Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this candid Q&A, Leica Geosystems' product experts answer the toughest questions from real users about Captivate surveying field software—no sugar coating, just honest solutions!
What’s inside:
✔️ “Do I still have to tap through five screens for one piece of info?”
✔️ “Creating a circle shouldn’t feel like a geometry exam—can you make it simpler?”
✔️ “I hate touchscreens. Can I use a keyboard instead?”
✔️ “Why do I have to code before measuring a point? Can that workflow change?”
✔️ “How do I add jogs or inside corners I can’t see?”
✔️ And more!
Whether you’re a long-time Captivate user or just exploring your options, this video is packed with practical tips and real-world answers to help you work faster and smarter in the field.
Have a tough question? Drop it in the comments and help shape the next update! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more field software insights.
Learn more about Leica Captivate: leica-geosystems.com/en-us/products/total-stations/software/leica-captivate
Chapters:
00:00 – What is this Captivate Q&A all about?
00:17 – Why do I have to tap through five screens just to see one piece of info?
01:56 – Why does creating a circle or rectangle feel like a geometry exam?
03:24 – Do I really have to use the touchscreen? What if I prefer a keyboard?
05:46 – Can Captivate support coding after measuring a point?
08:37 – How do I add a jog or inside corner that I can’t see?
12:46 – Why can I only offset lines during measuring?
14:31 – Why do I have to leave the 3D viewer to do COGO calcs?
16:12 – Why load the whole IFC model just to validate one point?
20:18 – When exporting to GeoCloud Drive, where do my images go?
21:31 – Why does syncing Captivate with Infinity cause duplicate data?
23:45 – How can I help improve Captivate?
In this candid Q&A, Leica Geosystems' product experts answer the toughest questions from real users about Captivate surveying field software—no sugar coating, just honest solutions!
What’s inside:
✔️ “Do I still have to tap through five screens for one piece of info?”
✔️ “Creating a circle shouldn’t feel like a geometry exam—can you make it simpler?”
✔️ “I hate touchscreens. Can I use a keyboard instead?”
✔️ “Why do I have to code before measuring a point? Can that workflow change?”
✔️ “How do I add jogs or inside corners I can’t see?”
✔️ And more!
Whether you’re a long-time Captivate user or just exploring your options, this video is packed with practical tips and real-world answers to help you work faster and smarter in the field.
Have a tough question? Drop it in the comments and help shape the next update! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more field software insights.
Learn more about Leica Captivate: leica-geosystems.com/en-us/products/total-stations/software/leica-captivate
Chapters:
00:00 – What is this Captivate Q&A all about?
00:17 – Why do I have to tap through five screens just to see one piece of info?
01:56 – Why does creating a circle or rectangle feel like a geometry exam?
03:24 – Do I really have to use the touchscreen? What if I prefer a keyboard?
05:46 – Can Captivate support coding after measuring a point?
08:37 – How do I add a jog or inside corner that I can’t see?
12:46 – Why can I only offset lines during measuring?
14:31 – Why do I have to leave the 3D viewer to do COGO calcs?
16:12 – Why load the whole IFC model just to validate one point?
20:18 – When exporting to GeoCloud Drive, where do my images go?
21:31 – Why does syncing Captivate with Infinity cause duplicate data?
23:45 – How can I help improve Captivate?
