Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office version 5.40 Update “001″

Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office® version 5.40 Update “001″, released December 4, 2012,  introduced support for the Trimble Positions™ ArcPad extension.

1. **Note: that this update also improves Post Processing of GPS data files recorded on SiRF receivers such as Trimble Juno® 3, Juno S series, and Nomad® G series handhelds. In particular, rare occurrences of large errors in post processed positions shortly after connecting to the GNSS receiver have been improved.
2. Depending on the settings of GPS Pathfinder Office this update should install automatically or the user may need to install it manually from the GPS Pathfinder Office software by selecting:

“Help / Check for new GPS Pathfinder Office updates now…” and follow the “Next, Next…..etc”  questions to then download and install the latest update package called “Correct update (PFO 5.40Update 001)“.

For further technical support information click here: GPS Pathfinder Office

Windows Mobile Device Center “WMDC” – Support for Windows 8 PC’s

• Trimble has a support note that describes “how to install and configure”  Windows Mobile Device Center “WMDC” for Windows 8 PC’s.

Download Windows Mobile Device Center here:

WMDC for Windows 7 32 bit

WMDC for Window 7 64 bit

The Trimble TerraSync software provides two closely-related options for logging GNSS data.

These options differ in their timing of GNSS data collection relative to the start of a feature.

The options are:

• Log Now – start a feature and simultaneously start collecting GNSS positions.
• Log Later – start a feature, and start collecting GNSS positions later.

LOG NOW – starts logging GNSS positions immediately.  This is the Default data collection setting in TerraSync.  To verify that you are set to LOG NOW click on OPTIONS in the “Collect Features” screen.

1. Be sure that your Accuracy indicator in the upper right of TerraSync “Collection“ screen is where you want it to be before starting your feature.
2. If you have a steady hand you can collect GNSS data and fill out your attributes at the same time.  If your Accuracy indicator in the upper right meets your required Accuracy level for  “In the Field or Post Processed”  after averaging 20-30 positions then click on the PAUSE button in the lower right to not record anymore GNSS Positions.
3. Now you can fill out your attributes.

• By clicking PAUSE you will not introduce anymore GNSS positions in case you need to move your screen to see it better (which would change the angle of the GNSS antenna and introduce poor GNSS positions)  or if you needed to physically move to get out of the way of oncoming traffic etc.  You can always go back to the location of your Feature and log more GNSS positions if necessary.
• Once PAUSE is selected you can then concentrate on filling out the rest of your attributes.
• After you have completed the attributes you can click DONE to save the GNSS averaging and the attributes per your feature.

LOG LATER – You are in control of when the GNSS positions are logged.   This allows you to start a feature, enter attributes and collect GNSS positions later.  Using Log Later allows you concentrate on filling out your attributes and to give the GNSS receiver more time to initialize and lock onto quality GNSS Satellites.   Once your GNSS receiver has initialized your accuracy indicator should be reading a stable number of “In the Field or Post Processed” in the upper right of your screen per you liking.

• To set LOG LATER click on OPTIONS in the ”Collect Features” screen and then select LOG LATER and a dot will show up to the left of LOG LATER.

**Log Later comes in handy for use with lines and area features too.   The benefit of this action is to prevent an unnecessary build-up of vertexs at the start of your line or area feature which would then in turn create more editing in GPS Pathfinder Office and or in your GIS or CAD software.

In Review – the benefits of using Log Now vs. Log Later in TerraSync:

• Use the Log Now / Log Later function to pause and resume logging when appropriate.

• It is useful to control GNSS logging to prevent unwanted positions being logged to the feature.

See the TerraSync 5.40 Getting Started Guide  or the TerraSync/GPS Pathfinder Office 5.30 Orientation Guide on our website.

Trimble Positions 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10 with compatibility for ArcGIS 10.1

• Trimble GPS Analyst is Not Supported/Compatible with ArcGIS 10.1.
• Trimble Positions fully supports ArcGIS 10.1 and users are encouraged to migrate towards this new platform.
• Trimble Positions FAQ is located on our Seiler Mapping Support website for Trimble Positions for ArcPad 10 FAQ.
• This FAQ will explain how to upgrade from GPS Correct/GPS Analyst to the Trimble Positions Suite for those that are using ArcPad 10 with ArcGIS 10.1.

There are 2 parts that make up the Trimble Positions Suite for ArcPad 10:

1. Trimble Positions Desktop Add-in 10.1.1 for ArcGIS 10.1 (think of this as the old Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ArcGIS).

2. Trimble Positions 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10 (think of this as the old Trimble GPS Correct extension for ArcPad).

