View source for How to deal with a long processing DXF import

[[DWG]] files can be indirectly imported into a [[Project]], by first converting them to a [[DXF]] file (the open-standard equivalent). DXF files can then be imported directly through the [[Geo Data Wizard]], as either features in the [[Current Situation]], or in the [[Future Design]]. A DXF contains features assigned to layers. Some layers can contain many line-geometry features that can make the [[DXF#Lines to Multi-Polygons|Lines to Multi-Polygons]] process very long. This how-to describes how to select which layers to import in case certain layers take too long to process.

{{editor location|geo import}}

{{howto|title=import a DWG/DXF as a future plan, disabling specific features layers
| If the filetype is currently DWG, use an AutoDesk application to open it and save/export it as [[DXF]].
| Open the [[Geo Data Wizard]], which will assist with importing data.
| When importing for the [[Current Situation]], opt to import [[Building]]s.<br>When importing for the [[Future Design]], opt to import [[Measure]]s.
| Select the [[DXF]] file, either as a local file on your computer or on the [[Geo Share]].
| Select the layers in the [[DXF]] file to import. You can inspect the amount of features next to the layer name. 
| Press next to view the features that are identified from the DXF. If this process takes too long, press ''Previous''.
| Disable the feature layers that you expect take too long. Press ''Next''.
| Confirm that the process now completes faster. If not, go to the previous step and disable an other layer. 
| Once satisfied, follow the remaining steps in the [[Geo Data Wizard]] to select and import the features as desired.
| Finish the [[Geo Data Wizard]] to finalize the data import process.
}}

{{article end
|notes=
* Layers do not need to be visible to include them in the import.
| howtos=
* [[How to set the geo-location of an AutoCAD DXF]]
* [[How to set the unit of measurement for a DXF]]
| references=
}}
[[Category:How-to's]][[Category:DXF]]