Spectra Geospatial Origin Surveying Field Software

Spectra Geospatial Origin is a full-featured, modern field software platform designed for today's demanding survey workflows. Developed as the successor to Survey Pro, Origin is built from the ground up to run on Android and Windows 10, delivering a streamlined, intuitive experience across a range of Spectra data collectors and instruments.

Whether you’re working with GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, or both in integrated survey mode, Origin supports the tools professionals rely on. It includes powerful TDS COGO™ tools, a map-centric interface, feature coding, layer control, cloud sync via Trimble Sync Manager, and robust stakeout routines—all wrapped in a crisp, touch-friendly design.

Origin is available in three licensing tiers: GNSS, TS, and the all-in-one Origin Max, with flexible options for perpetual licenses or annual subscriptions.

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Why Upgrade from Survey Pro to Origin?

Transition guide - Survey Pro to Origin

Origin is not just a new interface, it's a smarter way to survey. While Survey Pro relied on separate receiver profiles, Origin introduces Survey Styles and Templates that save time across projects by integrating your base/rover, units, coordinate system, and device settings in a single reusable file. That means less configuration, fewer errors, and faster start times in the field.

Comparison with Origin LT

While Origin LT provides access to foundational tools such as job management, point collection, and basic stakeout, it is limited to mechanical total stations and SP60 GNSS receivers. In contrast, Origin supports:

• Full GNSS and robotic TS workflows
• Integrated surveys (GNSS + Total Station)
• Surface scanning, DTM creation, and advanced COGO
• Broad hardware compatibility
• Access to optional modules like Origin Roads

If you're doing more than basic topo, Origin is the tool that matches your productivity demands.

Instrument Compatibility

Spectra Origin is built for seamless integration with a wide range of survey-grade equipment, ensuring you can leverage the full capabilities of your GNSS receivers and total stations without compromise.

Origin GNSS is designed specifically for satellite-based workflows and supports:

• SP100 GNSS Receiver

• SP60 GNSS Receiver

• SP80 & SP85 GNSS Receivers

• SP90m GNSS Receiver

• SP30 Handheld GNSS Receiver

Origin Total Station connects with leading optical systems and supports:

• FOCUS 30/35/50 Robotic Total Stations

• Nikon Mechanical Total Stations

• Most 3rd Party Total Stations (via supported protocols)

Origin Max combines both GNSS and total station functionality, enabling integrated survey workflows with all the instruments listed above. It’s ideal for crews using both technologies in the same project, such as GNSS for topo and robotic total stations for building stakeout.

Whether you're transitioning from Survey Pro or starting fresh with Origin, the wide device compatibility ensures your existing Spectra or Nikon hardware remains fully supported. This flexibility gives your team the freedom to work with the tools you trust, without changing platforms.

Available Versions (Perpetual or Subscription):

• Origin Max – Complete GNSS + TS support
• Origin GNSS – GNSS receiver workflows only
• Origin TS – Optical instrument workflows only
• Upgrades Available: TS to Max and GNSS to Max
• Subscription Licenses: Annual plans per seat