To Bring In Features from AutoCAD Civil 3D

You can bring in various types of data from AutoCAD Civil 3D.

To export features from AutoCAD Civil 3D to SDF

1. Open the project in AutoCAD Civil 3D. In AutoCAD Civil 3D, export the project to SDF.
2. In the Export To SDF dialog box, specify a name for the SDF file.
3. Specify the coordinate system.
   Note: If the drawing already has a coordinate system specified, it is used automatically and the Select Coordinate System controls in the Export To SDF dialog box are grayed.
4. Click OK to export the file.

To access the SDF file from a map

1. In Display Manager, click DataConnect To Data.
2. In the Data Connect window, under Data Connections By Provider, select Add SDF Connection.
3. Specify information to connect to the SDF file.

To export surfaces from AutoCAD Civil 3D to DEM

1. Open the project in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
2. In AutoCAD Civil 3D, export the surface as a DEM file.

To access the DEM from a map

1. In Display Manager, click DataConnect To Data.
2. In the Data Connect window, under Data Connections By Provider, select Add Raster Image Or Surface Connection.
3. Specify information to connect to the DEM file.