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Define Link Template dialog box (MAPIMPORT4)
This dialog box was used to define a new link template when importing an
external map file into AutoCAD Map 3D format. It has been discontinued.
Instead, use one of the following procedures or commands.
To import data from other formats (page 381)
To import from Arc/INFO (page 396)
To import from MapInfo MIF/MID (page 401)
To import SHP data (page 399)
Click Home tab ➤ Data panel ➤ Import From Files.
OK
When you click OK, a link template is created for the table using the key
columns in the Key Selection area that have been set to On.
Table Specification Area
Select a data source, catalog, and schema. Enter the name of a table. To
select from a list of table names, click List.
Link Template Area
Enter a name for the link template. Link template names can be up to 31
alphanumeric characters.
Key Selection Area
Specify a key column by selecting the column and clicking On.
Export dialog box
Use this dialog box to select the drawing objects to export, and specify export
options. You cannot export feature data.
To export drawing objects to other file formats (page 1408)
In the Tool-based Ribbon Workspace, click Output tab ➤ Map Data Transfer
panel ➤ Map 3D Export.
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