Spatial Manager Blog : CAD L2 (Medium)
New Zealand Land Information Background Maps in DWG
View detailed, high‑resolution LINZ background maps directly in your DWG through WMTS services—no prior tile download required. Spatial Manager connects to the LINZ WMTS endpoint, requests only the tiles needed for the current view and transparently reprojects them to the... more
Multiple simultaneous background maps in DWG/DXF
With Spatial Manager™, you can load multiple maps from different sources and compound an advanced view. Arrange their display priority, and control their visibility independently—making it easier than ever to compare, analyze, and present spatial data directly in your CAD... more
Import OGC API Features and WFS data to DWG/DXF
OGC API Features is a modern, RESTful standard developed by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) for accessing and managing geospatial feature data over the web. It is the evolution of WFS (Web Feature Service) and unlike its predecessor, which relied... more
Start a drafting project over Google Earth imagery base
This article explains how to start a drafting or design project using a Google Earth imagery base. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to overlay drawings, plans, or architectural projects onto real satellite images from Google Earth, allowing users to... more
Import Google Earth historical imagery to DWG
Download historical imagery directly from Google Earth to your DWG using your preferred CAD platform for enhanced accuracy and analysis. Get aerial photographs from different dates and compare the evolution of land and buildings over the years to make informed... more
U.S. Department of Agriculture background maps
The Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides some web services for accessing the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP). Spatial Manager products provide an easy way to integrate its ortoimagery on your own projects and drawings... more