{"id":92648,"date":"2026-06-24T02:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=92648"},"modified":"2026-06-12T02:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:57:55","slug":"best-practices-importing-validating-ags-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaeatech.com\/knowledge-center\/best-practices-importing-validating-ags-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Importing and Validating AGS Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-ensuring-reliable-geotechnical-data-exchange-through-effective-qa-qc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensuring Reliable Geotechnical Data Exchange Through Effective QA\/QC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>AGS (Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists)<\/strong> data format has become one of the most widely used standards for exchanging geotechnical, geological, geoenvironmental, and laboratory data. Across infrastructure, transportation, mining, environmental, and construction projects, AGS files enable organizations to transfer borehole information, laboratory results, groundwater observations, and site investigation data between different software systems without relying on paper reports or manual data entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While AGS significantly improves interoperability, importing AGS files is not simply a matter of loading data into a database. Differences in AGS versions, coding practices, project standards, software implementations, and data quality can introduce errors that compromise the reliability of the resulting database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without proper validation procedures, organizations may unknowingly import incomplete records, invalid coordinates, inconsistent lithology descriptions, duplicate samples, or incorrect laboratory results. These issues can affect engineering decisions, reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and overall data quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maximize the benefits of AGS data exchange, organizations should implement structured import and validation workflows that combine automated checks with human review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article explores best practices for importing and validating AGS files, focusing on schema validation, data mapping, error handling, and QA workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-why-ags-validation-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why AGS Validation Matters<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AGS was designed to improve consistency and interoperability, but the standard itself does not guarantee that every AGS file is error-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An AGS file may contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect coordinates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formatting issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete laboratory data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken relationships between datasets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these issues are imported directly into a geological database, they can propagate throughout reports, models, and analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Validation ensures that data is trustworthy before it becomes part of the organization&#8217;s permanent records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-understanding-the-ags-structure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the AGS Structure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before discussing validation procedures, it is important to understand the structure of an AGS file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AGS data is organized into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-groups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Logical collections of related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LOCA (Location Data)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GEOL (Geology)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAMP (Samples)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISPT (SPT Data)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WELL (Well Information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-fields\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual data elements within each group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Borehole ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lithology code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery percentage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-relationships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Links between datasets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Samples linked to boreholes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory tests linked to samples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring data linked to wells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining these relationships is critical during import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-schema-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schema Validation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in any AGS import workflow should be schema validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schema validation verifies that the file complies with the expected AGS format and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-schema-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Schema Validation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schema validation evaluates whether:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Required groups exist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required fields are present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field names are correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data types are valid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationships follow AGS rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of schema validation as verifying that the file is structurally correct before evaluating the data itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-schema-issues\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Schema Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Issue<\/th><th>Example<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Missing Group<\/td><td>GEOL group absent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invalid Field Name<\/td><td>BH_ID instead of LOCA_ID<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incorrect Data Type<\/td><td>Text entered into numeric field<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missing Mandatory Field<\/td><td>Borehole identifier omitted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unsupported AGS Version<\/td><td>AGS 3.x imported into AGS 4.x workflow<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These issues should be detected before import proceeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-version-compatibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Version Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common challenges involves AGS version differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations may encounter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AGS 3.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AGS 3.1a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AGS 4.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AGS 4.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AGS 4.1.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Field definitions and group structures may vary between versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Import systems should identify the AGS version automatically and apply the appropriate validation rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-data-mapping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Mapping<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once schema validation is complete, the next step is data mapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data mapping determines how AGS fields correspond to the target database structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-data-mapping-is-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Data Mapping Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No two databases are exactly alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An organization&#8217;s internal database may use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>AGS Field<\/td><td>Internal Field<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LOCA_ID<\/td><td>BoreholeID<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LOCA_NATE<\/td><td>Northing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LOCA_NATN<\/td><td>Easting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEOL_DESC<\/td><td>Lithology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mapping ensures that imported data is stored correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-standardized-mapping-rules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standardized Mapping Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations should establish documented mapping rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeatability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier troubleshooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced import errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mapping should be maintained as part of the organization&#8217;s QA documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-controlled-vocabularies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controlled Vocabularies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many AGS files use project-specific terminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLAY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firm Clay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations should map these values to standardized classifications whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This improves consistency across projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-error-handling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Error Handling<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even well-structured AGS files may contain data issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective error handling prevents bad data from entering production databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-types-of-errors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Errors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Errors generally fall into several categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-critical-errors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Critical errors prevent reliable import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing borehole identifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid coordinates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing mandatory groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imports should stop until these issues are resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-validation-errors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Validation Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Validation errors indicate data quality problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sample depths exceed borehole depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery greater than 100%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid lithology codes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These records should be flagged for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-warnings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warnings identify unusual but potentially acceptable situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing optional fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare lithology classifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unusual groundwater observations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warnings should be reviewed but may not block import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-informational-messages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Informational Messages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Informational messages document non-critical observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional group omitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Default value applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legacy code converted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These messages improve transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-automated-validation-rules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automated Validation Rules<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After import, additional QA\/QC validation should occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern geological databases often perform hundreds of automated checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-borehole-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borehole Validation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duplicate borehole IDs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid coordinates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elevation inconsistencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing collar data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-lithology-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lithology Validation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checks may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overlapping intervals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaps in intervals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid classifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing descriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-sampling-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sampling Validation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sample depths outside borehole limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate sample numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing recovery values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-geotechnical-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geotechnical Validation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checks may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RQD greater than recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid SPT values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect test depths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-groundwater-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Groundwater Validation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water level above ground surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate readings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing measurement dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These checks help ensure imported data remains reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-qa-workflows\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">QA Workflows<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Validation alone is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations should implement formal QA workflows that combine automated validation with human oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-recommended-workflow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Workflow<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A structured AGS import process may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-file-receipt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 File Receipt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receive AGS file from consultant, contractor, or laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-schema-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Schema Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify AGS structure and version compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-data-mapping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Data Mapping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Map AGS fields to internal database fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4-import\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2013 Import<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load data into a staging environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5-automated-validation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 \u2013 Automated Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Execute QA\/QC rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-6-technical-review\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 \u2013 Technical Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review warnings and exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-7-approval\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7 \u2013 Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approve validated records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-8-production-import\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8 \u2013 Production Import<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Move approved data into the production database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This workflow minimizes risk while maintaining efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-audit-trails-and-traceability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audit Trails and Traceability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every AGS import should be traceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations should record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Source organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User performing import<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validation results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information becomes valuable during audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-import-history-records\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import History Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical import log may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Field<\/td><td>Example<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>File Name<\/td><td>SiteInvestigation.ags<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AGS Version<\/td><td>4.1.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import Date<\/td><td>2026-06-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imported By<\/td><td>J. 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