CSV Export

CSV Export lets you download your measurement data as comma-separated value files for use in spreadsheets, databases, or CAD software. You can configure which coordinate columns to include, filter by measurement type, and choose how multi-point measurements are structured.

Configuring the Export

Coordinate Columns

Choose which coordinate formats to include in the CSV:

💡 Tip

Use "Grid coordinates only" when the CSV is destined for CAD software or local survey work. Use "WGS84 only" when sharing with GIS applications or mapping platforms. Use "Both" when you are unsure how the recipient will use the data.

Type Filtering

By default, all measurement types are included. Use the type filter checkboxes to export only specific measurement types. For example, select only "Distance" and "Area" to produce a CSV containing just those measurement types.

Elevation Column

An elevation column is included for all measurements that have height data. This column contains the elevation value in metres above the reference datum. Measurements without elevation data (e.g., 2D coordinate readouts) show an empty cell in this column.

CSV Structure

Single-Point Measurements

Measurements that consist of a single point (Coordinate, Height, Grade Check) produce one row per measurement:

measurement_id,type,name,category,latitude,longitude,elevation,notes,date
m001,coordinate,CP-01,Control,-27.46789,153.02345,42.150,"Reference point",2026-03-15

Multi-Point Measurements

Measurements that consist of multiple points (Distance, Area, Volume, Elevation Profile, etc.) produce one row per point, grouped by measurement ID:

measurement_id,type,name,point_number,latitude,longitude,elevation,notes,date
m002,distance,Fence Line,1,-27.46789,153.02345,42.150,,2026-03-15
m002,distance,Fence Line,2,-27.46801,153.02367,42.340,,2026-03-15
m002,distance,Fence Line,3,-27.46823,153.02389,42.510,,2026-03-15

The measurement_id column groups rows belonging to the same measurement, and the point_number column indicates the sequence.

Summary Row

For multi-point measurements, an additional summary row is included at the end of each group containing the calculated result:

measurement_id,type,name,point_number,value,unit
m002,distance,Fence Line,TOTAL,47.230,m

Generating the Export

From the Site Measurements Tab

1. Open a site and navigate to the Measurements tab
2. Select the measurements to export (or select all)
3. Click Export and choose CSV
4. Configure coordinate columns and type filters
5. Click Download

From the Measurement Register

1. Open the Measurement Register
2. Filter and select measurements
3. Click Export and choose CSV
4. Configure options and download

ℹ️ Did you know?

When exporting from the Measurement Register, the CSV includes a site_name column so you can identify which site each measurement belongs to.

Opening the CSV

The exported CSV files are compatible with common spreadsheet and data tools:

⚠️ Watch out!

Some spreadsheet applications may auto-format coordinate values and strip leading zeros or change decimal precision. If this happens, import the CSV with all columns set to "Text" format, then convert numeric columns manually.

What's Next?

• PDF Reports — export measurements as formatted PDF documents
• DXF Export — export measurements as DXF files for CAD software
• Coordinate Converter — convert coordinates between formats before or after export