TOP J. Can changes be made to the data in the PC “host” program?
Yes, but you can’t change all the data in the PC program. The TIMVEG PC program allows for transfer, limited editing, batch validation, backup, plot and validation list printing, and translation to a MoF database format. The items you can change or add to are: All plot notepads – entering access notes on a regular keyboard might be easier than the handheld. Some header information, like adjusted GPS coordinates. Some of the office site tree information. If you need to make changes to other data there are three options: • make the changes in the handheld and retransfer or, • transfer the plot from the PC to the handheld for editing, then transfer the edited version back to the PC. • run the handheld program on the PC (call D.R. systems for assistance before doing this). TOP K. Can the handheld program be run on the PC? Yes, the handheld program can be run in the DOS window by typing VRI – for the BC Vegetation Inventory program and CMI – for the National Inventory program. TOP L. How do
