Transferring Files

The File Transfer screen is available in the System Settings menu . It lets you do the following:

• Synchronize the files on the EC520 controller (the machine) with those on Connected Community.
• Import files to the machine from the display's hard drive, or, an external storage device.
• Export files from the machine to the display's hard drive, or, an external storage device.
• Custom select, if enabled, the files you want to import from the display's hard drive, or, an external storage device.

If you have an Operator Plus account you can perform further file management functions via the Advanced button on either the File Transfer screen or the Project screen.

To transfer files via a USB flash drive, you must have a TD520 display and a FAT32 format USB flash drive.
Any USB flash drive larger than 32GB may require a third-party application to format it as FAT32.

File categories

Each time you import or export files to or from the machine, you need to choose the files that you want to transfer. To do this, select the checkbox next to the category.

• Earthworks Data: You can transfer all data files or none.

• Projects: You can transfer the project files of your choice. Expand the Projects file to show each project with its own checkbox.

  TIP – Within the expanded project, select Infield Data to only export the infield surfaces for the project.

• Production Data: You can transfer data files for use in VisionLink, WorksOS or both.

File structure for external storage devices

When using Import Files TO Machine files on external storage devices, the files must be saved within the folder structure below:

Path	Description of Contents
<Root>:\ProjectLibrary	Top-level folder containing the data sub-folders.
<Root>:\ProjectLibrary\ EarthworksData	Top-level folder for data files.
<Root>:\ProjectLibrary\GeoData	Geographical data which is used in one or more projects.
<Root>:\ProjectLibrary\Projects	Project folders containing project-specific data such as designs.

Syncing files with the Connected Community

Transfer files between the machine and Connected Community to ensure the machine has the latest files and that the office has access to the data recorded on the machine.

If your machine is configured for syncing, an option to Sync Files with Connected Community Sync displays in the File Transfer screen. All relevant files within the current project are synchronized.

Automatic file sync

When automatic file sync is enabled in the Web Interface, files will automatically synchronize to Connected Community every 15 minutes, whenever the machine is powered and has an active internet connection. You are not told when the sync is in progress, or if it was successful or not.

Manual file sync

You can initiate a manual file sync to Connected Community at the end of the day; for example, if automatic file sync is not enabled or to ensure that all of the files from the last 15 minutes have been synced and are available in the office.

1. Access the File Transfer screen.
2. Confirm Sync Files with Connected Community is selected in Transfer Type.

3. Tap Sync. The File Transfer screen grays-out and a progress meter displays. Once the system connects with Connected Community, the progress meter indicates the file categories that are transferring.

   To stop the sync, tap Cancel. The file transfer stops and any partial transfers (categories that did not completely transfer) are deleted. Any categories that did completely transfer are kept.

When the file transfer is complete a success notification displays.

If you initiate a sync with Connected Community and an automatic file sync is already in progress you are asked if you would like to continue. If you choose:

• Yes, the sync that is currently in progress stops and the sync that you initiated starts.
• No, the automatic sync that is currently in progress continues and the Transfer Files screen redisplays.

Transferring files via an external storage device

Import Files TO Machine

Before you can use the Import Files TO Machine option, you must create a folder structure on your external storage device that matches the machine's file organization structure. This enables the machine to place your files in the correct location during the transfer process.

Preparing your external storage device for file transfer

1. Format your USB flash drive in the FAT32 format, if using a USB flash drive.

2. Create the top-level folder, or folders, required for the data to be transferred on your external storage device. For more information, see File structure for external storage devices.

3. Copy your files to the appropriate folder on the external storage device (for example, copy your project files to ProjectLibrary > Projects).

Connecting your external storage device for file transfer

1. Log in to the display.
2. Connect your external storage device to the display. The File Transfer screen displays.

3. Import or export the files of your choice.

   NOTE – When transferring files to or from an external storage device, an Android OS screen displays. The first time the screen displays, it is blank, apart from three vertical dots in the upper right‑hand corner. Select the dots and then select Show SD Card. The Android screen changes. From the left‑hand panel, select your external storage device and then select SELECT in the lower right‑hand corner. (Do not select any files or folders from the right‑hand panel.)

Importing files to your machine

1. Access the File Transfer screen.
2. Select Import Files TO Machine from the Transfer Type field.
3. Select the source type from the From field.
4. Tap Next. The Import Files screen displays.
5. Select the files that you want to import.
6. Tap Import to start the file transfer. Tap Cancel to exit the screen without applying any changes.

The import process

After you tap Import a progress meter displays and the File Transfer screen is grayed‑out.

First the system checks the available storage on the machine. Once sufficient space is confirmed the progress meter indicates the files that are transferring.

If you tap Cancel the file transfer stops.

When the file transfer is complete a success notification displays.

Files are overwritten with newest versions

When transferring files from an external storage device to the machine, all files on machine that have the same name as the files on the external storage device will be overwritten with the external storage device files. This includes the user preferences file userdata.pref.xml, which saves the settings; for example, the text items that are configured.

To keep the user preferences saved on a machine, either:

• Perform a File Transfer of the EarthworksData to the USB flash drive first, then perform a File Transfer from the USB flash drive to the machine

OR

• Untick the EarthworksData box when transferring files from the USB flash drive to the machine

Exporting files from the machine

1. Access the File Transfer screen.
2. In the Transfer Type field, select Export Files FROM Machine.
3. In the To field, select the destination.
4. Tap Next. The Export Files screen displays.
5. The available files to export are listed. Select the files that you want to export.
6. To initiate the file transfer, tap Export; to exit the screen without applying any changes, tap Cancel.

The export process

After you tap Export a progress meter displays and the File Transfer screen is grayed‑out.

The system checks the available storage on the destination device. Once sufficient space is confirmed the progress meter indicates the files that are transferring.

If you tap Cancel the file transfer stops.

When the file transfer is complete a success notification displays.

Using custom file import

1. Access the File Transfer screen.
2. Select Custom File Import TO Machine from the Transfer Type field.
3. Select the project to import the files into, or add a new project, from the Project field.
4. Tap Next. If adding a new project, enter a project name in Project Name and tap Save.
5. Find the file or files you want to import on the file list screen:
   1. Tap a single file to select it.
   2. Tap and hold to select multiple files within a directory and tap Open in the upper right corner. If you require files from multiple directories on the storage device, repeat the process in each directory.
6. Confirm the files you want to import on the Import Files screen and tap Import.

Troubleshooting

The following notices may appear when you are transferring files:

Unsuccessful Connection

This message displays if the system cannot connect to the Connected Community. Tap OK to return to the File Transfer screen. Check the Connected Community settings and the Internet Connection Status in the Web Interface.

Insufficient Storage

This message displays if sufficient space is not available in the destination device. Tap OK to return to the File Transfer screen. From here you can choose a different destination device (if available) and then retry, or tap Cancel.

Failed File Export

This notice displays if for any other reason a file export fails (for example if the USB flash drive is disconnected during a transfer).