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CSDS Offers FREE Total Station and Data Collection Workshops

Posted by CSDS Blog on Mon, Apr 02, 2012 @ 09:32 AM

TrimbleM3 app web resized 600Are you a contractor or weekend warrior who has always wanted to learn more about total stations and data collection?

The CSDS Sacramento Rental and Survey Departments are teaming up to offer monthly 1-1/2 hour workshops to teach users the basics. Each session will cover how to:

  • Set-up and orient the instrument to a coordinate system
  • Use onboard data storage (instead of handwriting your data)
  • Use a feature code library
  • Upload control files for stake out or instrument orientation
  • Review your data by viewing a map display
  • Export your data into a file or your choice (ex; .csv, .txt, .dxf)

Don't miss this this opportunity to use the latest technology to learn how you can make your surveying & rental experience more productive and profitable!

You'll learn on the Trimble M3 Mechanical Total Stations with Trimble Access software on-board. The system is designed to support everyday work, including: topographic surveys, staking, control and more. Lightweight, compact and rugged, the Trimble M3 Total Station provides powerful mechanical technology plus an integrated bright color touchscreen display and keyboard to streamline and simplify your work. Combined with Trimble Access, it offers a familiar easy-to-use interface to ensure a short learning-curve.

Click on the link below to register for one of our upcoming workshops!

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Tags: data collection, total stations

Trouble Processing GPS Data in TGO? Solution Here!

Posted by CSDS Blog on Fri, Sep 23, 2011 @ 02:28 PM

Why post-processing issues with Trimble Geomatics Office v1.63 will require an upgrade to TBC software

Recently it was discovered that processing of GPS baselines in Trimble Geomatics Office v1.63 cannot be performed because of a processor code that cannot be corrected (click here to see our Technical Support Note on this subject). As a result of this error, all data collected from September 2011 to the present will not post-process in Trimble Geomatics Office.

Unfortunately, the last build/update for Trimble Geomatics Office was in 2005 and Trimble has elected to proceed with Trimble Business Center as its replacement.

How can I post-process my data?

Trimble is providing temporary licenses through its local dealers that can be downloaded via the Internet and run without a dongle. This will allow post-processing of current data past the September 14th cut-off date. If you would like to obtain this license, please click here to complete a form with the information CSDS requires to make the request on your behalf. This will allow us to have a DVD sent to you with a temporary code from Trimble which will allow you to download and install TBC on your computer.

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Tags: trimble, GPS technology, data collection, surveying

Changes to Trimble Geoid Model Files

Posted by CSDS Blog on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 @ 02:18 PM
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Trimble has release modifications to their GeoID file releases.

Information on the new GeoID's can be found here,on our Support & Training website.  A video explaing how to use the program can be found here, on our YouTube channel.

Our support site is updated constantly with useful information.  The support site will help you solve many common issues you may have with your equipment or software.  If you would like to request a tutorial be made, please click here.

CSDS Thanks you for your continued support, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to email or call us.

Tags: trimble, field software, Real-Time Network, GPS technology, land surveying, data collection, high accuracy GIS data collection, surveying, land survey, Trimble Access v1.8.0, Virtual Survey Network

MiFi Issues with With Windows Mobile Devices

Posted by CSDS Blog on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 @ 04:20 PM

RTSC3 wifi issue resized 600ecently, CSDS technical support representatives have been receiving numerous calls regarding MiFi's and WiFi connections to a variety of  Trimble products. After researching these issues further, we have identified several items that can commonly cause interference with Trimble devices. They include:

  • Using 4G over 3G
  • Securing the wireless network

The solution to these problems can be found here on our Support & Training website.

Our support site is updated constantly with useful information.  The support site will help you solve many common issues you may have with your equipment or software.  If you would like to request a tutorial be made, please click here.

CSDS Thanks you for your continued support, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to email or call us.

Tags: field software, MGIS, Real-Time Network, land surveying, data collection, high accuracy GIS data collection, land survey, Trimble Access v1.8.0

CSDS customer part of team using GPS and laser technology to study deadly tsunami waves

Posted by CSDS Blog on Fri, Apr 15, 2011 @ 10:21 AM
savidge.science.tsunami.wall.cnn.640x360 resized 600CSDS customer Hermann Fritz, a researcher from Georgia Tech University, is working alongside a team of 200 experts from the Tokyo University of Marine Science to figure out the devastating power of tsunami waves.
 
Using sophisticated measuring and recording devices, like the Trimble GeoExplorer 6000 series and the Contour XLRic Laser Rangefinder, they've already learned alot about the killer tsunami that hit Japan. They are hopeful their findings will lead to the design of new defenses to help the Japanese and others avoid disaster in the future.
 
Click here to see the complete CNN video and story.

Tags: trimble, field software, data collection, surveying, construction, Trimble Access v1.8.0

CSDS To Present Mobile GIS Session at Cal GIS Conference, March 29, 2011

Posted by CSDS Blog on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 @ 12:18 PM
CSDS Certified Trimble Trainer, Brent Wimmer, will present a session entitled Mobile GIS at the 17th Annual California GIS Conference. The 1 1/2 hour presentation will cover:
  • how to integrate digital photos into your workflow using ESRI ArcPad and/or Trimble TerraSync
  • using Trimble TrimPix to integrate a digital camera into your field data collection workflow
  • the integrated camera capabilities of the new Trimble Geo 6000 Series
  • utilizing the Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer to conduct inspections, collect information, capture geo-tagged photos and more
Brent's presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Salon D2 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Fresno, California. For more information on the Cal GIS Conference and a complete schedule of events, please visit: www.calgis.org

Tags: trimble, field software, MGIS, Mapping, data collection

Trimble Access v1.8.0 with support for the new Trimble TSC3

Posted by CSDS Blog on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 @ 10:40 AM
Trimble Access v1.8.0 has just been released and is now available for download and instalTSC3 app office 009lation using the Trimble Installation Manager. The Trimble Access Installation Manager installs the application updates and licenses you purchased for your controller. It also updates your Trimble office software so that it can communicate with the updates being installed to the controller.
 
If you would like to receive information on how to download the Trimble Access Installation Manager, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to install it and update your Trimble Access applications and licenses, please click here to provide us with your contact information and the CSDS Survey Support team will email you written instructions and a link to download the Trimble Access Installation Manager.
 
Please note: This process requires an Internet connection to access the files to install.
If you have installed the Installation Manager before, you do not need to reinstall it because it updates itself automatically if required.

Tags: trimble, field software, land surveying, data collection, Trimble Access v1.8.0