Back in the old days, when we were using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 it was really easy to import Google image into the drawing. However, today it is not that simple. In order to use georeferenced images, we need to log in A360 with our Autodesk Account, and then we are presented with that function.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there is a way to Import an image from Google or Bing directly to our Drawing with just one simple command without any complications?
Yes, it will be and VovKa@ from http://www.theswamp.org did just that! Not only we can import Aerial maps from Google, but we can also import different maps (raster and vector) from many more sources like Bing, Here.com, OpenStreetMap, Yandex, and many more. We can also Import/Export geometry to and from KML files and Import geometry from SHP. We are not over yet, this app gives you the opportunity to import those maps in different Coordinates, not only Lat/Log. There are lots of different Coordinate Systems for specific countries, like US NAD83.
We will go through the whole process of using the app in step by step tutorial:
Thanks again to VovKa@ for sharing this great tool with us! If you feel that it will bring value to your drafting you can always show your appreciation by donating to him. You can find his contact information by starting the program in AutoCAD and directly click on Zoom to (Without entering anything into the address tab).
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