Exporting code library in DXF as separate layers

Emlid Flow & Emlid Flow 360 Survey tools
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Hello,

There was a similar topic to this, opened last year, but long since closed:

this is the text and link Export each code on its own layer in DXF for it :

“Is it possible to export a DXF out of emlid flow 360 that can be imported into CAD where each line and point code is on its own layer?
for example if I survey with a code BLD1 for buildings then all lines on that code would be assigned to a layer BLD1 in CAD.”

We really need this feature to be somehow implemented; it would help us enormously in our work. We have to hand in Projekts with custom made layers, exactly as our Code Library. If there is any way we can help or offer feed back, please let us know!
Thanks in advance!

PS. sorry, I have sent an unfinished post for approval by mistake (fast typing)

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Hi Arch,

Welcome to our forum!

At the moment, I don’t have any updates to share on this specific feature, but I appreciate your interest in contributing to its development. I’ve added your request as +1. We carefully track all feature suggestions and ensure they reach our development team for further consideration in future updates. However, it’s not currently on our roadmap, so there is no ETA.

Your offer to provide feedback is much appreciated. Understanding how different users approach the same feature is valuable in shaping how we implement new features. Could you please share more details on your specific layer requirements and how this feature would fit into your workflow?

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@archdienst2022 Yes this was what i was asking for last year.

@inkar.madikyzy In my mind if it can be as simple as each Code could be exported to it’s own layer inside of a DXF.
In my use case I survey landscapes so buildings, trees, retaining walls.
It’s hard when all are on the same layer and can’t tell what line relates to what.
It would also be good if the text could be put on its own layer relating. So if I have a code Building then when I export the DXF there would be a layer “Building” and “Building text”
The line and point would be on “Building”
The point number, code and height could all be on the “Building text” layer.

Hope that makes sense

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Hi Tristan,

Thanks for sharing these additional details! Your explanation makes perfect sense. I’ve updated your feature request with this information.

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@inkar.madikyzy Hello and thank you! This is a visual example of what it looks like for us right now: all the heights and codes are cluttered together making it impossible to sort through them and this is just a polygon of 16 points.

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We work in Archaeology and we started using Emlid to measure our digs. We have been using Total Stations until recently, with a Third party software developed for our work, that had its own coding. The program is very good, but sadly it uses an outdated operating system which can no longer be sustained by us. We still use those codes as we are used to them, this is an example in Emlid:
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We had the code and a layer was created with the name of the Description attached to it:

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We measure a lot of features - polygons (that means we don’t need the particular info plotted for every point), Heights - as points with height information, Profiles - simple A-B lines.
ah where I am going with this…
ah, yes, as @tsmit439 is saying, having a code and the layer created with the name of the Description attached to it would be wonderful, that is what we all dearly need, more than anything.
Also, having all that additional info (the codes, descriptions, heights, point names) on a separate sub-layer is also a sweet idea. Having the option to check which one of these you actually want to be plotted is great, as we don’t always use/need them, so it would be great if that stays an option :smiley: (just putting this out there).

The longer I am writing about this, I realize how much more work it would take to actually make this a reality.

Thanks a lot, I hope all this text makes sense.

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Hi @archdienst2022,

Thank you for the detailed explanation and visuals! I’ll be sure to share this feedback with our team.

It looks like you’re working with AutoCAD or Civil 3D, right? I’d recommend trying some AutoCAD commands to manage the clutter. Have you tried adjusting the Text Display? Since the point names, heights, and codes should all use the same text style, tweaking the text height within the style settings might help.

I see you’ve already moved the codes to different layers. While this might not be a perfect solution, it could help with toggling visibility as workaround.