User Manual

15 Software Utilities
156 5800 GPS Receiver User Guide
55800 Operation
15.3Configuration Toolbox Software
Configuration Toolbox is a Windows application that provides a
graphical user interface to help you configure selected Trimble GPS
receivers.
Configuration Toolbox 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 147.
15.3.1 Installing Configuration Toolbox
A copy of Configuration Toolbox is included on the 5700/5800 GPS
Receiver CD-ROM.
To install the software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive on your computer.
2. From the main menu select “Install individual software
packages”.
3. Select “CToolBox vX.XX”
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
15.3.2 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 Configuration Toolbox.
2. Connect the receiver to the computer and apply power.
3. Open the desired application file in Configuration Toolbox.