A standout feature is the , which provides a centralized interface for organizing project folders and terrain meshes. Within this explorer, you can edit vertices (insert, delete, or flatten) and visualize the terrain by slope or elevation ranges using customizable color ramps. Version Compatibility CAD-Earth – Connect AutoCAD with Google Earth
: Perform earthwork volume calculations using the grid method and generate detailed reports in Excel .
: Import high-resolution satellite imagery from providers like Google , ESRI , Bing , and Mapbox . You can use AI-powered enhancement to improve image sharpness and resolution by up to 4x. A standout feature is the , which provides
: Import terrain meshes from Google Earth , LiDAR , DEM , and LandXML files. You can also export meshes from Google Earth to Autodesk Civil 3D for advanced surface creation.
: Precise coordinate conversion using over 3,000 coordinate systems worldwide. A real-world map control allows you to move, scale, and rotate drawing entities until they match the site location precisely. You can also export meshes from Google Earth
: Generate instant contour lines from terrain meshes. These lines update automatically if the underlying mesh or settings are modified.
CAD-Earth is a comprehensive plug-in designed to exchange images, objects, and terrain data between and AutoCAD (versions 2017–2022 and newer). It facilitates site planning and visualization by allowing you to bring real-world geographic data directly into your CAD workspace. Core Features or export specific entities like lines
: Transfer AutoCAD drawings as image overlays to Google Earth, or export specific entities like lines, polylines, and 3D solids. Helpful Integration Feature