Import a file | Leica X-PAD Help Center

To import a file open the Job page.
Select Import data.
Select the data format to import.
- Drawing DXF/DWG: imports a DXF/DWG file containing drawing information and points.
- Text file (ASCII): imports a file of points or codes in text format. Import parameters can be saved in a template.
- GSI format: imports a file from a standard GSI format.
- LandXML format: imports points, drawings, surfaces and road design data from a standard LandXML file.
- Raster image: loads a raster map to be used as background.
- Trimble DC: imports points and GNSS calibration data from Trimble DC format.
- ESRI shape file: imports points, polylines and polygons from ESRI shape files format.
- Carlson SurvCE: imports points and GNSS calibration data from RW5/CRD/CRDB files format.
- Sokkia SDR format: imports data from SDR Sokkia files format.
- Google Earth KML/KMZ: imports data from Google Earth files in KML or KMZ format.
- SBG Geo data GEO/PXY/TRM: imports data and surfaces from SBG Geo files in GEO/PXY/TRM format. (Only visible if language is Swedish, Finnish, English, English UK, Danish)
- KOF format: imports data in the KOF format. (Only visible if language is Norwegian)
- NETCAD format: imports data in the NETCAD format. (Only visible if language is Turkish)
- SDL format: imports data in the SDL format. (Only visible if language is Danish)
- MDD format: imports data in the MDD format. (Only visible if language is German)
Select the file to import.
The data is imported in the current job.

Import a DXF/DWG drawing

Leica X-PAD can also handle large files. However, for optimal performance on the controller, it is recommended to clean the file before importing it, for example by removing unused blocks, layers and layouts.

To load a drawing in DXF/DWG format from Import data select Drawings DXF/DWG.
Select the file.
The import options are visualized.
- Drawing points: activates the import of drawing points (POINT entity) as topographic points. These entities are considered topographic points and included in the Topographic point list.
- Blocks: activates the import of blocks and block reference (INSERT entity). The blocks are imported according to option Import blocks in this page.
- Recognize name: activates the automatic recognition of the name of the point by searching of a text near the point. For every point to import, the software checks if a text exists near the position of the point. The text found is identified as the name of the point. Activate this option to keep the original point names from the drawings in DXF format.
- Objects vertices: activates the automatic creation of topographic points on objects vertexes.
- Start name: name to assign to the first point that is imported.
- Invisible layers: allows to import layers that are invisible in the CAD file.
- Select layers to import: allows to choose the layers for import in a separate window.
- Import blocks: to select how to import the blocks if the option Blocks is enabled.
  - No: no import.
  - As topographic points: the information from blocks is imported as simple points.
  - As blocks: blocks are imported as reference of the corresponding block.
  - Exploded: block references are extracted to the original basic entities.
- Ignore properties by entities: when importing the entities ignores the single properties of the entities.
- Import 3D: activates the import of CAD entities including information related to the elevation. If this option is not active, all entities are imported with an elevation of zero.
- Import 3D faces: selects how to import 3D faces entities:
  - As surface triangles: the 3D faces are imported as surfaces. This option requires the module Surfaces and Volumes to be enabled.
  - As polylines: the 3D faces are converted to polylines.
- Distance unit: sets the unit for the measurements of the drawing. During the import, the software performs the conversion in the unit of the job.
Press Accept.
The drawing is imported in the job.

Import a text file (ASCII)

To load a formatted text file from Import data select Text file (ASCII).
Select the file.
Enter the import parameters.
- Data: selects what data to import.
  - Topographic points: to import a file with a list of topographic points. The points are imported in the Topographic point list.
  - Reference points: to import a file with a list of reference points. The points are imported in the Reference point list.
  - Codes: to import a file with a list of survey codes. The codes are imported in the Codes list.
- Scheme: the currently available import scheme is suggested. Select a scheme or choose * Customized * to create a scheme.
- Separator: character separating fields with content.
- Heading rows: number of rows composing the heading in the file. Heading rows are not imported.
- Layer: the layer in which the points are saved. Selecting a layer allows a logical organisation of the points.
- Lat.de/Long.de: selects the format of latitude and longitude when imported.
Press Next.
The list of the fields that can be imported is displayed in a table.
For * Customized * scheme select the fields to import and change the order using the buttons.
- : the field is enabled to be imported.
- : moves the field down in the list.
- : moves the field up in the list.
Press Next.
The software shows a preview of the imported data. Verify if the result is correct.
Press Next.
If the scheme was Customized, it is possible to save the scheme.
- Save scheme: enables the saving of the used scheme.
- Scheme name: the name of the scheme.
Press Accept.
If a point already exist it is possible to select how to proceed.
- Next available: the point is imported with the ID of the next available point.
- Overwrite: the point overwrite the point in the database with the same name.
- Skip: skips the importing of the point.
- Apply to all: allows to apply to all points the selection.
The software shows a report of the importation.
Press End to conclude the import process.

Import a LandXML file

The LandXML import allows to import topographic points, drawings, surfaces and road axis.
To load a file in LandXML format select Import data from Job page.
Select LandXML Format.
Select the file.
The software shows a report of the imported entities.
Press Accept.

Import a raster image

Refer to Load a raster image.

Import a Trimble DC/JXL file

To load a file in Trimble file in DC or JXL format select Import data from Job page.

JXL file format allows to import points, coordinate system and drawing.

Select Trimble DC/JXL.
Select the file.

If the .dc file includes a GNSS site calibration, confirm if to import or not the calibration. The calibration is available in Local system – site calibration.

The software shows a report of the imported entities.
Press Accept.

Import an ESRI shape file

It is possible to import points, polylines and polygons. GIS attributes are only imported for points if GIS is available.

To import an ESRI Shape file select Import data from Job page.
Select ESRI Shape file.
Select the shp file.
Select the import options.
- Type: the type of entity to import.
- Format: the format of coordinates to import.
Press Accept.

Import a GSI file

To load a file in GSI format select Import data from Job page.
Select GSI format.
Select the file.
Specify to import data as topographic points or as reference points.
- Data:
  - Topographic points: the data is imported in the Topographic point list.
  - Reference points: the data is imported in the Reference point list.
  - Overwrite points: points with same name are overwritten.
Press Accept.

Import a Google Earth KML/KMZ file

To visualize an imported KML/KMZ file in CAD, a coordinate system has to be defined.

To import a file in Google Earth KML/KMZ format select Import data from Job page.
Select Google Earth KML/KMZ.
Select the file.
The software shows a report of the imported entities.
Press Accept.

Import a Carlson SurvCE RW5/CRD/CRDB file

To load a file in RW5/CRD/CRDB files format select Import data from Job page.
Select Carlson SurvCE RW5/CRD/CRDB.
Select the file.
The software shows a report of the imported entities.
Press Accept.

Import a Sokkia SDR file

To import a file in SDR files format select Import data from Job page.
Select Sokkia SDR format.
Select the file.
The software shows a report of the imported entities.
Press Accept.

Import a SBG Geo GEO/PXY/TRM file

To import a file in SBG Geo GEO/PXY/TRM format select Import data from Job page.
Select SBG Geo GEO/PXY/TRM.
Select the file.
The software shows a report of the imported entities.
Press Accept.