Turn on your total station, go to the Memory Manager menu, and locate the specific job file you wish to export. Select the or SDR22 output format and execute the "Send Data" command. You will see the point numbers populating the ProLink screen in real-time. Converting SDR Files to DXF and CSV
Provides a built-in interface for reviewing and basic editing of collected points before exporting.
Sokkia ProLink 1.15 focuses entirely on data integrity, seamless communication, and format flexibility. 1. Seamless Data Transfer Connects directly to hardware. Downloads field data smoothly. Uploads design points instantly. Supports physical serial cables. Integrates with USB-to-Serial adapters. 2. Robust Format Conversion Converts raw files effortlessly. Reads proprietary SDR formats. Outputs standard DXF files. Exports clean text files. Generates universal CSV data. 3. Field File Management Views raw measurement data. Edits target height values. Updates prism constant inputs. Corrects point identification numbers. Flags coding errors quickly. System Requirements and OS Compatibility
Before exporting, use the software's built-in graphical viewer to inspect measurements, highlight broken polylines, and take preliminary measurements.
As a "Swiss Army knife" for data management, ProLink 1.15 excels in several specific areas:
Because Sokkia ProLink 1.15 is legacy software, running it on modern computers requires specific considerations.
: It serves as a "universal translator" for Sokkia equipment, allowing you to seamlessly import raw files (like
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | “No response from instrument” | Wrong COM port or baud rate mismatch | Verify COM port in Device Manager; match baud rate on instrument and PC. | | Garbled text/data | Serial cable too long or poor shielding | Use a high-quality, shielded serial cable (max 15 meters). | | Crash on Windows 10 startup | Missing Visual C++ redistributables | Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008/2010 Redist (x86). | | USB adapter not recognized | Faulty adapter chip (Prolific vs. FTDI) | Use an FTDI-based USB-to-serial adapter. Avoid cheap Prolific clones. | | Files not saving correctly | Permission error in Program Files | Run ProLink as Administrator or install to C:\Sokkia\ProLink . |