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For Object Classes
When you import metadata for an object class (one type of resource (page
2072)), you can either open the
DWG (page 2061) file containing that class (and
its metadata), or append the metadata for the object class to the metadata for
an existing object class in your current drawing. To do so, the metadata of
the object class you are importing must have the exact same name as the
existing object class.
For feature classes
When importing metadata for a feature class (another type of
resource (page
2072)), AutoCAD Map 3D tries to connect to the feature source by launching
the Data Connect dialog box with its connection parameter fields filled.
In the
Metadata Viewer (page 1751), you can import a metadata storage (MTD)
file.
Import metadata values
In the Metadata Editor (page 1754), you can import an XML file. As long as the
file is structured according to the standard, the metadata values in it overwrite
the current ones, except for the values in forced-update fields.
See also:
■
Import Metadata Options dialog box (page 1757)
■ Setting Up Object Classification (page 116)
■ Editing Metadata (page 1498)
■ Exporting Metadata (page 1513)
■ Publishing Metadata (page 1515)
To import metadata for DWGs or their resources
1 In the Metadata Viewer (page 1751), click Import.
2 Browse to, and select the MTD file you want to import.
3 Click Open.
4 In the
Import Metadata Options dialog box (page 1757)elect one of the
following:
■ Open the original project DWG file
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