Import/Export

Import and export of x,y,z-data

In LAND4 for use with ARCHICAD you can:

• import x,y,z-data and see it presented as LAND4 Spot Levels.
• export LAND4 Spot Levels as x,y,z-data for use in other applications.

Files menu, LAND4 Palette

The Import/Export of files function is found in the LAND4 Palette under Files.

Import file types

There are two import file types available:

• XML file (contains points and faces – TIN models)
• XYZ file (.CSV, .TXT or .XYZ – are used to generate Spot Levels, from which you can generate LANDSurfaces or create Ridge Lines.)

Export file type

And one export file type:

• .CSV

How to import file

1. Go to LAND4 Palette/Files/XYZ (or XML)
2. Choose file to import.
3. Define:
   • Tabulator – refers to how the values are separated within the coordinates file.
   • ID – If the points have an ID value.
   • Category – in which LAND4 Category you wish to do the import
   • Unit
4. Press “Open“.

How to export file

1. Go to LAND4 Palette/Files/CSV.
2. Name file.
3. Select location to save file to.
4. Press Save.

Files ready for import, examples