Export MapLab Survey data to QGIS, NetCAD and AutoCAD
Field capture is only half the job. The data must open in QGIS, NetCAD or AutoCAD in the right place, layer and CRS.
Field takeaways
- KML is for quick viewing, DXF for CAD, GeoJSON for GIS and CSV for tables.
- CRS should be in the file name and report note.
- Layer names should preserve meaning.
- Open exports again before delivery.
- MapLab Survey helps produce multiple formats from one project.
Match the format to the destination
DXF for CAD, GeoJSON or Shapefile for GIS, CSV for point lists. Sending the wrong one creates conversion work at the other end.
Attributes survive only in GIS formats
DXF carries geometry and layers but drops field values. If the attributes matter, send a GIS format alongside the drawing.
Projection travels separately
Write the EPSG code into the filename and the message, because DXF has nowhere to store it.
Verify after import
Open the file in the destination software and check a known point before you call the handover complete.
Try these steps on your own phone.
MapLab Survey handles RTK/GNSS point capture, drawing, area and volume calculations and coordinate conversion, then exports to DXF, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoPackage, NCZ or CSV. Capture, calculation and export work offline. Live NTRIP corrections and online basemaps need a connection.
Frequently asked questions
Can MapLab Survey export to QGIS?
Yes, through formats such as KML, GeoJSON and CSV.
Which format for CAD?
DXF is usually preferred.
Why does CAD data appear shifted?
CRS or coordinate order issues.
What should delivery include?
Formats, reports and notes required by the receiver.
Technical references
The field guidance in this article is aligned with the technical and official references below.
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