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TRAXPDA & PDA2TRAXPro
Welcome to the support page for TRAXPDA and its utility program,
PDA2TRAXPro. This page is your best resource for the most up-to-date
information on the programs.
If you do not find an answer to your problem/question, fill out and submit a
support request form.
TRAXPDA & PDA2TRAXPro
Welcome to the support page for TRAXPDA and its utility program,
PDA2TRAXPro. This page is your best resource for the most up-to-date
information on the programs.
If you do not find an answer to your problem/question, fill out and submit a
support request form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current versions of TRAXPDA and PDA2TRAXPro?
The current version of TRAXPDA is 1.3.0.
The current version of PDA2TRAXPro is 1.2.8.
These are the final versions of the two programs. TRAXPDA and PDA2TRAXPro were replaced by the new JPDA & JRead programs
in 2007. These new programs are available for free download.
Why was TRAXPDA replaced?
TRAXPDA did many of the same functions as another JAMAR program, ScanPDA. When the time came to update the coding for
these programs, they were merged into a new program called JPDA.
How do I check my version?
When you run TRAXPDA, the version number is listed on the first screen that appears. In PDA2TRAXPro, the version number is
listed in the title bar.
What kind of PDAs does TRAXPDA support?
TRAXPDA runs on Pocket PC based PDAs, with Windows Mobile 2003 or 5.0 operating systems. It does not support Palm PDAs.
How does TraxPDA validate the data?
This is probably the most useful part of the software. The idea is to tell you whether the data you retrieved from the traffic counter is
good data, before you pull up the road tubes and leave the site. The software runs a series of tests on the data and tells you if it
finds any problems. Normally, the tests will pass and the software will simply say that the data is good. Occasionally, however, one
or more of the tests will fail and the software will show you exactly what it found, and let you decide if you need to do something.
The tests depend on the type of data you collect. If you simply collect one or two channels of volume data, the software will look for
sudden changes in volumes that might indicate a hose went bad. Speed and Axle Class studies have additional tests. If you collect
Basic (Raw) Data, then there are tests specifically for that type of data.
These tests are done automatically, and unless a test fails, you don’t need to interact with the software at all. We want to make the
software as easy to use as possible.
How is the data transferred to TRAXPro?
The traffic data you read and verify is stored in special database files on your PDA. You can read as many counters and studies as
your PDA memory allows (normally a lot). Bring the PDA back to the office, put the PDA in the cradle and make sure Active Sync
software is running. Then you run the PDA2TRAXPro software on your PC to copy the data from the PDA and convert the database
files into standard TRAXPro data files. Eventually the PDA2TRAXPro software will be added to TRAXPro, but for now it is a separate
utility program.
How is GPS used with TRAXPDA?
One feature of TRAXPDA is the option to use a standard GPS receiver that connects to your PDA to download the latitude and
longitude at the site when you read a TRAX counter. This latitude and longitude information is stored with the data and passed on to
TRAXPro when you transfer the data to your office PC. You can use this information to positively identify the site location for a study.
When I start TRAXPDA, I'm prompted to activate the Crossfire Client Software. What is this?
Versions 1.1.8 and 1.2.0 of TRAXPDA required that a separate program, called Crossfire Client, be activated in order for TRAXPDA
to run correctly. This requirement was removed in the 1.3.0 version of TRAXPDA, which can be downloaded from this web site.
What are the current versions of TRAXPDA and PDA2TRAXPro?
The current version of TRAXPDA is 1.3.0.
The current version of PDA2TRAXPro is 1.2.8.
These are the final versions of the two programs. TRAXPDA and PDA2TRAXPro were replaced by the new JPDA & JRead programs
in 2007. These new programs are available for free download.
Why was TRAXPDA replaced?
TRAXPDA did many of the same functions as another JAMAR program, ScanPDA. When the time came to update the coding for
these programs, they were merged into a new program called JPDA.
How do I check my version?
When you run TRAXPDA, the version number is listed on the first screen that appears. In PDA2TRAXPro, the version number is
listed in the title bar.
What kind of PDAs does TRAXPDA support?
TRAXPDA runs on Pocket PC based PDAs, with Windows Mobile 2003 or 5.0 operating systems. It does not support Palm PDAs.
How does TraxPDA validate the data?
This is probably the most useful part of the software. The idea is to tell you whether the data you retrieved from the traffic counter is
good data, before you pull up the road tubes and leave the site. The software runs a series of tests on the data and tells you if it
finds any problems. Normally, the tests will pass and the software will simply say that the data is good. Occasionally, however, one
or more of the tests will fail and the software will show you exactly what it found, and let you decide if you need to do something.
The tests depend on the type of data you collect. If you simply collect one or two channels of volume data, the software will look for
sudden changes in volumes that might indicate a hose went bad. Speed and Axle Class studies have additional tests. If you collect
Basic (Raw) Data, then there are tests specifically for that type of data.
These tests are done automatically, and unless a test fails, you don’t need to interact with the software at all. We want to make the
software as easy to use as possible.
How is the data transferred to TRAXPro?
The traffic data you read and verify is stored in special database files on your PDA. You can read as many counters and studies as
your PDA memory allows (normally a lot). Bring the PDA back to the office, put the PDA in the cradle and make sure Active Sync
software is running. Then you run the PDA2TRAXPro software on your PC to copy the data from the PDA and convert the database
files into standard TRAXPro data files. Eventually the PDA2TRAXPro software will be added to TRAXPro, but for now it is a separate
utility program.
How is GPS used with TRAXPDA?
One feature of TRAXPDA is the option to use a standard GPS receiver that connects to your PDA to download the latitude and
longitude at the site when you read a TRAX counter. This latitude and longitude information is stored with the data and passed on to
TRAXPro when you transfer the data to your office PC. You can use this information to positively identify the site location for a study.
When I start TRAXPDA, I'm prompted to activate the Crossfire Client Software. What is this?
Versions 1.1.8 and 1.2.0 of TRAXPDA required that a separate program, called Crossfire Client, be activated in order for TRAXPDA
to run correctly. This requirement was removed in the 1.3.0 version of TRAXPDA, which can be downloaded from this web site.