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From File
To import data from an external file to a current job.
MAGNET Field supports import of multiple types of data from many external formats to a current job. This dialog allows a user to select types of imported data, choose a format of the source file(s), and configure importing parameters. Depending on the types of data to be imported and the source format chosen, the dialog offers various combinations of import configuration options.
This dialog has the "From MC project" title if opened after clicking the From 3DMC
icon in the Exchange Menu and features fixed values for Data: Multiple and Format: Topcon 3DMC Project (*.tp3).
- Use the Data drop-down list to select a type of data in an external file to import. Choose Multiple to include all the types of data available for import from the source file.
- Use the Format drop-down list to select a source file format. The actual file formats available in the list depend on the type of data chosen for importing.
- Review and set up configuration options available for specific combinations of selected data type and source format:
Select file units check box:
Check the Select file units box if you plan to change distance and / or angular measurements units for imported data. With the check box selected, the File Units dialog will display later in import configuration. Clear the box to leave distance and angular measurements units unchanged.
Select Layer check box:
Check the Select Layer box if you plan to add imported objects to a particular layer in a current job. With the check box selected, the Select Layers dialog will display later in import configuration. Clear the box to import objects without adding them to a particular layer in a current job.
Use Notes as Code check box:
Check the Use Notes as Code box if you want the data stored in a point's Note field to be written into the Code field. This option can be useful for 3DMC file formats if points were originally exported with the Export Code as Notes check box selected in either the To File or To MC Project dialog.
Use Legacy Localization check box:
Check the Use Legacy Localization box to enable the Legacy Mode for horizontal localization. The Legacy Mode is recommended for importing localization data created in all versions of Topcon Tools, TopSURV, Pocket 3D, 3D-Office and versions 1.x of MAGNET Tools and MAGNET Field. Find out more on Legacy Mode.
X-sections with catch points check box:
Check the X-sections with catch points box to include in import cross-sections that have catch points. With the check box cleared, cross-sections with catch points will not be imported.
Merge X-sections check box:
Check the Merge X-sections box to merge cross-sections in imported data. With the check box cleared, cross-sections will be imported as is.
- Settings button:

Click the Settings button and open the Settings dialog to customize more importing parameters for selected combination of imported data type and source file format.
Note: "Bentley Infrastructure Model (*.icm.dgn)", "MicroStation (*.dgn)", "PDF (*.pdf)", "Civil 3D", "MAP Exchange", "AutoCAD Drawing (*.dwg)", "AutoCAD DXF (*.dxf)" graphic data is imported as vector image backgrounds and then can be used in MAGNET Field jobs as backgrounds (Edit > Background > Drawings).
- Click Next to proceed with the further import configuration.
- Click
to return to the Exchange Menu dialog. Click
to open the Home Screen.
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