Define the Geographic Location for a DWG File (Concept)

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Define the Geographic Location for a DWG File

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

You can insert geographic location information in the drawing by importing .kml files, or .kmz files; or location information from Google Earth; or by manually entering the location values.

Import KML or KMZ files

You can import the location information (latitude, longitude, and altitude) specified in KML or KMZ files.

Once imported, specify the location in the drawing; and the north direction, or angle.

NoteWhen a KML or KMZ file references multiple locations only the first placemark found is used.

Import Location from Google Earth

You can navigate to a specific location in Google Earth and import the location information in the drawing file.

NoteBefore proceeding, you must have Google Earth installed and open with the location selected.

You can then pick a point in the drawing to define the coordinates for the location defined in Google Earth.

Use the Geographic Location Dialog Box

You can manually enter the latitude, longitude, north direction, elevation, and up-direction values.

You can also enter a city name or other known geographic entity in the Location Picker dialog box to insert the location.

Latitude and longitude is defined either as Decimal Degrees or as Degree Minutes Second.

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