Leica Geosystems PlusXL - Manual (Page 4)

Leica DISTO
TM
PlusXL
PlusXL_Manual_1.0.7_en 4/15 28.01.2004
2. About PlusXL
PlusXL enables direct data transfer from the Leica DISTO
TM laser distancemeter to an Excel cell. It is possible
to transfer data to a pocket PC (Pocket Excel) and to a desktop PC or laptop computer. Just by using the
directional leys on the Leica DISTO
TM plus, the data field can be selected and the curser can be moved in all
directions in the EXCEL program, even diagonally.
After transferring the measured data into the selected Excel cell, the curser jumps horizontally or vertically to
the next field.
Templates can be prepared on the PC for the various tasks and transferred to the pocket PC. Excel then
performs the predefined calculation. Assigning names to the prepared rows and columns saves time when
measuring on-site.
PlusXL calls up Microsoft Pocket Excel. After closing PlusXL, the Pocket Excel program remains open on the
pocket PC and has to be closed before transferring data to the desktop PC.
3. System requirements
Hardware
Pocket PCs with Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or Windows Mobile 2003 with integrated Bluetooth. Some pocket
PCs require special Bluetooth drivers; these drivers are available from the manufacturer of the pocket PCs. A
list of recommended pocket PCs and the current version of PlusXL are posted on the web-site
www.disto.com .
Most pocket PCs with Microsoft Pocket PC 2000, 2002 or Windows Mobile 2003 with Bluetooth extension e.g.
with the Bluetooth CF-card.
The desktop version of PlusXL requires a desktop PC with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP with Bluetooth
USB-adapter. Details can be found in the manuals of the manufacturer of the relevant Bluetooth adapter.
Software
Microsoft ActiveSync (for the installation on the pocket PC and synchronisation between pocket PC and
desktop PC). Microsoft ActiveSync is included in the delivery package of the pocket PC. The newest version
is found under www.microsoft.com.
Microsoft Excel (for the desktop version and for post- editing Pocket Excel files on the PC).