Can I import GIS map outlines into AutoSketch 10?

[ROW_Agent]

Hello All!

I am new to this board and to AutoSketch, which I use to make plats for utility easements.  To speed that process, it would be helpful if I could import from County/City Assessor websites some basic outline information such as roads, rivers, RR tracks, and building outlines.  Is there a way to do this or must I draw all in AutoSketch?

I did my best to search this question in the old threads, but had no success.

Thanks in advance to anybody who is willing to offer guidance.

Regards,

Frank

[pendean]

Unless they post files in formats Autosketch can import, there is only the difficult option you note as the alternative.

[craigdoll]

Although i haven't tried it w/ AS, you could try a free open source 3rd party GIS/Mapping program that can open shape files and export DXF like

MicroDEM

QLandkarte GT

Quantum GIS Lisboa

SHP2DXF

may convert, though I have not tried them for that, as I bought GlobalMapper which does that for import into CAD (i use VectorWorks) in world coords

Craig