Description: SOLO Forest from Trimble Forestry is the mobile GIS mapping software designed specifically for forestry applications. Easily collect point, line, and polygon features, load shapefile or aerial base maps, generate cruise grids in the field, and more! GPS data from SOLO can be exported directly from the handheld device in shapefile format and imported into most desktop GIS applications. SOLO can also be integrated with TCruise for a very powerful forest inventory data collection solution. More info on SOLO can be found here. Compatibility: SOLO Forest is compatible with handheld devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 – 6.5 or PocketPC 2003. (See the installer section below for recommended installers for various handheld models.) There is also a version for Windows tablets running Windows 7, 8, or 10. Install and Update Procedures: To install SOLO Forest, download the appropriate SOLO Forest CAB file installer to your PC using the links in the next section below. Copy the .CAB file from your PC over to the Program Files folder on your handheld device. Open File Explorer on the handheld device and navigate to the Program Files folder. Double tap on the CAB file to install the program. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have an earlier version of SOLO Forest installed, the new installer will automatically uninstall the previous version. If you have just updated SOLO Forest and you also have RTI installed, be sure that RTI is still available under the Tools > More menu option. If not, you will need to re-install RTI using the link named RTI for SoloForest in the RTI (Real-Time Inventory) Installers section of this webpage. SOLO Forest Installers: See install instructions above. SOLO Forest 4.2.0.9 WM6.CAB – Latest version for all Windows Mobile 6.0, 6.1, and 6.5 devices with VGA (480 x 640) or better displays, including: Trimble Nomad, Juno, Geo, Ranger 3 F4 Devices Forge and Flint, (NOT BAP S Series) Handhelds Nautiz X8 Juniper Systems Archer 2 SOLO Forest 4.0.7 WM5.CAB – for BAP S Series and other Windows Mobile Devices with lower resolution displays (QVGA displays with 240 x 320 pixels). SOLO Forest 4.0.7 Landscape.CAB – For Windows Mobile Devices with Landscape oriented QVGA displays such as Trimble Ranger X. SOLO Forest 4.0.7 PocketPC Recon.CAB – For older Trimble/TDS Recon units with PocketPC OS. SOLO Forest for PC 4.2.0.9 Install.msi – Installer for Tablet PC’s running Windows 7, 8, or 10. Download the .msi file from the link to the machine and double click to install. Registration procedures: If you are updating SOLO Forest on your handheld device and previously had version 4.0 or newer installed, you will not have to re-registration the software. If you are performing a new install, please open the program when the install is complete and choose Register. Use the Handheld Software Registration Request Form link below to supply the SOLO Software and Hardware S/N’s. Handheld Software Registration Code Request Form License transfer instructions: Trimble does allow users to transfer SOLO Forest licenses. Each SOLO license purchased allows the owner to use and register the software on one device. Users will need to uninstall SOLO Forest from their old device before the program can be registered on the new device. Please contact LandMark Support at 866-395-5440 x2 so we can assist you and submit the request for license transfer. SOLO Forest Feature Files – sample feature files (feature lists) for GPS data collection: Forestry40.FEA ForestryFeatureList.FEA SoloForest_Feature_File_Instructions.pdf SOLO Forest Custom Zone files – allows SOLO to work with custom coordinate systems such as Albers and Mississippi Transverse Mercator (MSTM). alb116ft83.zon alb76ft83.zon alb80ft83.zon alb85ft83.zon alb95ft83.zon alb96ft83.zon AlbersNAD83.zon MSTM.zon MSTM.pj5 Using Custom Zone Files in SOLO Forest User Guide: LMSS SOLO Forest Quick Start – quick tutorial for new SOLO users. More manuals and instructional materials in the Manuals section.