I received an XML that was said to be exported using Civil 3D of a DTM. I attempted to import using Inroads, geopak and civil 3D with no luck. Then I opened the xml using an xml editor to view the txt. None of it look familiar including the header. The header had information about www.safe.com and FME features. I've never used FME features and not sure why if exporting an xml from civil why use a 3rd party software. Can anyone look at this and see if its me or the xml that is wrong.
Amazing file..... ;-) You received an openGIS GML XML File with a lot of LineStrings. Remember XML Format is a container file , only.
The containing data is described by a schema, here with your file: http://www.safe.com/xml/schemas/FMEFeatures FMEFeatures.xsd
That does not usually fit like a DTM - Triangulation with Points and Shapes!
So....
The way it works with InRoads is to get a LandXML File form you Civil 3D party.
Sure there are ways to import a GML file with Bentley Map!
Talk to the Civil 3D guys they may export a LandXML file with DTM Data!
Regards
Frank
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Thats kind of the problem. I was sent this file from another company and after we told them several times that we can not load it they said figure it out on your own. Very professional! They are not a client nor are we a client of theirs, they are a client of our client. I have Map but haven't found an import tool for this.
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I noticed when activating geopak map that there is an option to import FME under File>Import> but its grayed out. Any ideas how I can use this file?
You need an FME license for the FME integration to work. You might want to try an eval version of FME to see if you can transform the file.
Regards,
Mal
Answer Verified By: Joe Cagle
Thanks. I really have no idea why they would of used a 3rd party software to export the XML when autocad can do it. Seems to just complicate things.