Import and export data or copy past coordinates with TOPCON GM SERIES TOTAL STATION

IMPORT AND EXPORT DATA TOPCON TOTAL STATION.

USB AND TOTAL STATION


Import coordinates or export coordinates is very easy in Topcon total station
because in this total station, USB PORT is available and also supports USB directly'
To copy coordinates from the total station follow the steps below
then press the F2 key or key below the USB option
you can watch the video for the demo
when you click that button  you will get more two options on the next prompt
first,  you need to connect your USB to your total station and also open the job in which you want to pass coordinates data, on the main screen, you need to press the escape key until the main menu is shown on the screen then press the function key until you see the USB option on the screen

  1. T TYPE
  2. S TYPE

T TYPE: It means' text type coordinates'
S TYPE: its means' SDR type coordinates
these both are text formats but slightly different formats.
so select according to your requirements I have selected S TYPE in the video you can watch.
when you select and press enter you will go to the next screen in which you will get more option 

  1.  SAVE DATA
  2.  LOAD KNOWN PT
  3.  SAVE CODE
  4.  LOAD CODE
  5.  FILE STATUS 

Transfer coordinates data from the total station into the USB

if you want to copy coordinates from the total station then you have to select option number one "SAVE DATA"

by selecting SAVE DATA you get another screen that shows your all jobs in the total station.
which job data you want to copy from the total station simply you have to keep a cursor on that job and press enter so you will see "out" in front of that job.
in this way, you can select multiple jobs to transfer at the same time.
and then press F4 "ok" 
when you press ok the total station will ask for confirmation and you have to press F4 for ok again.
 Transfer coordinates data from the USB into the total station 

If you want to copy coordinates from USB then you have to select option number two "LOAD KNOWN PT" 

Note:
  •  1. To transfer data to the total station you need to open the job in which job you require coordinates.
  • 2. keep SDR format coordinates in your USB openly like do not keep them inside any folder. (keeping SDR format openly in USB is my suggestion because some total stations may not be open folders)


By selecting option number two the total station will ask for confirmation of the job that you want to copy data to this job you have to press F4 to confirm.
you will be redirected to USB and it will show you all the jobs you have in your USB select your job and press enter.
the machine will ask again for confirmation so press F4 to confirm.
that's it your data is transferred to your job in the total station.





overview of the above procedure 

To use the USB port functionality to import or export coordinates with your Topcon total station, follow these steps: First, press the F2 key or select the USB option. Then, connect your USB to the total station and open the desired job. Next, navigate to the main menu by pressing the escape key and selecting the USB option. From here you can choose either T TYPE for text type coordinates or S TYPE for SDR type coordinates. Once you've made your selection, you'll see options such as SAVE DATA, LOAD KNOWN PT, SAVE CODE, LOAD CODE, and FILE STATUS on the next screen. To transfer data from the total station to the USB, select "SAVE DATA" and confirm the desired jobs to copy. For transferring data from the USB to the total station, choose "LOAD KNOWN PT" and select the job from the USB. Confirm the transfer and your data will be successfully importedJust remember to keep SDR format coordinates openly in the USB for seamless transfer.

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