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Setting Up a Data Source for DWF Files
A DWF data source points to the folder where the DWF files that you want
to use are stored.
The dialog boxes that you see when you set up a new data source for DWF
files are almost identical to those you see when you set up a data source for
DWG files (for more information, see the topic “Creating Autodesk DWG
Data Sources” in the Autodesk MapGuide Author Help). The principal differ-
ence is an additional function on the Advanced tab where you specify the
default Spatial Reference System (SRS). The ability to establish an SRS is
needed because the DWF format has no support for projection or coordinate
systems. The default SRS defines a projection and/or coordinate system for all
the data in the DWF data source. Autodesk MapGuide can then transform the
data from this SRS to whatever SRS a particular map file is using.
Note Password-protected DWF files are not supported in this release. Passwords
are set when the DWF files are published, for example, in Autodesk Map. Check
that the DWF files have no password protection before you start using them to
author maps.
To create a new data source for DWF files
1 In the Autodesk MapGuide Server Admin program, from the Edit menu,
choose Properties.
2 In the Properties dialog box, click the Data Sources tab, and then click
New.
3 In the New Data Source dialog box, select Autodesk Data Link (ADL) For
DWG And DWF.
4 Enter a name for the data source, and then click OK.
