Tunnel files

A tunnel file is a TXL file. When defining, surveying and reporting your tunnel the tunnel file must be in the current project folder.

LandXML files

You can convert a LandXML file that defines a tunnel to a Trimble txl file for use in the Tunnels software.

Before you start

Go to www.trimble.com/support_trl.aspx?Nav=Collection-62098&pt=Trimble%20Access.

  • Download the ASCII File Generator utility program and install it to your office computer.
  • Click Style Sheets / Tunnel Style Sheets / LandXML To TunnelXML to download the zip file and save the contents to the \Custom ASCII Files folder on your office computer.

To convert a LandXML file to a txl file

  1. On the office computer, select Start / Programs / Trimble Data Transfer / ASCII File Generator to start the ASCII File Generator utility program.
  2. From the Source JobXML or Job file field, select Browse. Set the File of type field to All files. Browse to the appropriate folder and then select the LandXML file to convert.
  3. From the Output format field, select the LandXML To TunnelXML style sheet. Click OK.
  4. From the User Value Input screen, select the tunnel surface to be converted. Click OK.
  5. Confirm the Save in folder and File name for the txl file and then select Save.
  6. When done, select Close.
  7. Transfer the TXL file to the controller.