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To change the default text justification setting for MIF/MID
Edit the mapforeignfileproperties.ini file.
Use the [MIF_Justification] section to set justification for MIF. Allowed MIF
Justifications are left, center, and right. For more information, see To edit
the .ini file
(page 274).
Quick Reference
MAPIMPORT
Imports an external file format into AutoCAD Map 3D
Click File Create DWG From Map 3D Import.
Menu
Import Map File
Icon
MAPIMPORTCommand Line
Import dialog boxDialog Box
Importing MapInfo TAB Files
MapInfo TAB, also referred to as the MapInfo native format, is a
two-dimensional format that stores both feature geometry and attributes (data)
in a set of physical files that have the following file extensions:
About MapInfo TAB Files
.tab The main file for a MapInfo table. It is associated with the appropriate
.dat, .id, .map, and .ind files.
.dat Tabular data for a table in MapInfo's native format.
.id An index to a MapInfo graphical objects .map() file.
.map Contains geographic information describing map objects.
.ind An index to a MapInfo tabular (.dat) file.
With AutoCAD Map 3D, you can import and export MapInfo TAB up to version
7.
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