autodesk civil 3d - wms integration

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Autodesk Civil 3D - WMS IntegrationThese instructions apply to Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2013 and above, and describe how to load georeferenced Nearmap imagery using Web Map Service (WMS).

Screen images shown in these instructions are from Autodesk Civil 3D 2016.

Please note that only certain versions of Autodesk (  and  ) support this functionality.Map 3D Civil 3D

Rather than import a single image of a small area, WMS allows Autodesk to request the imagery directly from the Nearmap server in a variety of map projections.

This guide covers the following topics:

AuthenticationSetting up a Coordinate SystemLoading the Nearmap WMS ImageryConfiguring Measurements

AuthenticationTo consume Nearmap imagery via WMS, you must first create a  or Service, which generates a URL for you to copy to your Simple Custom WMScomputer's clipboard. Once you have done that, you can conveniently paste it into your application as required.

For more information, check out the   documentation.WMS 2.0 Integration

Setting up a Coordinate SystemBefore loading Nearmap WMS imagery, set up a coordinate system.

In the Civil 3D Workspace view, from the Toolspace menu, click the Settings tab.

Right-click on the drawing name and select  .Edit Drawing Settings

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If you want to take measurements from Nearmap imagery, select a distance-based coordinate system - for example, UTM zones or local grid systems. Please refer to  .Natively Supported Coordinate Systems

Click  , then  . Apply OK

Loading the Nearmap WMS ImageryIn the   workspace view, click  .Planning and Analysis Connect

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In the   window, click  .Data Connections by Provider Add WMS Connection

In the   panel, at  , enter  . At  , paste the WMS URL that you copied Add a new connection Connection Name Nearmap Server name or URLto your computer's clipboard earlier.

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Click  .Connect

Do not enter anything in the   and   fields. Click  .User Name Password Login

The   panel appears in the connection window. Expand the   node and configure a layer:Add Data to Map NearMap

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Check a layer to select it.

Change the   to  . This step improves performance by using compression at a usually imperceptible cost in Image Format jpegimage quality.Change the   to your datum. For example, in the US select NAD83 UTM and your zone. If you select Server CS CodeEPSG26910 and then you hover over it, you will see it's NAD83 / UTM zone 10.

Check  , and give the layer a name. Then click  .Combine into one layer Add to Map

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The image layer loads and displays. As you zoom in, higher-resolution imagery loads on demand.

Configuring MeasurementsIf you would like to take measurements with Nearmap imagery, follow these additional steps:

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In the command box at the bottom of the screen, type "UN" and press Enter. The Drawing Units box appears - use this window to set appropriate measurement units.

At the command box, enter "MEA" and select the MeasureGeom tool with an appropriate option. You can now take measurements using Nearmap imagery. The measurements will be shown on screen.