

To gain a clear understanding of what a data model is, and why data models.Tables, questions ( Word document) and map.Figure 2: Hierarchy of ESRI's ArcInfo8 data structures.īetween Data Structures Based on the Data ModelsĪ Column in Table Preview, and Searching for a Text String.Instructions below updated for ArcGIS 9.3 You can check the Event Viewer for messages that occur during the import or pipe network schema mapping.Lab 2: GIS Data Models and Data Structures.Pipes and structures are added to a pipe network named ArcGIS Network.Alignments and feature lines are added to the top-level collections in Prospector and are not associated with a site.Parcels from a selected ArcGIS layer are created in a single site.Points from a selected ArcGIS layer are added to a new point group.Property sets are created for the attributes.The ArcGIS data is added to your Civil 3D drawing.Specify which source attributes you want to map to the properties in Civil 3D and click OK. If you are bringing in pipe network data, the Schema Mapping dialog box is displayed.

The ArcGIS data layers are generated as objects in Civil 3D using the feature types that you select.

Select the datasets that you want to work with.Note: If you do not see any available datasets, try zooming out from your area of interest. Click to import a polygonal area of interest from SHP data.Click to draw a rectangular area of interest on the map.Click to select the current map extents.Select the area of interest using any of the following methods:.Use the mouse to pan and zoom, or use the zoom in/out tools (+/- buttons) to further refine your search.You can also input longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates. Enter a location name, address, or point of interest in the search bar.The Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS dialog box is displayed. Sign in to ArcGIS to access your data, or click Access as Guest to access public data.Click Insert tab ArcGIS panel Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS.If you plan to publish to ArcGIS or export to FGDB, check if the coordinate system is unsupported.If you plan on saving the data back to ArcGIS, check if the coordinate system has an EPSG code.If a coordinate system is not specified for the drawing, you will be prompted to assign one after selecting the data to bring in. Ensure that your drawing has a coordinate system assigned to it.The Projection Engine Data prevents a coordinate offset from occurring when you bring ArcGIS data into a drawing. Install the ArcGIS Projection Engine Data.
