To Work With Field Book Files

To Import a Field Book File

Enter data into your drawing and survey database by importing an existing field book file.

Note: In the Import Settings, clear the Process Linework check box when you are importing . fbk files created from the Survey Data Collection Link application because Linework Code Set definitions may not be recognized. However, the figure commands created using the Survey Data Collection Link are recognized.

Tutorial Exercise: Importing Field-Coded Survey Data

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

1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, expand the Networks collection and right-click the network to which you want to import the field book.
2. Click Import Import Field Book.
3. In the Field Book Filename (.FBK) dialog box browse to the field book that you want to import. Click Open.
4. In the Import Field Book dialog box, modify settings as required.

To edit a field book file

Load a field book file into a text editor so that you can view or edit it.

Note: Notepad is the text editor unless you specify another editor in the External Editor in the Survey User Settings dialog box.

Warning: To work correctly, a field book file must be in an ASCII format.

1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, expand the Networks collection and right-click on a network name.
2. Click Edit Field Book.
3. In the Field Book Filename (.FBK) dialog box, browse to the field book that you want to edit. Click Open.

4. The field book contents are displayed in the text editor.

5. Make any necessary changes and save the file.

To export a field book file

Export survey data from an individual network, individual figure, or collection of figures to a field book file.

Note: A field book can be exported from networks and figures.
1. In Toolspace, on the Survey tab, do one of the following:
   • Expand the Networks collection and right-click the network from which you want to export data to a field book.
   • Right-click the Figures collection that you want to export to a field book.
   • Expand the Figures collection and right-click a figure name to export it to a field book.
2. Click Export Field Book.
3. In the Save As dialog box, browse to the location where you want to save the field book and enter a file name. Click Save.
4. If you are exporting a network to a field book, in the Export Field Book dialog box, modify the settings as required.