Import an Existing Alignment

Import a CAD alignment into Quantm Desktop software

1. From the Insert tab, click Import Alignment. 

2. From the list, select an alignment format. Available file formats include:

• XYZ Centerline String (a space-delimited file)

Note: A file that uses the XYZ Centerline String format must not contain a header and must be space delimited.

• AutoCAD DXF

• ESRI Shape

• Integrator V4 A3D

• LandXML v1.0

  • i-model (ICM)

• Third-party road definition file

3. In the Alignment file field, browse for the alignment source file.

Note: If you selected Third-Party road definition file, browse is not available. Select OK and proceed through the import wizard, see Importing Third Party road definition files. In the Import alignment as field, enter a name for the imported alignment file.

Tip: This name is the name of the file where the alignment is stored.

Note: This field is not available if you select LandXML v1.0; See Importing LandXML alignments

4. Select OK. The alignment appears in a layer named with the alignment name. By default, the alignment will be inactive. You can make the alignment active in the Scenario Explorer window / Layer View tab.

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