Feature Line Data Export to Table with Area

Feature Line Data Export to Table with Area

klantzZS7E7
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Feature Line Data Export to Table with Area

klantzZS7E7
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Hello,

I've used feature lines to create wetland tops and bottoms for layout and grading purposes. I'm trying to get a table with Name/ID, Layer name, min/max elevations, and area. I've tried using Data Extraction, SHP import/export tool, mapexport, and Dynamo (I'm very new to Dynamo but I didn't see "get area" in the Civil 3D tool kit package options for feature lines). Data extraction is the only thing that I can find that will export the area, but it doesn't include the name/ID. I've assigned the wetland ID in the "Name" field (using apply feature line names), also added a property set for ID and added object data. I only tried the property set ID and object data on a small subset to see if they would show up. None of those are working. I did find that I can add a name in the description field as a work around; however, I have around 300 different lines so it's a lot of work to add the info into the description of all the lines. Since I already have the name field populated I was hoping to avoid manually entering it. Any advice? Thanks!

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Erica407Den
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Hello!

To extract feature line data in Civil 3D, use Project Explorer (if available) for a structured report, or copy data from the Elevation Editor into Excel. Property sets should be correctly linked before exporting, and while Dynamo lacks a built-in "get area" function, a custom script may help. If needed, combining Data Extraction with manual refinements in Excel could be the most efficient approach. 

 

Best Regards,

Erica

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nkiakas
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Hi @klantzZS7E7 

 

This one sounds like common Dynamo for C3D workflow.

 

Regards

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nkiakas
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Hi @klantzZS7E7 

 

You can do something like the attached

 

Regards

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klantzZS7E7
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Thank so much, nkiakas! This looks like it will work great, but I can't find the create table by data node (2025 or 2026). Is this in an add-on package? I'm new to Dynamo and have lots of learning to do.

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nkiakas
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Hi @klantzZS7E7 

 

Yes you have to install the package "The Civil Nodes" to dynamo (its free).

You can do it with the package manager inside dynamo for C3D.

 

Regards

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Gil_C
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I would definitely start with a Project Explorer file export. Good chance that will do the trick.



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klantzZS7E7
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Thanks, All! I was able to get the data I needed with Nkiakas's solution. I also used the Excel export option when I couldn't find the table node. I'll look into Project Explorer file export; I haven't used that.

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klantzZS7E7
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Quick follow up, Project Explorer does not include an option for Feature Line Area either. Otherwise, it looks like it would have worked well!

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jkoehn_tindol
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You. Are. The. Man.

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