AutoCAD Map 3D GIS software includes a rich set of survey tools to enable you to more easily import, compute, manage, and utilize field measurements acquired from GPS and terrestrial sources. The survey functionality includes the ability to consume custom field codes that can be mapped to database attributes, making asset collection more efficient using any device. Other functionality includes:

• Leica® GSI, CPlan RO, ASCII point, and LandXML data import
• Survey database and schema
• Point groups
• Automatic creation of features

Create large-scale surface models from points and contour data and create contours from surfaces. Visualize and analyze topographic information, including digital elevation models (DEM) and Esri® GRID files for elevation, slope, and aspect. Drape aerial photographs and vector data onto surfaces for revealing 3D renderings and perform sunlight studies with hill shading. Additional point cloud tools allow you to import and visualize large sets of 3D laser scanning/LIDAR data sets (often with hundreds of millions of points) within AutoCAD Map 3D GIS software. You can also stylize point clouds by LAS classification, spatial extents, elevation, or intensity.

Using open-source Feature Data Object (FDO) technology, AutoCAD Map 3D provides direct access to spatial data from a variety of data sources, including: Esri® files and managed geo-databases, Oracle®, Microsoft® SQL Server®, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MySQL®. Access aerial and satellite imagery and connect to web mapping and web feature services to take advantage of publicly available data. Direct access means no data translations, which helps support data integrity. The open, standards-based database support enables you to more easily join CAD objects to commonly used databases and spreadsheets and store CAD and geospatial data in relational database management and GIS systems.

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This video shows how AutoCAD Map 3D enables CAD users to access and edit spatial information in a familiar AutoCAD® environment, helping to reduce the need for your GIS team to perform mundane data conversion tasks.

Automate the correction of some common drafting and digitizing errors using Drawing Cleanup tools. Delete duplicates, correct undershoots and dangling objects, and more. Clean and accurate data makes integration into your GIS or mapping system easier.

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This video demonstrates how AutoCAD Map 3D enables a CAD-trained workforce to define and apply data standardization and intelligence (for example, attribute information that specifies facility information, part number, and material) during the drafting process.

Data accessed through Feature Data Object (FDO) technology can be directly edited with standard AutoCAD® commands such as Pedit, Trim, Break, Join, Offset, Extend, Rotate, Move, and Cut/Copy/Paste. Easily edit polygon objects with split and merge functions, and use the Expression Builder to populate feature attributes using data calculations and intrinsic object properties. Built on the AutoCAD® platform, AutoCAD Map 3D lets you use AutoCAD tools for precision creation and editing of maps, network layouts, schematics, and more.

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This video demonstrates how AutoCAD Map 3D Enables a CAD-trained workforce to more easily convert design data to geospatial features and use standard AutoCAD commands to directly edit connected GIS data.

Create stylized maps that highlight specific features or information, such as service areas, zoning districts, land usage, and pipe and cable installation dates and diameters. Apply rich dynamic labeling while still being able to control the placement and style of individual labels for better readability and visibility. Create legends and call out details with attribute-driven labels that provide text along a curve and segment stitching functionality. Use transparency to blend data and reuse styles in any project, helping to both save time and streamline map production. Move beyond CAD maps to advanced cartography and presentations.

Analysis tools help you answer questions and make decisions about your data. Perform the following tasks: link information in vector and tabular formats together; perform data queries; create thematic maps; build topologies; create reports; and perform buffer, tracing, and overlay analysis. With easier visualization and evaluation of design and geospatial information, GIS planning and analysis tools can help with planning and decision making.

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This video demonstrates how utilities can use AutoCAD® Map 3D mapping software to visualize and evaluate up-to-date cadastral, utility, topographic, environmental, image, and tabular data to more quickly highlight specific features such as service areas, zoning districts, land usage, pipe and cable installation dates, and more.

Autodesk® Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2012 provides bidirectional data exchange, multiple analysis options, and models and methods based on industry standards. This robust analysis tool, when used with AutoCAD Map 3D mapping software, helps to improve planning and outputs for multiple types of projects, including:

• Simple to large, complex watershed and drainage studies
• Stormwater and wastewater master planning
• Interconnected ponds, including loops and flow reversals
• Combined sewer overflows (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) control strategies

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This video demonstrates how AutoCAD Map 3D GIS software improves information sharing between engineers and other stakeholders.

AutoCAD Map 3D interoperates with major design and GIS software, so you can read, write, and convert data between standard formats, including:

• DWG®—output a DWG file that is readable by any AutoCAD® client, in both visual and editable modes
• Arc/Info® coverages
• SHP and E00 from ESRI®
• MapInfo® MIF/MID™
• MapInfo® TAB
• MicroStation® DGN
• Generalized Markup Language
• Ordnance Survey MasterMap (DNF) (GML2, read-only)
• Oracle®
• Vector Product Format (VPF, read-only)
• ASCII
• LandXML
• SDF
• Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS, read-only)

Create and publish maps based on U.S. National Grid (USNG) standards, latitude and longitude grids, and more. Easy-to-use interfaces support: data capture with multiple coordinate systems, grids and graticules in paper space, dynamic labeling, and styling. Produce more accurate, up-to-date plots and tiled map books for your exhibits and field work, while providing field crews with necessary information for their projects. To view and download sample maps and map books from utilities, government, natural resources, planning, transportation, and other industries, visit the Map Gallery.

Manage spatial data in almost any format. Utilize out-of-the-box industry models (available for both standalone and enterprise environments) or create and modify your own data models more quickly and easily using industry standard data modeling tools. Move and convert data from one data store to another. AutoCAD Map 3D infrastructure planning and management software acts as a hub for managing large amounts of spatial data, helping you to unlock legacy spatial information and streamline your workflow.

Using the Windows® Workflow Foundation (WF), AutoCAD Map 3D infrastructure planning and management software makes it easier to automate repetitive tasks with a powerful workflow framework and user interface. With the framework, you can build, save, and share simple and complex workflows with a visual editor. You can facilitate more accurate data updates that are based on industry- or custom defined-standards by using custom feature rules and workflows for Industry Models.

New stylization framework and user interface enables you to create complex map styles using feature label and annotation tools.

Search for or create coordinate systems using custom grid files, and utilize modern algorithms for transforming coordinate systems. Work with more than 4,000 real-world coordinate systems, or define and manage your own custom coordinate system. Perform on-the-fly coordinate transformations and use tools such as Transform, Rubbersheeting, and Track Coordinates to more accurately georeference your AutoCAD® design data.

Incorporate complex standards, data models, and associations using water, wastewater, gas, and electric models.

Use connectivity information built into the industry models to identify connected facilities or analyze the impact of your actions on your infrastructure.

Use familiar AutoCAD drafting and editing commands directly with a variety of geospatial formats to help increase productivity.

Enhanced Excel® spreadsheet capabilities enable you to join attribute and GIS data and edit the Excel data store directly inside AutoCAD Map 3D GIS mapping software. Additionally, improved spatial database tools allow you to store and use multiple geometric representations of your infrastructure assets, providing you with the flexibility to choose the geometry that best suits your task deliverable requirements.

Use Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) standard web service’s data sources directly in AutoCAD Map 3D GIS mapping software for your planning, mapping, and data management workflows.