Creating a job

You can create a job based on:

  • the settings configured for the project (this is the default setting)
  • a job template, including the last used job in the current project
  • importing a JobXML or DC file

NOTE – Where possible, Trimble recommends using .job files created in Trimble Access in preference to the equivalent JobXML or JXL (.jxl) file created in Trimble Business Center. You can create a .job file from a JobXML file but it will contain point data only as keyed in points not raw observations. For more information, see Using existing jobs with Trimble Access.

To create a job

  1. Open the New job screen:

    • When you create a new project, the New Job screen appears automatically.

    • To create a new job in an existing project, open the project from the Projects screen. In the Jobs page, tap New. The New Job screen appears.

    TIP – If you prefer to store jobs in folders in the project folder, tap in the Jobs screen to create a folder in the project folder. Enter the Folder name and tap Create. The folder path is shown at the top of the New job screen.

  2. Enter the Job name.
  3. In the Create from field:

    • Select the Project settings option to create the job based on the project settings. This is the default setting.

      The project's coordinate system and feature library are copied into the job.

      This option is not available if the project does not have a coordinate system configured.

    • Select the Template option to create the job based on the settings of the last used job in the current project or from a job template.

      All the job properties from the selected template or job are copied into the job.

    • Select the JobXML or DC file option to create the job from a JobXML or DC file and then specify the file format and tap to select the file.

      The file must be one of the following formats:

      • JobXML
      • SDR33 DC
      • Trimble DC v10.7
      • SC Exchange

      If you are unsure of the file format, select any format and the software will check this when it imports the file.

  4. To define or change the job settings, tap the appropriate button:
    • Tap Coord. sys. to choose the coordinate system for the job. See Coordinate system.
    • Tap Units to select the units and formats for numerical values. See Units.
    • Tap Layer manager to link project data and job files. See Managing data layers using the Layer manager.
    • Tap Feature library to associate a feature library with the job. See Feature library.
    • Tap Cogo settings to set the coordinate geometry settings for the job. See Cogo settings.
    • Tap Additional settings to set additional settings for the job. See Additional settings.
    • Tap Media file button to link media files to the job or to points in the job. See Media files.

  5. If required, enter Reference, Description and Operator details, and any Notes.

    TIP – To set default values for the Reference, Description, Operator, or Notes fields, use a text editor to modify the JobDetails.scprf file in the C:\ProgramData\Trimble\Trimble Data\System Files folder.

  6. Tap Accept. The job opens, showing the map.

  7. If the project contains project data, the Layer manager opens alongside the map. Use the Layer manager to select the project data you want to use with the job. See Managing data layers using the Layer manager.

When you are working in a cloud project, job data 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. For more information, see Cloud-connected workflows.