<p>Upload Survey Points into TDS Ranger Data Collector</p><p>1. Computer: a. Save survey point file that you want to upload to PNEZD comma delimiter file: [In Civil 3D: PointsExportFormatPNEZD comma delimiter file Destination select where you want to save file {landowner.csv}</p><p>2. Data Collector: a. Turn on Data collector and Start Survey Pro </p><p> b. Start new job for {landowner}. Save and exit Survey Pro but Keep data collector on.</p><p> c. Connect data collector to computer with USB cable</p><p>3. Computer: a. Start Microsoft Active Sync; Microsoft ActiveSync provides support for synchronizing data between a Windows-based desktop computer and Windows Mobile devices.</p><p> b. Answer “No” (or cancel) to “Set-up Partnership”</p><p> c. Go to File”Connection Settings”check “ON” the following: </p><p> d. Open “Explore” in Active Sync. </p><p> e. Open second “Explore” on computer so you can drag & drop or copy files from computer into the data collector.</p><p>Feb 2011 f. Copy the PNEZD comma delimiter file {landowner.csv} from the computer into the Survey Pro folder in the Data Collector: [Mobile Device][My windows mobile based device][Survey Pro Jobs]</p><p>4. Data Collector: a. Start Survey Pro and open job for {landowner}.</p><p> b. FileImport </p><p> c. change [Type] to [*.csv] select {landowner.csv} </p><p> d. accept default layer or make new layer for imported points</p><p> e. Select: Delimitercomma Units  US Survey feet (or meters) CoordinatesPlane</p><p> f. NextColumns will be: Name column number is [1] for “Point number” Northing column is [2] Easting column is [3] Elevation column is [4] Description column is [5]</p><p> g. Finish – points will now be uploaded into job {landowner}.</p><p>Notes: 1. If the file you are importing has a “Point 1”, you will get a message saying that “there is an existing point with the same name but different coordinates” Answer “Yes” to replace the existing point with the new one. </p><p>2. If you have a Total Station Survey that you are importing, you can Copy the {landowner.job} and the {landowner.raw} files along with the PNEZD comma delimiter file {landowner.txt} file (Step 3.f.) from the computer into the Data Collector: [My windows mobile based device][Survey Pro Jobs]</p><p>If you do this you can eliminate Step 2.b. and Step 4.b. – g. Start Survey Pro OPEN or BROWSE to the {landowner.job} file. The job opens, and all your points are uploaded.</p><p>Feb 2011</p>