Import a data collector file

  1. Open the job you want to import the information into, if it is not already open.
  2. Select the Takeoff tab, if it is not already active.
  3. In the Active Layer field on the toolbar, click to select the layer to which you want to import the TDS data file. Data imported from a data collector file will replace any existing data in the selected layer.
    Note: You cannot import a file into a substrata layer.
  4. Click Estimating > Earthwork > Import > TDS Data in the All Tasks pane.
  5. Browse to the folder where the TDS data file is saved.
  6. In the Files of type field, click to select the appropriate file type to display the data collector file.
  7. Select the data file you want to import.
  8. Click Open.