Copyright: HandHeld Transfer V.1.0, ©Magellan Corporation


Contents

The following Help Topics are available:

Connection and Drives

•	Connecting to a Handheld Computer

•	Disconnecting from a Handheld Computer

•	Determining Free Space

•	Creating New Directories

Files

•	Renaming a File

•	Moving a File

•	Copying a File

•	Deleting a File

•	Sorting Files

•	Selecting Files

Error Messages Trouble Shooting

For Help on Help, Press F1

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Connecting to a Handheld Computer

Before starting Handheld Transfer, make sure the handheld computer is connected to the PC via a COM port, turned on and running HCOM  if a FS/2 or FS/3, or LINK if a Workabout.

To connect to a Handheld computer,

1	Click in the Handheld pane.

2	Click the Connect button [image].

3	The Connect to Handheld dialog box opens.

Select the COM port the Handheld is attached to on the PC, and the communications baud rate.

4	Click OK to accept the changes and connect to the Handheld computer.


Disconnecting from a Handheld Computer

To disconnect from a Handheld computer,

1	Click in the Handheld pane.

2	Select Disconnect from the Handheld menu.


Determining Free Space

Handheld Transfer easily checks the free space for the current drive.

To check the available disk,

1	Click in the pane for the drive you wish to check.

2	Click the Free Space button [image], or select Free Space from the View menu.

3	The Free Space dialog box opens listing the available disk space.


Creating New Directories

You can create a new directory on the PC from within Handheld Transfer.

To create a new directory,

1	Click in the PC pane, and open the directory where you want the new directory.

2	Click the New Directory button [image], or select New from the File menu.

The new directory appears with a temporary name, New Directory.

3	Type a name for the directory and press <Enter>.


Renaming a File

You can rename a file or directory on the PC.

To rename a file,

1	Select the file or directory you wish to rename.

2	Select Rename from the File menu, or press F2.

A border appears around the file or directory name.

3	Type a new  name and press <Enter>.

A file or directory name may not contain any of the following characters \ /  : * ? “ < > or |.


Moving a File

Moving files is a useful feature for downloading data files from the Handheld to PC after a survey or uploading software upgrades from the PC to Handheld.

Before copying, verify that the destination and source directories are visible.

To move files, select the files you wish to move, and press the Move to button [image].

To select more than one file, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting files.

You can also move files by selecting the files, and

•	select Move to from the File menu

•	press F6

•	select Move to from the menu that appears when clicking the right mouse button


Copying a File

Copying files between the Handheld and PC is the most common feature used with HandHeld Transfer whether it be downloading data files after a survey or uploading software upgrades.

Before copying, verify that the destination and source directories are visible.

To copy files, select the files you wish to copy and drag them to the other pane.

To select more than one file, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting files.

You can also copy files by selecting the files, and

•	press the Copy to button

•	select Copy to from the File menu

•	press F5

•	select Copy to from the menu that appears when clicking the right mouse button


Deleting a File

You can delete files from either the PC or the Handheld, and delete directories from the PC.

To delete a file, select the file and

•	press the Delete button

•	press the Delete key on the keyboard

•	select Delete from File menu.


Sorting Files

Handheld Transfer can display files in either the Handheld or PC pane sorted by the same conventions as Microsoft Windows, by name, type, size, or date.

To sort the files listed in a selected pane,

1	Click in the pane where you wish to sort the files.

2	Select Name, Type, Size, or Date from Sort by in the View menu.

Handheld Transfer sorts the files in the select pane.

Sort by Name sorts the files alphabetically according to the full name of the file.

Sort by Type sorts the files alphabetically by the file extension.

Sort by Size sorts the files from the largest to smallest file size.

Sort by Date sorts the files by the most recent modification date.


Selecting Files

The Select Files feature provides an easy method to select all files of an indicated type or with a given set of characters with which you can easily move, copy or delete.

To select files,

1	Click the Select Files button [image], or select Select from the File menu.

The Select Files dialog box opens.

2	Type the common characters you wish to use for the search, and press OK.  For example, to select all files that start with a b type, b*.*.  To find all files that have the dll extension, type, *.dll.

The Select Files dialog box closes, and all directories or files that meet the search criteria are highlighted and selected.

Use ? to substitute a single character as a wildcard, and * to substitute an unspecified number of characters as a wild card.  For example, *.txt displays only those files with the .txt extension, where as ?.txt displays only those .txt files with a single letter name such as a.txt. or r.txt

Unselecting Files works exactly the same way, except the Unselect Files dialog box unselects all  directories or files that meet the search criteria.


Connect to Handheld Dialog Box


Free Space Dialog Box


Troubleshooting Error Messages

The table list common error messages of Handheld Transfer and possible solutions.

