Introduction to the Trimble®
Positions™ Software Suite
What is Trimble Positions?
• Software for High Accuracy
Trimble GPS/GNSS Receivers
running ArcGIS for WM
• Similar to
GPSCorrect+GPSAnalyst for
ArcPad+ArcMap*
• An ArcGIS Mobile Post-
Processible Solution
Trimble Positions Components
• Mobile Project Center
• Mobile Extension
• Desktop Add-In
• Toolkit
Options for Deployment and Integration
• Off-the-shelf – Desktop add-in
– Mobile Project Center extension
– Positions Mobile extension
• Custom Application – Positions Toolkit
– Embed the power of Trimble Positions into an
focused, custom application based on ArcGIS
Runtime SDK for WM
•Data quality you can Trust
•Productivity, Efficiency, and Accuracy
•Complete Streamlined Workflow
Data Confidence
Data Confidence: Data Quality
• Data seamlessly verified in the enterprise GIS for rapid
field-to-office data flow;
• High quality data simple for field crews to capture;
• Collecting intelligent GPS/GNSS data, with honest
accuracy ratings you can trust;
• Quality GIS data Sound organizational
decisions.
Data Confidence: Productivity, Efficiency, and Accuracy
• Simple workflows and feedback…
• Positioning which is more accessible and accurate
than ever before…Floodlight™ technology
• GIS data quality depends on field crews delivering
accurate field data…
Data Confidence: Streamlined Workflow
• Fully integrated data management process;
• Fully integrated into the ArcGIS environment—from
Desktop, Server, to Windows Mobile;
Workflow
• Using Esri Mobile Project Center,
configure the ArcGIS for Windows
Mobile experience;
• With the Trimble Positions Mobile
Project Center extension, configure
accuracy thresholds and define field
configurations;
• Create a package for deployment to
field devices.
Esri Mobile Project Center + Trimble Positions Mobile Project
Center extension
Workflow: Configure
ESRI Mobile Project Center
Workflow: Collect
• Connect to a Trimble GNSS receiver
• Collect new or update existing
feature geometry
• Use accuracy-based logging to
ensure the quality of spatial data
before leaving the field
• Connect to real-time correction
sources and collect data for post-
processing
Esri ArcGIS for Windows Mobile + Trimble Positions Mobile extension
Workflow: Synchronize
• Use ArcGIS Server or
geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS
Desktop
• Synchronize all your field data,
including GNSS data for post-
processing
• GNSS data management made
simple
Esri ArcGIS for Server or
ArcGIS for Desktop
Workflow: Correct & Verify
• Post-Process using pre-
defined profiles
• Verify each feature against
required accuracy
• Edit GNSS derived geometries
Esri ArcGIS for Desktop + Trimble Positions
Desktop add-in
Workflow: Update
• Single button update of the
geodatabase
• Metadata populated into GIS
along with feature geometry
• File and enterprise
geodatabase support
Esri ArcGIS for Desktop + Trimble Positions
Desktop add-in
Desktop Administration: Overview
Desktop Administration: Projects
Desktop Administration: Validate & Correct Sessions
Supported Platforms & Technologies
• ESRI:
– ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 Standard or Advanced
editions
– ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 3.x
– ArcGIS Mobile Project Center 3.x
– File or enterprise geodatabase
• Trimble:
– Juno® 3B/3D & SB/SC/SD handhelds
– GeoExplorer ® 6000 & 3000 series handhelds*
– Pro 6T/6H and GPS Pathfinder ® Pro XT™/XH™
receivers
– Nomad ® 900G series handhelds
* GeoXH™ 6000 with Centimeter option enabled is
not supported
• Node Locked License Support
– Trimble Positions Desktop add-in
– Trimble Positions Mobile extension
• Floating License Support
– Trimble Positions Desktop add-in
Licensing
Recommended
