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This ensures that incoming data will be accurately classified but may
require AutoCAD Map 3D to change some of the incoming data values.
■ If you are importing points and have assigned them to an object class with
a creation method of Blocks, use the Points column to convert the points
to blocks so that the objects can be classified. Object classification does
not convert points to blocks for you. For more information, see
To specify
how to import points
(page 428).
■ To copy the object class names and attribute mapping settings from one
layer to another, right-click in the Object Class field to copy. Click Copy.
Then right-click in the field in the target layer and choose whether to paste
the object class name or attribute mapping. To copy to all other layers,
right-click and choose whether to paste the name or the attribute mapping
to all layers. If attribute mapping conflicts are detected, the paste attribute
mappings options is not available.
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
Performing a Coordinate Conversion During Import
As you import objects, you can convert them from the coordinate system of
the input file to the coordinate system of the AutoCAD Map 3D drawing.
To perform this conversion, you must first
assign a coordinate system to the
current drawing
(page 147). Then, for each layer that you import, you must
specify the appropriate coordinate system.
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