can't find map insert

[Anonymous]

Just migrated from Civil 3D 2010 to 2020 and having trouble finding familiar commands on the toolbars. Specifically, trying to find the map, insert, image. I use  geo-referenced (.jpg/.jgw) image files as backdrops on my site plans. Not finding this anywhere on the toolbars.

[samir_rezk]

Hi @Anonymous 

Make sure that you change your workspace to “planning and analysis” first and then it should be on the insert tab (find the Cog wheel on the Status Bar to change Workspaces). You could also type in the command Mapimport on the command line. I would recommend that that you connect to your images instead of inserting, that way your file size is maintained small. To do a connection, type in Mapconnect and choose Raster.

Hope this help,

[Anonymous]

1. Type in the command bar MENULOAD hit enter
2. Browse--> browse to C:\Users\YOURNAME\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\C3D 2019\enu\Support\MapClassic.cuix
3. Load, then close. Should be now loaded.

You may not see your name under C:\users, you have to tell Explorer to see hidden files.

Which is under the View pulldown, on the ribbon on the right side check "Hidden items" and refresh the screen. You should be good to go for the above directory now.

[ChicagoLooper · Accepted solution]

To insert georeferenced images you can use MAPIINSERT command. Or you can use the ribbon from the Planning & Analysis Workspace.

Change your workspace like this.

1-Change your workspace to Planning & Analysis.

Then Insert tab=>Image Panel=>Image Icon.

2-MAPIINSERT command.

[lynn_zhang]

Hello @Anonymous ,

Just checking to see if your problem has been solved. Have you tried the suggestions from our experts above and did any of them work? If yes, please click on the "Accept as Solution" button in their reply so this helps other users in the community find the solution too. Thanks!

[Cadguru42 · Accepted solution]

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@samir_rezk wrote:

Hi @Anonymous 

Make sure that you change your workspace to “planning and analysis” first and then it should be on the insert tab (find the Cog wheel on the Status Bar to change Workspaces). You could also type in the command Mapimport on the command line. I would recommend that that you connect to your images instead of inserting, that way your file size is maintained small. To do a connection, type in Mapconnect and choose Raster.

Hope this help,

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I wouldn't recommend using Mapconnect because you cannot control the image as well as if it's brought in using MAPIINSERT (I think that's what you meant to use instead of Mapimport). It can also cause performance issues and cannot be controlled by layers like MAPIINSERT does.

[samir_rezk · Accepted solution]

Sorry for the confusion; Yes I meant MAPIINSERT instead of MAPIMPORT! My bad