The Import ASCII Points dialog box allows you to specify settings for bringing in ASCII survey point data.
- File Location
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Click
to select an ASCII file to import. - Select Formatting
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Select the format of the source data using the Format drop-down list. Formats describe the layout of the data in your source files using the following convention:
- P is point ID
- E is Easting, or longitudinal values
- N is Northing or latitudinal values
- Z is elevation values
- D is description
Make sure that you select the correct format plus delimiter type (comma or space) for your data source.
The Autodesk Uploadable File format is as follows: User-Defined (point ID, description, or any other type of data), X, Y, Z. It is a comma-separated format, and uses the # character for comment text.
- Z-Unit
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Select the unit of measure for elevation (US Feet, International Feet, Meters, or Chains)
- Preview
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The Preview window shows you a sample of the ASCII data. You can use the Preview to verify that you have selected the desired file.
- Coordinate System Assignment
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Enter the coordinate system code for your new Survey Data Store. Click
to select the coordinate system from a list.