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Smallworld network data for AutoCAD-based planning

Centralschweizerische Kraftwerke AG (CKW) · Central Switzerland

Centralschweizerische Kraftwerke AG (CKW)

Centralschweizerische Kraftwerke AG (CKW) uses SEPM X-Translator to export network data from Smallworld GIS to AutoCAD. The resulting drawings provide a consistent basis for plans used by various internal and external stakeholders.

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Challenge
CKW requires accurate network data for planning, construction and documentation — without time-consuming manual preparation or inconsistent drawings.
Solution
SEPM X-Translator exports network data from Smallworld GIS to DXF/DWG for AutoCAD-based base drawings.
Results
Consistent, up-to-date base drawings reused from Smallworld — with less manual work.

01Challenge

CKW requires accurate network data for a variety of planning, construction and documentation tasks. Preparing this information manually would be time-consuming and could lead to inconsistencies.

02How the data flows

  1. 01

    Smallworld GIS

    Network data

  2. 02

    SEPM X-Translator

    DXF/DWG export

  3. 03

    AutoCAD

    Base drawings

  4. 04

    Planning

    Construction and documentation

03Solution

SEPM X-Translator exports the relevant network data from Smallworld GIS to DXF/DWG. CKW then processes the exported data in AutoCAD to prepare the base drawings for its different planning requirements.

Network data from Smallworld GIS as it appears in AutoCAD after export.
The same network prepared as a base drawing in AutoCAD for further planning work.
Example planning drawing prepared in AutoCAD from exported network data.
Another example plan drawn on the same exported base.

04Results

  1. 01

    Reuse of existing Smallworld network data in AutoCAD.

  2. 02

    Consistent and up-to-date base drawings.

  3. 03

    Efficient preparation of different types of plans.

  4. 04

    Less manual work and duplication of data.

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