topic Re: ArcPad10 projection file to enable GPS in ArcPad Questions

ArcPad10 projection file to enable GPS

RichardGlass — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:06:26 GMT

When I open a project file on my PDA(which I created on my desktop) and activate my GPS I get an error message of "The GPS cannot be activated as there is no projection currently defined". I then go into table of contents and set the projection file to what I want and get asked "would you like to set GCS_NZGD_2000' as default map projection" I agree and can use GPS no problems. I then save a and quit project but it does not seem to hold this projection as default for this project. I have to repeat the process everytime I open this project. Is there something I can do so that my co-ord system that I want is the default for this project. I have copied the prj file to where I am suppose to and it does work for a new project, however in this case I have many layers and preferences set and don't want to recreate the project on my PDA. It holds projection change on my desktop?

Re: ArcPad10 projection file to enable GPS

HannahFerrier — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:01:03 GMT

Projection information is stored within the ArcPad map document (.apm). Any changes that you make can be persisted by saving the map document for your project *(instead of adding your project layers to a new map each time).

If you are using ArcPad 10 - I suggest upgrading to 10.0.2 to take advantage of the ArcPad App Shortcuts. These allow you to set all of your configurations, your map and your data to launch from a single icon (desktop and device). This is especially useful if you are running multiple projects.

Hannah Ferrier
Mobile GIS Specialist, Maptel

Re: ArcPad10 projection file to enable GPS

BlažMilani_ — Thu, 12 May 2011 07:37:36 GMT

Hello,

I am using ArcPad 8.0 on my trimble Juno SC and I am asking where can I set the projection file? I get the same message as Hannah but I do not know where to go into this Table of contents as Hannah did and set the projection.
Thank you.