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Export the Map 3D layer data to a file geodatabase (FGDB) format for use in Arc GIS.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
Using the Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS in Civil 3D,
00:08
you can export the Map 3D layer data to a file geodatabase (FGDB) format for use in Arc GIS Pro.
00:17
Civil features that have curved geometry, such as alignments, are represented as true curves.
00:23
This improves the linework accuracy in your model and saves you the hassle of having to convert tessellated feature lines,
00:30
survey figures, parcels, or 3 D polylines into true arcs.
00:35
Begin with Civil 3D open to the appropriate design project.
00:40
On the ribbon, Home tab, ArcGIS panel, select Export to FGDB.
00:47
In the Export to FGDB dialog box, select the objects you want to export.
00:54
For this example, click Select All, and then click OK.
00:58
In the Export to FGDB save dialog, specify the file name and location for the file geodatabase.
01:06
For this example, in the File name field, enter “Creek Side”, and then click SAVE.
01:13
A loading dialog displays the progress, as the layers you selected are added to your Civil 3D model in ArcGIS.
01:21
There, in the Catalog panel, under the Project tab, under Databases,
01:26
expand your project and select the layer data you just imported, which in this case is Alignment 1 (overall road).
01:34
Then, in the Contents panel, under Drawing Order, under Map, right-click Alignment.
01:41
A pop-up menu displays, showing you the object data.
01:45
Now, on the ribbon, Edit tab, Tool panel, click Vertices.
01:51
Then, from the Modify Features panel, under the Edit Vertices tab, click Select a feature.
01:58
As you can see in the model, civil features, such as this alignment,
02:02
that inherently have curved geometry are represented as true curves, rather than as tessellated straight pipe segments.
Video transcript
00:03
Using the Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS in Civil 3D,
00:08
you can export the Map 3D layer data to a file geodatabase (FGDB) format for use in Arc GIS Pro.
00:17
Civil features that have curved geometry, such as alignments, are represented as true curves.
00:23
This improves the linework accuracy in your model and saves you the hassle of having to convert tessellated feature lines,
00:30
survey figures, parcels, or 3 D polylines into true arcs.
00:35
Begin with Civil 3D open to the appropriate design project.
00:40
On the ribbon, Home tab, ArcGIS panel, select Export to FGDB.
00:47
In the Export to FGDB dialog box, select the objects you want to export.
00:54
For this example, click Select All, and then click OK.
00:58
In the Export to FGDB save dialog, specify the file name and location for the file geodatabase.
01:06
For this example, in the File name field, enter “Creek Side”, and then click SAVE.
01:13
A loading dialog displays the progress, as the layers you selected are added to your Civil 3D model in ArcGIS.
01:21
There, in the Catalog panel, under the Project tab, under Databases,
01:26
expand your project and select the layer data you just imported, which in this case is Alignment 1 (overall road).
01:34
Then, in the Contents panel, under Drawing Order, under Map, right-click Alignment.
01:41
A pop-up menu displays, showing you the object data.
01:45
Now, on the ribbon, Edit tab, Tool panel, click Vertices.
01:51
Then, from the Modify Features panel, under the Edit Vertices tab, click Select a feature.
01:58
As you can see in the model, civil features, such as this alignment,
02:02
that inherently have curved geometry are represented as true curves, rather than as tessellated straight pipe segments.
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