Import Method
The Import method imports a file into the document. Returns an AutoShape object.
Syntax
object.Import( file, options, id )
Parameter | Type | Description |
file | String | required, path and complete file name including extension |
options | Variant | optional, default = "" |
id | Variant | optional, imported object name |
Remarks
The file parameter must include a file extension. See the following links for more details on options.
Enhanced Metafile [.EMF] Import Options
ER Mapper [.ECW] Import Automation Options
Esri ArcInfo Export Format [.E00] Import Options
Esri Shape [.SHP] Import Options
Golden Software Boundary [.GSB] Import Options
Golden Software Blanking [.BLN] Import Options
Golden Software Interchange [.GSI] Import Options
LizardTech MrSID [.SID] Import Automation Options
MapInfo Interchange [.MIF] Import Options
PlotCall [.PLT] Import Options
USGS Digital Line Graph Import Options
USGS SDTS [.DDF] Import Options
Example
This example shows how to import an AutoCAD DXF file.
Plot.Import(GrapherApp.Path + "\ samples\test.dxf")
Used by: Document object