Blog : CAD L1 (Basic)

Search in Google Earth and use in AutoCAD

The diverse sources of global spatial data available nowadays provide extensive opportunities to get territorial information, which can complement generic drawings or maps. One such source is Google Earth Many planners and other map makers need to add specific information... more


Import OpenStreetMap data into AutoCAD drawings

Many AutoCAD users, such as architects, surveyors, engineers, etc., often need access to territorial information as a basis for their own projects or their work related in some way to the territory  OpenStreetMap community has... more


Importing KML files into AutoCAD

It is becoming increasingly common to find geo-spatial information contained in KML or KMZ files, used by Google Earth, produced by private users or by the administrative authority, and importing such files in AutoCAD has become a necessity Spatial Manager™... more


Importing shapefile (SHP) into AutoCAD

One of the basic needs of any AutoCAD user to handle geospatial information, by downloading files from the web or by collaborating with others GIS users, is importing into AutoCAD Esri shapefiles (SHP file format)Please,... more


Spatial Manager™ for AutoCAD will include FDO Providers

While in the early beta versions of Spatial Manager™ for AutoCAD the FDO Providers were not included in the standard data Providers list, finally they have been added to this list Using these new data Providers, Spatial Manager™ for AutoCAD... more


Properties: how to change the focus

The Spatial Manager Desktop™ “Properties” panel and the “Properties” area inside the Spatial Manager™ for AutoCAD “SpatialManager” palette, present, in a concise and practical format, all the relevant information about the different parts of the applications, and allow you to... more