Frontier Precision and Industry News

Updates to TerraFlex and Desktop Add in

Release Highlights New language options: The TerraFlex mobile and web apps are now available in French, German and Spanish with further languages to be offered in future releases. The Trimble InSphere™/TerraFlex website is also available in these languages,...

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New Tech Talk: R10 Firmware Upload via Wifi

In this session we look at the process of using the Trimble R10's Wifi to upload the latest version of firmware to the device. This is a good alternative for users who do not have the proper cable or have trouble getting USB drivers installed. This is also the...

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Tech Talk: Importing Data to TerraFlex

In this Frontier Precision Tech Talk learn how to import data files to TerraFlex using the Trimble Insphere Data Uploader. The video includes a demonstration on installing the Trimble Insphere Data Uploader, uploading data to TerraFlex, and enabling the data to be...

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FieldSeeker GIS on your Apple iOS Device? Absolutely!

FieldSeeker GIS on your Apple iOS Device? Absolutely!

For many years, Frontier Precision has developed and distributed professional software to meet the needs of the Mosquito and Vector Control industry.  FieldSeeker GIS is our commercial enterprise software that provides network-based technology for office and field...

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Tech Talk: Verizon MiFi Config. for Trimble Controllers

In this session we take a look at some of the recommended settings and configurations for Mifi devices to be sure they connect properly to Trimble field controllers. These settings may vary based on the device, but this Tech Talk gives users a good understanding of...

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Two TBC Tech Talks Posted

We are excited to announce the addition of two new Tech Talks to our Trimble Business Center library.    Move Objects & Create Polylines   Adjusting a Closed-loop Traverse

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Three Trimble Business Center Tech Talks Added

Three new Tech Talks have been added to our TBC library. These talks will assist users in data preparation and working with drawing files.    Copy & Offset Tools in TBC 3.50   Creating Points from Spot Elevations in TBC 3.50   Dynamic Labeling Tools...

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Civil 3D to Trimble Access for Construction Staking

This new Tech Talk is a recording of a collaborative presentation between Frontier Precision and CAD Technology Center at the Midwest University conference held March 26-27, 2015. In this session, we demonstrate how to take various data sets in Civil 3D and get them...

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A Real-time GNSS Network for Southeast Idaho

A Real-time GNSS Network for Southeast Idaho

There has been a contingency of geospatial professionals in Idaho that have long sought to establish a real-time GNSS network in Southeast Idaho.  Land surveyors, GISers, academics, and various government agencies have put in considerable effort to create a plan for a...

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How to get an AutoCAD Drawing into TerraSync as Background File

How to get an AutoCAD Drawing into TerraSync as Background File

During the course of providing training for our customers who purchase a GNSS mapping system, we often get asked, “How do I get my AutoCAD drawing into TerraSync?” Depending on how AutoCAD is used, the drawing could have a known spatial reference or it could have an...

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California’s Record Drought: Bring on the Mandatory Cutbacks

California’s Record Drought: Bring on the Mandatory Cutbacks

To The Field and Back has been documenting California’s drought for some time now. We’ve talked about falling aquifer levels and also the complete lack of winter snow and its effects on water users for the rest of the year. On March 5, California made it official for...

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High Accuracy GNSS in Today’s Common GIS Workflows

High Accuracy GNSS in Today’s Common GIS Workflows

Today’s field users and GIS folks now have more choices than ever regarding tools for field data collection. It makes sense that collecting data in the field is relatively easy given all these choices and the ability to use common devices like phones and tablets. Add...

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New Tech Talk: TBC Project Cleanup Tool

In this session we show you how to utilize the Project Cleanup Tool in Trimble Business Center. The Project Cleanup Tool can remove unneeded objects, convert CAD lines into linestrings and join lines. This is an ideal tool to take DXF files and clean them up in TBC...

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New TBC Tech Talk Posted

In this Tech Talk we show you some of the ways to help manage your layers in Trimble Business Center. Layer management is a key component when working with large data sets, or working with DXF/DWG files, etc. Ensuring you have proper layer management will reduce...

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Geospatial Technology in Disaster Response

Geospatial Technology in Disaster Response

It has now been almost a month since Category 5 Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu. With sustained winds greater than 160 MPH, much of the Island nation of Vanuatu has been devastated by wind damage to personal property and to civil infrastructure. It is difficult for the...

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