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| If the filetype is currently DWG, use an AutoDesk application to open it and save/export it as [[DXF]]. | | 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. | | Open the [[Geo Data Wizard]], which will assist with importing data. | ||
| When importing for the [[Current Situation]], opt to import [[Building]]s. | | When importing for the [[Current Situation]], opt to import [[Building]]s. | ||
: 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 [[GeoShare]]. | | Select the [[DXF]] file, either as a local file on your computer or on the [[GeoShare]]. | ||
| Select the layers in the [[DXF]] file to import. | | Select the layers in the [[DXF]] file to import. | ||
Revision as of 11:51, 3 July 2026
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.
How to import a DWG/DXF as a future plan:
- 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 Buildings.
- When importing for the Future Design, opt to import Measures.
- Select the DXF file, either as a local file on your computer or on the GeoShare.
- Select the layers in the DXF file to import.
- 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.
Notes
- It is no longer required to geo-position the DXF in AutoCAD. A button named 'Reposition Model' has been added to the Model Placement step of the Geo Import Wizard that allows you to reposition the 3D models in the project area.
- Layers do not need to be visible to include them in the import.
- When importing a DXF file, features can have additional Attribute assigned to it, such as LAYER indicating the layer it belonged to, and COLOR_INDEX indicating its color (index). Also converted attributes are stored, such as COLOR, in which the feature's DXF color is converted to a Tygron Color code.