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Advanced import tools in AutoCAD

Name: Spatial Manager for AutoCAD
Author: Spatial Manager

Import data easily using wizards, palettes, or batch tools

Import objects into the current AutoCAD drawing or let the application create a new one automatically. Speed up repetitive workflows by skipping unnecessary steps in the import wizard. Use intuitive palette options or right-click on a data source to trigger a quick import. For higher productivity, perform batch imports from entire folders, with the ability to separate contents into different layers.

Editions: Basic Standard Professional

What's included in the feature Advanced import tools

Discover the full potential of this set of tools designed to enhance GIS data integration and editing within AutoCAD.

Objects imported into a new or open drawing

Import processes can be performed in the current AutoCAD drawing or in a new drawing. The application opens a new drawing automatically if needed.

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Speed up the processes skipping some wizard steps

Skip unnecessary steps for a particular job and go directly to the execution of the import process, to follow all the guidelines set by the import wizard.

Use the intuitive palette options or the quick import function

Use the right-click menu on a particular data source to import from this source, or run the import command that avoids having to open the application palette if you do not want it.

Batch import

Import all the files (even raster images) from a folder in one go. If needed, separate the content of each file in different Layers.

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Import
Labeling objects
Using Blocks
Spatial filter envelope in WFS servers
Import points as Blocks from disk
Using custom Grid files
Accessing user Datasets (NL PDOK sample)

Import data - User manual

Related features

Geometry options

Import as points or block references, fill polygons, or create centroids

Import options

Assign layers, label features, filter spatially, and control elevation

Data import

Import attribute data as XDATA for smarter AutoCAD drawings

* Only available in Standard and Professional editions

Import tasks

Save Tasks in AutoCAD to replay import processes (including all process parameters) so many times as desired

* Only available in Professional edition

Import files, databases and online services

Connect to a wide variety of spatial data sources

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