How to import shapefile

[Anonymous]

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

[rkmcswain]

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... 

[Nilesh_Chaudhari]

Hi @Anonymous ,

Check out this article. 

• Try MAPIMPORT
• FDO connection 

[rkmcswain]

@Nilesh_Chaudhari wrote:

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

Isn't that the same link as in post #2?

[Nilesh_Chaudhari]

It's the same. must have overlooked 

[tcorey]

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?