Spatial Manager Blog : Import

Download and import official Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) data into a DWG using Spatial Manager, either through open services (WFS / OGC API Features) or distributed files (SHP, GeoJSON, etc.). Set the proper CRS (usually NZGD2000 / New Zealand... more


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


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


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


An ESRI Geodatabase File (FileGDB) is a powerful database system designed to store, query, and manage spatial data as a collection of files stored directly on disk without requiring a database server. It serves as a centralized repository for geographic... more


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