Autodesk AUTOCAD MAP 3D - BROCHURE 2 User manual

Discover why.
AutoCAD®
Map D

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Bridging the Gap
AutoCAD®Map D software is a leading
engineering platform for creating and managing
spatial data. Bridging the gap between CAD and GIS,
AutoCAD Map D makes it possible for engineering
and GIS professionals to work with the same
data and enables design processes to integrate
geospatial functions in a single environment for
more ecient workflows.
Find out why so many AutoCAD software users are switching
to AutoCAD Map D software. Map D provides access to
data previously locked up in the GIS department and provides
the best tools available to edit native geospatial data.
Direct Access
Built on AutoCAD Software
Because Map D software is built on AutoCAD®
technology, organizations can take full advantage
of the extensive CAD-trained workforce to
manage geospatial data. And by using familiar CAD
tools, team members can make the most of their
AutoCAD expertise.
More Informed Design
AutoCAD Map D enables organizations to create
better designs. Map D software’s integrated
geospatial tools provide mapping and analysis
functions for easy visualization and evaluation of
design and asset management projects.
Used Around the World
Utilities—Electric and Gas, Water and
Wastewater
• VermontElectricPowerCompany
• TokyoElectricPowerServicesCo.,Ltd
• UnitedUtilities
Telecommunications
• ComcastCable
• BayanTelecommunications
• TelekomSrbija
Natural Resources—Mining, Petroleum,
Environmental Engineering and
Management, Water Resources
• PetrobrasTransporteS.A.–Transpetro
• KARICO
• RushmoorBoroughCouncil,England
Government—Public Works, Land Planning
and Management
• SanFranciscoDepartmentofPublic
Works Bureau of Engineering
• RehabilitationandReconstructionBoard,
Indonesia
• CityofFribourg,Switzerland

Streamlined Data Access
Open-source Feature Data Objects (FDO)
technology enables AutoCAD Map D software to
directly and natively access spatial data stored in files
and relational databases, as well as connect to web-
based services. As a result, engineering and other
departments, including GIS, can more eectively
access and share data, such as road, cadastral,
topographic, environmental, and image data. With
native access to spatial information in a familiar
CAD environment, team members can be confident
that the information they depend on is up-to-date,
supporting more-informed decision making.
More Accurate Designs and Data
Reduce time wasted on imprecise drawings and
data. Map D makes it easy to integrate field
collected data in varying formats to accurately
update drawings, maps, and databases to reflect
the as-found locations in the field. Combined with
powerful tools to automate the cleanup of drafting
and digitizing inaccuracies, Map D helps to
maintain data integrity throughout the design, build,
operate, and maintenance lifecycle.
With powerful, aordable, and open geospatial solutions at
every stage of data creation, maintenance, and distribution—
AutoCAD Map D, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise, and
Autodesk Topobasesoftware—organizations can seamlessly
share spatial and nonspatial information with minimal eort.
Seamlessly Work With Spatial Data
Powerful Mapping and Visualization Tools
Use Map D to visualize and evaluate vector,
raster, and tabular data in a variety of formats. Use
draping functionality to combine topography data
with aerial photographs for stunning and revealing
D renderings, and easily analyze or highlight
information such as service areas, zoning districts,
land usage, and pipe and cable installation dates
and diameters with easy-to-use cartographic tools.
The result is more professional designs, plans, maps,
proposals, and reports.
Sharing Accurate Map and Geospatial Data
Maximize the value of drawings, maps, and
geospatial data. Easily publish drawings to the web
using Autodesk MapGuide®Enterprise software, or
distribute them as secure, individual georeferenced
DWF™ files, or multisheet DWF map books that
can be viewed and marked up with free* Autodesk®
Design Review software. And Map D makes it
easy to export georeferenced design data to other
formats for use by back-end GIS and mapping
systems.
The analytical buer tool can be used to easily identify property owners who will be impacted by scheduled work on the
water line.

*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies
download of the software.
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Using AutoCAD Map D, we exploited our AutoCAD
skills to tap quickly into ESRI maps, utility data,
property data, and more without having to use ESRI
software. AutoCAD Map D gave us the GIS tools
we needed, but allowed us to use our AutoCAD
expertise, reducing training time and expenses.
—Scott Stover
Manager, Corridor Approvals and Records
York Region, Ontario, Canada
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