Error Message	Meaning	Solution
"Remote was not found !"	Handheld Transfer could not locate the Handheld computer.	Verify that the Handheld computer is connected to a COM port.   Verify the COM port in the Connect to Handheld dialog box.
"Not enough room to copy filename !"	The target drive does not have enough available memory for the file.	Delete unused files or copy the file to a different drive.
"The serial link connection to a remote computer has been broken."	The connection between the PC and Handheld computer has been terminated.	Verify that the Handheld computer is connected to a COM port. Exit and restart HCOM or LINK and select Reconnect from the File menu
"The directory does not exist."	The directory has been deleted, or the active directory has been changed and does not contain the named directory.	Verify that the directory name is correct. Verify that the active directory is correct.
"The file does not exist."	The file has been deleted or the active directory has changed and does not contain the selected file.	Verify the file name is correct. Verify the active directory is correct.
"File is a read-only or Directory is not empty."	The named file is a read-only file. You can not delete the file.	Verify the write protection of the file  and directory, and change the permissions as needed. Delete the file or directory from the Windows file manager.
"The medium is write-protected, or is a read-only memory"	The file or directory is protected.  You can not delete the file or directory or add files to the directory.	Verify the write protection of the file  and directory, and change the permissions as needed. Delete the file or directory from the Windows file manager.
"The device does not exist"	Handheld Transfer can not locate the selected drive.	Verify the network connections to the drive.
"The object already exists"	Handheld Transfer is telling you that the file or directory you are attempting to copy or create already exists.	Rename the file or directory, and copy the file or directory.
“The destination file already exists."	The file you are attempting to copy or create already exists.	Rename the file, and copy the file or directory.
"There is no more room on the medium"	The drive is full.	Delete or move one or more files to make available space on the drive.
"There is no more room in the root directory"	The root directory is full.	Delete or move one or more files to make available space in the root directory.
"You can delete only files on a Husky computer!"	You are attempting to delete a directory on the Husky.  Directories may not be deleted using Handheld Transfer.	Exit HCOM on the Husky and use the del command in DOS on the Husky to delete a directory.
“Windows is out of memory!"	Windows is out of operating memory to complete the task.	Close one or more open applications.
"A filename cannot contain any of the following characters / : * ? "" < > |"	The file name you entered has a character which Windows reserves as special characters.	Rename the file without using the characters: / : * ? "" < > |"
"No available comms!"	All comes are busy or some is not properly closed	Restart Windows
"Filename or directory name already exists or could not be created (invalid path)."	The file or directory name already exists.	Rename the file or directory.
"Directory name is not empty or is not a directory or directory is either current working directory or root directory.”	The selected directory can not be deleted.	Verify that the directory is empty, and not the active directory.
"Communication error!"	A communications error between the Handheld computer and PC occurred during the operation.	Verify the Handheld computer is connected to the PC, and repeat the operation.
"Unexpected error with filename"	An error occurred unexpectedly during the operation.	Verify the Handheld computer is connected to the PC, and repeat the operation.
"Unexpected error."	An error occurred unexpectedly during the operation.	Verify the Handheld computer is connected to the PC, and repeat the operation.
"Path name  is invalid."	The listed path is no longer valid.	Verify the Handheld computer is connected to the PC. Verify the Network connections.
"File name could not be found."	Handheld Transfer could not locate the listed file.	Verify the file name and path.
"Another process has item open."	Handheld Transfer could not attach to the drive, file or directory for another application is currently using it.	Close all other applications that may have the file, directory or drive in use, and repeat the operation.
"A critical error has occurred; exit and restart Windows"		Exit Windows, and reboot the computer.
"Drive name access error."	Handheld Transfer could not access the listed drive.	Verify the connections and repeat the operation.
"The node name is illegal"	'node name' means path	Verify the path name is correct.
"OLE is not available!"	The Windows Registry no longer recognizes the OLE for Handheld Transfer.	Reinstall  Handheld Transfer.


About Dialog Box

The About HandHeld Transfer dialog box lists the version number, copyright information, addresses and telephone numbers for Ashtech.


Title Bar

This displays the title of the window and the active pane’s directory path.


Minimize

Use this option to  minimize the window.


Maximize

Use this option to maximize the window size to fill the entire screen.  If the window is maximized, this option restores the active window to the size and location before you maximizing the window.


Close Box

Double click this button to close the window and terminate Handheld Transfer.


Connect Button

Click this button to open the Connect to Handheld dialog box and connect to a Handheld computer.


Switch Pane Button

Click this button to change the active pane.


Select Files Button

Click this button to select files based on a file mask.  The Enter Wildcards dialog box opens to enter a file mask for files selection.


Copy To Button

Click this button to copy the selected file(s) to the current directory of the inactive device.


Move To Button

Click this button to move the selected file(s) to the current directory of the inactive device.


Delete Button

Click this button to delete the selected file(s).


Cut Button

Click this button to cut the selected file(s) to the Clipboard.


