How to Use Survey Points Manager

Learn the plugin in 3 simple workflows

Quick Start: 3 Main Tasks

1. Import Your Data

Goal: Get survey data into AutoCAD Time: 2 minutes

2. Export Points

Goal: Send points to other software Time: 1 minute

3. Create Tables

Goal: Make professional drawings Time: 30 seconds

Workflow 1: Import Data (2 minutes)

Step 1: Click Import

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Click the Import button to begin the data import process

Do this: Click the Import button

Step 2: Choose File Format

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Select your desired file format and choose the data file

Do this:

1. Select your format (CSV, TXT, GSI, etc.)
2. Browse and select your file

Step 3: Set Format Options

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Configure format-specific settings for optimal data interpretation

Do this: Configure how to read your data

Step 4: Choose Column Order

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Select NEZ (Number, Easting, Northing) format for better organization

Do this: Select NEZ (Number, Easting, Northing) or your preferred order

Step 5: Display Points

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Press Display button to populate the points list with imported data

Do this: Press Display button to see your points

Step 6: Add to Drawing

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Add the imported points to your AutoCAD drawing

Do this: Click "Draw Points" to place them in AutoCAD

Result: Points in Drawing

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Points successfully placed in AutoCAD drawing with professional formatting

You get: Points with numbers in your drawing

Workflow 2: Export Points (3 ways)

Method A: Manual Pick (For Few Points)

Press PICK button to begin manual point selection

Do this: Press PICK button

Select points from drawing; they appear in points list. Press PICK again to end

Do this:

1. Click points in drawing
2. Press PICK again to finish

Method B: Auto Pick (For Many Points)

Press AUTO button to begin automatic point selection

Do this: Press AUTO button

Modal requests starting point number for renumbering sequence

Do this: Enter starting point number

Select multiple points and press Enter to confirm selection

Do this:

1. Select all points you want
2. Press Enter

Points automatically renumbered and added to points list

You get: Points automatically renumbered

Method C: Smart Pick (For Blocks/Text)

Press SMART button to begin intelligent object processing

Do this: Press SMART button

Select blocks or text objects, then press Enter

Do this:

1. Select blocks or text objects
2. Press Enter

Review selection results and choose objects to add to points list

Do this: Check which objects to convert to points

Export Your Points

Export processed points to any available format

Do this: Choose format and export (CSV, TXT, GSI, KML, IDX)

Workflow 3: Create Table (30 seconds)

Do this: Click "Draw Points Table" You get: Professional table in AutoCAD

Interface Tabs Explained

Home: Start here

Import: Bring data in

Export: Send data out

History: See what you did

Settings: Change options

Quick Tips

When to Use Each Export Method

Manual Pick:

• Few points (under 20)
• Specific points only
• Quality control

Auto Pick:

• Many points (20+)
• Need sequential numbering
• Batch operations

Smart Pick:

• Convert blocks to points
• Extract text coordinates
• Clean up drawings

Common File Formats

CSV: Excel, databases TXT: Legacy software GSI: Leica equipment KML: Google Earth IDX: Archive storage

Settings You Should Know

MaxRows: Set table size (5, 15, 25, 50 rows) Layers: Organize your points Precision: Decimal places for coordinates

Troubleshooting

Import Problems

File won't import: Check file format matches selection Wrong coordinates: Verify column order (NEZ vs PEN) Missing points: Check file encoding (UTF-8 recommended)

Export Problems

No points selected: Use Auto mode for bulk selection Wrong numbering: Set correct starting point in Auto mode Export fails: Check file permissions and disk space

Table Problems

Table too big: Reduce MaxRows in Settings Wrong format: Check table style settings Missing data: Verify point list has all required fields

Pro Tips

1. Always check History tab - See what operations you've done
2. Use Smart pick for cleanup - Convert old drawings to points
3. Set MaxRows before creating tables - Avoid huge tables
4. Export to multiple formats - Keep backups in different formats
5. Name your files clearly - Use project codes and dates

That's it! You now know how to use Survey Points Manager effectively.

📤 Export Process Walkthrough

The export process showcases the plugin's sophisticated point selection and data output capabilities, featuring three distinct selection modes for maximum flexibility.

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Survey Points Manager: Where Professional Survey Data Management Meets AutoCAD Excellence. 🏆