MGIS - GeoExplorer 6000 series firmware 3.00.5

GeoExplorer 6000 Series Handhelds—Version 3.00.5 GNSS Firmware Now Available

The GNSS firmware version 3.00.5 is now available for the Trimble^® GeoExplorer^® 6000 series GeoXH™ and GeoXT™ handhelds. This release resolves an issue relating to GPS satellite acquisition, two issues related to SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, and EGNOS) performance, and an enhancement to the usability of the GNSS firmware upgrade process. Trimble recommends that all GeoExplorer 6000 series users upgrade to the version 3.00.5 GNSS firmware.
GeoExplorer 6000 Series Support Bulletins  >  GeoExplorer 6000 Series Handhelds - Version 3.00.5 GNSS Firmware Now Available_0311

MGIS - GeoExplorer 6000 series firmware 3.00.4

Download this upgrade package to upgrade your GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld to GNSS firmware version 3.00.4. Trimble recommends that all GeoExplorer 6000 series customers who are able to use EGNOS satellite corrections upgrade to this new version of GNSS firmware.

Features:

• The version 3.00.4 GNSS firmware contains changes for using Europe's EGNOS (SBAS) corrections, including improved stability and acquisition of EGNOS satellites.

Installation instructions:

1. Download the upgrade file to a location on your desktop computer.
2. Using ActiveSync technology or the Windows Mobile Device Center, copy the upgrade file to your handheld.
3. On the handheld, navigate to the file using File Explorer, then tap the file to run the update.

Installing this update will not erase files and applications.

Survey - Trimble Access version 1.80

Trimble Access version 1.80 is available for update through Trimble Access Installation Manager. Version 1.80 contains critical updates and should be applied.

Trimble Access Latest Release
Trimble Access System version 1.8.0, January 2011
General Survey version 1.50
New features

TSC3
The TSC3 supports a new larger screen with a higher resolution than the TSC2. It also has a new
operation system. The TSC3 supports the following key new features:
Internal GPS
The internal GPS can be used to navigate to a point and for GPS search. GPS search is
automatically enabled but a connected GNSS receiver is always used in preference to the
internal GPS.
Internal compass
The internal compass provides an aid to navigation.
Internal camera
The 5 megapixel camera can be used to capture and attach an image to a point.
Internal cellular modem
The integrated GSM/GPRS modem enables wireless Internet connectivity
Operating system available in multiple languages
The operating system on the TSC3 controller is now available in multiple languages. When
you turn on the TSC3 controller for the first time, you are prompted to select the language for
the operating system. The following languages are supported:
à English
à Spanish
à German
à French
à Chinese
à Japanese
Selecting a language for the operating system also installs the matching Trimble Access
language, so you are no longer required to install a Trimble Access language if you selected
one of the above operating system languages. If the language you require is not listed above,
select the English operating system and then use Trimble Access Installation Manager to
install your preferred language.
Note - Once a language is selected, it can only be changed by returning the controller to a
Service Center.
Hardware functionality supported in each controller
Controller BlueTooth Wi-Fi Internal modem Internal GPS Internal Camera Internal Compass

Trimble CU * - - - - -
TSC2 * * - - - -
TSC3 * * * * * *
Trimble Tablet * * - * * (x2) -
Post Processed Infill enhancements: You can now log raw data in the RTK part of an RTK &infill
survey type. To enable this option, select Log data in RTK mode in the Rover options form in the
survey style. By default, this option is not selected. In addition, you can now elect to start the survey
in Infill mode if there is no radio link when you start the survey.
Known issues: Resolved
Bluetooth device missing: A problem where a paired Bluetooth device was not appearing in the
Bluetooth list has been fixed. Previously, having successfully established a partnership with a device,
it was not appearing in the drop down list of available devices.
Resection failing: An issue where the total station failed to turn to the third point when performing a
resection is resolved. Previously, the instrument failed to turn if Compute station elevation was not
selected.
Rover radio Connect softkey: For a GPRS internet survey, the Connect softkey on the Rover radio
form was not required and has been removed. Previously, tapping Connect produced a port in use
message.
Roads version 1.50
New features
A Scale Factor can now be applied to a Trimble road (RXL) definition. A specified scale factor
scales the road definition but retains the original station values. This functionality is a requirement for
the Ministry of Transportation Quebec, Canada but may have application elsewhere.
Known issues: Resolved
GENIO roads: A problem where positions for interpolated stations on a 3D string were being
incorrectly computed has been fixed. This was caused by the software incorrectly calculating the
azimuth for the 3D string and occurred when there was a change in azimuth between the line that the
interpolated station lay on and the line before that line.
Tunnels version 1.50
There are no changes in this release.
Mines version 1.50
There are no changes in this release.

