Import Shapefile

Import ESRI Shapefile data into the drawing using the general vector import settings.

Overview

Supported source: .shp

A Shapefile usually requires .shx and .dbf files in the same folder. A .prj file is recommended for CRS detection.

Run IMPORTGEO_SP or click Spatial Data > Import.
Select File unless this is a File Geodatabase folder.
Browse to the source and click OK.
Use the Shapefile file filter, select the .shp file, select the layer, and review point, line, or polygon settings.
Click OK to import the selected features.

Setting	Recommendation
Transform features to drawing CRS	Keep enabled when the source CRS differs from the drawing CRS.
Create table in Data Table Manager	Enable when source attributes should be preserved for query, review, or reporting.
Layer Properties	Use a fixed drawing layer for simple imports, or From field when the source attributes contain layer names.

SPCAD license Required

Drawing CRS Required

Valid source file Required