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TBC Tip #215 - File Types

By Cole Schubert EXT posted 10-13-2023 14:39

  

Hello TBC’ers! TBC is able to read and write to so many different types of files that it can sometimes be overwhelming. This week’s tip is a list of nearly all the different types of file that TBC can work with, and a brief explanation of what they are. Some files are only used by specific commands or from specific field software so be sure to double check the tools you are using!

 

Importable Data Formats

Exportable/Uploadable Data Formats

File Format

Description

File Format

Description

.06o

RINEX (GPS base files)

.12dxml

12d files

.12da, 12dxml

12D files

.avoid.svl

Avoidance zone files for GCS machines

.ali

ISPOL horizontal alignment files

.asc

ASCII, point,
Nikon NEH, Nikon TS,
TDEF files (see note on TDEF files below)

.alz

CLIP vertical alignment files

.avc

Avoidance Zone files containing 3D geographic coordinates (and photos with .avz)

.apd

tunnel shapes

.bmp, .gif, .jpg,

.png, .tif

image/background map files

.asc

ASCII, TDEF, raw data files,
InRoads horizontal and vertical alignment files

.cal

Site Calibration files

.avoid.svl

SiteVision avoidance zone files

.cdg

 

.bmp, .jpg, .png, .tif

Image files

.cpz

Control point files containing 3D geographic coordinates (and photos with .cpz)

.cal

Calibration files

.crd, .inf, .sys

Coordinate file and coordinate system definition files for Fast Survey; Road files

.cfg

Coordinate system configuration files

.csd

Coordinate System database file

.cor

GPS Pathfinder Office files

.csv, .txt

ASCII text, point, trajectory files; event data; NGS data sheets; pipeline attributes; feature attributes, Mobile Mapping, feature definition files

.crd, .mos, .txt

GENIO files

FAST Survey files

.dbf

Esri Shapefiles

.csv

(custom import)

ASCII text, point files,
station, offset, elevation files, feature definitions files

.dc

Trimble data collector files;
Road files

.dat

GNSS files, DiNi level files, STAR*NET level files

.ddf

Data dictionary files

.dc

Trimble data collector

.dgf

 

.ddd

Ashtech ATOM files (G-files), B-files, and Quark files (Q-files)
(ddd is the day of the year)

.dsz

Design files containing 3D geographic coordinates (and photos with .dsz)

.dgn

MicroStation design files (also see .i-model (.icm.dgn).dgn below)

.dxf, .dwg

CAD files

.dsp, .persist

GCS display files

.e57

Point cloud files

.dxf, .dwg

CAD files

.emjson

senseFly Mission files

.ds, .htm

NGS data sheet files

.exl

Export Feature Extraction Attribute Map files

.e57

Point cloud files

.fal, .fcl

Feature files

.ecw

Enhanced Compression Wavelet image files

.fxl

Feature definition files

.eje

MDT horizontal alignment files

.ggf

Geoid files

.exl

Feature Extraction Attribute Map files

.gvx

GNSS Vector Exchange files

.fls

Faro point cloud files

.ifc

Industrial Foundation Class files

.fxl

Feature definition files

.icm.dgn

Bentley i-model (.icm.dgn) files

.gcj

SCS work order results files

.ilj

TDS Interlock files

.gdb

Esri File Geodatabases

.ini

Site settings; antenna files

.gen

NovaPoint files

Note: The .gen NovaPoint format is supported only on 64-bit systems and in the 64-bit version of Trimble Business Center.

