Creating Basic Points

You can create points in many ways using the Points menu in the Create Ground Data panel on the Home tab of the ribbon. Points can also be imported from text files or external databases or converted from AutoCAD points or other legacy point types.

Creating Basic Points

• Point Settings
• Default Layer
• Points Creation and Default Styles
• Default Name Format and Point Identity
• Importing Points from a Text File
• Custom Point File Formats and Advanced Options
• Importing a Text File of Points
• Converting Points from Non–Civil 3D Sources
• Converting Points
• Converting Blocks
• A Closer Look at the Create Points Toolbar