.sid to .dwg

[Anonymous]

I have a file from a surveyor that is a 20gb .sid file. I would like to open it in AutoCAD LT. Can I do this? I also have the .sdw .sid.xml  .sid.aux.xml do I need these too?

[n_bartholomew]

Hi Natalie,

Unfortunately Autocad LT cannot handle SID files.

See the link here for more details - https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-forum/sid-file/td-p/2537367

That being said, Civil 3D can (sort of).

Information at tthis link may help you, otherwise try searching the forums here, or through Google.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-map-3d-forum/insert-sid-4th-generation-file/td-p/8310194

[ChicagoLooper]

Have you tried Feature Data Object Connection (FDO)?

First, set your modelspace coordinate system. Second, switch to Planning and Analysis workspace. Then go to Home tab=>data panel=>Connect icon.

In the Data Connect palette, go to Add Raster Image=>Image icon=>Browse to and select MrSID file=>Open=>Connect=>Add to Map (be patient, it may take a few seconds, or more).

1-Data Connect palette=>Image icon.2-Browse to and select MrSID file=>Open=>Connect=>Add to Map.3-Alternatively you may use MAPIINSERT.

You can also use MAPIINSERT command. Insert tab=>Image panel=>Image icon.