.job

TDS Survey Pro; Trimble Digital Fieldbook; GNSS files; Spectra Geospatial Origin

.geo, .gt, .kof, .llc, .lin, .lmd, .nyl, .prf, .pxy, .sec, .skv, .sos, .tit, .vgp

Nordic software data exchange files

.jpg

Station Panorama Image files

.hpt

HYDROpro™ files

.jxl

JobXML files

.i-model (.icm.dgn)

Bentley i-model (.icm.dgn) files

.kml, .kmz

Earth browser (Keyhole Markup Language (KML)) files containing 3D geographic coordinates (and photos with.kmz)

.ifc

Industry Foundation Class files

.kof

NovaPoint coordinate and observation files

.ilj

TDS Interlock job files

.labelstyle

Label Style files

.inf

FAST Survey files

.las

Point cloud files

.ini

Site settings files

.nod

Somero surface files

.job

GNSS Job files

.pdf

3D PDF files (create)

.jxl

JobXML files
(can include SX scan data from Siteworks)

.pdt. .tzp, .ptz

Penmap Project and Template files

.kml/.kmz

Google Earth files

.pod

Bentley Pointools files

.l

Spectra Geospatial Focus DL-15 level data files

.prj

Esri Shapefiles

.labelstyle

Label Style files

.pro

Terramodel project files

.las/.laz

Point cloud files

.profile

Hydraulic excavator profile files

.mch

GCS measure up files

.pts

ASCII point files; Point cloud files

.nod

Somero surface files

.rcp

Autodesk ReCap files

.pav

Paving run files

.rxl

Road files;

.pbj

Rangefinder laser files

.sdms

SDMS files

.pdf

Portable document files

.shp, .shx

Esri Shapefiles

.pdt

Penmap project files

.skp

SketchUp files

.persist

PCS Display Configuration files

.smz

Site map files containing 3D geographic coordinates (and photos with .smz)

.plt

CLIP horizontal alignment files

.sos

SOSI vector data files

.pro

Terramodel project files
(You must select the SCS Field Data option during installation to be able to import .pro files.)

.spj

Work order files for WorksManager

.pts

(custom import)

ASCII point, DTM files, Point cloud files

.survey

Trimble Survey Pro (version 5.0 and 5.1)

.ptx

Point cloud files

.svd

Job site design files for GCS machines

.ras

ISPOL vertical alignment files,
MDT vertical alignment files

.svl

Site map files for GCS machines

.raw

TDS, Nikon raw data files

.tdx

Trimble TBC/RealWorks Scan Data Exchange files

.reb, .*

(.021, .040, .066, .66)

REB roadway and/or surface files

.tif

Orthoimage files

.rxl

RoadXML files

.tmf

TL-Pro Terrain Manager files for Trimble TL-Pro Design Studio

.sce/.sc1

ISPOL alignment cross-section files

.trb

TrimBim files

.shp

Esri Shapefiles (.shp)

TMX (folder)

TMX files

.skp

SketchUp files

.tsd

Planar surface files

.soe

InRoads alignment cross-section files

.ttm

Trimble surface files

.sos

SOSI vector data files

.txt

SCS work order report and record files

.sp3, .sp3c

Precise ephemeris files

.vcl

Project link files; Drill Plan files; Pile Plan files;
Site mass haul files

.spj

SCS work order results files
(can include SX scan data and images from Siteworks)

.xml

LandXML files; SCS900 Tunnel files; Geodatabase files; TILOS files; Inframodel files; pile plan files; UASMaster files, Mobile Mapping files; ADAC files

.survey

Trimble Survey Pro (version 5.0 or later) files

.svd

SiteVision design files

.svl

SiteVision linework files

.sys

FAST Survey files

.tdx

TBC/RealWorks Scan Data Exchange files

.tos, .toi

Trimble X12 Laser Scanning files

.tra

MDT alignment cross-section files

.trb

TrimBim files

.trv

CLIP alignment cross-section files

.tsd

Planar surface files

.tsf

Trimble scanner files

.ttm

Trimble surface files

.tzf

Trimble point cloud files

.t00/.t01/.t02

GNSS data files

.txt

SCS work order results files,
CARTOMAP files; CAiCE files

.vcl

Project link files

.xml

LandXML files; Inframodel files; NGS OPUS files
IREDES tunnel and drill plan files; piling results files; 12d files; ADAC files, LINZ cadastral survey files

.xsr

GEOPAK XS-List Report (cross-section) files

.xyz

Point cloud files

.yxz

Wirth YXZ files, Point cloud files

 

You're all set! Maximize your TBC experience and ensure smooth workflows by utilizing learning & support material most aligned with your needs and personal preferences.

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