The document summarizes key points about Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office software. It discusses how GNSS data is logged in WGS84 in TerraSync, how to add imagery and shapefiles as backgrounds, and how to open and update shapefiles between TerraSync and Pathfinder Office. It also addresses performing differential corrections, exporting to AutoCAD, and using real-time corrections like RTK, VRS, and RTVRN.

1. Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office
Refresher

2. Presenters Mitch Tweedy David Siddle Trimble Certified Trainer Regional Sales Manager 303-627-1810 303-627-1810 mitcht@compasstoolsinc.com davids@compasstoolsinc.com

4. Overview
•Quick Fundamentals
•TerraSync Top 5
•+ your Questions
•Pathfinder Office Top 5
•+ your Questions

5. GPS Fundamentals –
All the Satellites are still south of you
http://www.trimble.com/gnssplanningonline/#/WorldView

6. Minimum of 4 Satellites
D=C xT
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7. GPS is only accurate to 30 ft - http://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/
So GPS Data needs a real-time or post processed Correction
Real-time
•SBAS / WAAS - http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/waas/
•DGPS Beacon
•OmniSTAR - http://www.omnistar.com/Applications/MappingGIS.aspx
•RTK
•VRS - http://emap.mesacounty.us/GPS_Survey/GPS_Survey.htm
Post Processed –
http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/CORS_Map/
http://compasstoolsinc.com/toolbelt.htm

8. Post processed / Differential Correction
http://compasstoolsinc.com/toolbelt.htm
http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/CORS_Map/

9. Multipath
Messes with D=C xT

10. TerraSync Top 5
1.Close your file
2.Start a new file each day
3.Close your file
4.Close your file
5.Close your file

11. Actual TerraSync Top 5
1.GNSS data is Logged in WGS84
2.It is easy to have imagery in the background
3.It is easy to have shape files in the background
4.You can open and update shape files
5.RTK / VRS /RTVRN Real-time corrections
Your Questions???

12. Pathfinder Office Top 5
1.SHP Export PRJ Error
2.Importing Shape files
3.Imagery
4.Differential Correction
5.Auto CAD Exports
6.Your Questions

13. Makes Sense to Start with Pathfinder Office
1. SHP Export PRJ Error

14. Solution

15. Where to Find these Projection Files
If you don’t have ArcGIS –
Email support@compasstoolsinc.com
If you do - follow this Trimble Support Note-
http://trl.trimble.com/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document- 690175/SprtNote_ArcMap_AddInToExtractPRJFilesForPFO_1013.pdf
Or look here - C:Users<user>AppDataRoamingESRIDesktop10.2ArcMapCoordinate Systems
If you have ArcGIS 10.0 or older
C:Program Files (x86)ArcGISDesktop10.2Coordinate Systems

16. Importing Shape files
Exercise

17. Imagery
Match up the Coordinate system and Coordinate Units
Options > Coordinate System
Then click File > Backgrounds

18. Where to Get Imagery
Small Areas –
http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/
Whole Counties –
http://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/GDGOrder.aspx
Better & Newer Imagery –
http://compassdatainc.com/orthoimagery.htm
Imagery Compression
http://www.lizardtech.com/

19. Differential Correction
95% of the time –
Jump the GUN
Update List
Software Compatibility
http://trl.trimble.com/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document- 160913/MGIS_SprtNote_Product_Compatibility_1010.pdf

20. Auto CAD Exports
Civil 3D/ Map 3D 2009 or Newer –
Shape File - http://www.screencast.com/t/lgROC3aq0
Older or Non 3D –
DXF
CSV

21. Other Pathfinder Office Questions ?

22. Actual TerraSync Top 5
1.GNSS data is Logged in WGS84
2.It is easy to have imagery in the background
3.It is easy to have shape files in the background
4.You can open and update shape files
5.RTK / VRS /RTVRN Real-time corrections

23. GNSS data is Logged in WGS84

24. It is easy to have imagery in the background
•Use Data Transfer to put the imagery on the hand held (Utilities > Data Transfer > Send > Add > Background)
•Open TerraSync and Set the coordinate system to match the projection of the imagery (Setup > Coordinate System)
•Switch to the Map and Click Layers > Background Files

25. Imagery in TerraSync Continued
•Disc Size
•SD Cards
•Performance
•Imagery Compression

26. It is easy to have shape files in the background
As A Background
•Use Data Transfer to send the shape file to the hand held (Utilities > Data Transfer > Send > Add > Background)
•Open TerraSync and set the coordinate system to match the projection of the Shape file
•Go to the Map and Click Layers > Background Files Imported Shape Files
•Click Utilities > Import
•Use Data Transfer to send the .imp to the hand held (Utilities > Data Transfer > Send > Add Data File)
•Open TerraSync and Open the .imp under the Data > Existing Tab
Backgrounds not supported in TerraSync Standard

27. You can open and update shape files Using TerraSync and Pathfinder Office
• Import the Shape File using Pathfinder Office
•Utilities > Import
•Make sure to click properties and specify the correct coordinate system
•Use Data Transfer to send the Imported shape file (.imp) to the hand held
•Utilities > Data Transfer > Send > Add Data File)
•Open TerraSync and go to the Data Tab
•Switch from New To Existing , and then Open your imported shape file
•You can update an existing feature 2 ways
•From the Data Tab – Double Tap the feature you want to update
•From the Map – Hold down on the Feature, then select Update
Data Update not supported in TerraSync Standard

28. RTK / VRS /RTVRN Real-time corrections
This information will come from your VRS/RTVRN provider
http://emap.mesacounty.us/GPS_Survey/GPS_Survey.htm

29. Any and All Questions?
Support@compasstoolsinc.com
303-627-1810