Export DXF

Note: The native graphic file format for each SurvPC Job is the ASCII-based AC1009 - DWG Release 11/12 DXF format. This helps to maximize compatability and interoperability with other applications. As such, Export DXF is commonly used when you wish to create an alternate version of your Map.

The Export DXF command allows you to export the contents of the Map screen to a DXF file different from that of the current SurvPC Job. The process involves two main steps:

  1. The standard File Selector command launches that permits you to specify the location and name of the desired DXF file.

    Note: In an effort to protect the integrity of the existing DXF file of the job, a _exp string is appended to the current Job file name.

  2. An Export DXF Options dialog box is presented that provides additional control over the type of content to export:
    Export DXF Options
    Export .dxf Options
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    • Settings: (gears) Provides additional Preferences - Settings that control the look of Carlson-styled point blocks.
    • Export linework: When enabled, polyline data will be included in the exported file.
    • Save points as: When enabled, Carlson-defined points will be included in the exported file. Options include:
      • .dfx POINTs: When enabled, only the point coordinate will be sent to the exported file.
      • .dfx TEXT: When enabled, the coordinate point and text representations of the point attributes (number, elevation and description) will be sent to the exported file.
      • Carlson points: When enabled, the coordinate point and the point attributes will be stored as a block with ATTDEFs that make them directly recognizable by Carlson's desktop CAD applications such as Carlson Survey.

      Unless the .dfx POINTs option is specified, additional options are displayed that can be used to further configure the exported file.

      • Include Symbols: When enabled, Feature Code Symbols will be included in the exported file.
      • Save Carlson POINT Node: When enabled, a point (node) entity at the point coordinates is included in the exported file.
      • Create block attribute on layer: 0: When enabled, the point attributes are placed onto default Layer 0.
      • Save GIS Point Feature to Block: When enabled, any GIS Data is associated with a point will be structured into a block and included in the exported file.
      • Save GIS Line Feature to Block (Center): When enabled, any GIS Data is associated with a polyline will be structured into a block and will draw in the middle of the longest segment of the polyline in the exported file.
      • Save GIS Line Feature to Block: When enabled, any GIS Data is associated with a polyline will be structured into a block and will draw on the second point of the line, below the other "standard" point attributes (e.g.) Elevation and Description) included in the exported file.
      • Save Point Labels on Separate Layers: When enabled, each of the point attributes will be saved into specific layers for the point number, elevation and description.
    • File Type: Indicate the version of the file to create.

      Note: Earlier/older versions will import into more recent applications but the reverse is generally not true.

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