Trimble Pathfinder Office Software

For GPS Data Processing

• Easy-to-use Windows-based Interface (Windows 3.1, 95 and NT)
  Pathfinder Office software is Microsoft Windows-based and features a very simple and easy to use interface. All major functions are accessed with the mouse through menus and buttons. An extensive On-Line Help system is available to guide you and answer any questions you might have.

• Batch Processing Efficiency
  A sophisticated batch processing system allows you to set up the system to do the work while you are gone - even over night. Pathfinder Office software can be configured to automatically transfer data from your data collector to a PC, differentially correct the data, and export it in a format compatible with your GIS or CAD system. When you return, your data has been processed and you can move onto the next step in your project.

• Export GIS and CAD Systems Quickly and Easily
  Pathfinder Office software makes exporting GPS data to your GIS or CAD system a simple process. Using the menu system, you can set all of the parameters for your export files. Once the initial set up is done, you can save it as an Export Setup. This allows you to export data repeatedly without going through set up each time.

• Background Maps Let You See Where You've Been
  With Pathfinder Office software, you can display a background map behind your GPS data. This allows you to see where you have collected data and how it relates to features that you already have information on, such as roads or property boundaries. A wide variety of data formats can be used for background files including DXF, Shapefile, TIFF, and BMP.

• Time Line Lets You See Your Data in a New Way
  The Time Line in Pathfinder Office software lets you visualize your data from a chronological point of view. Individual features can be located by the time they were collected. For example if you wanted to review data collected just before a lunch break, you can simply look for that time period on the Time Line. Highlighting the feature on the Time Line also highlights it on the map display.

• Advanced Data Dictionary Editor Makes It Easy
  Creating effective data dictionaries that speed your data collection and insure you data is compatible with your GIS or CAD database is easy using the Data Dictionary Editor. Features with attributes can be added, edited or moved to a new place in the data dictionary. A graphic display makes building a data dictionary far easier by helping you understand its structure at a glance.

• Quick Plan Software to Plan Your Data Collection
  Pathfinder Office software includes Quick Plan for planning your GPS data collection sessions. Quick Plan is integrated into Pathfinder Office and can be accessed through the main menu. It provides information on satellite azimuth and elevation, PDOP, number of satellites available, and sky plots showing the path of satellites during the time of data collection.

• Full Project Control Makes Data Management Easy
  Keeping track of your data files is an easy task with the project management functions in the Pathfinder Office software. Individual sub-directories can be created within the project directory for base files, export files, and backup files.

• ASC Scientific Home Page

  Please contact Jason Wallace at jwallace@ascscientific.com or (800) 272-4327 if you have any questions about GPS or to discuss your GPS applications or requirements.

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