Orientation is main process in case of plane tabling. Proper orientation must be done while carrying out this process. Error due to improper orientation can be checked by measuring angles and ir differences.

Plane table surveying is a graphical method, in which field observations and plotting process is done simultaneously. It involves making a map in field while ground can be seen by topographer and without intermediate steps of recording in field notes.

Due to usage of tracing paper involved in this process, mechanical method is also called as tracing paper method.

Orientation by trough compass is low accurate method which is done when speed of work is more important than obtaining accurate values. Orientation by means of back sighting involves in obtaining more precise values.

Since notes of measurements are not recorded, it is inconvenient to reproduce map to some different scale.

Plane table surveying involves in determining traverse of area by which area of land can be determined. Contouring can also be done with help of plane tabling, which provides a clear and step by step procedure.

Traversing and Radiation share same working principle. The only difference is that in case of radiation observations are taken to those points which are to be detailed, while in case of traversing observations are made to those points which will subsequently be used as instrument stations.

Plane table surveying involves more labor work due to fact that table present in this process needs to be shifted to station points whenever it is necessary. It is to be done so as to cover entire traverse.

Orientation by back sighting is a process that involves setting up of plane table when re is no possibility over station mark.

Plane table surveying involves simple steps like orientation, changing table to station points, usage of alidade etc. But se can cause a serious error which can lead to repeating entire process.