Mapping/GIS Questions Answered

How can I make Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) run on a computer with a Windows 10 Operating System?

How do I set it up a Geo7X running TerraSync to take points with associated photographs?

How can I use the Go-To function in Trimble Juno SB? I have predetermined coordinates and would like to know how to go to the preset locations when I go to the field. I imagine the Juno GPS should be capable to show me the direction and distance of a given point from my current position and prompt me when I get closer to the fixed point.

How do I know what the units are for Estimated Horizontal Accuracy in the Trimble Positions Dockable Window?

What types of license levels does Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office software offer?

How do I perform laser offsets with the Geo7X using ArcPad?

How do I export my TerraSync data files to an Esri shapefile directly from my handheld GNSS device?

If I have Trimble hardware with Cellular capabilities, can I use a SIM card with pre-paid data plans?

My Trimble Geobeacon appears to have frozen and won’t restart. It seems to have stuck after a reset as the beacon is showing a solid red LED and the power is solid amber. Is there a way of recovering it so we can get back on with surveying?

What is SBAS+?

I’m having problems connecting my Mobile device to Windows Mobile Device Center

I have PFO 5.4 and am currently activated as Single Use. I would like to put this on our Network to allow for Floating License use. Can you tell me the procedure to change from Single Use to Floating? Thank you in advance for your prompt reply. We currently use this with our GeoXH 6000 and TerraSync.Melanie

Where do I find a GPS/GNSS Planning Tool

Hello,I have problems with my new Geo7X and ArcPad software. When I connect the rangefinder on Terrasync works very well but, in ArcPad does not works.I checked the preferences in ArcPad. Protocol: MDL / TNL LaserAcePort: COM6 Rangerfinder ModuleBaud: 4800 Rangerfinder active and nothing happens. You have any suggestion? PS. Use Trimble Positions with ArcpadThank you

Hi. I work for the Marion County AR 911 office, and we’ve come across an older GeoXM pocket pc that we had stuck back in a drawer. I think it was purchased from Federal Surplus by someone who is no longer employed with us. as such, we don’t have any of the support documents or software that goes with it. I admit i’m not all that knowledgeable about these things, but one of my co-workers took a look at it, and he said it was lacking any actual mapping or data collection software on the device itself. Also, i’m assuming that there must be some sort of software used to sync the device to a desktop pc that we are in need of as well.basically I’m just looking for any information on this device and/or it’s software. pricing, availability, that sort of thing. what we would need to get this unit working and in service. currently we only have the unit itself, which powers on and works fine. it does find satellites and show current coordinates. we have the docking station and the power cable, and i can sort of connect to it using windows mobile device center, and a usb cable i robbed from my printer. you can contact me via my email. any help would be appreciated. Tyler SandersDisaster Preparedness – Mapping/Sign CoordinatorMarion County E-911 Office

How do I transfer a data dictionary from ESRI ArcPad to Trimble Terrasync?

How to Create Waypoints in Pathfinder Office 4.1 or Higher

Using Pathfinder office (5.4) with ArcGIS 10.1, where do you find the projections to use when correcting/export GPS data?

I am collecting a linear feature and am unable to directly occupy it. For the sake of neatness and simplicity, I am collecting vertices for this particular object. I am using a Laser Rangefinder for the offset of each vertex, and am wondering if there will be a bearing and distance offset option in the future. This would be especially useful for lengthy artifacts where the user may have to switch sides of the feature due to construction, fences, etc.If this would be better submitted elsewhere here or as a suggestion to Trimble, I’d appreciate your pointing me there. Thanks!-Jeremy

CORS Data Available Again, but Proceed with Caution

How do Louisiana Customers Differentially Correct Data in GPS Pathfinder Office During the Government Shutdown?

I collected data on the GEOXH and I tranferred it to Pathfinder. Now I want to export the information to a shapefile. I went to utilites and choose export to new ESRI shapefile. It tells me no projection file but it has still exported without a projection in the past so I choose continue. It then tells me that my features have been disregarded because they have no postions. How do I go about getting shapefiles?

What the U.S. Government Shutdown Means for NEI Customers Needing to Differentially Correct/Post Process their GNSS Data

What information do I need to use a mobile phone or SIM card with my data collector?

