Import SHP File into Civil 3D

[DaveMartin4189]

I need to bring a SHP file into an AutoCAD drawing. I've always used the MAPIMPORT command to do this.  Now, in AutoCAD 2016, SHP files are not listed among file types I can import.

Is there a way I can do this?

Or, is there another way to import SHP files into an AutoCAD drawing file.

Thanks in advance,

Dave

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[wfberry]

You have a conflict between your Message Title and your post text.

Autocad or Civil 3D.  No can do for AutoCad, but yes for Civil 3D.

Bill

[BushW · Accepted solution]

Hello @DaveMartin4189

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@Anonymous wrote:

Autocad or Civil 3D.  No can do for AutoCad, but yes for Civil 3D.  

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If your using Civil 3D you can also use the mapwaspace. This command will open the AutoCAD Map 3D Task Pane, which will allow you to create, manage, display, and publish GIS data using Map 3D.

At the Command line type=> mapwspace

Data Connection by Provider => connect to data

I hope this helps!

Please select the ‘Accept as Solution’ button if my post solves your issue or answers your question so, other Community members may benefit.

Best Regards,

Wendell

[BushW]

Hello @DaveMartin4189

I just wanted to follow up here, any thoughts on my previous post? Are you still in need of help this problem? Thanks for the update!

Best Regards,

Wendell

[gonecrawfishin]

Along these same lines, I have Civil3D 2018 and just recently (same software) I stopped being able to view my imported shapefiles' fields (using MAPIMPORT), even when I chose to "create object data". If I click on the imported object, none of hte fields are visible in the properties pane. Anyone else having this problem? 

That data connection is a new concept to explore, but seems far more complicated than necessary. 

[Pointdump]

Jennifer,
Please post your drawing and a shapefile for testing.
Dave

[mikeshick]

How do you isolate the shp file to the area you need, to limit amount of data you bring in to drawing?

[Pointdump]

Mike,
2 ways. You can "Define Window" at Import, or afterwards you can use MAPTRIM.

Dave