To use CAD data in WMS, use the following steps:
1. Import CAD data files.
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- Verify the CAD file type is readable by SMS before importing it. WMS can import DXF and DWG files.
- Use the File | Open... command to launch the Open dialog (or drag and drop) to import the CAD files.
- The data should load in layers into the Project Explorer.
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3. Convert CAD data.
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1. Convert CAD to feature objects.
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- Right-click on the CAD dataset in the Project Explorer and select Convert | CAD to Feature Objects.
- Use the options in the [WMS:Feature_Objects_Menu#Cleaning|Clean Options]] dialog.
- Select the map coverage type in the Properties dialog.
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2. Convert CAD faces to TIN.
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- Right-click on the CAD data folder in the Project Explorer and select Convert | CAD Points to TIN Points.
- Set options in the CAD → TIN dialog.
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4. Export to CAD Data.
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- Project data can be converted to CAD data.
- Right-click on coverage or dataset in the Project Explorer and select Save As.
- Save file as a CAD data file (DWG or DXF).
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