Parcel ShapeFile Read

Reads an ESRI Shapefile (Type Polygon) and creates parcels inside the current drawing with extended properties obtained from the Shapefile data file (.DBF).

Keyboard Command: ParShpRed

Procedure:

1. Open or create a drawing to import the content into.
2. Initiate this tool from the menu, ribbon or command above.
3. Click the ... button to select a Shapefile.
4. Optionally specify a coordinate limiting window or pick one with the < button.
5. Choose a database field from the dropdown for the parcel name.
6. Optionally change other options including toggling which fields to import as extended properties.
7. Click OK to begin processing the Shapefile content.

Notes:

• You must select a field from the dropdown for the parcel name, other fields are optional.
• In Civil3D, you must designate a value for the Site Name. If the site does not exist, it will be created.