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How to import shapefile

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How to import shapefile

Anonymous
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I have a shape file on a wetland area I want to import to civil 3D.  where to start?

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rkmcswain
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The easiest method is just to drag+drop the SHP file into the editor.  (Example image at bottom)

 

If you want editable CAD entities, then start here with MAPIMPORT: 

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-map-3d/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/H... 

 

 

 

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Nilesh_Chaudhari
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Hi @Anonymous ,

Check out this article. 

  • Try MAPIMPORT
  • FDO connection 

Nilesh Chaudhari
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Nilesh_Chaudhari
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It's the same. must have overlooked 


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tcorey
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What do you expect to have after you have successfully imported?

 

Will it be a terrain surface? Polylines/outlines of wetlands? Do you expect data records to be attached to those polylines? Do you need to label database information on the map?



Tim Corey
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