To Export to SDF2

Export drawing objects to SDF 2 format to use as a map layer in Autodesk MapGuide version 6.5 and earlier.

To export DWG data to SDF2 format

1. In the Planning And Analysis Workspace, click Output tabMap Data Transfer panelAs SDF2.
2. In the Export dialog box, specify a location and file name. Click Save.
3. On the Selection tab of the SDF Export Options dialog box, under SDF Type, specify the type of data to export:
   • Point — Points and inserts.
   • Line — Lines, arcs (segmented), polylines, and plines with bulges (segmented).
   • Polygon — Closed polylines and circles.
   • Annotation — Text and mtext (mtext exports a single point object).
4. On the Selection tab, specify how to select objects for the export.
5. On the Options tab, under SDF Description, type a description for the SDF file to which you are exporting data.
6. Under Data Expressions, you can create expressions as follows:
   • Use the Key option to define an expression to act as the link between the SDF file and a field in an external database.
   • Use the Name option to define an expression for the SDF Name field.
   • Use the URL option to define an expression to act as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator).

   To create an expression using data attached to the object, such as object data, external data, attribute data, or property values, click… to select from a list of available data and properties.

7. Under Coordinate Conversion, select Convert To. To specify a coordinate conversion as part of the file export, enter the coordinate system code.
8. Under Other, select Create Key Index File (KIF) to create a KIF file along with the SDF file.
9. To save your settings as a profile, click Save.
10. Click OK to begin exporting the data.