Topic: Import Lat/Long points into C3D 2013

[PhillyGurl]

Trying to import GPS data (lat/Long) into the attached dwg. Latitude for the imported points imports correctly, longitude, not (correct long = ~114 degrees, importing at ~246 degrees). I tried importing from a text file and the csv; same results. Also, the point description did not import. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

Fortunately there were not many points and I was able to manually correct the longitudes to get it out the door. The incorrect points are those numbered 13398 - 13416.

Many thanks in advance - JR

[mjfarrell]

I think they may just need a (-) sign or you used incorrect Coordinate system - one can test this using Google Earth  if you
enter the coordinates in your CSV file you wind up in Uzbeckystan  (actually just near Baruun-Urt western Mongolia)

If you add the (-) to the 114.00082 numbers you wind up in Montana


downloading your files now to verify those possibilities 

where in the world is this data, so that I can at least check against something. (thanks)

[mjfarrell]

yes the issue is this....your drawing is state plane International foot....

it might work best to set up a file on Lat, Longs (UTM)  import those points
and then export them using land xml

and then import them into your file using state plane / US Survey foot

[mjfarrell]

As to the description NOT importing - that would fall onto your Point file Format...

I see:


Point Number    Lat(Decimal)   Long (Decimal)    Elevation   Description    comma delimited


one can always test/parse a file to see if the point file format is working as desired prior to actually importing points.

[PhillyGurl]

Argh - "no points tranferred from source" when importing points to the new dwg. Will have to set this aside for a bit. Thank you for your help.

[mjfarrell]

I also noticed what appear to be some unwanted spaces in your descriptions....be wary of those

[Pointdump]

JR,

Easiest fix is to edit the CSV in Excel. Your "no points tranferred from source" is fixed by adding something in the Description slot. I added a period on the blank ones and then everything imports nicely. Attached CSV and Drawing.

Dave