any available configurations or background files. 

• Login Input
• Password Input
• Login / Logout Status
• Download Configuration / Download Background

1. Use your given Username and Password credentials provided to you by your subscription administrator, and select LOGIN. 
2. If this is the initial login, or a new download or background has been assigned to you a DOWNLOAD LATEST CONFIGURATION ( or BACKGROUND) button appears. 
3. Click this button to download your assigned files, and click BACK after a successful download. 

This function requires a wi-fi or data plan connection.

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ABOUT ORBITAS Screen

Latest version information of Orbitas on iOS along with Terms and Conditions of the application.

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Main Map Screen (Home Screen)

This is the main screen for Orbitas Field.
It consists of a Google map background (Map options available in Orbitas Settings), all your menu icons, a current accuracy reading (if connected to GNSS), and your current location (if connected to GNSS or ILS)

Job Name : currently selected job

Current Accuracy (read connecting an Asteri GNSS receiver)

Line Type Selector: choose from line types in your configuration

Current Location / GNSS Quality Indicator: Displays GNSS accuracy and current position

Previously collected Location Pin / Label (name)‍

‍Menu Icons:

A- Job Folder: Enter Job screen 

B- Collection Location: Collect a location

‍C- Center on GNSS / Pan: Center on your GNSS position or switch to Pan

‍D- Actions Menu: Access to Orbitas Field Actions

‍E- Orbitas Settings: main settings for Orbitas Field

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Actions Menu

The Actions Menu allows you to access several functions within Orbitas Field. From the Actions menu you have the ability to view your data, upload the current job, and create advanced calculations.

Current Location / GNSS Quality Indication

ACTIONS Menu options

2A- Grid View

2B- Illustrator

2C- Upload Job

2D- Measure Tool

2E- Calculations Menu

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Location Collection Form

The Location Collection form is a universal form within Orbitas Field that appears when you collect a location. Configuration aside, this form will always be the default collection form. While collecting a location you have the ability to change the Name, Location Type, Line Type, add a photo, and more!

From the top of the form to the bottom the features are:

SAVE icon: Make sure to Save your location

Location Name: Click on NAMING to adjust the naming conventions

Note: Add a note to your location

Current LAT/LON position

Parent: Click on the Parent icon to change parent location

Location Type: Click the Location Type icon to change Location Type

Line Type: Click the Line Type icon to change Line Type

Photo: Add a photo to your location

Sensor Data: (Automatically filled out by a supported locator)

GNSS Quality values: Horizontal, Vertical, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP