Blog : Background Maps

Custom areas and OLE objects when Snapshotting

The tool to capture static images (Snapshots) from dynamic Background Maps in the CAD editions of ‘Spatial Manager’ (AutoCAD, BricsCAD and ZWCAD), now adds the options to select the image area to be captured and to embed in the... more


Traffic and transit in Google Maps

Following several previous posts about how to configure and apply diverse parameters for Google Maps as dynamic Background Maps in ‘Spatial Manager’ (AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD or Desktop), you can learn here how to add Real-Time Traffic and Transit (public... more


Exporting-Importing user Background Map definitions

‘Spatial Manager’ dynamic Background Maps functions allow you to use preset maps  (Bing, MapBox, OpenStreetMap, etc.), but also define and group your own maps by accessing public, administration or enterprise WMS, WMTS or XYZ/TMS servers (Google Maps, Municipalities, Gov. Agencies,... more


Adding OpenStreetMap or Google Maps objects to your maps

The vast possibilities offered by access to cartographic information through the Internet will allow you to easily complete your drawings and maps in a very short time and accurately. Here you can see how simple it is to add... more


Map servers sub-domains

Some image map servers provide multi-domain or sub-domain structures in order to optimize data downloading.  Load balancing improves workload distribution across multiple computing resources and aims to optimize the use of resources, maximize performance and minimize response time. From... more


DroneDeploy integration

Drone technology allows for safe mapping of terrains and property, producing high-quality surveying results. Whether you are a surveying, land developer, construction engineer, or a full-service A&E firm, utilizing the drones for terrain captures can decrease project time, reduce... more