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Step 1: Selecting and uploading files for import

 
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Select files to import

1. Select files to import
Click on the Select files button opens a web based file chooser which allows a CAD file (e.g., .dxf, .dwg, .dng) to be selected for import.
 
Note: While the file chooser dialog appears to allow multiple files to be selected, only a single CAD file should be chosen.
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Start file upload

Once the file is selected it is displayed in the Upload queue grid, along with its Size, upload Progress and Status.
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File is successfully uploaded

A successful file upload is indicated with the Status column (checkbox) and the Queue progress bar at the bottom:
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Click the Upload All button

In this example a single file is selected - USA with GEO-WEST.dxf (as can be seen in previous two steps). Once the Upload All button is clicked, the selected file is put into a multipart form data object, following a specific method. The application validates the file as a supported CAD file and prepares the file to be imported in the Area by  creating the set of temporary objects (Layer, Line and Block objects) needed for the following steps.
 
If these operations finish without an error the Next button is enabled, allowing the user to move to the second wizard step.
 
Additional details about the Upload queue section of the dialog
 
 
 
 
 
The Status Icon will indicate if the upload fails as shown in the following screenshot: