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CommandFrom CSV CommandDifficultyintermediateAdded2027.0Statusdraft

Import Alignment Command

Imports a horizontal alignment from a .csv file.

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Start the command​

Enter From CSV Command at the Civil 3D command line.

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Procedure​

The format of the file must be as follows:

The columns represent the Y, X and radius. If the radius is not specified, a PI with no curve will be created. Commas should be used as a delimiter.

To import a horizontal alignment, follow these steps:

  1. Run the command. A file format preview will be displayed:

    idas-import-alignment-command screenshot

  2. Browse to the .csv file.

    idas-import-alignment-command screenshot

The horizontal alignment is inserted into a new site called Devotech:

If you need to import more alignments from a text file, rename the imported alignment otherwise the new alignment will overwrite it.

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