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Table Of Contents
NOTE Data you import becomes AutoCAD drawing objects in your map. To
connect to the data in its original format, see
Overview of Bringing In GIS Features
(page 305). To convert the drawing objects to a geospatial format, see Overview
of Converting and Exporting
(page 1405).
To import SHP data (page 399)
To change the single file/folder default setting for SHP files (page 399)
To access and work with SHP files (page 399)
To import SHP data
Use the Import instructions. (page 381)
To change the single file/folder default setting for SHP files
Modify the settings in the mapimport.ini file.
For more information, see
To export to SHP as folder-based rather than
file-based
(page 269)
To access and work with SHP files
Connect to SHP (page 335) Allows you to view and edit the SHP live in
its native format
Bulk Copy (page 615) Move data to and from SHP to other geospatial data
stores.
To import TEXTSTRING information from SHP classes you bring back into
AutoCAD Map 3D
Select the import option to import points as text. See
Specifying How to
Import Points
(page 427).
Quick Reference
MAPIMPORT
Imports an external file format into AutoCAD Map 3D
Click File Create DWG From Map 3D Import.
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