Importing a Text File of Points

In this exercise, you’ll learn how to import a TXT file of points into Civil 3D:

1. Open the 0301_PointImport.dwg or (0301_PointImport_METRIC.dwg) file.
2. On the Home tab ➢ Create Ground Data panel ➢ Points, select Point Creation Tools.

3. On the Create Points toolbar, click the Import Points icon.
4. Click the white + icon to the right of the Selected Files field and navigate to locate the 0301_Points.txt or (0301_Points_METRIC.txt) file.
5. Select the file and click Open.
6. In the Specify Point File Format field, set the format to PNEZD (Comma Delimited).

7. Place a check mark in the box next to Add Points To Point Group and click the Create Point Group icon. Name the point group Mastering Survey Data and click OK.
8. Leave the boxes under Advanced Options unchecked.
9. Click OK.
   You may have to use Zoom Extents to see the imported points. (Hint: Double-click your middle mouse wheel for zooming extents.)
10. Save the drawing.

To compare your work with a completed example, see 0301_PointImport_FINISHED.dwg or (0301_PointImport_METRIC_FINISHED.dwg).

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