• Here is the home page for Trimble Positions Suite
• The Trimble Positions Technical Support Page
• Technical Specs for Trimble Positions 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10 and Trimble Positions Data Sheet.

1. ArcGIS 10.1 Basic edition license is the minimum requirement for Trimble Positions 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10.
2. File Geo database and SDE are now supported with Trimble Positions 10.0.1 and ArcPad 10.
3. Trimble Positions 10.0.1 is compatible on Trimble MGIS Windows Mobile Devices running WM 6.1 and or 6.5.
4. It can be used with Trimble External Receiver/Antenna’s: Pro 6H/T, Pro XH/XT and Pro XRT as long as the data collector is a Trimble MGIS WM 6.1 and WM 6.5
5. Trimble Positions ArcPad extension 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10 is not compatible running on any Windows desktop operating system for data collection.  The Trimble Positions extension 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10 extension is only supported on WM6.1 and WM 6.5 devices for data collection. See the Trimble Positions ArcPad 10.0.1 extension Release Notes for further information.

**Again see our Seiler Mapping Support website for the Trimble Positions for ArcPad 10 FAQ located at the far right under “General Support Documentation” list.

**See that latest Trimble MGIS Compatibility List as of December 20th, 2012 to see what Trimble software and Trimble hardware work together with Trimble Positions 10.0.1 for ArcPad 10 with compatibility for ArcGIS 10.1.

Juno 5

• Main Juno 5 website
• Juno 5 Specs
• Juno 5 Downloadable Data Sheet
• Juno 5 Tech Support
• Juno 5 Quick Start Guide
• Juno 5 User Guide

The Juno 5 is compatible with TerraSync 5.41, Trimble Positions 10.0.1. for ArcPad 10 and Trimble Positions 3.1.1 for  ArcMobile 3.1.0.

 See the Trimble MGIS Compatibility list as of December 2012 for full compatibility for the Juno 5 and all Trimble MGIS hardware and software.

STANDARD FEATURES

System:

• Integrated 3.75G cellular data, text, and voice capability (Juno 5D only)
• 8 megapixel camera with geotagging and dual LED flash
• Bluetooth® v2.1 with enhanced data rate
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
• Multi-touch 4.3 inch WVGA sunlight-readable Gorilla® glass display
• Long-life, rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• 800 MHz (Juno 5B) or 1 GHz (Juno 5D), Texas Instruments DM3730 processor
• 256 MB (Juno 5B) or 512 MB (Juno 5D) RAM
• 8 GB (Juno 5B) or 16 GB (Juno 5D) Flash storage
• MicroSD memory card slot (supports SDHC up to 32 GB)
• Integrated speaker and microphone
• Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 or Android 2.3.4 “Gingerbread” in Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, or Spanish

Configuring the WiFi on a Juno 5

There are two Wi-Fi configuration utilities on the Trimble® Juno®5 handheld:

1. The Wireless Manager (the standard Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Handheld operating system Wi-Fi utility).
2. The Summit Client Utility.

**If you use the “Summit Client Utility” as described above, the Wi-Fi option is removed from the Wireless Manager.

This support note explains how to configure Wi-Fi using either utility:

Trimble Juno 5 Series: Configuring a Wi-Fi Connection

Other Support Notes related to the Juno 5 can be found here:  Trimble Juno 5 Series Technical Support

Trimble Positions for “ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.10″

This is the first blog post of many for Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile for Windows Mobile:

Here is the home page for Trimble Positions

This is a link to the Trimble Positions Technical Support Page to download Software and User Guides.

Here is the link for the Trimble Positions Data Sheet

 There are a few pieces of software that make up the Trimble Positions Suite for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.10:

Desktop:

1. ArcGIS Mobile 3.10 for ArcGIS 10.1 which includes the ArcGIS Mobile Data Project Center (this can be downloaded from your Esri software download website using your Global ID).
2. Trimble Positions Desktop Add-in 10.1.1 for ArcGIS 10.1 (think of this as the old Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ArcGIS).  This includes the Trimble Positions Mobile Project Center.

Trimble GPS WM Device:

1. ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.1.0.  This is deployed from the PC to your Trimble WM 6.1 or WM 6.5 device.
2. Trimble Positions Mobile Extension 3.1.1 for ArcGIS Mobile 3.10 (think of this as the old Trimble GPS Correct extension for ArcPad).

• Future Blog post will have more details with Download, Install and Setup instructions for Trimble Positions/ArcGIS for Windows Mobile.

