Overview: Export Landform Design generates the machine control file or guidance lines for use in the field.
Displayed By: File > Export Landform Design
or
Click Export toolbar
Appearance:
Export Grid Bearing (deg): This defines the direction of the export grid bearing. Following the main slope bearing especially for OS1Way and OS2Way designs is highly recommended.
Export Grid Spacing (m or ft): This defines the grid spacing of the export. It is recommended to use a spacing of 5m (15ft) or less.
Export Entity: Tick ON the entity you wish to export. Points are always ON by default.
Steps:
- Go to File > Export Landform Design or click the Export toolbar.
- Select the folder where to save the exported file then select the format by clicking the Save As Type drop down button. Formats include AGPS Design File (*.agd), Shape File (*.shp) and Trimble AgGPS Field Level (*.gps).
- Fill in the details as required in Appearance image above.
- Click OK.
Note. If the imported survey's original coordinate system is UTM and the export format required is Trimble Field Level (*.gps), then a conversion will be prompted as shown below. Follow the recommended Grid Rotation and hit Yes to continue.See Export To Field Level .gps File From UTM Coordinate System for more details.