Merging file data becomes important when many machines are generating data in the field, most often on the same job, at the same time. When the job is complete, it is recommended that the files are downloaded from each machine, to a separate folder, for that given machine, where it can be archived.
In so doing, folders will then exist, with data from separate machines, and containing mapped parts of a larger total project. In order to ease as-built creation, this data management utility allows for the merging of data, into one NEW master file, while leaving original data files intact. This "master" merged file, can then be opened, and a map printed or data exported for an entire project in one step.
It is further recommended, that you create a folder, where ONLY merged data files will be stored. See Merge folder.
Remove Install Data check
When merging, removes install pass data, which is generally unneeded for As-built mapping, but WILL be needed, if merging files for use during installation.
A list of default directories. For example a folder for survey only data, a folder for plow data, and a folder for trencher data. These folders hold the data based on it's source, and use the to
add or subract from the folders you wish to search / select from. Once a merge is complete, all settings are saved.
Prior to moving selected files to the right (or merge files listing), this is how it looked:
Exands or contracts the tree listing.
A list of default directories. For example a folder for survey only data, a folder for plow data, and a folder for trencher data. These folders hold the data based on it's source, and use the 
to
Adds a selected file from the left to this list.
Adds all check files on the left into this list.
Moves selected file on right, back to left and off merge listing.
Moves all files back to left, and clears the merge file listing.
Click to select a folder.. this becomes the default location for merge files to be created in.
