Transfer a Survey File to PCS

Utility files labeled wToCmd.exe and CeFileXer.exe must be updated for the current release of Allegro QX software in order for survey files to transfer properly from the Allegro QX to PCS. For more information, refer to Transfer Utility Files to PCS.

Complete the following steps to transfer a CeCi survey file to PCS:

1. Connect the provided USB serial cable to your computer and the Allegro QX. If you are using a USB power dock, connect the USB cable to the power dock and your computer.

2. To transfer a survey file to PCS version 1.x or 2.x, follow these steps:

   1. Click Field Computer > Receive to open the Field Computer Receive Data window.

   2. Click the options Receive Cis Data and Allegro QX.

   3. Click Retrieve File(s) to display a list of CeCi survey files available for transfer.

   4. Select each survey file you want to transfer.

   5. Click Import to transfer survey files from the Allegro QX to PCS.

   6. When the Mark Native window opens, click the check box for any Native Data survey files and then click OK to continue the transfer.

      The Field Computer Receive Status window opens showing the status of the file transfer. Refer to the PCS User Guide for information about viewing and managing survey data in ISM.

3. To transfer a survey file to any version of PCS 7, follow these steps:

   1. Click Field Computer > Receive Data.

   2. Click Receive CIS Data and From Allegro QX

   3. Click Retrieve File Listing and select the survey files you want to transfer.

   4. Click Receive and then click OK when the message Processing file completed displays. Refer to the PCS 7 manual for information about viewing and managing survey data in ISM.