Blog : Background 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

‘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

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

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

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

Capturing raster images from Dynamic Background Maps in ‘Spatial Manager’ (CAD editions) allows you to generate static images (snapshots) from the current Map view. In the latest application update (v.4.2), this function has been improved in two ways... more