Upload Tasks (via Direct Connection)
Upload files to field devices using the Task list on the Device pane toolbar. You can upload to:
- Trimble® Survey ControllerTM
- Trimble® Digital FieldbookTM
These file types can be uploaded:
- Feature code library (.fxl) files (converted to .fal files for Survey Controller versions prior to 11.3)
- Data dictionary (.ddf) files (converted to .fal files for Survey Controller versions prior to 11.3)
- Antenna (.ini) files
- Geoid (.ggf) files (including sub-grids)
- Datum grid files (.dgf)
To upload a file:
- Connect the field device to the computer using a USB connection or a serial connection.
- If the device asks if you want it to be connected, click . The Device pane displays in this software.
- Select the device to which you want to export the file in the Device list. If there is only one device available, this is not necessary.

- Click , and select the file type from the list. The Open dialog displays for .fxl, .ddf, and .ini files. For .dgf files, the Select Datum Grid Files for Upload dialog displays, and for .ggf files, the Geoid Sub-Gridding command pane displays.
- Browse to the file you wish to upload, and click , or click in the Geoid Sub-Gridding command pane.
- Click the Refresh icon on the Device pane toolbar to see the exported file list.