Pentax DC1Z

TPC supports the Pentax DC1Z format. It can Import and Export DC1Z files directly to the data collector or total station via a serial port on your computer.

Exporting DC1Z Files

• Select the traverses or points you want from their respective views.
  
• From the desktop menu choose File | Export.
  
• From the Type field, choose Pentax DC1Z and select the settings you want by clicking on the [...] button.
  
• Choose the direct connection options to match the DC1Z.
  
• Tell the data collector or total station to receive data.
  
• Choose Export.

The dialog will indicate when the export is complete.

Importing DC1Z Files

• From the TPC Desktop, choose File | Import.
  
• From the Type field, choose DC1Z and select the settings you want by clicking on the [...] button.
  
• Choose the direct connection options to match the DC1Z.
  
• Choose Import.
  
• Tell the data collector or total station to send its data.
• TPC will display the File Save dialog box. Enter a filename and location for the imported data.

The dialog will indicate when the import is complete.

TPC will add a new traverse to the survey and put all of the imported points into it. The imported points also show up in the Points Manager. If you don’t want the traverse you can delete it. The points will remain in the Points Manager.

Editions

Premium, Professional

Related Topics

Importing Data
Exporting Data
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