Adam_Gibson Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I've been using an older model, but as they updated the Transfer software to version 6, the Bluetooth function stopped working. So I bought an X3 and when I shoot a measurement, it sends the wrong dimension to Chief that makes no sense. Also, the Transfer software shows many imperial options, like eighths inches, etc, but the screen always defaults to /32s. Is anyone willing to share how they set theirs up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Gibson Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 After rebooting the unit, it sends dimensions to Chief like this: 5'9" 17/32. I think the extra " is throwing it off. No idea how to change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Adam_Gibson said: it sends dimensions to Chief like this: 5'9" 17/32. Using a 7500 but had an X3 and think that setting is the same. It is set first in the laser itself. Function, select the gears, , unit, first page first column shows what you are getting, second column is inches and franctions,..up arrow to get to second page 2nd page first column is metric, second column is decimal ft, in, yd. I use first page second column 0 1/8 unless it's really fussy then 1/16th, Chief will convert it to the format set in current dim default if you are sending it by bluetooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Gibson Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks for the advice, Mark. These are the only choices I can see. I'm stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Did you try using up arrow to select the setting icon at top? OR just keep hitting the right arrow key which also switches on mine. User manual says you should have this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Gibson Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 That's exactly what the user manual says, but for the life of me, I can't get to that screen, if it exists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Adam_Gibson said: That's exactly what the user manual says, but for the life of me, I can't get to that screen, if it exists! Even with left or righr arrow? Been a while since I had the X3 but don't recall that problem. I do remener that I had to upgrade firmware when I first got it, maybe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Gibson Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I returned the X3 and purchased an E7500i. I still get an error message that the measurement info is incorrect. I think it's adding an extra " or something. Can you tell me what your information string is set to in the Disto Transfer software? Mine is Distance##Distance_Unit##Return but evidently, Chief doesn't like that. On another note, what do you like better about the 7500? Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Settings -ft in.de Chief translates to current default dimension setting, laser set to 0 1/8 (most of the time) 19 hours ago, Adam_Gibson said: what do you like better about the 7500 Well basically it's a more complete tool (and Al Frey suggested it :) Switched as soon as I started to get more whole house as builts ... Camera and Long Range when outside Trapezium, without tripod, for slopes inside Sloped Objects (on tripod) is easier to position for roof pitches outside Height Profile can be handy for down and dirty terrain, don't use as much can be a bit tricky but handy if really need something. Note- I still haven't gotten either their tripod or attachment but with a little care the tripod functions work on a normal tripod. Maybe when Covid is done and doing more field measures will get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Gibson Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 That's helpful, thanks. can you show me what you have for the "Send" tab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adam_Gibson Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 That is quite helpful and may have solved my immediate problem. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payettedesigns Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I gave up on the Disto X3 the big problem is how it sends the fraction format 1/2 Lieca uses numerator over denominator not angled. Is there a way to change the fraction format in chief? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Gibson Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 Have you set the options in the Disto as Mark showed in his attachments? Ever since then everything works perfectly for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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