Leica Geosystems PlusDraw - Manual (Page 4)

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Preface
PlusDraw™ is distributed free-of-charge with the Leica DISTO™ plus laser distancemeter. This
software was created by Apex Software in cooperation with Leica Geosystems and is based on
the Microsoft
® .NET Compact Framework. Most Pocket PC (PPC) devices running Microsoft
Pocket PC 2000, 2002, or Window Mobile 2003 can utilize this application. PlusDraw is designed
to demonstrate an effective integration between a Pocket PC and the distancemeter. Neither
Leica Geosystems nor Apex Software makes any warranties with respect to the free software and
related documentation, nor on its functionality, and does not offer any support. Please contact
Apex Software for additional information regarding availability of our full-reatured software or
specialized integration with DISTO devices.
Apex Software
6363 De Zavala Road, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78249
USA
210 -699-6666 within USA; 011 2106996666
[email protected]
www.apexwin.com
About PlusDraw
PlusDraw is designed to provide a simple, yet effective tool to record and process measurements
made with a DISTO plus laser distancemeter. Distances measured with the DISTO plus are
transmitted to the Pocket PC through a Bluetooth wireless connection. This two way
communication between a Pocket PC and the distancemeter permits the simultaneous use of
several technologies to quickly provide perimeter, surface area and volume calculations for any
industry. Use both technologies simultaneously to quickly calculate areas for appraisals,
tiling/carpeting, painting, etc.
Using the DISTO, measure a distance and input a direction. This information is automatically
transferred and graphically displayed on a connected PPC. Once an area is completely drawn,
the calculations are automatic.
System Requirements
PlusDraw is typically installed to the PPC through a host computer such as a desktop PC or
notebook PC. The host must have Microsoft
® ActiveSync ® or its equivalent present and properly
configured prior to installing the software to a PPC. ActiveSync is usually included on a CD
supplied with the Pocket PC and can also be downloaded
here . PlusDraw uses the latest
Microsoft technology available for mobile computers and thus requires the .NET Compact
Framework for correct operation. Pocket PCs using operating systems prior to Windows Mobile
2003 will require the installation of the Compact Framework if it is not already present. The
Compact Framework and installation instruction are available without charge from Microsoft
here .
If the links provided are no longer valid, visit http://www.microsoft.com for information.