Import from AutoCAD DWG

Import point and line data from AutoCAD DWG formats.

To import network objects from AutoCAD DWG format

1. Choose Import > From AutoCAD DWG from the Network menu. This displays the Import from AutoCAD dialog.
2. Use the Browse button to select a file from a Windows File Open dialog. The layers in the file will be displayed in the dialog grid.
3. Select the network objects, that the Points and Lines in each layer are to be imported as, from the drop-down lists. If these mappings have previously been saved, use the Load Mappings button to load the mappings from the AutoCAD Import Configuration file.
4. Select an option for Duplicate Items:
   • Overwrite - Duplicate Items will be overwritten (Default).
   • Generate suffix - A suffix #1, #2, etc. will be appended to the Object ID of Duplicate Items.
   • Do not import - Duplicate items will be ignored and will not be imported.
5. Select a user defined flag for imported data from the Import Flag: drop-down list.
6. Click OK to import network objects.

Digitisation default values will be used to fill in fields of imported objects.

The DWG importer will name objects using Automatic Node Name Generation, if automatic naming is switched on.