Digimap’s Ordnance Survey Collection includes OS VectorMap District (VMD), which is very popular with CAD users. This post gives details of how to import VectorMap District data for use in the AutoDesk products. If you are a student or faculty member, you can download the suite of AutoDesk products for free.
If you need to convert other types of data available from Digimap for use in various GIS and CAD software please take a look at this Data Converter Table. |
- OS VectorMap District is available as shapefiles (SHP).
Product | Imports shapefile (SHP)? |
AutoCAD | No |
AutoCAD Map 3D | Yes |
AutoCAD Civil 3D | Yes |
Please note that the steps that follow are for PC users only. After testing we found that the steps do not work with AutoCAD for Mac OS X. Further, AutoCAD Map 3D and AutoCAD Civil 3D are as yet unavailable for Mac OS X. If you are a Mac user, we suggest that you install a virtual PC on your Mac to run AutoCAD or contact us directly for help.
We would advise you to upgrade to the latest version of AutoCAD if you are able.
Steps to import VMD to AutoCAD |
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AutoCAD 2012, 2013 |
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AutoCAD Map 3D |
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AutoCAD Civil 3D |
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AutoCAD 2008, 2011 |
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It is unfortunate that these steps do not work for AutoCAD for Mac OS X and that AutoCAD Map 3D and AutoCAD Civil 3D are as yet unavailable for Mac OS X. If you are a Mac user, we suggest that you install a virtual PC on your Mac to run AutoCAD or contact us directly for help.
WARNING: EDINA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the software detailed here or its fitness for purpose. EDINA has not tested the processes detailed here on every combination of operating system and software version and makes no guarantees that every process will function on every platform. You should check the system requirements for any software you intend to use.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to get in touch here or via the EDINA Helpdesk.