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Importing survey points into autocad1/1/2023 ![]() To import a point field, go to the Points Tab, then scroll down to Import/Export Points, then click on Import Points.Ģ. These points can now be imported into AutoCAD Civil 3D.ġ. The data collected includes 5 pieces of information: point number, coordinates, elevation and description. Today surveyors use global positioning systems (GPS), 3D laser scanning, and UAV’s or drones to make measuring become faster and more accurate. The compass was used to measure the magnetic bearings of the survey lines and the chain was used to measure the lengths of the lines. In the 1700’s, Surveyors used a compass and chain to trace lines. Today there are many software solutions that help import the points collected in the field much easier than the 1700’s, I’m sure!Īutodesk Civil 3D contains a complete set of tools that surveyors, engineers and drafters can use to download and process survey information. It is a technique, profession, art and science of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional positions of points and distances and angles between them. Land Surveying has come a long way from the 1700’s era.
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