Traverse PC can import TDS RAW and CR5 files directly from your Recon or Ranger data collector as long as you use a serial communications port (TPC does not support USB unless it has a serial adapter) and tell TDS that you are sending the data to an HP48 (if you tell TDS that you are sending data to a Windows Computer, TDS will send a binary file that Traverse PC cannot read).  Here are the steps to transfer a TDS RAW file to Traverse PC Desktop:

In the TDS Survey Pro on the Ranger or Recon:

1. From the Main Menu, choose the File Menu
2. Choose F Transfer and make sure the following options are set:
   1. Connecting to: HP48
   2. Com Port: COM 1
   3. Baud Rate: 9600
   4. Parity: None
3. Choose Send File
4. Pick the file you want to transfer

In Traverse PC Desktop:

1. Load a file or create a new file to receive the data
2. From the Survey View choose File | Import and make sure the following options are set:
   1. Type - TDS RAW or TDS CR5
   2. Source - Direct Connection
   3. Profile - TDS
3. Click the Profile button, set the following options and choose Close:
   
4. For TDS RAW files, click the Settings button, set the following options and choose OK:
   
5. From the Import dialog box, choose Import and answer the save file prompt

Traverse PC is now ready to receive the file.  In TDS, choose OK to start sending the file.  Traverse PC should bring up a Save As dialog box showing the filename that TDS is sending.  Choose Save (or rename the file and choose Save).  The file transfer will begin.

Once the file has transferred to Traverse PC, TPC will import the data based on the Settings we chose above.  When the import is complete, you should see a screen similar to this:

Choose Close to return to the Survey View.  You should now have a new traverse named with the path and filename of the imported TDS file (C:\Program Files\TPCW\05-48.RAW for example).  You can open the traverse and choose a format to review your data.