Trimble Outdoors 5700 - Manual (Page 84)

6 Software Utilities
6 8 5700 GPS Receiver User Guide
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6.3
Configuration Toolbox Software
The Configuration Toolbox software is a Windows application that
provides a graphical user interface to help you configure selected
Trimble GPS receivers.
The Configuration Toolbox software lets you:
• create and edit application files
• transfer application files to and from the receiver
• manage application files stored in the receiver
For more information, see Application Files, page 51.
6.3.1
Installing the Configuration Toolbox Software
A copy of the Configuration Toolbox software is included on the 5700
GPS Receiver CD-ROM.
To install the software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive on your computer.
2. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the CD drive.
3. Double-click Setup.exe.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
6.3.2
Creating and Editing Application Files
You can create an application file and transfer it to the receiver in
several different ways. The general workflow includes the following
steps:
1. Create and save the application file in the Configuration
Toolbox software.
2. Connect the receiver to the computer and apply power.
3. Open the desired application file in the Configuration Toolbox
software.