GPSxCAD running in 3D Point Mode,
display of .25 m urban area map |
Using Global Positioning System
(GPS) receivers to precisely locate and collect spatial data
has become commonplace. Low cost, accurate, handheld GPS units
has made the technology widely available. Your probably
already using GPS with your current mapping projects. You
record GPS points in the field and then back at the office
download the GPS points, convert the points and then import
them into AutoCAD.
GPSxCAD allows you to
Access GPS information from inside the AutoCAD environment.
Using GPSxCAD , points, lines and polylines can be
entered into AutoCAD while in the field. Map entry can be done
in real-time, reducing collection time and improving accuracy.
GPSxCAD is also a powerful navigation tool. The program
functions as a moving map navigation software, your exact
position is displayed on the map as you move.
Features
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Add points to your drawing,
use either single point entry or add points along a track at
time intervals.
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Add polylines, vertices can
be added manually or along a track at time intervals.
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Show your GPS position in
real time on the map (moving map). The software will
automatically position your map so your current position is
always centered on the screen.
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View GPS satellite
information.
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Collect GPS point information
with enhanced elevations using referenced digital elevation
models.
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Support for Lat\Long, UTM and
State plane projections. In both NAD27 and NAD83 datums.
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Access GPS position in any
AutoCAD command.
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Support for most Garmin,
Magellan, Lowrance/Eagle, Brunton/Silva and MLR GPS
receivers.
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