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2 In the Autodesk MapGuide Import dialog box, select a file. Click Open.
3 In the
Autodesk MapGuide Import dialog box (page 1582), under Import
Layer, select the target AutoCAD layer for the SDF information.
To create a new AutoCAD layer, click Create New Layer. In the New Layer
dialog box
(page 1579), specify a name for the new layer.
4 Under Coordinate Conversion, select Convert From. Enter a coordinate
system code.
To select the code from a list, click Select Coordinate System.
5 Under Data Elements, select Assign To Object Data Table. Specify the
object data table and fields.
To create a new table or field, click Create New Table or Create New Field.
In the
Define New Object Data Table dialog box (page 1803) or Define New
Object Data Field dialog box
(page 1578), specify the information for the
new table or field.
6 Optionally, under Data Elements, select Create Hyperlinks From URL.
7 Under Import By Location, select Define An Area To Import From The
SDF File and enter the coordinates for the area to import.
The coordinates must be in the coordinate system of the SDF file.
8 To save your settings as a profile, click Save.
9 Click OK.
The objects in the SDF file are imported into the drawing.
Quick Reference
MAPSDFIN
Imports an SDF 2 format file from Autodesk MapGuide 6.5 or earlier
Click File ➤ Create DWG From ➤ Autodesk SDF 2
(MapGuide 6.x).
Menu
MAPSDFINCommand Line
Autodesk MapGuide Import dialog boxDialog Box
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