Copy Button

Click this button to copy the selected file(s) to the Clipboard.


Paste Button

Click this button to paste the file(s) from the Clipboard to the current directory in the active pane.


Select Drive Button

Click this button the change the current drive in the selected pane.  The Select Drive dialog box opens listing all available drives.


Create New Directory Button

Click this button to create a new directory in the current PC directory.


Free Space Button

Click this button to check the available disk space for the current drive.


Brief File Info Button

Click this button to display only the names for each file and directory in the current directory.


Detailed File Info Button

Click this button to display the name, size, date, and time of last modification for each file and directory in the current directory.


About Handheld Transfer

Use this option to open the About HandHeld Transfer dialog box, which lists the version number, copyright information, addresses and telephone numbers for Ashtech.


Help Button

Click this button and anywhere else in the window or menu system for quick help on the feature.


Handheld Pane

This pane lists all files and directories in the current directory of the Handheld computer.


PC Pane

This pane lists all files and directories in the current directory of the PC.


Status Bar

The Status bar lists:

 guidance information pertaining to the mouse location

 total number of files and directories in the current directory or the number of selected files

 size of all files or of all selected files

 COM port the Handheld computer is connected to

 communication baud rate between the PC and Handheld computer.


Brief File Info

Use this option to display only the names for each file and directory in the current directory.


Detailed File Info

Use this option to display the name, size, date, and time of last modification for each file and directory in the current directory.


Connect

Use this option to open the Connect to Handheld dialog box and connect to a Handheld computer.


Disconnect

This option disconnects the PC from the Handheld computer.


Select Files

Use the Select Files option to select all files of an indicated type or with a given set of characters with which you can easily move, copy or delete. The Select Files dialog box opens to enter characters to use as selection criteria.


Wildcard

Use this option to display only those files that satisfy a given file mask.  The Enter Wildcards dialog box opens to enter the file mask.


Refresh

Use this option to update the information displayed in the active pane with current data.


Cancel

Use this option to stop the connection attempt to the Handheld computer.


Copy To

Use this option to copy the selected file(s) to the current directory of the inactive device.


Exit

Use this option to close the connection to the Handheld computer and exit Handheld Transfer.


Split

Use this option to change the width of the panes.  A pane divider appears.  Drag the divider to set the pane widths.


Toolbar

Use this option to hide or display the Toolbar.


Status Bar

Use this option to hide or display the Status bar.


Move

Use this option to move the selected files from the active pane to the current directory of the inactive pane.


Delete File

Use this option to delete the selected files and directories.

Directories can not be deleted from the Handheld computer.


New Directory

Use this option to create a new directory in the current directory on the PC.


Change Pane

Click this button to change the active pane.


Rename

Use this option to rename the selected file.

A box appears around the filename.  Type in a new filename.


Select Drive

Use this option to select a different drive as the active drive.


Free Space

Use this option to view the available space of the current drive.


Sort by Name

Use this option to sort the displayed files alphabetically according to the full name of the file.


Sort by Type

Use this option to sort the displayed files alphabetically by the file extension.


Sort by Size

Use this option to sort the displayed files from the largest to smallest file size.


Sort by Date

Use this option to sort the displayed files by the most recent modification date.


Help Topics

Use this option to open the On-line Help System.


Size

Displays a four-headed arrow you can use to change the size of the window. Use the arrow keys to make the window the size you want, and then press ENTER.

•	If the window is maximized, this command is unavailable.


Move

Displays a four-headed arrow. Use the arrow keys to move window, or a dialog box.

•	If the window is maximized, this command is unavailable.

•	You can also move a window that is not maximized, or an open dialog box, by  dragging the title bar.


Restore

Restores the active window to the size and location it  had before you maximized or minimized the window.

•	To restore a minimized window, click the icon and choose the Restore command, or double-click the icon.

•	Restoring a window does not affect changes made to the window with the Move  command or Size command on the Control menu.


Close

Terminates Handheld Transfer.


Scroll Bars

The shaded bars along the right and bottom sides of a window.

With the scroll bars, you can move through a long window or Help topic.

The position of the scroll box in the scroll bar indicates the part of the worksheet or topic currently displayed in the window.

•	To scroll quickly to another part of the worksheet or topic, drag the box.

•	To scroll one row or column in a given direction, click the arrow at that end of the bar.

•	To scroll one window in a given direction, click the bar on that side of the scroll box.


Select Files Dialog Box


Drives Drop Down List Box

The Drives bar lists the path of the current drive, and has a drop down list box to select the active drive for the pane.

To select a drive, click the arrow and select a drive from the list presented.


Auto Connect

Use this option to connect to a Handheld computer using the most recent connection settings.


Unselect Files

Use the Unselect Files option to unselect all files of an indicated type or with a given set of characters. The Unselect Files dialog box opens to enter characters to use for selection criteria.