TFL: "Import Failed - Invalid Data File Format"

TFL: "Import Failed - Invalid Data File Format"

Problem: When importing a CSV/TXT  file the user gets an error stating "IMPORT FAILED - INVALID DATA FILE FORMAT"

Solution:  This is caused by the format of the point file being incorrect. The point file must:

1. Contain a header (name, N(y), E(x), Z, Description).
2. Must contain a ""Description"" column even if it is blank

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