Monitoring version 1.20
Known issues: Resolved
Survey button availability: An issue where the Survey button was available enabling a survey to
start before orientating on the back sight has been fixed. This is only a problem if the point defining
the back sight is imported from a CSV file.
Application errors
You should no longer see occasional application errors when you do the following:
Settings version 1.50
There are no changes in this release.
Trimble Access
Known issues: Resolved
Wrong icon size: Icon sizes on the Trimble Tablet controller are now correct. This issue occurred
only if you set the localization for the Tablet to German.
AccessSync version 1.29
Known issues: Resolved
GNSS Forecast version 1.20
There are no changes in this release.
Internet Setup version 1.20
There are no changes in this release.
Trimble Access Installation Manager
There are no changes in this release.
Trimble Connected Community Explorer version 1.14
There are no changes in this release.
Trimble Connected Community
For information on changes, log in to the Trimble Connected Community, go to the TCCCentral site
(www.myconnectedsite.com/site/tcc/tccsite), and then click What's New in TCC?

Trimble Access Services
There are no changes in this release.

MGIS - GPSCorrect v 3.16 now available

Trimble GPSCorrect has been updated with version 3.16. This addresses critical issues and updates that should be implemented. Please download the latest version here. For questions updating or determining your software eligibility, contact me at andy at monsenengineering dot com.

Version 3.16 of the GPScorrect extension for Esri ArcPad software includes the
following update:
• The extension correctly applies a 10-seat educator license.

MGIS - Pathfinder Office 5.10 now available

Trimble Pathfinder Office has been updated with version 5.10. This addresses critical issues and updates that should be implemented. Please download the latest version here. For questions updating or determining your software eligibility, contact me at andy at monsenengineering dot com.

Version 5.10 of the GPS Pathfinder Office software includes the following new and updated features:
• Support for the GeoExplorer® 6000 series handheld.
• The Export utility has been updated; in Export Setup Properties / Position Filter, the Filter by GNSS Position Info field Minimum Satellites has been replaced by the new field Minimum Geometry.
• The Configuration Manager has been updated:
– Support has been added for Smart Settings. Smart Settings enable the receiver to use all available GNSS information to determine which combination of satellites to use to generate the best possible position for any given environment, without the need for you to adjust receiver settings to match the conditions. For more information, see the GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide, or the TerraSync Software User Guide (version 5.10).
Note – Smart Settings are only supported on the GeoExplorer 6000 series handhelds.
– Velocity Filtering has been removed.
Note – You cannot have two versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software installed at the same time. Installing version 5.10 will use any existing settings and project data found under C:\pfdata.

MGIS – Loading Color Schema from ESRI Shapefiles in Pathfinder Office

1. Launch Pathfinder Office. Go to Utilities > Import.
2. Select ESRI Shapefile Setup in the "Choose an Import Setup" pull down box. Select the shape file by using the Browse… button. Click Properties…Select Data Dictionary Only as the Type of Data to Import. This will pull the schema off the shapefile and bring it in to edit. Select Ok to store the settings.
3. Select the second Browse… button under "output file" and give the .ddf a name and location. Select Save.
4. Select Ok to import the data dictionary. You will hopefully receive a dialog like this:
5. Select Close. Go to Utilities > Data Dictionary Editor... Select File > Open. Open the dictionary saved in step 4.
   
6. Select the feature you want to edit and select Edit Feature. Go to the style tab and change the style as required:
   
7. Select OK and continue editing features as needed. When finished, save the data dictionary and close Data dictionary editor.
   
8. Select Utilities > Import. Select the input shapefile with the first browse button. Choose the ESRI sample shapefile setup. Select Properties. Select Features with external data dictionary. Browse to the dictionary we created in step 7. Set coordinate systems and other required information on the other tabs. Select Ok.
   
9. Select Ok to finish the import. You should receive a message like this:
10. Now transfer the .imp file created to your GPS using data transfer utility. You should see the schema set on your screen.
    

 

MGIS - GPSAnalyst Extension 2.40 now available

Trimble GPSCorrect has been updated with version 2.40. This addresses minor issues and updates that should be implemented only for the GeoExplorer 6000 series users. Please download the latest version here. For questions updating or determining your software eligibility, contact me at andy at monsenengineering dot com.

Version 2.40 of the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for Esri ArcGIS Desktop software includes the following new features:
• Support for the Trimble GeoExplorer® 6000 series.
• The GPS Analyst extension must now be activated after installation, before it
can be used.
• Version 2.40 of the GPS Analyst extension is compatible with Trimble GPScorrect extension files that are used with the Esri ArcPad 10 software only.
For detailed information about these features, refer to the Trimble GPS Analyst Extension FAQs and the Trimble GPS Analyst Extension Getting Started Guide.