Coordinate Systems and Datum Transformations with Trimble Positions in a ArcPad or ArcGIS Mobile workflow

Coordinate Systems and Datum Transformations with Trimble Positions in a ArcPad or ArcGIS Mobile workflow

Here is a good blog post by the Trimble Positions Development team.  This blog post summarizes how and where datum transformations are used in a Trimble Positions workflow.

Click here to learn more: Coordinate Systems and Datum Transformations for Trimble Positions

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Trimble Positions now supports ArcGIS 10.2, ArcPad 10.2 and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.2 as of November 25th. 2013

Trimble Positions now supports ArcGIS 10.2, ArcPad 10.2 and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.2 as of November 25th, 2013

Documentation, Downloads are available:

Documentation and User Guides for Trimble Positions 10.2

Download Trimble Positions 10.2 (for Desktop Add-in, ArcPad and ArcGIS for WM)

Release Notes explain what has been fixed and new versus previous releases:

Release Notes for Trimble Positions 10.2 Desktop Add-in

Release Notes for Trimble Positions ArcPad 10.2 Extension

Release Notes for Trimble Positions for ArcGIS WM 10.2 Extension

Release Notes for Trimble Positions Mobile Project Center for ArcGIS 10.2

• This new release of Trimble Positions Desktop Add-in 10.2 is compatible with both ArcGIS 10.1 and ArcGIS 10.2
• Trimble Positions 10.2 can only be used with ArcPad 10.2 with and ArcGIS 10.1/10.2 Basic, Standard and Advanced.
• Trimble Positions 10.2 can be used with ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1/10.2 and only ArcGIS 10.1/10.2  Standard and Advanced.
• Support for Geo 7000.
• If your Trimble Positions Desktop, ArcPad extension and ArcGIS for WM extension are on current software maintenance then you are eligible for the latest November 2013 release.

***A reminder to double-check the  latest Trimble MGIS Compatibility List as of November 5th 2013 to verify that all of the software and hardware that will be used with Trimble Positions is compatible with each other.

See more information about what’s new with Trimble Positions 10.2 via the Trimble Positions Developers Blog.

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ArcPad, ArcMobile and Trimble Positions “Resources and Videos”

Here are some helpful webistes for ArcPad, ArcMobile and Trimble Positions “Resources and Videos”

ArcPad Resources:

ArcPad 10 Quick Start Guide

ArcPad 10 Help

ArcPad Resources

ArcPad and ArcMobile videos:

ArcPad 10 how to videos

Esri learning center has a 3 hour ArcPad 10 video

ArcMobile High Accuracy with Trimble Positions

ArcMobile videos via ArcGIS Resource Center

ArcPad and ArcMobile Blogs:

ArcPad Team Blog

Esri Mobile GISBlog for ArcPad and ArcMobile

ArcMobile Resources:

ArcMobile for Windows Mobile Help

• System Requirements
• Installation and Setup
• Desktop and Server workflows
• Essential Vocabulary

ArcMobile Resource Center

Trimble’s Position Websites:

Trimble Positions Tech Support website

Trimble Positions Documentation

Trimble Positions Downloads

Trimble Positions Blog

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Trimble MGIS Compatibility List was updated August 28th, 2013

Trimble MGIS Compatibility List was updated August 28th, 2013

See the latest Trimble MGIS Compatibility List  that was updated August 28th, 2013.  It includes information about Trimble Positions support for ArcPad 10 via Microsoft Windows field devices such as:

• Trimble Yuma 1
• Trimble Yuma 2
• Other Microsoft Windows field devices

See Page 14 for more details as to which version of Microsoft Windows is compatible with Trimble Positions for ArcPad 10.

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Trimble Positions ArcPad Extension Now Supports Windows

As of August 26th 2013 Trimble Positions ArcPad Extension now supports Windows 7 for data collection.  

• See the Trimble Positions Developers Blog for more information.

• Trimble Positions Current downloads as of August 2013.
• It can be downloaded from this link and looks like this:  Trimble Positions ArcPad extension v10.0.0.2 (47074 KB)
• The Trimble Positions download for ArcPad 10 for both Windows (PC) and for Windows Mobile Devices (Geo, Juno etc) is in the same download file.

• Please note that there is not yet a Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile that will install on a Windows 7/tablet.
• Also note that there are no other updates included in this release.  If you are already running version 10.0.0.2 on your Windows Mobile device, there is no need to upgrade at this time.

****Trimble Positions Desktop Add-In is not currently compatible with ArcGIS 10.2 but stay tuned to this blog and the Trimble Positions Developer Blog for further updates.

• The latest Trimble MGIS Compatibility Matrix was released on August 28th, 2013.

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

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.

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Trimble Positions Downloads and Install Order for ArcPad 10

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.

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Trimble MGIS Compatibility List as of April 4th 2013

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

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Updated Trimble Positions Software Suite – April 2013

Updated Trimble Positions Software Suite compatible with ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1.1

Both the Trimble Positions Suite and Toolkit have been updated to include the following enhancements and updates:

• Work with offsets and range finders to capture data in situations where previously it would be impractical or unsafe to do so:
  • Distance-bearing offset functionality for points and vertices.
  • Line offset functionality for polyline and polygon features.
  • Support for the Trimble LaserAce™ 1000 and LTI TruPulse 360B laser range finders.
• The Trimble Positions Desktop add-in can now be used in organizations deploying Citrix or roaming profiles.
• More customers can access the benefits of Trimble Positions software-it is now available in German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Japanese.
• Trimble Positions software suite has been added to the Mapping & GIS Educator program, so educational institutions can have access to the software at special educator pricing.
• Reference the release notes for full details of all updates at this release.

