Cloud-connected workflows

A cloud-connected workflow means the Trimble Access software is connected to the Trimble Connect cloud collaboration platform. To be connected to Trimble Connect, the controller must be connected to the internet and you must be signed in to Trimble Access using your Trimble ID.

When Trimble Access is connected to Trimble Connect you can easily download data from and upload data to the cloud, enabling seamless collaboration between field and office:

  • Projects and jobs in Trimble Connect that are shared with you are shown in the Projects and Jobs lists in Trimble Access.

  • Once field data is uploaded in the cloud you can use the Trimble Connect Field Data extension to manage, review and process Trimble Access field data using Trimble Connect Web. For more information, see the Trimble Connect Field Data Help.

  • If the job contains Trimble Access Pipelines data, use Trimble Sync Manager to merge joint and tally updates from the field or to view data in the Pipeline dashboard. For more information, see the Trimble Sync Manager Help.

Automatically upload data to Trimble Connect

Job data in a cloud project is automatically uploaded to Trimble Connect when the status of the job changes, for example to In progress or to Fieldwork complete. If Trimble Access is not currently connected to Trimble Connect, the job data is automatically uploaded the next time Trimble Access is connected to the internet and you are signed in using your Trimble ID.

To automatically send updates while jobs are in progress, set the File upload settings to Automatically upload the current project in the Cloud settings screen. For more information, see Cloud settings for all projects.

Automatically download data from Trimble Connect

When Trimble Access is connected to Trimble Connect, Trimble Access checks for changes made to the project data in Trimble Connect every 5 minutes as well as at specific times including:

  • when you sign in

  • when you open a job

  • when you select a project data file to use in the job from the Layer manager

When a new version of a project data file you are using in the job is available, Trimble Access shows a notification. This ensures that you are always working on the latest version of any project data file, eliminating the need for manual file transfers and reducing the risk of making decisions based on outdated information.

If files are removed from the cloud, the software shows a notification and prompts you to delete the file from the controller. You have the option to convert the file to a local-only file, which is no longer connected to the cloud.