How to export Shapefile to CAD (DXF) and have the correct elevation value?

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12-16-2014 06:07 PM
TorikaWaqa
New Contributor

How to export Shapefile to CAD (DXF) and have the correct elevation value?

Whenever i export the contour shapefile and it turns out to have zero elevation level. Can someone show me how to get the correct elevation.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Torika

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DanPatterson_Retired
MVP Emeritus

is it a 3D shapefile (polylinez) or a 2D one with Z-values in a field

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TorikaWaqa
New Contributor

Its in 2D

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MikeCusi
Occasional Contributor II

use the "ADD CAD fields" tool before the "Export to CAD".

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MuhammadAttique
New Contributor III

Hi Torika Waqa

If you are sure with Z-Value in your shape file , then just to set an Environment setting before export to CAD , go to Environments Settings - Z Values - Output has Z values - click Enabled.

press OK -OK ,

You will definitely get the elevation in CAD.

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MikeCusi
Occasional Contributor II

Use the Add CAD fields then populate the appropriate field before exporting to CAD

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