Import point to create a surface

[polyrimutaka]

Hi,

I have point data in bearings and distance.

How do I import them to cretae a surface?

Thanks

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

global question .... global answer: have you got a training ... or at least have you looked into the help and the (imho very good) tutorials?

And if you want to get it presented, what's about >>>this<<<

To get an answer for a detailed question/problem is much easier for a forum than to answer global questions. What I could do is now to take the help-file and copy it as answer here ... makes no sense (ask for you understanding).

If you are aware of how to import points/how to build a surface, but you have a specific problem (fileformat, errormessage, ...) feel free to ask again.

- alfred -

[gjrcmb]

Without being able to actually see that data file, it's hard to say exactly what you have.  Sounds like you might actually be looking at fieldbook data, instead of just a point file, as I believe point files consist of coordinates and descriptions, not bearings and distances.  Correct me if I am wrong.

Resources for working with Survey and Fieldbooks:

http://docs.autodesk.com/CIV3D/2012/ENU/filesCTU/GUID-0395EBF8-26C3-4E7B-B98B-81D501BAF73-72.htm

http://docs.autodesk.com/CIV3D/2012/ENU/filesCUG/GUID-6CD10D43-7852-4244-8994-6F5B4D7B22A-558.htm

http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A0oGdSRHRKxO61cAGudXNyoA?p=autocad%20civil%203d%20fi...

If you are having problems importing the data file, perhaps you can attach the file so others can see if they can figure out what is going on.

[polyrimutaka]

Hi Gjrmb,

Yes you are right, I should write Data and not Point Data. Thank you for correcting me.

Fyi, I received a field book which consists of data in bearings and dstances.

Thanks for all information provided.