Exploding AutoCAD Civil 3D Objects

Use the Export to AutoCAD command to create a new AutoCAD drawing with all civil objects exploded. The original drawing is not affected. There are two ways to explode: use the Explode command or export as described below.

Note:

Exploding an object results in an unnamed AutoCAD block. Exploding again results in a base AutoCAD entity.

To explode AutoCAD Civil 3D objects in an enabled AutoCAD session

  1. Enter -AecExportToAutoCAD at the command line of an AutoCAD enabled with the AutoCAD Civil 3D Object Enabler.
  2. Enter F to display the format options and then specify the file format.
  3. Enter B to specify whether to bind xrefs. Enter Yes or No.
  4. Enter T to specify the bind type. Enter Bind or Insert.

    The Bind method preserves xref identities, such as layer names. The Insert method binds the xref to the current drawing in a way similar to detaching and inserting the reference drawing.

  5. Enter P to specify a file prefix and then enter the prefix.
  6. Enter S to specify a file suffix and then enter the suffix.
  7. Enter ? to review the settings you have specified.
  8. When you have completed specifying settings, press Enter at the <Enter for filename>: prompt, and then specify a file name, including path. For example, enter C:\My Documents\ACAD-Drawing1.dwg.

    The file is saved to the specified location.