BG-Map

Hardware and Software Requirements

Computer
Recommended minimum workstation: 1.5 GHz. Processor, 2 GB MB RAM

Printer
BG-Map will work with any monochrome or color laser or ink jet printer that is supported by your version of Windows. Color printers that can print handle both 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) and 11" x 17" (A3) paper are preferable.

Plotter (Large Format Printer)
A plotter is optional. A plotter will allow you to create certain types of large format maps and plant lists that cannot be printed on a printer.

BG-Map will work with any D-Size (A1) or larger plotter that is supported by your version of Windows. If you have questions regarding the compatibility with BG-Map of a particular plotter, contact BG-Map

Software Required to Operate BG-Map

Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, 32 or 64 bit
BG-BASE 6.0 or above
AutoCAD 2004, Autodesk Map 2004 or AutoCAD LT 2004 or later (See notes below.)
For information on available grants and discounts for AutoCAD, see http://www.giftsinkind.org/forms/autodeskw.pdf and http://www.giftsinkind.org/forms/autodeskw.pdf

Note: Reduced feature set when using AutoCAD LT (Details) - at least one workstation must run AutoCAD or Autodesk Map.

Network Server Operation
BG-Map can be installed on a server for multi-user operation. The following server types are supported:

Windows Server 2003 or 2008 32 or 64 bit

Multi-user network operation requires the use of the Revelation Universal Network Driver and OpenInsight Server Deployment Pack, both available from Revelation Software. For Details, contact BG-Map.

Total Station for Automated Surveying
If you will be using the BG-Map Total Station Interface for automated surveying, you will require an electronic total station surveying instrument. BG-Map is compatible with the Leica, Nikon, Pentax, and Topcon total stations.

Recommended total station accessories include a tripod, single prism pole, tripod leg bracket for the computer, a spare battery, and wireless headsets or hands-free radios..

Mobile Devices for Total Station Interface, Garden Notepad, GreVid™ and PropNoter™
For BG-Map Total Station Interface and Garden Notepad, GreVid or PropNoter™, you will need a Windows Mobile 5.0 or later device with an XScale processor 400 MHz. minimum, 64 MB RAM minimum and 240x320 pixel minimum screen size..

For specifics, contact BG-Map.

GPS for Automated Surveying
If you will be using the BG-Map GPS Interface for automated surveying, you will require a GPS with sub-meter accuracy that can output coordinates in comma delimited ascii format. If you have questions, contact BG-Map