Converting DXF Files to Annotations

Using Import Manager, import DXF files created in AutoCAD versions 2000 and later into AccuMap. Points, lines (including multi-segment), polygons, circles, text (including multi-line), and blocks are converted into AccuMap user layer format. AutoCAD colors are converted to true color. Fills are converted to transparent. Where an equivalent AccuMap line style that matches the AutoCAD line style isn't available in AccuMap, the line style is converted to solid style. Text is sized according to the current map scale. Where the AutoCAD font is not installed on the current PC, the font is displayed in Arial. The text box is sized 10% larger than the point size of the font.

Upon conversion, the imported files appear under the User Layer node in the Layer Legend.

To convert DXF files to annotations

1. Using the Ribbon toolbar, with the Data tab displayed, click Import Manager ().

The Import Manager Welcome dialog box appears.

2. Click DXF Files, and then click Next.

The DXF Files Input File dialog box appears.

3. Click ..., browse to the desired DXF file, and then click Next.

The DXF Files Import Options dialog box appears.

4. Select the datum and spatial reference system, and then click Next. The specifications above are used for conversion only where those details are not already specified in the DXF file.

The DXF Output File dialog box appears.

5. Click Next.

The DXF Ready to Import dialog box appears, displaying the options you selected.

6. Click Next.

The DXF Import Data dialog box appears displaying the status of the import process.

7. Click Next.
   
8. Click Finish.

The imported file appears under the User Layer node in the Layer Legend.

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