How to Import USGS Chief Architect X2

Every building project must take into account the site's topography . To that end, architects and contractors use United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographical maps for site planning in the early, schematic design phase of building projects. USGS maps are in the TIFF file format; those using Chief Architect X2 are able to import this file type into the application.

Things You'll Need

• USGS TIFF topographical map

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Open Chief Architect X2. Open a new or existing project file.

   • 2

     Click on the "File" menu. Select "Import Picture." Browse to the location of the USGS topographical map TIFF file. Select the file. Click "Open."

   • 3

     Adjust the size and location of the imported USGS map by selecting it in the Chief Architect X2 window and moving its handles. Draw your project over the USGS map or use the terrain tools in Chief Architect to copy the USGS map information to the application.