Hi John, The first question is what software are you running on the GeoXT?
If you are running Trimble's TerraSync you first need to convert the MapInfo files (Mid/Mif) into the Trimble Standard Storage Format (SSF) file format. This can be done using GPS Pathfinder Office import utility. You must have both Pathfinder Office and MapInfo on the same computer (so Pathfinder Office can read the coordinate system). Then you can transfer this to the GeoXT using the Data Transfer utility. TerraSync can also use shape files as background so you could use the Universal translator and export shape files. The background also accepts raster files (.bmp, jpg and .sid files (I think?)) so you could also create one of those from MapInfo. As a side note if you are expecting to display the files in TerraSync similar to what you see in MapInfo I think you will be disappointed. You can modify the way it displays by using the data dictionary editor but this takes a bit of time. TerraSync is industrial strength "data collection" software. If you are more concerned about data viewing as opposed to data collection I would look at ArcPad. Unfortunately Mobile MapX does not support the HPC2000 platform (which the GeoCE series is) so we will have to wait until both Trimble and MapInfo move to .NET... Cheers Greg Lauer Mosaic Mapping PO Box 36348 Merivale, Christchurch NEW ZEALAND Tel: +64 3 980 1191 Fax: +64 3 980 1195 GSM: +64 21 666 373 -----Original Message----- From: John Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 6 August 2003 6:42 a.m. To: Subject: MI-L MapInfo map transfer to a Trimble GeoXT Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of how to transfer a map generated with MapInfo V6.5, to be used as a background map in the Trimble GeoXT ? What are the steps needed to accomplish this.? Thanks, John Scott, District Geologist Ministry of Northern Development and Mines 435 S. James Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 7892 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 7899
