Blog : Background Maps

Geo-referencing captured images from Maps

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


Bring Background Maps to front

The Background Maps management is one of the functionalities most appreciated by the users of ‘Spatial Manager’. The recently released version 4.2 incorporates the option of bringing the BG Map to the front, which is very useful for maps... more


RTDISPLAY effects on the Background Map images

Many BricsCAD and ZWCAD users report that the ‘Spatial Manager’ Background Maps temporarily vanish while Zooming or Panning in their drawings. The cause is to be found in the value of the ‘RTDISPLAY’ system variable Related videos:  more


More about dynamic Google Maps in your drawings or Maps

Some weeks ago, another entry in this Blog explained how to configure dynamic Google Maps in ‘Spatial Manager’ in order to use them as Background Maps in your drawings (AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD) or in your Maps (Desktop). But there... more


Cartes dynamiques de l’IGN dans vos dessins CAO ou cartes

L’IGN Français (Institut National de l’information géographique et forestière) met à la disposition des professionnels des images numériques, ainsi que des orthophotographies, géoréférencées et immédiatement utilisables pour connaître le territoire, localiser des informations, constituer et mettre à jour des bases... more


Google Maps in your CAD drawings? Of course

All ‘Spatial Manager’ applications (AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD or Desktop) provide access to many dynamic Maps published by many Maps providers. However, some providers have restrictive clauses prohibiting the inclusion of access to their services or data in a commercial... more