Working with TFIN (TerraFlex-in) and TFOUT (TerraFlex-out) files

To work with data from Trimble Terra™ Office add-in for ArcMap, the required TFIN file must be stored in the Downloads folder on your device that is running TerraFlex. Terra Office can automatically send the TFIN file to the device if it is connected to your computer via USB cable. For more information, see the TerraFlex Direct workflow help in the Trimble Terra Office Help Portal.

When you import a TFIN file (that is, upload the TerraFlex Offline project from Terra Office), the projects currently listed in TerraFlex become unavailable.

To import the TFIN file:

  1. Once the TFIN file is in the Downloads folder on the device, select it via the Project menu; tap / Import .tfin file.

  2. The Downloads folder opens. Select the TFIN file.

  3. You are warned that the current list of projects will become unavailable. Tap Yes to continue.

  4. Once the TFIN is loaded, you can collect data as required.

When you have completed your data collection, you must extract the forms from TerraFlex and check them back into the Terra Office Direct workspace.

  1. From the Project menu, tap Extract Forms.

  2. Tap Yes to confirm.

The data is zipped to a TFOUT file stored on the device and removed from TerraFlex.

The TFOUT file can then be imported to a Terra Office Direct workspace; see the TerraFlex Direct workflow help in the Trimble Terra Office Help Portal for details.