Trimble
TerraFlex
PeeDee GIS Users Group
August 21, 2013
Trimble
Positions
Fleming Talton
Duncan-Parnell
919-306-9752
Agenda Software choices
– Mobile Device
– Computer
What is Trimble Positions?
Supported platforms
Licensing Options
DEMO – work flow
– ArcPad
Questions?
Software choices for the mobile
device TerraSync
ArcPad / GPScorrect
ArcPad / Trimble Positions
ArcGIS for Windows Mobile
/ Trimble Positions
Software choices for the
computer
Pathfinder Office
ArcGIS running GPS Analyst
ArcGIS running Trimble
Positions for Desktop
What is Trimble Positions?
Suite of software that all have “Positions”
in their names
Trimble Positions ArcPad extension
– Alternative to Trimble GPScorrect™
Trimble Positions Desktop add-in
– Differentially corrects data for
ArcPad OR ArcGIS for Windows
Mobile
Esri
– ArcPad 10
– ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 Basic for ArcPad
Standard or Advanced editions for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile
– ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.1
– ArcGIS Mobile Project Center 3.1
– File or enterprise geodatabase
Trimble
– GeoExplorer 6000, 5, 3000 series handhelds
– Juno 5B/5D, Juno 3B/3D, SB/SC/SD handhelds
– Pro 6T/6H receivers
– GPS Pathfinder ® Pro XT™/XH™/XRT™receivers
– Nomad® 900G series handhelds
ArcPad 10 running on a Windows Desktop operating system is not supported GeoXH™ 6000 with Centimeter option enabled is not supported
GPS Pathfinder ProXRT only supported by Trimble Positions ArcPad extension
Supported Platforms &
Technologies
Licensing Options
What if you want to go to ArcGIS 10.1?
– We can convert your GPS Analyst license to:
Trimble Positions Desktop
OR
Pathfinder Office
– We can convert your GPScorrect to Positions for
ArcPad
There is no charge to convert if you are
currently on maintenance
Where do you get the software?
www.trimble.com
– SUPPORT & TRAINING Support A-Z List
Overview
The ideas behind Trimble TerraFlex – Why TerraFlex?
– Who is TerraFlex for?
Product overview – What is Trimble TerraFlex?
– Workflow
– Features overview
DEMO
Why TerraFlex?
Trimble TerraFlex is an affordable, easy to
use solution for field GIS data collection
Entry level field GIS data collection
Why TerraFlex?
Available for consumer devices embedded
with GPS technology on Android and iOS
platforms
Available for all Trimble devices
Who is TerraFlex for?
Trimble TerraFlex works for users that:
Use pen and paper and have not
advanced to digital systems
Who is TerraFlex for?
Trimble TerraFlex works for users that:
Are current Trimble users who find existing
software solutions too expensive or who
are beginning to incorporate consumer
devices like iPhones/iPads into their fleets
Who is TerraFlex NOT for ?
Users needing high accuracy GNSS data
collection, as there is no post processing
2 Components
Cloud software accessible via the internet
Mobile software on cell phones or
Trimble’s GPS units
The Trimble TerraFlex Solution
Trimble TerraFlex is a software suite for GIS data collection in the field
Cloud: Data, Project, and User Management – Form template definition
and management
– Project assignment
– User management
– Data management
The Trimble TerraFlex Solution
Trimble TerraFlex is a software suite
for GIS data collection in the field
Mobile: Data Collecting and
Publishing – Form fulfillment
– Work with multiple projects/templates, user
receives forms only for relevant projects
– Spatial views or data views
– Dynamic real-time syncing or the ability to
work offline in remote areas
Trimble Cloud Review View and Manage Completed Forms With a Simple Online Interface
Form
List in
Selected
Job Map View
Title Bar
Selected
Form View
Filter
View
Export
Menu
Trimble TerraFlex Cloud
Centralized and synchronized web
data storage
Supports unlimited number of form
templates
Forms are pushed to field devices based
on the user profile
Easy to use drag-and-drop form builder
Trimble TerraFlex Cloud
Field forms can range from very simple, to very complex with paging and sections
All form input types supported: – Single and multi select
– Photo (multiple)
– Numeric
– Text
– Boolean
– Date
– Signature
Form fields can be marked as required or optional
Trimble TerraFlex Cloud
Forms can be cloned for easy modification of project parameters
Easily import form definitions from Esri database schemas
Easily export form information in a variety of common formats—CSV, Esri XML, KML
User can be assigned to multiple forms (projects) for different types of data collection—street inspection, park inspection, sign inspection, and much more
Trimble TerraFlex Mobile
Spatial (map) and data views
Data automatically syncs to server when
marked as complete
Updates automatically pushed to
device from the office
Trimble TerraFlex Mobile
Able to work offline in remote areas
Consistent user interface across all
platforms
User centric and device agnostic—
user projects are sent to user no matter
what device they are
logged into
Can set to sync over
Wi-Fi only if needed
What Sets TerraFlex Apart?
Simple and easy to use without
sacrificing data integrity
Dynamic Form modification and versioning
Support for multiple devices both Trimble
and smartphone
Field to office sync in real time and offline
Flexible import and export options
What Sets TerraFlex Apart?
Simple and easy to use without sacrificing data integrity
Clearly organized project hierarchy system
Cloud management capabilities
Managed, hosted servers
Secure and safe data transfer
Inexpensive
You can DEMO too!
Get a 30 day trial http://www.trimble-terraflex.com/info
Trimble
TerraFlex
PeeDee GIS Users Group
August 21, 2013
Trimble
Positions
Fleming Talton
Duncan-Parnell
919-306-9752