Technical Specs for Trimble Positions 3.1.1 ArcGIS Mobile 3.10 for Windows Mobile

1. ArcGIS Basic 10.1 is not supported with Trimble Positions 10.1.1 for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.10.
2. ArcGIS 10.1 STANDARD edition license is the minimum requirement for Trimble Positions 10.1.1  for ArcGIS Mobile 3.10.  ArcGIS Advanced is supported too.
3. Personal, File Geo database and SDE are supported with Trimble Positions 3.1.1 for ArcGIS Mobile 3.10.
4. Side note – The ArcGIS Mobile Project Center must be installed on the PC before the Trimble Positions Project Center is installed on the PC.
5. Trimble Positions 3.1.1 for ArcGIS Mobile 3.10 is compatible on Trimble MGIS Windows Mobile Devices running WM 6.1 and or 6.5.
6. Trimble Positions 3.1.1 can be used with Trimble External Receiver/Antenna’s: Pro 6H/T, Pro XH/XT and Pro XRT as long as the data collector is a Trimble MGIS WM 6.1 and WM 6.5
7. Trimble Positions for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile and ArcPad is not compatible running on Windows XP, 7 or 8 platform such as a tablet or laptop for data collection.  It currently is only supported on Trimble MGIS Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 platforms.

*ArcGIS Mobile resource can be found here ArcGIS for Windows Mobile HELP and Resources ArcGIS

**See that latest Trimble MGIS Compatibility List as of December 20th, 2012 to see what Trimble software and Trimble hardware work together.

GIS Field Software: Incorrect Vertical Coordinates

See the Support Note for TerraSync 5.2x and up, GPS Pathfinder® Field toolkit versions 1.0 to 1.30 and GPS Pathfinder Office 5.2x and up.

See this Trimble MGIS Support Note per a fix for the DMA10.ggf “Geoid DMA 10×10 (Global)”:   GIS Field Software: Incorrect Vertical Coordinates

Or go to the Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office Support home page. Click on “Support Notes/v5.x Support Notes/Coordinate System Issues.  Scroll down about 1/4 of the way till you see:  ”GIS Field Software: Incorrect Vertical Coordinates”.

The Support Note reads as follows:

GIS Field Software: Incorrect Vertical Coordinates:

Recent versions of Trimble GIS software are able to use geoid models interpolated with either WGS-84 (global) or a local ellipsoid. Using the incorrect interpolation can result in significantly different vertical coordinates.
In addition, the default DMA10.ggf file in the recent versions of GIS software is unable to be adjusted in the interpolation method due to a corrupt byte.

Problem:

If the DMA10.ggf file is used, vertical coordinates may be incorrectly interpolated. The DMA10.ggf file that is used in recent Trimble GIS software versions is interpreted as a local ellipsoid rather than WGS-84. This can result in large vertical coordinate differences from previous versions of software.
The DMA10.ggf file included with the software is also unable to be adjusted in the Geoid Model Configuration Utility due to a corrupt byte.
The following software is affected:
• TerraSync™ software versions 5.20 to 5.41
• GPS Pathfinder® Field toolkit versions 1.0 to 1.30
• GPS Pathfinder Office software versions 5.20 to 5.40

Solution:
Download the latest version of the DMA10.ggf and set the interpolation method to WGS-84 (Global). Then copy and paste the updated DMA10.ggf file to your handheld device and, for GPS Pathfinder Office and TerraSync desktop installations, to your desktop computer.
1. Download the latest version of the DMA10.ggf file here: DMA10.ggf file
2. Open the DMA10.ggf file in the Geoid Model Configuration Utility available here: Geoid Model Configuration Utility
3. Set the interpolation method as desired.
4. Save the DMA10.ggf file:

• To your Windows Mobile handheld device in:  \Program Files\Common Files\Trimble\GeoData.
• To the desktop computer: * For Windows® 7, in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Trimble\GeoData.

* For Windows XP, in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Trimble\GeoData.

Even if you are only using Geoid09 or 12A in North America it’s still a good idea to keep your other Geoid options all up to date.

**Stay tuned for a future blog post about Geoid09 and Geoid 12A.

Trimble Positions Official Blog

See the  Trimble Positions Blog for videos, tips and tricks and updates pertaining to Trimble Positions for ArcPad 10 and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.10.

• This Blog is from the Developers of Trimble Positions.
• You can sign up for the blog via e-mail, RSS feed or bookmark the website to check back for updates.

Creating Waypoints in GPS Pathfinder Office 5.xx_Part 1 ”From the Map Window“

This is a 3 part blog about how to create Waypoints in GPS Pathfinder Office to then use with TerraSync in the field.

