PoiPounder Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) I don't know if I am just too naive or if the file was set up incorrectly from the surveyor, but I can't figure out how to import the boundary and elevation data into my new project properly. Attaching the file below. I have followed other posts on the import process, but keep having issues. Can anyone tell me if it's possible with this file? Everything seems to be under the label "0" for what I need. The perimeter boundary as well as the elevation data. Unsure how to correct this and import the proper way. I noticed that the jagged elevation lines are in one big block, unsure how to separate those out? I would really appreciate your help with this daunting endeavor. Using Chief 10 23-84 subd 7-2-24.dwg Edited March 3 by PoiPounder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCanbury Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Worked fine for me. BUT, I think what is going on, there are 2 drawings that are separated, I'm assuming they should be superimposed. If you scroll WAAAAY out you'll notice 1 part of the image (appears to be a neigborhood/ cul de sac) with no information on the top right corner. THEN to the bottom left is all your Compass and Elevation Data. As far as how to proceed from there, That is beyond my current level of Chief knowledge. Hope this helped you get a little further. New Plan > File > Import > Import Drawing In the Import Drawing Assistant I used these settings shown in screenshots ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCanbury Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 (edited) Problem Solved I removed the black overlay and moved the Information Layer Chief User DWG.plan Edited March 4 by SteveCanbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiPounder Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 (edited) I can import the file, but actually converting that into elevation data to show the gentle hill is what I can't figure out how to do? I don't necessarily need all the information. Just the boundaries and the ability to import the terrain data that actually will translate on the program. Instead of seeing the lines, actually have it affect how the terrain and elevation look. Any ideas? Unfortunately I have an older version of Chief and can't open the file you created. I appreciate you doing so though. Thanks for going above and beyond. The other thing I don't get is that when you click on the elevation lines in the plan its one giant BLOCK. not separate information. Edited March 5 by PoiPounder missed something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenPalmer Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00719/importing-terrain-elevation-data-from-a-dwg-or-dxf-file.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1056/import-a-surveyor-dwg-file-for-a-site-plan-or-terrain-perimeter.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiPounder Posted Tuesday at 10:28 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:28 AM I am seriously banging my head against the wall here. Watched both videos and followed all steps and it's just not working. From what I can tell there are only really 3 contour elevation data points, which is very odd. The other numbers seem like they are just labels, which makes no sense as there is a berm at the bottom of the lot on the wider side of the dwg file. The perimeter isn't closed and i have to try and reconnect it to convert to my terrain perimeter. It's a real pain the as* and doesn't work like the videos say it should. Sometimes i have to retrace the whole polyline just to be able to close it and create a terrain perimeter. The elevation data points just don't work. I swear I am doing something wrong. The company that did the survey told me the elevation data was on the POINTS label, but it really doesn't do anything when i import it that way. Any ideas? Does this create properly for you when you import it? Am i just daft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiPounder Posted Tuesday at 10:05 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:05 PM I select Terrain>Elevation Data>Elevation Line and trave the ones that have actual elevation data (52, 50, 48) and I get this whack elevation map afterwards. Do I need to trace every single one of the contour elevation lines? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiAngelo Posted yesterday at 10:39 AM Share Posted yesterday at 10:39 AM (edited) The surveyor needs to unblock everything on Layer 0. Your points() layer is importing as a block on Layer 0. Select one and you can only hide it by turning off Layer 0. Turning off the points() Layer does nothing until you unblock an object on Layer 0. Chief can't read points data within a blocked object. Contact your surveyor and have him send you the unblocked model. He exported his plan view. Also, the unit of import is Feet. Edited yesterday at 10:41 AM by JiAngelo Additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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