Autodesk Map Server Import dialog box (SDF2)

Use this dialog box to specify settings for importing Autodesk SDF 2 files into AutoCAD Map 3D.

Import Layer

Import To Layer

Import SDF 2 data to a specified layer. Click the button to create a new layer for the imported SDF 2 data.

Data Elements

Assign To Object Data Table

Assign data from the SDF 2 file to an object data table in the current drawing.

Table

Select the object data table for the imported SDF 2 data. Click the button to define a new object data table for the SDF 2 data.

Key

Select the field in the object data table for the imported SDF 2 Key data. Click the button to define a new field in the object data table for the SDF 2 data.

Name

Select the field in the object data table for the imported SDF 2 Name data. Click the button to define a new field in the object data table for the SDF 2 data.

URL

Select the field in the object data table for the imported SDF 2 URL data. Click the button to define a new field in the object data table for the SDF 2 data.

Create Hyperlinks From URL Field

Create hyperlinks from the URL expressions in the SDF 2 file.

Coordinate Conversion

Convert From

Enter the coordinate system of the SDF 2 file. This function is available only if the current drawing has an assigned coordinate system. AutoCAD Map 3D converts the data from the SDF 2 coordinate system to the active drawing coordinate system. Click to select the coordinate system of the SDF 2 file.

Import by Location

Define an Area to Import From The SDF File

Import a specific area of the SDF 2 file.

X Min

Enter the X coordinate of the lower left corner of the area to import.

Y Min

Enter the Y coordinate of the lower left corner of the area to import.

X Max

Enter the X coordinate of the upper right corner of the area to import.

Y Max

Enter the Y coordinate of the upper right corner of the area to import.

Import Profile

Load

Load previously saved SDF Import Profile (SIP) file containing import settings.

Save

Save the current import settings as an SDF Import Profile (SIP) file.

Parent topic: Autodesk Map Server Dialog Boxes

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