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Land XML
We have a large engineering firm client that uses C3D. We plan on sending them a CAD file of a topographic detail survey that we have completed using our ancient LDD 2005. They also would like surfaces, alignments, etc.
In the past we have sent clients using a newer version of AutoCAD an eTransmit zip file which was simply the DWG along with the tin etc. This has always worked for us and I assume they were able to read an older version of AutoCAD dwg and convert it to whatever they need.
A much younger and more energetic colleague of mine mentioned that I might want to go the LandXML route. From what I have read it looks to me that the XML is a text file that contains the associated data files to a drawing. Is that true? Do I also have to still send a dwg for the linework etc?
I am assuming that any answers would also apply to Carlson which we also use.
Please speak slowly and clearly as I am an older gentleman who still carries a plumb bob.
Thank you for any help it will be appreciated.
Hack
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