Export Data
Export your Digital Grid to GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, DXF, or CSV
Exporting Digital Grid data requires an Aura Pro subscription.
Export your Digital Grid model to industry-standard file formats for use in third-party tools like QGIS, Google Earth, AutoCAD, and spreadsheet applications.
Supported Formats
| Format | Extension | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GeoJSON | .geojson | 3D GeoJSON with Z coordinates. Compatible with QGIS, MapBox, and most GIS tools. |
| KML | .kml | 3D KML with absolute altitude. Compatible with Google Earth. |
| KMZ | .kmz | Compressed 3D KML with absolute altitude. Compatible with Google Earth. |
| DXF | .dxf | CAD format with coordinate transformation. Compatible with AutoCAD and other CAD software. |
| CSV | .csv | Comma-separated values with full metadata. Points only (locations and clusters). |
Exportable Layers
You can select which layers to include in the export:
Line/Polyline Layers
These layers are available in GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, and DXF formats (not CSV):
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Towers | Transmission tower geometry (3D line from base to top) |
| Poles | Distribution pole geometry (3D line from base to top) |
| Wires | Wire geometry with sag |
| Guy Wires | Guy wire geometry (pole to ground anchor) |
| Crossarms | Crossarm geometry |
| Service Wires | Service wire geometry |
| Alignment | Span connections from pole top to pole top |
Point Layers
These layers are available in all formats including CSV:
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Pole Locations | Base position of each distribution pole |
| Tower Locations | Base position of each transmission tower |
| Distance Clusters | Cluster centroids from vegetation analysis results |
Exporting Data
Open the Export Dialog
Select Digital Grid → Export from the tools menu.
Select Layers
Check the layers you want to include. Use Select All or Clear All for quick selection. Layers without data are automatically disabled.
When using CSV format, line/polyline layers are disabled — only point layers (Pole Locations, Tower Locations, Distance Clusters) are available.
Choose Format
Select your output format from the dropdown. See Supported Formats above for compatibility details.
Configure Options
Enter a filename for the export.
DXF only: Specify the target horizontal and vertical EPSG codes for coordinate transformation. Defaults are EPSG:6426 (horizontal) and EPSG:6360 (vertical / NAVD88 ftUS).
Export
Click Export to generate and download the file.
Format Details
GeoJSON
- All geometry includes Z coordinates (3D)
- Each feature includes metadata as GeoJSON properties
- Compatible with QGIS, MapBox, Leaflet, and most GIS tools
KML / KMZ
- Uses absolute altitude mode for 3D positioning
- Heights are converted from WGS84 ellipsoid to EGM96 geoid heights (what Google Earth expects)
- KMZ is a compressed version of KML — same data, smaller file
- Features are organized into folders by layer
DXF
- Coordinates are reprojected from WGS84 to the specified EPSG coordinate system
- Each layer maps to a DXF layer (TOWERS, POLES, WIRES, etc.)
- Compatible with AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and other CAD software
CSV
- Points only — line/polyline layers are not included
- Each row includes coordinates (longitude, latitude, altitude) and all metadata fields
- Open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application
Exported Metadata
Each feature includes relevant metadata depending on the layer:
| Layer | Metadata Fields |
|---|---|
| Towers / Poles | ID, Pole ID, Height, Lean, Pole Type |
| Wires | ID, Span ID, Length, Voltage, Wire Type |
| Guy Wires / Service Wires | ID, Pole ID |
| Crossarms | ID, Pole ID |
| Pole / Tower Locations | ID, Pole ID, Height, Pole Type |
| Distance Clusters | Zone Name, Min Distance, Zone Range, Point Count, Analysis Name |