we are attempting to add 3d points from existing data base. the files are pnenz comma delimited. is there a setting that i am missing in 3c civil that needs to be on. sorry data files are proprietory
thank you
Are you saying the points ARE inserting at 0 elevation and you don't want them to? Or that they you want them to come in at 0 and they won't?
Don Ireland
Engineering Design Technician
Also, we understand the issue of not wanting to post proprietary info.
If you do ever want/need to post a file but need to deal with that issue, you could always create a file that has made up coordinates -- just so long as we are able to understand what you're asking.
Don Ireland
Engineering Design Technician
If C3D is actually not getting the elevation from the file (as opposed to just not putting the point at the right elevation when it's drawn), then it sounds like an issue with your point file format. See attached screenshot.
Don Ireland
Engineering Design Technician
The simplest way to answer Jeff's question without worrying about posting proprietary info (I think that was you that said it):
Don Ireland
Engineering Design Technician
this is still a problem, we would like the info (3d point file) to be taken directly from our postgres data base. at this time we have to create .txt files whenever there are changes to data base. if anyone has any ideas please let us know.
What is a postgres data base?
How do the points look in the toolspace of C3D after you import them? Do they list the correct northing and easting, but a 0 or nothing for elevation?
Google told me that postgres is an open source SQL database program. This goes beyond my knowledge. It's possible that the database could be added to map.
But that's not going to create Civil 3D points.
Allen
Allen Jessup
Engineering Specialist / CAD Manager
Yes. AFAIK (and I have limited experience with SQL databases) your output to text file and import to Civil 3D is the best way. Just to check, by 3D points do you mean points that hold the elevation or point that are inserted at that elevation?
Allen
Allen Jessup
Engineering Specialist / CAD Manager
When importing points. Make sure the default Point Style or the Point Styles used in Description Keys are set to Use Point Elevation.
Allen
Allen Jessup
Engineering Specialist / CAD Manager