To Import Point Files into the Survey Database

Use the Import Point File command to import points into the Survey database and network as control points or non-control points.

In the import settings, you have an option for linework processing. The selected point file format determines the column order, (P,N,E,Z,D), the delimiter, and coordinate zone of the file being imported. If you select the Process Linework option, the point file format must contain a Raw Description column. A point file format with a coordinate system zone that is different from the coordinate zone assigned to the Survey Database will require a transformation.

Each time you import a point file, a point group is created on the Prospector tab in Toolspace. The file name for the file you import is the default point group name.

Tip: You can also use the Import Survey Data wizard to import point files.

1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, right-click a <named> network.
2. Click ImportImport Point File.
3. Browse to the file you want to import and click Open.
4. Make any necessary changes to the Import Point File settings and click OK.