Import Points From Point File dialog box

The Import Points From Point File dialog box allows you to select one or more point files to create Civil points. Opens via the Import points from file option within the CIVILPOINT command.

List of selected point files

Displays the selected point files for import into the drawing.

Open file

Opens the Open file dialog box to select a point file. The input point file can be any ASCII file of points with any extension, any separator between columns and arbitrary arrangement of data in columns. Multiple point files could be selected.

Delete file

Removes the point file from the list.

Specify point file format

Selects a point file format from the opened drop-down list.

Manage point file formats

Opens the Manage Point File Formats dialog box (see the related article Manage Point File Formats dialog box).

Applicable formats only

If checked, only formats that are applicable to all files in the list are shown.

Preview

Displays all point's coordinate and details (such as position number, full description, or raw description).

Advanced options

Allows you to add the points into a Point group.

Add points to point group

Allows you to choose if you add the points in a new or existing point group.

Point group

Allows you to select the group's name or type a new group name.

Symbol and label styles

Allows you to select the symbol and label styles for the imported points.

Point symbol style

Allows you to choose the point symbol style for the imported points.

Point label style

Allows you to choose the label symbol style for the imported points.