Infraworks: Import LandXML file

Last updated: 2022-12-13

Total video time: 7:43

iwx-lvl02-landxml-01.mp4 7:43

A LandXML file from Civil 3D will be horizontally and vertically accurate do to the coordinate system and the constraints of Civil 3D.

Create LandXML file in Civil 3D

  1. Open drawing file in Civil 3D
  2. Ribbon > Output tab > Export panel > Export to LandXML
  3. Export to LandXML dialog box
    1. In this dialog box, check and uncheck objects to include with this file.

      Tip: The list of objects will only include those native to the drawing.

    2. Specify LandXML version: Select the most current version
    3. OK
  4. Export LandXML dialog box
    1. Save in: Select a location to save the file or save to Desktop
    2. File name: Rename or keep current name
    3. Save
  5. Close Civil 3D

Import LandXML file into InfraWorks

  1. Open InfraWorks
  2. Open model
  3. Ribbon > Manage tab > Content panel > Data Sources
  4. Data Sources panel > Add file data source dropdown > LandXML
  5. Select Files dialog box
    1. Navigate to your file location and select file
    2. Open
  6. Choose Data Sources dialog box
    1. Check boxes of objects to include; check surfaces, corridors, and alignments.
    2. OK
  7. Data Source panel
  8. Find added Surfaces > Right-click menu > Configure

    Info: Surface data will be under Terrain. Corridor and Alignment data will be found under Roads.

  9. Data Source Configuration dialog box
    1. Name: Can be changed
    2. Coordinate System: verify its correct, HARN/WI.Richland.WI-F
    3. If any data has been changed, Close & Refresh ,or if no data has changed, OK or Cancel
  10. Repeat for Corridors and Alignments