The Leica Captivate Field Book app organizes survey data intuitively, making fieldwork more efficient and accessible for anyone accustomed to raw data workflows.
When you’re in the middle of a busy survey project, juggling complex data under a tight deadline, the last thing you need is the delay and frustration of exporting files to verify your progress. You want to see everything you’ve done, step by step, right in the field, in a format that feels familiar and intuitive.
Enter the Leica Captivate Field Book app—an innovative solution designed to simplify fieldwork by organizing your survey data in chronological order and presenting it in a way that aligns with how you naturally think and work. This free app bridges the gap between advanced technology and the raw data workflows you’re accustomed to, empowering you to work more efficiently and with greater confidence.
It’s also the first onboard application since the Leica System 1200 series that allows you to review the data of all instrument setups recorded in a Leica database.
Why the Field Book App Was Developed
A survey firm approached Leica Geosystems with a specific request: Their field crews needed a better way to access calibration and raw data while working in the field so they could review their work and generate reports in real time.
The Leica U.S. and Canada Software Development Center (SWDC) responded by developing the Field Book app. By presenting data in a familiar and intuitive way, the app helps surveyors save time, reduce errors, and gain confidence in their workflows.
Key Aspects of the Field Book App
1. Chronological Data Organization
The Field Book app organizes survey data in the order it was collected. From initial setups and calibrations to measurements and staking, you can see a clear, step-by-step view of your work. This structure mirrors the way many surveyors think about and process their data, making it easier to review and verify tasks performed throughout the day.
2. Total Station Calibration History
One of the app’s standout features is its ability to display both current and historical total station calibration data. Previously, you could only access this information by exporting text files or generating reports. Now, you can view and compare calibrations directly within the app, providing better insights into your equipment’s performance and changes over time.
3. Familiar Interface for North American Users
The app’s interface is designed to resemble the raw data workflows that surveyors in the U.S. and Canada know and trust. This familiarity reduces the learning curve and allows surveyors new to Leica workflows to focus on their work without needing to adapt to an entirely new system.
4. Free and Accessible
Available at no cost via Leica’s MyWorld platform, the Field Book app is accessible to all users. The app’s simplicity and utility make it an easy addition to any surveyor’s toolkit.
3 Benefits of the Field Book App
1. Increased Confidence in the Field
The Field Book app helps you feel more confident in your field work by providing a clear and chronological view of your data. Quickly verify setups, measurements, and other tasks without needing to transfer data to a desktop environment. This transparency ensures that you always know where you stand, reducing the risk of errors.
2. Enhanced Productivity
The app eliminates the need for time-consuming exports and report generation, allowing you to focus on your tasks. With key data available at your fingertips, you can troubleshoot issues, review their progress, and make decisions more efficiently.
3. Easy Onboarding for New Field Techs
By tailoring the tool to meet users where they are, Leica has created a product that’s easy for any surveyor to use.
As one surveyor put it, “The Field Book app is one more way Leica’s system feels approachable and intuitive. It’s exactly what we needed to make our fieldwork more efficient.”
