What is ArcGIS Field Maps app?
For the first time in history, Esri’s user conference was held virtually this month with outstanding attendance. They presented many new software enhancements and announced the new ArcGIS Field Maps app. This new app announcement has been buzzing in the GIS industry...
Cloud Post Processing With Trimble TerraFlex
Trimble Positions Desktop 10.8.0.1 includes the option to configure Trimble Connect projects for cloud post processing. Data must be collected with an Android or Windows device with a supported Trimble receiver which are the R1, R2, TDC150, or EM100 GNSS module. This...
Mean Sea Level with Trimble Receivers and Collector for ArcGIS
Referencing your elevation data in an accurate measurement is just as important as collecting your elevation data with high accuracy equipment. Many GIS users prefer to use a geoid file that is accurate in their respective locations around the world. Collector for...
Updates on Trimble RTX for Mapping Applications
The March 2020 update to the Trimble Mobile Manager(TMM) app includes the ability to select an output GNSS reference frame that can be communicated over to other apps such as Collector for ArcGIS. This will affect many of our customers that are interested in or are...
How to Manage Subscriptions and Users in Trimble License Manager
The Trimble License Manager is utilized for managing licenses for subscription based software such as SiteVision, Catalyst, TerraFlex, and Penmap for Android. In this video, I will demonstrate how to add users to your account individually or through a batch import...
Sideloading Basemaps in Collector for ArcGIS For Offline Use
With the uptake in aerial mapping using drones and other imagery services in recent years, there has been an increased demand for custom basemaps for viewing during field data collection. Viewing imagery in areas with cellular connection can be simple, but how do you...
Using the GIS Module for Trimble Business Center
In my latest tech talk, I collaborated with Troy Hernandez from our survey support team. With our combined expertise on GIS and Trimble Business Center, this video demonstrates how to transfer data from Trimble Access and TerraSync to a file geodatabase through the...
Comparing mapping hardware and mobile apps
For those of you looking to collect data with phones or tablets, check out our mobile app comparison. While all these apps have the standard mapping capabilities, each one has it’s own functionalities that make them unique. Find the one that best fits your...
Consumer Tablets for Mobile Mapping
We are often asked for recommendations on which consumer tablets are best for field data collection with apps such as Collector, Survey123 or TerraFlex. We won’t be recommending any one tablet in this article but will give suggestions on specs to consider before...
