Shapefiles (SHP), despite being a standard in GIS, are files with a simple structure that do not support different types of graphic objects in a single file. This requires multiple export processes when you want to export Points, Lines, Polygons,... more
Although you can find several examples in this Blog where you can see how to export 3D objects to Google Earth basing their altitudes on an attached data or on their constant Z elevation, you can also export native 3D... more
It is becoming more and more essential to transfer information added to graphic objects and not just their geometries. Many ‘Spatial Manager’ users ask us how best to exchange geo data between CAD applications and AutoCAD Map. Given the data... more
Google Earth includes a little-known function that allows you to analyze the elevation profiles of roads, streets, highways, railways, paths, etc. polylines. The tools for export/publish to KML or KMZ files from your flat 2D (or 3D) drawings and maps... more
Google Earth is one of the most popular platforms for 2D and 3D visualization of spatial and geographic information, not only because it is free and very accessible to any non-expert user, but also because of the included tools... more
Until now you could import GML files containing multiple types of element into AutoCAD, BricsCAD or ZWCAD drawings. From ‘Spatial Manager 5.2’ you can also export any objects from your drawing to structured GML files through the same export wizard... more