Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 291)

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LandXML - Export Chain File to LandXML (CHAINXML):
This command allows you to export all the polylines from the current drawing created using Feature Codes, as
LandXML chain objects into a LandXML file. For example, if you made strictly 3D polylines for break lines using
descriptions such as EP for edge-of-pavement or DL for ditch line, then the 3D polylines can be exported as a
LandXML chain file and used as break lines for contouring in other CAD programs. The combination of points and
break lines can lead to optimal contouring. Most CAD packages will import linework using the DXF file approach, but
many now recognize linework in LandXML “Chain” file format.
SHP File - Import Shape File (ISHP) (e.g. from ESRI):
This command allows you to import entities and also the associated attributes values from a SHP file. The routine
displays "Import from SHP" dialog box. If the SHP file has POINT or POINTZ type, the entities will be stored into a
CRD file. In the cases of an ARC, ARCZ, POLYGON or POLYGONZ SHP type, the entities will be stored into the
current drawing. The attribute values will be stored into a *.vtt file. The routine requires a feature code name from the
user, which will be used to store the name and the type of the attributes from the SHP file.
SHP File - Quick Import SHP (QISHP):
This command allows you to import entities from SHP files (used by most programs produced by ESRI). The routine
displays the Import from SHP dialog shown below. POINT or POINTZ type entities will be stored in a CRD file. ARC,
ARCZ, POLYGON, or POLYGONZ entities will be stored in the current drawing as POLYLINES.
Current SHP
: Displays the name of the SHP file that will be imported when this command is completed.
Read-only, you must use the Select SHP button to specify the file name.
Select SHP
: Tap this button to select a SHP file name.
Current Job
: Available when importing coordinate data. Specify whether to Overwrite Exiting Point Numbers
or Use New Point Numbers.
Attribute used to fill Description
: Available when importing coordinate data. Lists the attributes in the
currently selected SHP file. Select which attribute to use to fill out the Description field in the CRD file.