Contour line to elevation

[blackmember]

Hi all!

I have a CAD file with contour lines. Just need to add elevation information to the lines so it helps me to determine heights when making a model.

Thanks

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ldzutpphz5csyjo/1.DWG?dl=0

[ReMark]

Are you asking about labeling each contour line with its perceived elevation?

[blackmember]

Are you asking about labeling each contour line with its perceived elevation?

Yep! Is there a way I can do it in AutoCAD or do I need Civil? I downloaded Civil just in case.

[ReMark]

There is no command native to AutoCAD that could do it although there could be a custom lisp routine that is capable. I don't know as I don't work with contour maps in my line of work. A search would be required.

[TheCADnoob]

must be a home work assignment

 

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-2013-2014-2015-2016-2017/elevations/td-p/6510639

 

 

edit: BTW there is a dwg with the elevations labeled in the linked thread.

[BIGAL]

The post above is a good idea a simple lisp would get the z value and write as text.

 

(while (setq obj(vlax-ename->vla-object (car (entsel "\nPick contour nothing to exit"))))
(setq z (vla-get-elevation obj))
(command "Text" (getpoint) 1 0 (rtos z 2 3)) ; note text style height = 0
;(command "Text" (getpoint) 1  (rtos z 2 3)) ; note text style height is set
)

[MillerMG]

where are you located with elevations like that? In my area the highest usually is around the 500s. I assume you would like to avoid clicking each polyline and inputting the elevation into the properties?