6.Files, Folders, And Transferring Data
The GK-604D IRA uses several types of files and dedicated folder locations to keep track of Workspaces and Project Explorer element configuration files, such as hole and probe configuration files and data files. The default locations and names for most of these appear in Table 1.
CAUTION! Manual editing any of the configuration files or renaming folders above may result in data loss or unexplained operation and is strongly discouraged.
|
Purpose |
Default Folder |
Filename |
|
GK-604D IRA preferences and |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK-604D\ |
Config.xml |
|
Workspace repository |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK-604D\Workspaces\ |
N/A |
|
Probe Library repository |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK-604D\Probe Libraries\ |
N/A |
|
Project repository (Workspace)1 |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK−604D\Workspaces\<WRK_SPC_FLDR>\ |
.wkspc |
|
Hole repository (Project) |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK−604D\Workspaces\<WRK_SPC_FLDR>\ |
.proj |
|
Hole configuration |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK−604D\Workspaces\<WRK_SPC_FLDR>\ |
.hole |
|
Data Files (per Hole) |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK−604D\Workspaces\<WRK_SPC_FLDR>\ |
*.gkn |
|
Probe repository (Probe Library)2 |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK−604D\Probe Libraries\<PRB_LIB_FLDR>\ |
.prblib |
|
Probe configuration |
\Application Data\Geokon\GK−604D\Probe Libraries\<PRB_LIB_FLDR>\ |
.probe |
table 1: Folder Paths and File Names
1<WRK_SPC_FLDR> is a placeholder for the workspace name.
2<PRB_LIB_FLDR> is a placeholder for the probe library name.
In general, the only files generated by the GK-604D IRA that will have to be transferred are the "hole" data files, although periodically archiving others on a "master" PC is recommended. Connecting the Field PC to a desktop or laptop PC using the supplied USB cable (Type A to mini B) is straightforward and allows the user to view the Field PC’s storage as a flash drive on the desktop/laptop; you can then simply drag the files around to any folder on the desktop/laptop.
■If you are using Windows XP you will need to download and install the program, "ActiveSync". This application is available for free from the Microsoft site (www.microsoft.com and search for "Active Sync download"). Once installed (generally requires a reboot), simply connect the USB cable from the Field PC and then open "My Computer" on the XP machine and see a "PDA" entry under drives. Double click on it to see the folders in the Field PC.
■If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, a free application called "Windows Mobile Device Center" is available on Microsoft’s website. Once installed, a hardware connection between the Field PC and the desktop/laptop typically initiates the software connection.
It is not necessary to set up any ‘syncing’ options although it can easily be accomplished. Another Bluetooth partnership can also be set up from your desktop/laptop (assuming they have Bluetooth modules) to the Field PC and transfer files that way.
All of these options (and more) are described in the reference guide of the FPC-2 Field PC, available in the Inclinometer section of the geokon manuals webpage:
http://www.geokon.com/manuals/
To guard against accidental data loss and as a matter of good computer technique, critical data and configuration files should be periodically backed up.
Entire projects can be backed up using the Project Export function from the File menu. After exporting, the resulting ".lvpe" file should be transferred to a desktop PC using the techniques described in Section 6.1,
Probe Libraries can be backed up using the Probe Library Export function from the File menu. After exporting, the resulting ".gple" file should be transferred to a desktop PC using the techniques described in Section 6.1.
Although backing up a project automatically includes any data files stored as part of the project element "hole" structure, data files can be individually backed up per hole using the Data Export function from the File menu. After exporting, the resulting ".gkn" file should be transferred to a desktop PC using the techniques described in Section 6.1.