Autodesk Labs
By Scott Sheppard

 March 31, 2009

The Google Earth Extension for AutoCAD is quite popular. It allows you to import a Google Earth image into AutoCAD, publish your 3D model to Google Earth, drape a Google Earth image onto a 3D mesh in AutoCAD, and attach time span information to your model. With the release of AutoCAD 2010 family, we decided to update the extension so we could continue to receive your feedback at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

      Google Earth Extension for AutoCAD, Architecture, Civil 3D, Map 3D

So for those who have upgraded to the 2010 family (thanks), please download the updated utility and continue to let us know what you think.

Keeping our technology previews current is alive in the lab.

AutoCAD Map to MapGuide

The single-step publishing tool in AutoCAD Map 3D software enables users to publish content directly to Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise software, resulting in instant web access to the data.

Flexible WebLayout Templates

Autodesk MapGuide Studio sofware comes with several Flexible Layout templates.

Viewer 2010 Slate

Flexible Web Layout technology includes application widgets such as an overview window and customizable toolbars.

AutoCAD Map 3D Data Table Join

Use AutoCAD Map 3D join features to commonly used databases such as Microsoft Office Access.

AutoCAD Map 3D Flood Zone Impact

Determine impacts of flooding by combining widely available GIS data with your CAD maps.

AutoCAD Map 3D Surface Aerial Drape

3D surface with draped aerial image.

Latest Applications Improve the Design and Management of Infrastructure, Utilities and Telecommunications

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a virtual press conference on Friday, Autodesk, Inc.  announced new Infrastructure Modeling software products, which help users in utilities, telecommunications organizations and government agencies improve the design and management of their infrastructure. Autodesk's portfolio of products -- including AutoCAD Map 3D 2010, AutoCAD Raster Design 2010, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010, and Autodesk Topobase 2010 -- provides users with an intelligent and comprehensive solution for designing, visualizing, simulating and analyzing infrastructure assets and development plans.