Latest Software And Firmware Versions To Use With ArcPad 8

The ArcPad Development Team has posted a good list of software and firmware versions to use with ArcPad 8. Since the release of ArcPad 8, there has not been any major software and firmware changes from the common hardware vendors which is great!

Software that has received particular interest on the forum is GPS Correct and GPS Analyst. At this stage, Trimble confirms that there is not going to be a specific update to these products directly related to ArcPad 8. Existing users should continue to use 2.42 and 2.1 respectively. GPS Correct 3.0 has recently been released but does not have changes specifically related to ArcPad.

The release notes for the latest version of GPS Correct 3.0 can be found here: http://trl.trimble.com/docushare/…

Versions as follows:

Microsoft

• Windows XP
• ActiveSync 4.5
• Windows Vista, Windows 7
• Mobile Device Centre 6.1

TDS

• Nomad Firmware 1.0.4

Trimble

• GPS Correct 2.42, 3.0
• GPS Analyst 2.1
• GeoExplorer 2008 Series GPS Firmware 2.0.3
• GeoExplorer 2005 Series GPS Firmware 1.82
• GeoExplorer 2005 Series OS Firmware 5.1.16

Also note that the Nomad Firmware update is appropriate for all Nomads (TDS or Trimble) except for the Nomad 800X, 800XC or 800XE

If you device is not running these versions, it might be a good idea to update to ensure ArcPad 8 runs well. This post from the ArcPad Development Team can be found here: http://arcpadteam.blogspot.com/2009/…