How can I get Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data into AutoCAD and (or) Microstation? <!-- maps, geospatial data -->
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Question: How can I get Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data into AutoCAD and (or) Microstation?

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AutoCAD and Microstation won't read DEMs in their native format (this might change since AUTODESK has merged with SOFTDESK). They require add-on packages to do this work, such as Softdesk's landscape software for AutoCAD or InExpress for Microstation. Some of these applications will import elevation information in the form of XYZ triples.

Source of this FAQ:
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