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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.

    Import Traverse

    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.