2011

Import Data Options dialog box (MAPIMPORT4)
This dialog box was used to specify how objects and data in the import file
are imported into AutoCAD Map 3D. 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.
Proceed
Convert the selected file.
OK
Close the dialog box but keep the current import options.
Import Graphics Area
Perform Coordinate Conversion
Convert the file from one coordinate system to another. Click Define to
display the Coordinate System Translation dialog box.
Map Data Element To Layers
Use the attribute data in the import file to determine the target layer for
the AutoCAD Map 3D objects that are created.
Click Layers to display the Map Data Elements to Layers dialog box, where
you can map the values for a selected data element to specific layers in the
output file.
Map Data Element To Block Name
Use the attribute data in the import file to determine the target block name
for point and polygon centroid objects that are created.
Click Blocks to display the Map Data Elements to Block Name dialog box,
where you can map the values for a selected data element to specific block
names in the output file.
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