CAD to Simple
Decomposes a CAD dataset into multiple simple datasets. Each geometry type will be converted to corresponding simple data type: area objects will be output to region dataset, text to text dataset, and region3D to 3D region dataset. For parameterized geometries, the output simple datasets will not retain parameter information but will be treated as polylines with adjacent nodes, recording only nodes.
Feature Entry
- Data Tab->Data Processing Group->Type Conversion->CAD to Simple.
- Toolbox->Type Conversion->CAD-Composite-Simple Conversion->CAD to Simple.
Steps
- The CAD to Simple Data dialog appears. Select source dataset and its datasource under Source Dataset tab.
- Under Result Data tab, select target datasource for converted datasets. Choose simple data types to convert at bottom of dialog, name output datasets or use default names. For example, checking checkbox before line dataset label means converting line objects to line dataset.
- Execute conversion after configuration.
Note:This function only supports converting 2D/3D points, lines and regions, not model objects. If CAD dataset contains only model data, target dataset type checkboxes and Convert button will be grayed out.
Simple to CAD
Combines multiple simple datasets of different types into a single CAD dataset.
Feature Entry
- Data Tab->Data Processing Group->Type Conversion->Simple to CAD.
- Toolbox->Type Conversion->CAD-Composite-Simple Conversion->Simple to CAD.
Steps
- In Simple Data to CAD dialog, select source datasource. Click Add button on toolbar to open selection dialog showing all simple datasets in current workspace. Add datasets to convert (can be from multiple datasources). Use toolbar functions for bulk selection/deselection/deletion.
Added datasets will display in list area showing sequence number, dataset name and datasource.
- Set target datasource and name under Result Data tab.
- Execute conversion after configuration.
CAD to Model
Converts model objects in composite data to model data in 3D model dataset.
Model dataset is SuperMap's new dataset type replacing previous CAD-stored models, enabling unified management with other dataset types and improved display efficiency. Using model datasets is now recommended over storing models in CAD.
Feature Entry
- Data Tab->Data Processing Group->Type Conversion->CAD to Model.
- Toolbox->Type Conversion->CAD-Composite-Simple Conversion->CAD to Model.
Steps
- The CAD to Model dialog appears. If CAD dataset is selected in Workspace Manager, it will be auto-added to list.
- Configure datasets to convert, set result dataset name and target datasource.
- Execute conversion after configuration.
EPS Compound to Simple...
Converts EPS composite points/lines/regions/text to simple data.
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is cross-platform standard format with .eps extension on PC and .epsf on Mac, mainly for vector and raster image storage.
Feature Entry
- Click Data Tab->Data Processing Group->Type Conversion->EPS Compound to Simple....
- Toolbox->Type Conversion->CAD-Composite-Simple Conversion->EPS Compound to Simple....
Steps
- The EPS Compound to Simple... dialog appears. If EPS dataset is selected in Workspace Manager, it will be auto-added.
- Configure conversion datasets, set result name and datasource.
- Execute conversion after configuration.
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