Frequently Asked Questions AutoCAD Support What versions of AutoCAD does GPSXCAD support? Does GPSXCAD require AutoCAD Map or Land Development Desktop? Does GPSXCAD run in AutoCAD LT? Does AutoCAD run on Tablet PCs

GPS Requirements, Connection and Port Configurations:

• What are the GPS requirements?
• Does GPSXCAD support Bluetooth GPS?
• How do I know which COM port to select in GPSXCAD setup?
• My PC only has USB ports how do I connect it to a GPS serial cable?
• I have a USB mouse type GPS, does GPSXCAD support it?
  
• I have a PCMCIA enabled laptop computer and a Compact Flash GPS, does GPSXCAD support this configuration?
• Where can I get cables to connect GPS?

AutoCAD Support

Question: What versions of AutoCAD does GPSXCAD support?
Answer: There are versions of GPSXCAD for AutoCAD 2000 and above.

Question: Does GPSXCAD require AutoCAD Map or Land Development Desktop?
Answer: No GPSXCAD does not require AutoCAD Map or Land Development Desktop. GPSXCAD can run with all versions of AutoCAD

Question: Does GPSXCAD run in AutoCAD LT?
Answer: No GPSXCAD requires the full version of AutoCAD.

Question: Does AutoCAD run on Tablet PCs.
Answer: Yes, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition" is an extension to Windows XP Professional, a Tablet PC can run any existing Windows application including AutoCAD. The Tablet PC form factor provides benifits in portability and digital ink. For more information see Ruggidized Tablet or Pen Computings Tablet PC Software.

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GPS Requirements, Connection and Port Configurations:

Question: What are the requirements for the GPS reciever?
Answer: The following are the GPS requirements. See GPS Compatiblity chart.

• GPS receiver with NMEA 0183 v. 2 output or higher.
  
• Serial output, USB with serial driver or PCMCIA with serial emulation
  
• Mouse type USB GPS with serial driver.

Question: Does GPSXCAD support Bluetooth GPS?
Answer: Yes, Bluetooth GPS are supported. Bluetooth are assigned serial communication ports. To check the location of your Bluetooth port go to Computer Management|Device Manager in the Control Panel. See the figure below.

Question: How do I know which COM port to select in the GPSXCAD setup?
Answer: Ports are given a numerial assignment. This information is listed on your computer go to Computer Management|Device Manager in the Control Panel. See the figure below.

Question: My PC only has USB ports how do I connect it to a GPS serial cable?
Answer: You will need a USB to Serial Port adapter. These come with a driver which will add a virtual serial port to your PC. As with the other ports they will be listed in Computer Management|Device Manager in the Control Panel. See the figure below. The Usb/Serial USB-HID->COM device(COM4) is a virtual serial port used by this machine.

Question: I have a USB mouse type GPS, does GPSXCAD support it?
Answer: Yes, the GPS will come with a driver which will add a virtual serial port to your PC. This serial port will be listed in Computer Management|Device Manager in the Control Panel. See the figure below. This port will be listed as a Usb/Serial USB-HID-> COM device.

Question: I have a PCMCIA enabled laptop computer and a Compact Flash GPS, does GPSXCAD support this configuration?
Answer: Yes, the GPS will come with a driver which will add a virtual serial port to your PC. This serial port will be listed in Computer Management|Device Manager in the Control Panel. See the figure below. This port will be listed as a Usb/Serial USB-HID-> COM device.

Question: Where can I get cables to connect GPS?
Answer: GPS cables can be purchased at many retailers and through the GPS manufacturer. We found the best prices and selection at: pc-mobile.net

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