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Robert Hendrick posted 05-04-2025 09:02

We are having an issue with publishing a site into WorksManager on my newer TSC7 w/SiteWorks 1.80.  The site was published with VCL files in WorksManager.  While syncing with the newer TSC7 the files are coming in the design folder as DXF & TTM format.  We have alignments in the files so this is causing an issue with needs to stake the correct Stationing.  I have tested this Sync with another T7 Controller with SiteWorks 1.7 ?? and the files are syncing properly and just the VCL shows up.  I can copy and paste manually the VCL files into the proper design folder on the TSC7 and after deleting the DXF, TTM version of the files I have the ability to stake the alignments with the correct starting stations.  What is causing this?  Is there a bug in the new 1.80 SiteWorks, or something in TBC?

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Steve DiBenedetto

Hi Robert,

If it's a "Brand new" TSC7 controller, and has not had a chance to send its version number up to WorksManager via a status message- by being connected to the internet while running Siteworks and connected to a GNSS for at least 10 minutes - then WM does not know what version Siteworks is running.  In that case WM tends to send down file combos as you have recognized.  Look at the device properties in WM and see if it is recognized as a v1.80 device.  If it shows up as a v1.80 device, and  you're still getting the DXF/TTM and VCL, then something is likely going on with WM, rather than just the device not having reported up it's version yet.  

If you don't have connectivity out in the field where you can be connected to the internet and a GNSS while on a project, you can use the (new to v1.80)  Menu > Settings > Advanced Settings, and turn the checkbox on for "Enable emulated instruments".  Get the device onto Wifi or the internet, open the project you're interested in and tap on the screen after setting up a GNSS emulator to put a "fake" position in the project and just let Siteworks sit for about 10 minutes.  That should send up a status message.

So check the device properties in WM and see if it's showing its version number.  If it's not, then let it cook while connected to a GNSS or emulator and the internet.. 

Hope that helps!