IMPORT

IMPORT

Button

 Ribbon:  Insert tab

Import panel

ImportNot available on the ribbon in the current workspace

 Toolbar: Insert 

 Command entry: import

You can import data files, other than DWG files, that were created with other applications into the current drawing. The import process translates data into the corresponding DWG file data.
The Import File dialog box (a standard file selection dialog box) is displayed.
In Files of Type, select the file format to import. In File Name, select the file name to import. The file is imported into the drawing. The following formats are available for import:

• Metafile (*.wmf): Microsoft Windows^® Metafile (see WMFIN)
• ACIS (*.sat): ACIS solid object file (see ACISIN)
• 3D Studio (*.3ds): 3D Studio file (see 3DSIN)
• MicroStation DGN (*.dgn): MicroStation DGN file (see DGNIMPORT)
• All DGN files (*.*): DGN files with user-specified file extensions such as .sed for seed files (see DGNIMPORT)

For the WMF file type, selecting Options on the Tools menu in this dialog box displays the WMF In Options dialog box. You can display this dialog box directly by using WMFOPTS.
If FILEDIA = 0, the following prompt is displayed:

Enter import file name: Enter path and file name