DXF File Conversation 1

[braydun]

I'm not an expert ACAD user, nor a beginner, and need some help with a DXF file. I received a DXF file from my surveyor that consists of point coordinates only. I've converted to a DWG and connected the dots to generate an as-built. I would now like to convert the DXF file to some type of TXT file (or equal) so that I can submit the as-built drawing and raw data to the Project RE. What is the easiest way to do this?

Thanks,

Brent

 

[CarlB]

The DXF file is in ASCII/text format which can be read with a text editing program (Notepad, Wordpad, Word, etc.) But do you want just a listing of the point coordinates, suc as northing, easting, elevation? The surveyor would have it in that form,I'd say start with requesting it from them.
A simple way if that isn't possible is to use the "list" command then select all points. Copy and paste the results from AutoCAD's text window to a text file.

 

[brandonbw]

Ask for the coordinate file from the surveyor. Why aren't you having the surveyor do their part of the job instead of you figuring out how to do it?

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[braydun]

Thanks, CarlB. Cut/paste from "list" did the trick.

Good question, brandonbw, I agree. Turns out the surveyor is not the brightest bulb. One of those "do it myself because its easier" situations.

Thanks.