• This blog post is about how to create Waypoints from selecting a location in the Map window.
• The 2nd blog post will show how to manually create a Waypoint file.
• The 3rd blog post will show how to import from” txt/csv” file.

1. Open Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office.
2. Set your “Coordinate System and Units” from the main menu under “Options” to the what the Waypoints are to be in the field when navigating to them.
3. Load a background file that matches the “Coordinate System” and Units from Step 2.  To load a background file click on File/Background and then click on Add and browse to your spatially referenced background file.
4. Set your “Style of Display” for Lat/Long, State Plane or UTM “North/East” etc.

5. Click on File/Waypoints/New.  Follow the screen shots below for step by step instructions on how to create a Waypoint file and then how to add individual locations from the spatially referenced background file.  If the text in the images are hard to read click on them to make them larger.

6. Name the Waypoint something unique per the project.

7. Then name your first Waypoint  ”Name” and select “Pick from Map” check box and then use your select arrow to click on the Map to populate the coordinates from the Map.

8. After you have selected the location from the map the coordinates should be populated.  Click “Save“.

9. Continue adding more Waypoint locations to your file.

10. Once you are done adding Waypoint locations click “Save“.

11. You can review the Waypoints you created and then click “Close“.

12. Now you are ready to transfer the Waypoint to your Trimble device.  Connect your device to your PC and wait for it to connect via “Active Sync and or WMDC”.  Click on Utilities/Data Transfer from the main menu.

13. Click on the “Send” tab and click on “Add” and select “Waypoint“.

14. Add the Waypoint file(s) that you wish to transfer to your Trimble device.

15. Select “Transfer All“.

16. Your Waypoints are now on your Trimble Device.

**There will be several more posts about creating “Waypoints” in GPS Pathfinder Office:

• Part 2 of creating “Waypoints” with GPS Pathfinder Office will show how to manually enter in coordinates to create waypoints.
• Part 3 of creating “Waypoints” with GPS Pathfinder Office will show how to import them in from a “txt or csv” file.

There will also be a future post on how to create “Waypoints” directly in TerraSync.

Trimble MGIS Compatibility List as of April 4th 2013

See that latest Trimble MGIS Compatibility List as of April 4th 2013 to see what Trimble software and Trimble hardware work together.

Updates for:

• Trimble Positions Mobile and Desktop releases for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1.1.1 and ArcPad 10.
• ProXRT Model2 GNSS Firmware “4.71″ for Part numbers matching this range:  85340-20 / 85340-22

Activating “NMEA and Floodlight” Options on a Geo 6000 and or Pro 6 series

If you need to activate the “NMEA” option and or “Floodlight” option (XT and Pro 6T only for Floodlight)  as the Geo 6000 XH and Pro 6H should already have “Floodlight” activated.

If you have purchased the “NMEA” option and or “Floodlight” and it wasn’t activated when you received your hardware then here are links to the support documents for the procedures:

• Geo 6000 Option Activation
• Option Override for the Geo 6000
• Pro 6 Option Activation

TruPulse ® 360R Neck Strap has magnetic qualities

Laser Technology has released a bulletin to cease using the Neck Strap that was supplied with the TruPulse 360R.

• “We encourage customers to remove the TruPulse 360R neck strap from the unit and discontinue its use.  Please contact your
  Sales Representative for a free replacement neck strap.  We apologize for this inconvenience.”

See this support bulletin:

TruPulse ® 360R Neck Strap part #7006850 has magnetic qualities   The metal crimps & black button attached to the nylon portion of the neck strap can cause compass measurement inaccuracies.

See the current TruPulse Quick Reference Guide that includes more information on magnetic interference.

• Also refer to our prior posts about when and how to Calibrate the TruPulse  and  being aware of magnetic interferences.

Trimble Positions Downloads and Install order for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1.1

Where to find ArcGIS for Windows Mobile download

• ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1 can be downloaded from your Esri Customer Care porthole.
• A reminder to install the ESRI software first then install the Trimble Positions software and then activate it.
• ArcGIS for Windows Mobile Resources: ArcGIS for Windows Mobile HELP, ArcGIS Mobile Blog and Resources ArcGIS

Where to download files and Admin/User Guides:

• Trimble Positions Documentation including Release Notes, Admin Guides and User Guides can be found here:  Trimble Positions Software Suite as of April 2013.
• Trimble Positions downloads for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile can be found here: Trimble Positions Software Suite downloads as of April 2013.

