Import or export a traverse file

In the Traverse tool pane, you can import or export traverse information if you need to exchange a traverse with ArcMap.

A traverse file contains data describing a traverse. The header lines specify the direction type, units, and the start and end coordinates. The remaining contents specify each course in the traverse.

Import a traverse file

1. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Modify .
2. In the Modify Features pane, expand COGO and click Traverse .
3. Click Traverse Options and click Import ArcMap Traverse File .
   If the traverse tool contains a traverse, the Import Traverse dialog box appears.

   

   Click Yes to clear the table and start a new traverse.

4. Browse to the traverse file, and click OK.

Export a traverse file

1. On the Edit tab, in the Features group, click Modify .
2. In the Modify Features pane, expand COGO and click Traverse .
3. Click Traverse Options and click Export ArcMap Traverse File .

   A file browser appears.

4. Browse to where you want to save the traverse file.
5. Type a name, and click Save.