To Import CAiCE Horizontal Alignment Data (HA#)

Import a horizontal alignment from a CAiCE HA# file.

The HA# file contains ASCII data from the CAiCE horizontal alignment editor. The resulting Autodesk Civil 3D object is an alignment that consists of fixed tangents and free curves, where possible. If a free curve is not possible in a particular location, then a fixed curve will be created.

To import horizontal alignment data from an HA# file

1. In Toolspace, on the Toolbox tab, expand Miscellaneous Utilities CAiCE Translator. Double-click Import CAiCE Alignments (*HA).
2. In the Import Other Formats dialog box, navigate to the CAiCE project folder. Select the desired file. Click Open.
3. In the Alignment from CAiCE File dialog box, enter a unique Name for the alignment, or accept the default name.
4. Specify an alignment Type.
5. Enter an optional Description.
6. Enter a Starting Station value.
7. On the General tab, specify the following parameters:
   • Site
   • Alignment Style
   • Alignment Layer
   • Alignment Label Set
8. On the Design Criteria tab, specify a Starting Design Speed to apply to the alignment starting station.

   This design speed is applied to the entire alignment. Additional design speeds can be applied at other stations after the alignment has been created.

   Note:

   If you do not want to apply design criteria to the alignment, proceed to Step 11.

9. To associate design standards to with the alignment, select the Use Criteria-Based Design check box.
10. On the Design Criteria tab, specify the following parameters:
    • Use Design Criteria File

      Select this check box to associate a design criteria file with the alignment. The default design criteria file location and the Default Criteria properties become available when you select the check box.

      Note:

      The first design criteria file found in the C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D <version>\enu\Data\Corridor Design Standards\<units> directory is used by default when the criteria-based design feature is used.

    • Use Design Check Set

      Select this check box to associate a design check set with the alignment. The design check set list becomes available when you select the check box. Select a design check from the list.

11. Click OK.

    The alignment is imported into the drawing, and it is displayed in Toolspace on the Prospector tab.

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ImportCAiCEHa