You can import survey LandXML data either into the drawing or into the survey project database.
The Import LandXML command imports data into the drawing only. This command can import reduced observations, creating points from the data. It also imports Monuments as points in a monuments point group.
The Import LandXML command accessed from the survey project on the ToolspaceSurvey tab imports raw or reduced observations into the survey database. You can then insert all or selected items into the drawing.
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Import reduced observations into the drawing as Autodesk Civil 3D points. |
Use the drawing LandXML Import command. For more information, see To Work With Survey LandXML Data.
Important: Using the Import LandXML command does not import survey data into the survey database. To access this command, click Insert tab
 Import panel LandXML  . |
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Import monuments as Autodesk Civil 3D points. |
Use the drawing LandXML Import command. |
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Import raw observations into the survey database. |
Use the Import Survey LandXML command. |
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Import PlanFeatures as survey figures. |
Use the Import Survey LandXML command. |
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Import parcels as survey figures. |
Use the Import Survey LandXML command. |
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Import CgPoints as survey points. |
Use the Import Survey LandXML command. |
The following table illustrates the results of importing LandXML data using the drawing or survey LandXML import functions.
| LandXML Data | Result Using Drawing LandXML Import | Result Using Survey LandXML Import |
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| Parcels | Parcels | Figures in survey database |
| PlanFeatures | Polylines | Figures in survey database |
| COGO points, survey monuments | Autodesk Civil 3D points in point groups | Survey points in survey database |
| Reduced observations | Autodesk Civil 3D points in point groups | Observations, control points, or non-control points in survey database |
| Raw observations | Not applicable | Observations, control points, or non-control points in survey database |