Summary

The GT_READGMLFEATURES command in GeoTools imports GML (Geography Markup Language) features into CAD by reading splitted GML files generated by the GT_EXTRACTGMLFEATURES command. It creates point, line, and polygon objects while attaching attribute data as XData in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.

GeoTool -> Export Tools -> Export Tools -> Import single GML feature from file

Import single GML feature from file: GT_READGMLFEATURES – GeoTools Command

Key Features Include:

• GML Data Import into CAD:
  • Reads splitted GML feature files and converts them into CAD objects.
  • Supports point, line, and polygon creation from GML data.
• Attribute Data Handling:
  • Imports attribute data as XData, ensuring proper metadata association.
• Flexible File Selection:
  • Import a single file, all files in a folder, or process data feature-wise.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Option to disable AUTOSAVE and UNDO logging when working with large GML files for improved performance.
• Best Practice for GML Import:
  1. First, run GT_EXTRACTGMLFEATURES to split the master GML file into individual feature files.
  2. Then, use GT_READGMLFEATURES to import each feature into CAD.

Benefits:

This tool is essential for GIS professionals, urban planners, and surveyors who need to integrate geospatial data into CAD environments efficiently.