After ArcGIS 10.1 is installed then you can proceed to install the following software and activation in this order:

• ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1.1
• Trimble Positions Desktop Add-In
• Run the Trimble Positions Desktop configuration:  Click on Start/All Programs/Trimble/Trimble Positions Tools/Desktop Configuration.   This will create a “Jet Database” to store project information.
• Launch ArcMap to verify that the Trimble Tool bar is active.  If not then check under “Customize” Extensions.
• See the Trimble Positions Developers Blog for a video on how to install the Trimble Positions software for ArcGIS 10.1 Standard or Advanced desktop.  
• Trimble Positions for ArcMobile does not work with ArcGIS Basic license.

On the Trimble Windows Mobile 6.1 or 6.5 Device:

• Deploy ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1.1 to the Trimble device (running WM 6.1 or 6.5).
• Install the Trimble Positions Mobile Project Manager (for Desktop) found also in the same install splash screen for Trimble Positions for Mobile.
• Install Trimble Positions for Mobile and then Activate the license.  Activation of the license is done via the PC.  Click on Start/All Programs/Trimble/Trimble Positions for Mobile Extension/Trimble Positions for Mobile Extension License Configuration.

**** Once the install completed on the Trimble device verify that the following are installed via Active Sync, Windows Mobile Device Center (from the PC) or on the device in Remove Programs:

• ESRI ArcGIS (for Windows Mobile 10.1.1) it will be at the top of the list
• SQLServerCompact3.5Core
• Trimble GNSSServer
• Trimble Postisions Mobile Extentsion 10.1.1.1

Read about the launch of GPS Satellite IIF-4   on May 15th from Cape Canaveral

See the video of the launch of GPS Satellite IIF-4 

Trimble Mapping & GIS: Current Software and Firmware Versions as of April 2013

Trimble Mapping & GIS: Current Software and Firmware Versions

**A reminder to check the latest  Trimble MGIS Compatibility  list for software and hardware compatibilities.

Trimble Positions Downloads and Install Order for ArcPad 10

Where to find ArcPad 10 R4 download:

• Where to download ArcPad 10:  ArcGIS/ArcPad and ArcPad 10 Install Guide
• A reminder to install the ESRI software first then install the Trimble Positions software and then activate it both on the PC and the Trimble GPS unit.
• ArcPad 10 Resources: ArcGIS Mobile Blog, ArcPad Team Blog, Resources ArcGIS for ArcPad and ArcPad 10 Help

Where to find the Trimble Positions download files and Admin/User Guides:

• Trimble Positions Desktop and Trimble Positions for ArcPad Extension Documentation including Release Notes, Admin Guides and User Guides can be found here:  Trimble Positions Software Suite as of April 2013.
• Trimble Positions Desktop and Trimble Positions for ArcPad Extension downloads for can be found here: Trimble Positions Software Suite downloads as of April 2013.

After ArcGIS 10.1 is installed then you can proceed to install the following software and activation in this order:

• ArcPad 10 R4
• Trimble Positions Desktop Add-In
• Run the Trimble Positions Desktop configuration:  Click on Start/All Programs/Trimble/Trimble Positions Tools/Desktop Configuration.   This will create a “Jet Database” to store project information.
• Launch ArcMap to verify that the Trimble Tool bar is active.  If not then check under “Customize” Extensions.
• See the Trimble Positions Developers Blog for a video on how to install the Trimble Positions software for ArcGIS 10.1 desktop.  
• Trimble Positions for ArcPad 10 will work with ArcGIS Basic, Standard and Advanced.
• See the Trimble Compatibility Matrix for current software and hardware compatibility.

On the Trimble Windows Mobile 6.1 or 6.5 Device:

• Deploy ArcPad 10 R4 for Windows Mobile to the Trimble device (running WM 6.1 or 6.5) and then open the software to enter the installation code.
• Install Trimble Positions for ArcPad and then Activate the license. Activation of the license is done after the software is installed to the Trimble GPS unit.  On your PC click on Start/All Programs/Trimble/Trimble Positions for ArcPad Extension/Trimble Positions ArcPad Extension Activator.  Internet access is need for this activation.  If internet access is not available there is an offline procedure if necessary.  Please contact your local Trimble dealer for assistance with this.

**** Once the install completed on the Trimble device: verify that the following are installed via Active Sync, Windows Mobile Device Center (from the PC) or on the device in Remove Programs:

• ArcPad 10 R4.
• Trimble Positions for ArcPad Extension.

Where are the Trimble Positions Desktop Add-In 10.1 and ArcGIS Mobile Project Center 10.1 files stored on the PC? 

Click on the above photo to enlarge it.

If you or your IT staff need to access the behind the scenes files of Trimble Positions Desktop Add-In 10.1 and ArcGIS Mobile Project Center 10.1 the above jpg shows you where to find them.