Installing Origin

To install or update Origin on a controller running Windows using Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager for Windows:

1. Connect the controller to the internet. See Internet connection setup.

2. To open Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager, tap the Search icon in the Windows task bar on the controller and enter Install. Tap Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager in the search results.

   Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager automatically connects to the internet using the device's internet connection, updates itself if required and then checks for available updates.

3. In the product bar, select the product you want to install or update.
4. Make sure the version you want to install is selected in the Version field.

5. In the Install updates tab, select the items to install:

   • Select the software apps for which you are licensed.

     If the controller has a perpetual Origin license, the Origin apps for which the controller is licensed are already selected. If you are installing Origin to use with a subscription license, you must select the Originapps you want to install.

   • In the Tools group, select the GlobalFeatures.fxl check box to install the GlobalFeatures.fxl example feature library file for use with the Origin software. For more information, see Feature library.

   • In the Language and Help Files group, select the required language pack to install.

     Installing your preferred language pack enables you to use the Origin software in a language other than English, and to view Origin Help files on the controller in your preferred language (if available) without connecting to the internet and browsing to the Spectra Geospatial Origin Help Portal. For more information, see To change language or terminology.

6. If you have set up custom data folders to install Origin data files during software update/installation, select the folder(s) to install in the Custom data folders to upload group. See Installing existing data during upgrade.

7. Tap Install.

   The progress of the software download and installation is shown.

   If your anti-virus software shows an alert when running Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager, in most cases you can continue with the installation anyway. If your anti-virus software does not allow you to continue, you must configure your anti-virus software to accept the changes made by Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager. Spectra Geospatial strongly recommends that you always run up-to-date anti-virus software on the device.

8. To close Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager, tap Finish.

To install or update Origin on a controller running Android using Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager for Android:

1. Connect the controller to the internet. See Internet connection setup.

2. To open Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager, go to the Android Apps screen on the controller and tap the Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager for Android  icon.

   Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager automatically connects to the internet using the device's internet connection, updates itself if required and then checks for available updates.

3. In the product bar, select the product you want to install or update.
4. Make sure the version you want to install is selected in the Version field.

5. In the Install updates tab, select the items to install:

   • Select the software components for which you are licensed.

     If the controller has a perpetual Origin license, the Origin apps for which the controller is licensed are already selected. If you are installing Origin to use with a subscription license, you must select the Origin apps you want to install.

   • In the Tools group, select the GlobalFeatures.fxl check box to install the GlobalFeatures.fxl example feature library file for use with the Origin software. For more information, see Feature library.

   • In the Language and Help Files group, select the required language pack to install.

     Installing your preferred language pack enables you to use the Origin software in a language other than English, and to view Origin Help files on the controller in your preferred language (if available) without connecting to the internet and browsing to the Spectra Geospatial Origin Help Portal. For more information, see To change language or terminology.

6. Tap Install.

   The progress of the software download and installation is shown.

7. During installation, any of the following pop-up messages may appear:
   • If a version of the software is already installed, you are prompted to confirm you want to install an update to the existing application. Tap Install.
   • If a pop‑up message indicates that the device is set to block installation of apps obtained from unknown sources:
     1. Tap Settings in the pop‑up message.
     2. In the Settings screen, locate the Unknown sources item and set the control to on to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store.
     3. Tap OK.
   • If prompted to grant access to functions on the device, tap Install to agree and install the software.
8. Tap Done to return to Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager. Alternatively, tap Open to close Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager and open the newly installed software.

9. To close Spectra Geospatial Installation Manager, tap Finish.

To use Origin for the first time after installation or update:

1. On the Home screen or the Apps screen of the controller, tap or double-tap the Origin software icon to run the software.

2. The first time you use the software, you are prompted to accept the General Product Terms. Read the terms and then tap OK.

   To view these terms at any time, in the Origin software, tap and select About. Tap Legal and select EULA.

3. The first time you use the software, the Spectra Geospatial Solution Improvement Program screen appears. The Spectra Geospatial Solution Improvement Program collects information about how you use Spectra Geospatial programs and about some of the problems you may encounter, and uses this information to improve products and features.

   • To participate in the program, select the I would like to participate in the Solution Improvement Program check box and then tap OK.

   • If you choose not to participate, leave the I would like to participate in the Solution Improvement Program check box unselected and then tap OK.

   Participation in the program is strictly voluntary. At any time, you can choose to participate or not to participate in the Solution Improvement Program. To do this, in Origin tap and select About. Tap Legal and select Solution Improvement Program. Select or clear the I would like to participate in the Solution Improvement Program check box. For more information, see Spectra Geospatial Solution Improvement Program.
   

4. The Projects screen appears. You can now create or open a project.

5. If required, tap at the top of the Projects screen to sign in using your Trimble ID. You must sign in:

   • To download your Origin subscription license the first time you use your Origin subscription.

   • If you have a perpetual license, and you want to be able to synchronize Origin data with the cloud.

   For subsequent use, you must only sign in if you have previously signed out. For more information, see Signing in and signing out .

   Origin provides options to help manage your subscription. For example, if you always use the same controller you can keep your subscription locked to the controller. Alternatively, you can choose to release the subscription if you typically do not always use the same controller and want to be able to sign in on another one. For more information, see Options for releasing your subscription in Signing in and signing out .

You may need to update your office software, so that you can import your Origin version 2023.10 jobs.

All required updates to Survey Office are handled using the Check for updates utility provided with Survey Office.