GISIMPORT command

Imports vector geographic features with their original location, shape and attributes from Shape files.

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Description

This command allows you to import vector geographic features with their original location, shape and attributes from SHP files into the current drawing and specify properties for each imported GIS Feature (Layer).

Method

Select the SHP files in the Open ESRI Shape file dialog box.

The SHP files to import are displayed in the GIS import dialog box, where you can modify their properties, such as drawing layer, GIS Data, elevation and import area.

Note:
  • GIS Features are imported in the drawing as CAD entities: Points, Lines, Polylines.
  • GIS Features are imported on specified Drawing Layers.
  • Only GIS Features inside the specified area are imported in a drawing.