Convert files between AutoCAD DXF, ESRI Shapefile / SHP, and KML for Google Maps and Google Earth, among other formats.

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• This is a free online conversion tool to CSV offered by AcuGIS. You can convert ESRI shape files, MapInfo, KML, and other formats. Conversion Types. See the Input Format:. drop-down at right for supported file types. Over-ride Source SRS. Re-project or transform to provided SRS.

Most people using the Propeller Platform to measure and manage their worksites also work with different kinds of drone surveying software and supporting programs. To help better understand the Platform’s many tools, we’ve put together write-ups on our most popular data queries.

Today, we’re covering how to convert DWG/DXF to KML using QGIS. This how-to is for users who have QGIS installed on their computers, who are working with a DWG/DXF file with elevation, and whose site is using global projections (local grid isn’t supported by QGIS yet).

Did you know that you can import DXFs directly into the Propeller Platform? Learn more here.

Once you’ve dragged and dropped your DXG/DXF file into QGIS, you need to choose your site’s correct projection information. There will be an extensive list to choose from. If you’re not sure what the projections are for this site, reach out to the person who is in charge of the DWG/DXF file.

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Once you’ve chosen from that list, you’ll see something like this:

When you reach the screen above, navigate to the “entities” heading on the bottom left area. Then right-click on “entities” and select Save As… from the menu that appears, as below.

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Selection the location where you wish to save the KML file. You can either manually type the location or browse your computer.

Further down on that Save As… popup, you’ll find a section called Datasource Options. There, set your AltitudeMode to “absolute.” Then save your file.

Once saved, you’ve successfully converted your DWG/DXF into a KML file. Now that you have that file format, you can upload that data to your intended program.

If you’re using the Propeller Platform, you can upload a DXF directly (or the KML) as a Layer and visualize over a 3D survey of your site.

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To do this, simply navigate to Layers > Upload in the Propeller Platform portal and your overlays will appear on your 3D survey.

This lets you visualize your DXF or KML data in 3D and see how it relates to your site instead of relying on numbers and values alone.

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