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Click to move source data up the order list. If you have not specified a
coordinate system for your map, AutoCAD Map 3D uses the first valid
coordinate system in the source data list.
Formatting
Select Format
Select the format of the source data. Formats describe the layout of the data
in your source files using the following convention:
P is point ID
E is Easting, or longitudinal values
N is Northing or latitudinal values
Z is elevation values
D is description
Make sure that you select the correct format plus delimiter type (comma or
space) for your data source.
The Autodesk Uploadable File format is as follows: User-Defined (point ID,
description, or any other type of data), X, Y, Z. It is a comma-separated
format, and uses the # character for comment text.
Z-Unit
Select the vertical (Z) unit of your data: meters, US feet, or international
feet.
Preview
An excerpt from your data source. Check the Preview pane to confirm that
you are adding or connecting to the proper data file or source.
Coordinate System Assignment
Enter Code
Specify the coordinate system of the source data. Click
to choose the
coordinate system from a list. You must specify a coordinate system for
each data source individually.
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