Converting 3-D DXF Files-Feet versus Meter

[zdircksen]

Hello Global Mapper,
We have always had good success converting DXF files from one projection to another, but today we are having a problem with the elevation not converting to feet as specified in the parameters. The easting and northing are converting perfectly from NAD27_Zone12_Meters to WGS84_Zone12_Feet, but the elevation does not convert to feet.

I would appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks in advance!

Zach

[global_mapper]

Zach,

The elevation units are separate from the projection units used. They should obey the elevation unit setting on the Vertical Options tab of the Configuration dialog, although I took a look and discovered that for DXF exports that was not working right. I have corrected that so now that elevation setting (i.e. metric, statute, or maintain the original) should work for DXF vector exports. I have placed a new build at http://www.globalmapper.com/global_mapper11.zip with the change for you to try. Simply download that file and extract the contents into your existing v11.xx installation folder to give it a try. If you are using the 64-bit version, there is a new build available at http://www.globalmapper.com/global_mapper11_64bit.zip .

Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Thanks,

Mike
Global Mapper Support
support@globalmapper.com

[tjhb]

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