Allows manual editing of point numbers, codes, and target heights before export. Reduces raw field observations into final 3D coordinates ( System Requirements and Compatibility
ProLink 1.15 utilizes a classic Windows interface optimized for execution speed and low system resource consumption.
Modern PCs lack physical RS232 serial ports. Users must deploy a USB-to-Serial adapter cable. Ensure your adapter uses a chip, as cheap Prolific chips frequently fail to maintain driver support on Windows 10/11. Compatibility Mode Settings If the installer or application fails to open: Right-click the ProLink executable file ( ProLink.exe ). Select Properties and navigate to the Compatibility tab.
Plug the serial end into your PC. If your computer lacks a serial port, use a high-quality USB-to-RS232 adapter.
This error occurs if the COM port number in ProLink does not match Windows Device Manager, or if another software program is currently using that port. Verify your port assignment and close competing software utilities. Corrupted Text or Garbage Characters
For modern Windows 10/11 environments, it requires tweaking to run properly.
Raw field data saved as an .SDR file is unreadable by most modern drafting applications. ProLink 1.15 solves this by converting data into formats used by CAD software. Exporting to DXF for AutoCAD Open your downloaded .SDR file inside ProLink 1.15. Click on the menu and choose Export . Select DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) from the dropdown.
On the total station, select , choose your job file, and execute the transmit command.
: Facilitates the download of raw survey data from Sokkia total stations (via serial/USB data cables) to a PC in proprietary formats like Field Book Management
Once the progress bar reaches 100%, save the file as a raw .SDR file. Step 4: Exporting to CAD or Excel Open the .SDR file within the ProLink field book view. Click . Select Reduced Coordinates or Custom ASCII .
. It is primarily used for transferring, editing, and converting data collected from total stations, GPS receivers, and digital levels. Core Functionalities Data Transfer
: Provides basic computational tools to convert horizontal angles, vertical angles, and slope distances into 3D Cartesian coordinates ( Editor Tools
The data points will stream onto your PC screen. Save the resulting .SDR file. Troubleshooting Common Errors 1. "Cannot Open COM Port"
If you have determined that ProLink is the right tool for your legacy workflow, here is how to approach it:
ProLink is primarily used to convert raw SDR files into usable formats like DXF for AutoCAD or CSV/text files for Excel and ArcGIS.
To successfully move data from a Sokkia total station to your PC using ProLink 1.15, follow this general process:
: The software can reduce raw observational data (angles, distances, height of instrument, prism height, etc.) into final coordinate points. It supports data collected in various instrument modes, such as “distance + coordinates” or simply “distance,” making it suitable for a wide variety of field techniques.
Select the format (SDR33 is highly recommended for modern CAD compatibility).
Users can view and edit data in a "Field Book" interface, allowing for basic data reduction and organization before exporting to 3rd party CAD software.
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