How to generate data (X, Y, Z) from a CAD drawing file in AutoPlotter?

Import the CAD file (.dwg / .dxf) by choosing the Open Drawing option under DATA menu. Then generate the CAD data to X,Y,Z format data by choosing Convert Drawing to data under DATA menu. All the drawing entities present in the drawing will be converted and have the data stored. This data can be viewed from View Survey data sheet.

Step 1: Import CAD drawing file

 

Step 2 : After opening a drawing file, to convert the drawing file to X, Y, Z data

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