SURPAC Upgrade
SURPAC Software Upgrade (Southern Africa, Central Africa and Europe)
The SURPAC Software Upgrade (Southern Africa, Central Africa and Europe) is applicable to any version of SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 from Version 5.01 onward. NB : All software modifications and/or extensions made since Version 5.01 are incorporated in this latest Upgrade.
The SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 – Version 5.74 Upgrade is available as follows:
Partial Upgrade : If you have already installed SURPAC Version 5.70, or higher, you can download and install the Upgrade file called “SURPAC57401P.exe“ which is 19,518 Kb in size and takes less than 20″ to download. If you have an earlier version of SURPAC you will need to re-install the full version of the software.
Once the required file has been downloaded and saved, use the Windows Explorer to locate the file (it is normally in the “C:\Downloads” folder), and then double click its Icon. The installation programme will then run, displaying an information listing and a default Destination Folder.
Important: After selecting the required User language, use the [Browse] Button on the displayed form to select the correct Destination folder (the folder in which SURPAC is currently installed). The default folder is set as “C:\Surpac Software”.
NB: Users who installed SURPAC prior to mid-2007, may have SURPAC installed in the “C:\Surpac98” folder. If so, change the above default Destination folder to this value. Then click the [Next] Button to install.
On completion of the Installation and Registration process, click the [Finish] button to re-start your computer..
SURPAC-Naija Software Upgrade (Nigeria and West Africa)
This SURPAC-Naija Software Upgrade (Nigeria and West Africa) is applicable to any version of SURPAC-Naija for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 from Version 5.71 onward.
NB: All software modifications and/or extensions made since Version 5.71 are incorporated in this latest Upgrade
The SURPAC-Naija for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 – Version 5.72 Upgrade is available as follows:
If you have already installed SURPAC Version 5.71, or higher, you can download and install the Upgrade file called “SURPAC-Naija57201P.exe” which is just 20,051 Kb in size and takes less than 20″ to download.
Once the required file has been downloaded and saved, use the Windows Explorer to locate the file (it is normally in the “C:\Downloads” folder), and then double click its Icon. The installation programme will then run, displaying an information listing and a default Destination Folder.
Important: After selecting the required User language, use the [Browse] Button on the displayed form to select the correct Destination folder (the folder in which SURPAC-Naija is currently installed). The default folder is set as “C:\SURPAC Software Nigeria”.
Then click the [Next] Button to install.
On completion of the Installation and Registration process, click the [Finish] button to re-start your computer.
Transformation Data required by SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
South Africa : Clarke 1880 (Modified) Ellipsoid to/from WGS 84 Ellipsoid Transformations
Users in South Africa may need to download the Transformation Control files contained in the PKZIP Self-extracting file called “SURPAC Control Files.exe”, in order to carry out transformations between the Clarke 1880 (Modified) Ellipsoid (“Lo”) system and the WGS 84 Ellipsoid (“WG”) system, that are included in SURPAC. These files are applicable to SURPAC Version 5.34, or later.
(NB : If you have previously downloaded, or installed, this file prior to 13 January 2016, then please re-download now.)
Once this file has been downloaded and saved, use the Windows Explorer to display the file, and then double click its Icon. Ensure that the displayed default Destination Folder “C:\Surpac Software” is correct for your PC/Laptop. If not, use the [Browse] Button to select the folder in which SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7 is currently installed. Finally, click the [Install] Button. The two Transformation Control files will then be stored in the defined SURPAC application folder.
U.K. : Airy 1830 Ellipsoid (OSGB36) to/from WGS 84 Ellipsoid (ETRS89) Transformations
Users in the U.K. need to download the Transformation Data contained in the ZIP file called “OSTN02.ZIP”, in order to carry out transformations between the Airy 1830 Ellipsoid (OSGB36) and the WGS 84 Ellipsoid (ETRS89), that are included in SURPAC. These data are derived directly from the Ordnance Survey (U.K.) issued data. (NB : If you have already downloaded this file, then it is not necessary to download it again.)
Once this file has been downloaded and saved, use PKZIP (or WinZip) to extract the compressed transformation files. When extracting, ensure that the Destination (Save To) Folder is set as “C:\Surpac98”, or “C:\Surpac Software” or the folder in which SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 is currently installed.
Click the appropriate Button below to download the required SURPAC Upgrade or Data File
Download the Partial SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 Upgrade (Version 5.74)
(Version 5.74.0001) – Last Updated on 22 February 2019)
Download the Partial SURPAC-Naija for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 Upgrade (Version 5.72)
(Version 5.72.0003) – Last Updated on 27 September 2018)
Download the SURPAC Transformation Control Files and Trig/TSM Beacon location Files. The self-extracting WinRAR File “SURPAC Control Files.exe” contains the necessary transformation control data to enable transformations between the Clarke 1880 (Modified) Ellipsoid and the WGS 84 Ellipsoid.
These transformations are only applicable to South Africa.
Trig/TSM Download file (2,238 Kb)
(Last Updated on 13 January 2016)
Download the OSTN02 and OSGM02 Transformation Data files used by SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7 (for the U.K. National Grid (OSGB36) and GPS National Grid (ETRS89) Co-ordinate Systems only).
The download File is called “OSTN02.ZIP” and is 2.238 Kb in size.
These transformations are only applicable to the U.K. This file is approximately is 2.3 Mb in size.
This file is 2,238 Kb in size.
(Last Updated on 13 January 2016)
View or Download the “SURPAC Modifications.pdf” file. This document contains detailed information on the SURPAC for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 Upgrades and additions, that have been made since January 2001.
(Last Updated on 03 September 2018). This file is 22,042 Kb in size.