ashtech DG14, Reference Manual

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UDM Utility 329
UDM Utility
Table A-1 outlines the fields and list box in the Message Parameters pane.
Table A.1 Message Parameter Pane
Item Description
Header Ashtech or Other. If Ashtech is selected in the first field, there is PASHR in
the second field. If Other is selected, the second field can be PASHR,
blank, or any word.
Title Alphabetical characters. A maximum of 3 characters.
Type ASCII, Binary
Description Place for comments
Message variables Contains variables of the selected message.
Up button Moves the variable up in the list.
Down button Moves the variable down in the list.
Remove button Deletes the variable from the list.
Optional check box If you mark the check box, the variable is included in square brackets and
can be missed.
Convert to: Select the variable type you want the message variable converted to. The
list of types varies variable selected.
Format The format of the message variable. The type varies with the variable
selected.
Max Digits Before Decimal You can enter the maximum number of digits before decimal point.
Max Digits After Decimal You can enter the maximum number of digits after decimal point.
Mandatory Sign Requires to necessarily output the sign '+' or '-'. For e12.1234
with "Mandatory Sign" and 12.1234 without.
Multiplier You can enter a number to multiply the value. The response message
displays the value multiplied by the Multiplier. This function is useful for
converting measurement units. For example, if you would like the output
message to display in meters, but the response is in feet, use a multiplier
value of 0.3048 to convert the output value to meters.
Available Variables Contains variables of the appropriated GPS receiver divided into several
groups.
Tree If you mark the radio button, you will see the variables in tree-view
structure.
List if you mark the radio button, you will see the variables in alphabetical
order.
Insert to Parameter List
button Inserts the selected parameter in the Message Variables list.
Type Displays the type of the variable. It can be Integer, Real, Text String, etc.