Files

Upload different file types to your sites to enhance your map view and enable the same on your assets.

You can refer to the following topics to know more about
• the Supported File Types you can upload and manage on the application,
• how to Manage Files: More Options, which includes syncing files to assets, copying, downloading files plus more and
• how to Download Files to USB Device from the application and finally uploading it to the asset.

You can also view all the uploaded files across sites and assets in one place for easier tracking and management.

To upload a file:

Navigate to Manage > Files.
Click .
Select the desired site.
Select the required file by clicking Browse or drag and drop to Upload.
The uploaded file will be visible on Site Summary map view and Insights Map or sent to assets attached to the respective site.
In case of failure in (completely or partially) uploading files, click Resume to complete the file upload.

• The Resume option is valid only for 24 hours.
• Files with same name are accepted only for different categories (Survey and Design).
• You can override files previously uploaded with its latest version.
• Do not refresh or close the page while the upload is in progress. However, you can continue using the application and access other tabs.

Supported File Types

To view grade-related data on Site Summary map view and Insights Map, uploading files of certain file type to your site is necessary. This also helps you generate .tag files.

These file types are as follows [and whether it is required on the asset (onboard) or on VisionLink Productivity (offboard)]:

Category	File Type	File Size Limit	Asset Tag	Visibility	Use Case	Onboard	Offboard	Notes
Image	.tiff (geotiff file)	5MB (min.) 80GB (max.)	NA	Site Summary map view	Used to add site layers to the existing map view.	NA	Required	• You can copy processed site image files from one site to another. • You cannot select default site image. The last uploaded image becomes the default. • You cannot upload an image to multiple sites. Re-upload the same image wherever necessary.
Calibration	.cal (calibration file)	No limit	Grade Compact Grade & Compact	Insights Map	Used to calibrate machine design data.	Required	Required	• You can sync calibration files from the application to your site's assets. • The minimum requirement to view Measured Volume KPI > View Completed data is a site with boundary and calibration (.cal or .dc) files.
	.dc (older version of .cal)
Design	.dsz (design file)	Less than 25MB (recomm.) 50MB (max.)	Grade Compact Grade & Compact	Insights Map	Used to enable site monitoring and visualize updates to site over time and work.	Optional	Optional	• It is recommended to upload all design files lesser than 25MB to avoid complications in data processing. • .vcl and .xml files will only be supported for assets with EC520 grade control devices (GCDs) when the application prepares files for USB Download. • You can sync design files from the application to your site's assets. • A design file is required to view Measured Volume KPI > View Remaining data. You can set and change the default design file you view on Site Summary and Insights. • The application automatically extracts .dsz files into the following: ° .svd (design): View this file on Site Summary Production map view and Insights Map when selecting Work Remaining. ° .svl (linework): View the design file's lineworks on Site Summary Production map view and Insights Map on top of any selected layer (zones, events, elevation, etc.). • Any .xml file not named “CoordSystemDatabase.xml” will be considered under the Design category. You can modify this before uploading the file.
	.vcl (proprietary Trimble-format machine design file with multiple layers)				Used to support Cat Grade system availed on the site's grade assets.
	.xml (landXML design file))				Used to store civil/survey work data in a text format for easy retrieval.
Survey	.ttm (surface file that can be office design or survey file)	No limit	Grade Compact Grade & Compact	Insights Map	• Office design .ttm file: Used for project monitoring • Survey .ttm file: Used for construction work on a surface and to visualize volume calculation data.	NA	Optional	NA
Geodata	.ggf (geoid file)	No limit	NA	Insights Map	Used to enhance site monitoring by improving vertical accuracy through GNSS systems.	Required	Required	To know more about geodata and related files, refer to Upload Geodata Files.
	.sgf (shift grid file)
	.dat (snake grid file)
	.dgf (GPS Pathfinder Office-geoid grid file)
	.xml (specifically CoordSystemDatabase.xml file used in conjunction with calibration and other geodata files)							The application automatically detects the name of any .xml file. If it is named “CoordSystemDatabase.xml”, the application auto-assigns Geodata category to the file. Otherwise, it will default to Design. You can modify this before uploading the file.