Data for Construction - Sample Lines to LandXML

Last updated: 2024-07-10

Overview

The command exports all selected Sample Line Groups from multiple drawings to LandXML PlanFeature objects.

Usage

1. WisDOT Design tab > Output panel > Data for Construction menu > Sample Lines to LandXML

   1. The tool can also be accessed from the command line: DOTSAMPLELINESTOXML.

      

2. Sample Lines to LandXML dialog box .
   1. Sample Lines to LandXML runs as a modeless dialog so the user can interact with Civil 3D while the tool is open. The dialog includes a minimize button on the title bar so it can be reduced to the taskbar when additional screen space is needed.
   2. Select the DWG files that contain the Sample Line Groups that will be exported. There are three options to add files:
      1. Right-click in list area of the dialog box > Add current drawing
      2. Right-click in list area of the dialog box > Add drawing(s) > Browse to add drawings > Open
      3. Drag and drop DWG files into list
   3. A list of DWG files and their corresponding Sample Line Groups are shown in the dialog box.
      1. The list can be expanded and contracted using the buttons at the top of the dialog box.
      2. All the Sample Line Groups can be selected or unselected using the buttons at the top of the dialog box.
      3. Individual Sample Line Groups can be selected or unselected.
   4. Options for working with selected DWG files:
      1. `Right-click on the DWG in the list > Remove` to remove the DWG file and associated sample lines from the list
      2. `Right-click on the DWG in the list > Open` to open and review the DWG file in the list
   5. Export
      1. Browse to < Project_ID >\const\CD-Design\CD-X-Section
      2. File name = <Construction_ID>-Ewrk-SL-< Const-Stg >.xml
      3. Save
         1. "Process Complete" message appears after the file has been saved.
         2. OK

   6. Close when the tool is no longer needed.