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Importing google earth line coordinates into Auto Cad

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RYANSPENCE
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Importing google earth line coordinates into Auto Cad

I have copied the properties from the line into excel spread sheet and created a point file with lat longs and saved it as a .csv file. Then when i proceed to import this into CAD I get error message saying no points were transfered from source. I cannot seem to figure out my problem.

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rl_jackson
in reply to: RYANSPENCE

You'll need to create a new Point File format with LAT and LONG as the file format.


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rl_jackson
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This might get you in the right direction


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RYANSPENCE
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I tried using both the default CAD Lat Long format and created a new one of my own. I get the green arrow saying it is going to work then i get error message when I try to import them.

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rl_jackson
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Could you post you file please. I might be easier for me to help

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RYANSPENCE
in reply to: rl_jackson

Here is the .csv point file. 

Message 7 of 14
RYANSPENCE
in reply to: rl_jackson

Here is the .csv point file. 

Message 8 of 14
antoniovinci
in reply to: RYANSPENCE

Please run _MAPIMPORT on my attachment: is it what you're after, sir?

Message 9 of 14
ToddRogers-WPM
in reply to: rl_jackson

Which Lat and Long option are you using in the creation of the new point file format?  You should be using the DECDEG LAT and LONG.



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Message 10 of 14
RYANSPENCE
in reply to: antoniovinci

How do I run the mapimport command? Do I run this on your shape file or which file? My point is in Lat Long not northings and eastings and thats the only things Im getting options for.

Message 11 of 14
RYANSPENCE
in reply to: ToddRogers-WPM

I am using Lat Long DECDEG and thats when I am getting the error message.

Message 12 of 14
AllenJessup
in reply to: RYANSPENCE

This is one way I did it. Used LL84 since I didn't know what system. BTW. I'm getting the same results as you in Civil 3D, tried a couple of formats. It just doesn't like the file.

 

 

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Allen

 



Allen Jessup
Engineering Specialist / CAD Manager

Message 13 of 14
antoniovinci
in reply to: RYANSPENCE


RYANSPENCE wrote:

How do I run the mapimport command?


 

You should simply type MAPIMPORT at the command prompt (if you haven't one, press CTRL-9).

 

To load the full PENZD object data, do as follows:

 

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Message 14 of 14
AllenJessup
in reply to: RYANSPENCE

 

Much better. I got it to insert so you don't have to use the link.

 

Allen



Allen Jessup
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