LDD Desc. Keys import to Civil 3D Point Styles?

[caddcop]

I can import my descriptor keys into Civil 3D, but is there a way to get all of the point styles from there into the point styles?

 

I understand they'll need modification, but edits are quicker than creates.

 

LD 2008 > Civil 3D 2008

[alanjt]

I can import my descriptor keys into Civil 3D, but is there a way to get all of the point styles from there into the point styles?

 

I understand they'll need modification, but edits are quicker than creates.

 

LD 2008 > Civil 3D 2008

 

Not that I'm aware of. Importing save a lot of typing, but you still have a lot of work ahead of you.

[rlshound]

Hello Caddcop, I am getting ready to start shifting my description keys and point groups from LDD 2008 to Civil 3d 2010.Can you give me a heads up?

Thanks, rlshound

[caddcop]

Here's what I found - lots of work.

 

The way points work in LD vs Civil 3D is similar enough to give you hope and different enough to dash that hope.

 

Yes, you can import a LD descriptor key file, but the import leaves a ton of work ahead. But don't spend a lot of time on many points intil you figure out how you want your points to work. You are likely to start one way and end up with a different way - so the fewer points you test with, the fewer you will have to change more than once.

 

I spent a lot of time Google'ing to find as much up front info as possible - the best seemed to be from the AU handouts.

 

There are Point Styles, Point Label Styles and Layers. One of the best write-up was for CV-300-5 Making Points Act Like AutoCAD Land Desktop: Sit, Roll Over and Lay(er) Down!

 

The PFD is too big to attach, even when zipped.

 

I also have a flowchart posted on my wall, but I'm having difficulty figuring out where I saved it and what format it was in. If I do, I'll send it along.

[rlshound]

Hello Caddcop, so beware of what lies beneath the surface...thanks for the heads up. I'll check out the publication and keep pounding, rlshound

[rlshound]

Caddcop,great publication...this is what I needed, Thanks,rlshound

[caddcop]

Here is the point Flowchart

point_flowchart.pdf

[rlshound]

Thanks again Caddcop....we have been straight out today and I look forward to going through the publication and flowchart.Thanks for taking the time,I will keep you posted as to the progress...it must be a good feeling! rlshound