Setting up GODMSurveyor for Pocket PC 2003 and Windows Mobile 5 and 6
Introduction
This version of GODMSurveyor is for Microsoft Windows-based Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Please follow the steps below to install GODMSurveyor on your PDA.
If you wish to setup a desktop emulator of a Windows PDA go to the 'Emulator Installation' instructions.
Note: The treatments and site characteristics features are available through our online data entry forms, but they are not available in GODMSurveyor.
Step 1: Make sure your PDA is compatible with GODMSurveyor
The GODMSurveyor program runs on a Personal Digital Assistent (PDA) that is running a Windows Mobile operating system. To check the operating system on your PDA, follow the steps below:
- Click on the 'Start' menu on your PDA. If you do not see 'Start' you can click on the MS-Windows icon in the upper-left corner of the PDA screen.
- Select 'Settings' from the 'Start' menu.
- Click on the 'System' tab
- Click on the icon labled 'About'.
- The version of the operating system should appear as the first line below 'About'.
GODMSurveyor currently supports the following operating system versions:
- Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2003
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 6
If your PDA is not running one of the operating system versions listed above you may need to upgrade the operating system. You can visit the Microsoft Windows Mobile web site for more information.
Step 2: Make sure your GPS is compatible with GODMSurveyor
You also need a Global Positioning System (GPS) to capture locations of your surveys. Make sure you have one of the following:
- A Handheld GPS Unit
- A Bluetooth GPS unit
- A PDA with an internal GPS unit
If you have a handheld GPS you can either connect it to your PDA with a serial cable or enter the coordinates into GODMSurveyor from the GPS by typing them in. This will be covered in more detail a little later.
Step 3. Connecting your PDA to your computer
Before installing the software your PDA will need to be physically connected to a computer. Please either place the PDA in the cradle, or connect it through a USB cable, one of which should be provided by the manufacturer of the PDA. Connecting the PDA should be described in the PDA's product information.
Step 4. Installing Software for your PDA to communicate with your computer
If you are running any operating system other than the Microsoft Vista operating system you will need to install Microsoft 'Active Sync' to have your PDA communicate with your computer. Active Sync is available at the Microsoft Mobile Software download web site. Please visit this web site and install the appropriate software. After the software is installed you may be asked to setup a partnership between your PDA and your computer but this step is not required to use GODMSurveyor.
Step 5. Copying GODMSurveyor to your PDA
The GODMSurveyor installation program is in a 'CAB', for 'cabinet', file and needs to be copied into your PDA before it can be run. If you are not familiary with coping files to a PDA you can follow the instructions below.
- Click on the following link and save the file to your desktop: GODMSurveyor 'CAB' file.
- In Vista, click on the MS-Windows icon and click on 'Computer', on all other Windows operating systems, click on the 'Start' menu, click on 'Programs', click on 'Accessories', and then click on 'Windows Explorer'.
- In the left-hand panel under 'Folders', click on the 'Desktop' icon at the top of the panel.
- In the right-hand panel, right-click on the 'GODMSurveyor.CAB' file and select 'Copy'.
- Under 'Folders', click on 'My Windows Mobile-Based Device.
- In the right-hand panel, right-click and select 'Paste'.
These steps should copy the GODMSurveyor cabinet file to your PDA.
Step 6. Installing GODMSurveyor
Follow the steps below to install GODMSurveyor from the cabinet file.
- On your PDA, click on the 'Start' menu (upper left corner of the screen) and select 'Programs'.
- Click on the 'File Explorer' icon.
- If the 'GODMSurveyor.CAB' file does not appear in the file list, navigate to the file by clicking on folders and clicking on the 'Up' button.
- Click on the 'GODMSurveyor.CAB' file to install the software on your PDA. You may receive a warning that the program is not registered, but just click ok and move on. If you are asked for a location to install the program select 'Device.'
- When the installation is finished, you should have a 'GODMSurveyor' icon in the 'Programs' folder where you found the 'File Explorer' icon. If you don't have too many programs already listed in the 'Start' menu, GODMSurveyor will appear in that menu as well.
Step 7. Using GODMSurveyor
GODMSurveyor should now be installed and ready to use on your PDA. Your next step is to refer to the User's Guide to learn to use the software. Click on the link below to get started!
If you run into trouble you can consult the troubleshooting guide for solutions to common problems.