This multi-part course guides you through a sample workflow of creating a lot traverse in Traverse PC — starting with raw field data and ending with a complete, editable traverse drawn in real time.

Across three focused sub-lessons, you’ll learn how to:

1. Create a Lot Traverse from Existing Survey Data

Start with a preloaded survey file and pinned Managers as you walk through the process of creating a new lot traverse. You’ll recall existing points, enter new ones, and watch the lot take shape as TPC draws it automatically. You’ll also see how TPC tracks and applies any corrections you make as you go.

2. Import Coordinates from Field Data

Learn how to import foundation points into your survey using a simple ASCII text file — a format supported by virtually every GNSS receiver, total station, or data collector. Whether your points came from GNSS, total station work, or another source, this lesson shows you how to bring them into TPC quickly and cleanly.

3. Use Point Codes to Build Traverses Automatically

Discover how Point Codes can streamline your workflow by automatically creating traverses from imported data. Watch as TPC builds and draws the traverse for you, organizes your survey components, and keeps everything in sync across Managers and Views.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to take real-world data and turn it into a professional-grade deliverable using TPC’s powerful, intuitive tools. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your process, this hands-on example will show you why traverses are at the heart of every successful TPC survey.

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