My ArcPad software is running slow and then eventually displays low memory and locks up. What can I do to fix this problem?

hello, I have a GPS Trimble ProXT, worked great, until the controller did not take but the ProXT (data received bluethoot), the 3 LEDs flash simultaneously (amber, red, green and blue) without stopping. Can’t connect for bluethoot or serial cable with the controller and the laptop.the only way to turn off the gps is remove the battery. When you turn on the GPS it is the samethe firmware is 1.84 proxt trimble, but i can’t upgrade

We have six Juno SCs. The connections funtioned perfectly yesterday but PFO will not connect to any of them today. Windows is connecting to the device and I have toggled the USB to PC both ways with no success. The only thing that has changed since yesterday is the location of the license server. Please help.

The OS on our Geo6000 XH is currently 6.5.8. I am trying to update to 6.5.9 so that I can update to 6.5.10. I copied the 6.5.9 pks file to the storage card on the 6000 using Windows Mobile Device Center. I then attempted ot run the pks file from the file explorer. On multiple attempts I recieve the following message: Status: UnsuccessfulThis update could not be installed and has been deleted. Ton continue using your device, click Done.Any insight is appreciated.

I typically store the 2005 on its cradle. Last week I left it in the pouch overnight and when I went to turn it on the next day, it didn’t respond. I ended up doing a hard reset (held the power button down for 60 seconds) in order to get any signs of life from it.When I went to open TerraSync, I was unable to find the usual location for the program. In File Explorer I searched for “terra” and the only result was the shortcut for TerraSync (the collection program), which did not work. It’s almost as if the program disappeared.The GPS controller works fine, and I am able to see satellites and receive the SBAS signal. Periodically the unit will not turn on and will be remedied either through hard resets, luck, or leaving it alone for a day or two. I know we’re at the end of the useful life of this unit but I really need it to last at least until September.

When exporting to an ESRI shapefile from pahtfinder office, software is asking for an ESRI projection file. How or where is it created?

How can I find out if my Trimble Mapping & GIS hardware and software are compabitible?

Can NEI install an internal battery in my Trimble 4800? If so, what would be the cost$?

I Just Received my GPS equipment and Software, Now What?

Free GIS Data and Imagery

Proper Way to Shut Down the Trimble TerraSync Software

My GPS is not running up to Par using TerraSync Software

TerraSync Line Collection Procedure

Input Waypoints in TerraSync Version 2.61 or earlier

How to Email TerraSync Data Files from a Windows Mobile Device using a WIFI Connection

How do I Load a Shapefile as a Background into TerraSync?

How do I Input Waypoints into TerraSync v3.0 or higher?

GPS is Disconnected in TerraSync

Loading Background Imagery into GPS Pathfinder Office

Input Waypoints in Pathfinder Office

Downloading Base Station Data directly from NGS

Differential Correction Errors

The GPS Analyst Tools are grayed out?

ArcMap keeps Crashing on Me?

How do I get MSL elevations in ArcPad?

How do I Create Waypoints in ArcPad?

How can I change the default projection in ArcPad?

I’ve recently installed ArcPad 8 Service Pack 1 and the screen flickers whenever the GPS is activated. What is going on?

Why can’t I get activeSync to connect properly?

TruPulse Setup for Collecting Offsets in TerraSync

TruPulse Best Practices

TruPulse 360 Laser Setup for Height Measurements in TerraSync

Ricoh List Editor Software for Creating Data Dictionaries

Bluetooth Transfer on Ricoh Camera

WAAS Update

How do I connect a Mobile Phone to Windows Mobile 6?

Why won’t my GeoExplorer handheld turn on?

How to Connect a 2005 GeoExplorer to TerraSync on a PC via Serial Port

How to Connect a 2005 GeoExplorer to ArcGIS on a PC

GeoExplorer Not Running up to Par

GeoExplorer Touchscreen not Responding

Setting up a cell phone connection with integrated modem on GeoExplorer 6000

GeoExplorer 6000 problems connecting to a Window Computer

GeoBeacon Won’t Power Down or is Locked Up

Bluetooth on the GeoBeacon is not Working