This command generates a raw data (.RW5) file for the selected polyline. This file can be opened using Edit Process Raw Data File, which allows you to process the raw data (.RW5) file to generate coordinate points, calculate closure and perform coordinate adjustments by the compass, crandall, transit and least squares adjustment routines.
RW5 File to Write (Standard Windows File Selection
Dialog): choose file location and name
Select Polyline To Process: select polyline
Done.
Pulldown Menu Location: Survey > Polyline Tools
Keyboard Command: pl2rw5
Prerequisite: a polyline