The Export RoadXML File routine creates a RoadXML RXL file using
Carlson format centerline and profile files. This RoadXML file can
be used for data exchange with other applications that support the
RoadXML data specification such as Trimble. To generate a RoadXML
file, a series of dialog boxes are presented:
Current Drawing Data Files: This option selects the various data files associated with , and defined by the Drawing Explorer command.
Project Data Files: This option allows you to quickly select the various data files associated with, and defined by a Carlson Project (*.prj) file.
Selected Data Files: This option allows you to individually select the desired Carlson Software data file(s) that should be included in the RoadXML file. This is followed by:
Select RoadXML File: Use the standard File Selector dialog box to specify a new or append to an existing RoadXML file. This is followed by:
Include Files Referenced in Select Files: When enabled, this option will automatically add other files that are referenced by the selected file. As an example, the file produced by the Carlson Road Network command references TINs, Centerlines, Profiles, etc, and adding the single Road Network file will also add the referenced file(s) into the Export to RoadXML File dialog box.
Export to RoadXML File: Add, remove (using standard Windows click, shift+click and/or ctrl+click functionality) or otherwise organize the data file(s) that is to be incorporated into the RoadXML file.
Change Directory: This option allows you to adjust the folder location from where selected data files should be referenced (often used for project revision purposes).
Report: Create a report (suitable for file transmission or archival purposes) of the file(s) selected to be incorporated into the RoadXML file.
RoadXML Units: The Units of Measure are displayed for the RoadXML file about to be created.
Exported Element Protection: When enabled, you are prompted if existing data (such as a centerline) in a RoadXML file should be updated with data of the same name that you have selected for the RoadXML file.
Precision: Set
the desired level of precision for each of the various measurement
categories.
Pick the Export button to complete the
creation of the RoadXML RXL file.
Indicate the desired action of what should occur if the units of
the RoadXML do not match those of the current drawing.
Note: Visit http://www.road-xml.org for
additional information on the RoadXML initiative.