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To create a topology
1 Bring the nodes or links into the current drawing:
■ Attach the drawings containing the objects, then query the objects
into the current drawing.
■ Open the drawing containing the objects.
2 Click Create tab ➤ Topology panel ➤ New.
3 In the Create Topology - Select Topology dialog box (page 1969), enter a
name and description for the new topology.
4 Under Topology Type, select the topology to create. Follow the steps for
that topology:
■
create a node topology (page 827)
■ To create a network topology (page 831)
■ To create a polygon topology (page 836)
5 When you are done specifying settings, click Finish to create the topology.
6 If appropriate, save the topology information back to source drawings.
As you create the topology, if AutoCAD Map 3D finds errors, it gives a warning
message and highlights the errors. Correct any errors; then create the topology
over again.
Quick Reference
MAPTOPOCREATE
Creates a new topology
Click Map ➤ Topology ➤ Create.
Menu
Create Topology
Icon
MAPTOPOCREATECommand Line
In Map Explorer, right-click Topologies ➤ Create
Task Pane
Create Topology dialog boxDialog Box
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