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NOTE If a SHP file is located on a read-only drive or directory, you cannot import
the file if the name contains any of the following characters: pound sign (#),
exclamation point (!), comma (,), or accent grave (`). To import the file, either
rename the file or move it to a directory to which you have write access.
When you have set options, click Proceed to display the Import Data Options
dialog box, where you can specify how to import graphics and data.
Click OK to close the dialog box but keep the current import options.
Format
Select the format of the file to import.
Name
Enter the name of the existing file or coverage.
If you are not sure of the name or location, click Browse to view existing
file names and directories.
New Layer dialog box
This dialog box was used to specify a name for a new imported layer. 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.
New layers are created with color number 7 and the CONTINUOUS linetype.
Object Data Table dialog box (Export)
This dialog box was used to select the object data table to export. It has been
discontinued. Instead, use one of the following procedures or commands.
To export drawing objects to MicroStation Design (DGN) (page 1438)
To export to MapInfo MIF/MID (page 1432)
To export drawing objects to SHP (page 1428)
To export drawing objects to ESRI Arc/INFO (page 1421)
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