Tally reports and job reports

There are a variety of reports and files that can be created on the controller or generated using Trimble Sync Manager. The easiest way to generate reports is using Trimble Sync Manager. Reports generated using Trimble Sync Manager contain data for the primary tally file set, whereas reports generated on the controller contain data only for the tally files on the controller. For more information, refer to the Pipelines projects section of the Trimble Sync Manager Help.

In Trimble Access, the Pipeline tally menu provides two options for generating reports. Select:

  • Tally reports to create reports on tally and joint mapping details.
  • Job reports to create custom reports of the as-built pipeline.

Data can be exported as machine‑readable files for use in other software applications, or as human‑readable reports in Word or HTML format. Use the KML report formats to generate a KML file that you can drag and drop onto Google maps, to view the data against a map background.

  1. Tap and select Pipeline tally.
  2. Select the required report type: Tally reports or Job reports.

  3. In the File format field, select the type of file to create.

    For job reports, the available file formats are a list of stylesheets (*.xsl). The ones that specifically apply to the pipeline are prefixed with Pipeline.

  4. If required, edit the file name. Tap to select an existing folder or create a new one.

  5. Complete the other fields as required.

  6. To automatically view the file after you create it, select the View created file check box.
  7. Tap Accept.

Predefined import and export file formats are defined using XSLT stylesheet (*.xsl) definition files. They are typically located in the C:\ProgramData\Trimble\Trimble Data\System Files folder.

You can modify a predefined format to meet your specific requirements, or use it as a template to create a completely new custom import or export format.

For example, you could create:

  • A tally report that lists any tally items that were modified, or that lists the joints that were tallied or mapped on a particular day or week.
  • A job report that lists any joints that were measured on the as-built pipeline, or that lists the depth of cover of points on the as-built pipeline.

For more information, refer to the topic Custom import & export formats in the Trimble Access Help.