Importing Shape Files in AutoCAD 2018

[Anonymous]

Hello

I have been sent shape files (shx, shb) to import into AutoCAD 2018 so that I can then run Vehicle Tracking to test a layout. I wanted to see if it is possible to import shape files into AutoCAD 2018. If it is possible then  how is it done ? I would welcome some advice please.

Regards

Mike

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

>> if it is possible to import shape files into AutoCAD 2018

Sorry, NO. SHP dataset's can not be imported with plain (Vanilla) AutoCAD.

• In case you do have AutoCAD Map 3D or AutoCAD Civil 3D ... then yes. 2 commands to get SHP datasets into the drawing:
  to import: command _MAPIMPORT
• to reference: command _MAPCONNECT

But you might find tools in www which can convert SHP datasets to DXF (like >>>QGIS<<<) and then read the DXF (but be careful about geographic coordinate systems and units).

HTH, - alfred -

[TerryDotson]

... shape files (shx, shb) to import into AutoCAD 2018 ...

For those with only plain AutoCAD (2010 or higher), grab the GeoLocation Lite Freeware, no LT support.