| Mapping software supports .NET CF, stores full-sized topo maps |
Jan. 27, 2005
 Prosurv has released a new version of its mapping software for surveyors that runs on Windows Mobile Pocket PCs. Pocket Quads.NET has been completely re-written to support devices running the .NET Compact Framework, the company says.
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Prosurv claims that Pocket Quads.NET is the only software that incorporates real-time GPS positioning on full-size Topo Quad maps, and that works with all three major map scales -- 1:24,000, 1:100,000, and 1:250,000. Using the Prosurv Imaging PC software that comes with Pocket Quads.NET, surveyors can pre-load as many as a 1,000 full size quad sheets on a Pocket PC or memory card, Prosurv says. A 1GB Compact Flash card can store over 300 full-size Quad maps, and, with 8GB CF card capacities now available, a single CF card can hold an entire state's set of topo maps.
When a user turns on the GPS receiver, Pocket Quads.NET automatically loads the correct map, according to Prosurv. The software auto-centers and auto-tracks as the user walks or drives, changing Quads based on the GPS position. If a 1:24,000 (7.5' USGS) Quad for the current position isn't found, the software will automatically load the 1:100,000 or 1:250,000 scale maps instead.
The software also allows importing a standard points file. The points are plotted on the image automatically, and can also be used for stakeout, according to Prosurv. Recorded data can be exported as an .asc text file, and contains over a dozen fields, including Lat/Long, Elevation, Northing, Easting, tapped Northing, tapped Easting and more. The database itself is said to be Microsoft Access compatible.
A "Breadcrumb" trail is displayed as surveyors walk or drive, showing the traveled route. GPS Points can be recorded by time or distance intervals. In addition to writing text on the image (using annotations), the user can also draw lines on the image. Distances between points or between screen taps can be displayed just by tapping. Point data can be viewed by tapping the point, or, view all of the points record by record.
Prosurv says that Pocket Quads.NET works with virtually any NMEA compatible GPS receiver, and has auto-connect capability. A 30 day trial is available for download at the company's website.
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