DGM File (Add/Properties) Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to specify or view the DGM (.dgm) file and DGM file information.

DGM File Name

Specifies the file name and path for an existing DGM file. Enter the name and path or click to open the Import Surface dialog box and browse to the location of the DGM file.

Note: If you are viewing the properties of a DGM file, this field is read only.

DGM File Information

Displays the header information for the selected DGM file. For more information, see About DGM File Data.

DGM File

CS Code

Specifies the coordinate system code for the DGM file. Click to select a code in the list of coordinate systems.

Description

Displays the coordinate system description associated with CS Code.

Projection

Displays the coordinate system projection name.

Datum

Displays the coordinate system datum name.

Current Drawing

Displays the drawing coordinate system zone information. The drawing coordinate system is specified in the Drawing Settings dialog box.

CS Code

Displays the current drawings coordinate system code.

Description

Displays the current drawings coordinate system description.

Projection

Displays the current drawing coordinate system projection name.

Datum

Displays the current drawing coordinate system datum name.

Note: The points of the DGM file are transformed from the specified coordinate system of the DGM file to the coordinate system of the current drawing plus any Transformation settings specified in the Drawing Settings dialog box. DGM files cannot be transformed for grid surfaces. If you include a DGM file as part of a grid surface definition, its coordinate system must match that of the drawing, or it cannot be added.