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When trying to import a list of point coordinates from a TXT file to AutoCAD Civil 3D, an error message is displayed: "No point file format match found"

Import - error (CZ)

The coordinate text file is most probably saved in Unicode (16-bit). The point import function requires a standard 8-bit ANSI encoding. So just open and re-save your file in Notepad to the ANSI format:

ANSI - Notepad (CZ version)

And retry the import.
Civil
100% *CAD
29.5.2012    18670×  
applies to: Civil 3D ·

See also:
Tip 14630:Extended ASCPOINT - import coordinates from CSV file, including blocks with attributes, GPS coordinates, etc.
Tip 14620:Converting object data (OD) to XData (XD) in AutoCAD Map 3D.
Tip 14598:Thread machining in Autodesk Fusion.
Tip 14472:Overview of CAD formats supported in Inventor 2026 (import/export/AnyCAD).
Tip 14427:Set the number or description of the COGO point according to the nearest text.


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