Thales Navigation Z-Max

The Z-Max file format is based on the TDS RW5 file but with records added for Latitude and Longitude.

Files Only

Version 9.5 does not support direct connection to the Thales GPS receiver. You will need to use the transfer software provided by Thales to transfer the data files between your computer and the Thales GPS reciever.

Importing Z-Max Files

• From the TPC Desktop menu choose File | Import.
  
• From the Type list, choose Thales Navigation Z-Max then settings you want by clicking on the [...] button.
  
• Enter a file name or choose Browse and select the file you want or choose Direct Connection.
  
• Choose Import.
  

The dialog will indicate when the import is finished.

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.

Exporting Z-Max Files

• Select the traverses or points you want from their views.
  
• From the TPC Desktop menu choose File | Export.
  
• From the Type list, choose ASCII then settings you want by clicking on the [...] button.
  
• Enter a file name or choose Browse and select one or choose Direct Connection.
  
• Choose Export.

The dialog box will indicate when the export is finished.

Related Topics

Importing Data
Exporting Data
ASCII Coordinate Import/Export
TDS Import/Export

Editions

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