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How can you convert or save an InRoads DTM surface to a Civil 3D TIN, or any other civil design software so the surface can be utilized in different programs?
We do not have a direct way to write the coding of the Civil3D TIN, but we do have a translator which is a universal standard for data transfer between Civil Softwares. This process is also utilized for converting the InRoads DTM to a format that can be imported into GEOPAK, various Data Collectors, machine controls, etc.
Go to the 'Export Surface' tab.
Select the Surface you wish to export
Select the information you wish to include
Triangles
Features
Non-triangulated Features
Select the units
Select the Source State (Proposed, Existing, etc.)
Save As - This allows you to save the file out as an XML file.
You can now provide this *.XML file to the Civil 3D user and they will have the ability to import the XML through their LandXML Translator.