 

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

 

Downloads:

Trimble Positions Downloads

Latest versions (Release Notes):
Trimble Positions Desktop add-in v10.1.0.2 – Release Notes

Trimble Positions Mobile extension v10.1.1.1 – Release Notes

Trimble Positions Mobile Project Center extension v10.1.1.1 – Release Notes

Trimble Positions ArcPad extension v10.0.0.2 – Release Notes

From the Trimble Positions Software Suite Development Team Blog:

Trimble Positions Desktop add-in

• Built-in Mobile Cache creation and synchronization – Integrated support for creating and synchronizing the Mobile Cache without needing to use the Esri Mobile toolbox. This streamlines the “desktop” workflow within the Trimble Positions solution.  You’ll note that the ‘Check for New Sessions’ button has been relabeled ‘Handle Sessions’ and now has a context menu.  Also, there is a new entry in the context menu that opens when you click ‘Create…’ on the Projects screen.  We tried to keep the workflow consistent with other project types…by starting in the Projects screen.
• Map extent used to sort base stations when creating a profile – Allows you to sort the base station list by proximity to the current map extent when creating a Processing Profile.  This will be the default ‘Show Base Stations Closest to’ behavior when you open the ‘Select Base Station’ form. You’ll also note some improvements around how we display the currently selected base station when you want to edit an existing profile.
• Citrix and roaming profiles support – Supports the concepts of roaming profiles and per-user configurations on the desktop. This is useful in larger enterprise organizations where software applications and user configurations are centrally managed.  Per-machine configurations are also still supported.  You’ll see this in the re-designed Configuration tool but rest assured that your existing configuration will work just fine (it’s per-machine).  You’ll also note that the log files are now stored in the roaming folder within your user profile’s application data folder.
• Base station management support – Supports base station management, including updating the CBS List from the Trimble FTP server, loading of user-defined base stations defined and used in GPS Pathfinder® Office and Trimble GPS Analyst™ extension, and saving of user-defined base stations defined in Trimble Positions Desktop add-in. These utilities are available within the Configuration tool.
• Issues Addressed – There is a good list in the Release Notes and we believe we’ve addressed the big ones: connections to the desktop database on Windows XP should now be reliable, post-processing with DAT files no longer requires a NAV file, and floating Desktop add-in licenses are now released properly under additional scenarios.
• Simple and complex offset support – Supports feature geometry data collection using simple and complex offsets. This includes support for simple left-/right- offsets along a path or perimeter and complex distance-bearing offsets for point features or polyline and polygon vertices.  You’ll see new menu items in the data collection screen.  Workflow might be a little tricky here, but only until you get the hang of it: start point collection before starting a point offset; start a line offset before collecting a stream (or vertex) for a polyline/polygon.
• Laser rangefinder support – Supports the Trimble LaserAce 1000 and LTi 360B laser range finders.  You’ll see a new section in the GNSS settings screen to select the rangefinder model and port.  Once you have a laser rangefinder connected, pressing the button on it will automatically populate the fields in the point (and line!) offset forms if you have them open.

Trimble Positions Mobile extension

• Simple and complex offset support – Supports feature geometry data collection using simple and complex offsets. This includes support for simple left-/right- offsets along a path or perimeter and complex distance-bearing offsets for point features or polyline and polygon vertices.  You’ll see new menu items in the data collection screen.  Workflow might be a little tricky here, but only until you get the hang of it: start point collection before starting a point offset; start a line offset before collecting a stream (or vertex) for a polyline/polygon.
• Laser rangefinder support – Supports the Trimble LaserAce 1000 and LTi 360B laser range finders.  You’ll see a new section in the GNSS settings screen to select the rangefinder model and port.  Once you have a laser rangefinder connected, pressing the button on it will automatically populate the fields in the point (and line!) offset forms if you have them open.
• Simple line extension – Allows a polyline feature from the GIS to be extended either from the start or end point.

A few quick notes on installation…

• Trimble Positions Desktop add-in : uninstall the old version first, then install the new version; the existing desktop database configuration (and hence all of your projects, processing profiles, etc.) should remain intact.
• Trimble Positions Mobile extension & Trimble Positions Mobile Project Center extension: uninstall the old Trimble Positions extension version (if doing it manually, you need to include the “Trimble GNSS Server” component on the handheld as well), uninstall the old Esri ArcGIS for Windows Mobile version, install the new Esri version, then install the new Trimble Positions extension version; your existing mobile projects, and their Trimble Positions settings, should work just fine.
• Trimble Positions ArcPad 10 extension: uninstall the old version first, and then install the new version.

More information can be found on The Trimble Positions Software Suite Development Team Blog and you can sign up via email and or RSS feed to stay current.

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Juno 5 – Data Sheet and MGIS Software Compatibility

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

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