Selecting files and folders

When performing software functions that enable you to select files or folders, the software shows the Trimble Access file browser.

Depending on the software screen from which you open the Trimble Access file browser, you may be able to select files and browse folders from any of the following locations:

  • This controller

    You can select and use files from their current file location on the controller. System files are copied to the System Files folder in the Trimble Data folder.

    The following locations are pinned for This controller:

    • The main internal storage location on the controller.

    • The Projects folder in the Trimble Data folder.

    • The current project folder.

    • The default Downloads folder for the controller operating system.

    To add your own favorite folders, navigate to the folder and then tap and hold the folder in the right pane and select Pin to shortcuts.

  • Trimble Connect

    If you are working in a cloud project and the controller is connected to the internet, you can select files from Trimble Connect when adding files to the Layer manager.

    Files you select from Trimble Connect are automatically downloaded to the appropriate location in the Trimble Data folder.

  • SD memory card

    If the controller has an SD memory card (flash storage) or microSD card installed, you can select and use files on the memory card from their current file location.

  • USB drive

    If you insert a USB drive to the controller, you can select files from the USB drive. Linked files you select from a USB drive are first copied to the <project> folder or the System Files folder in the Trimble Data folder on the controller and then linked to the job.

    For controllers running Android, USB drives should be formatted to the FAT32 format. When you insert a USB drive into a TCU5 controller, it can take up to 30 seconds for the USB drive to appear in the list of storage locations.

  • Network location

    If you have configured an internet connection to your organization's computer network and signed in to the network then you can view files and folders on the network and use them from their current network location. Tap This controller and then select an available network drive.