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The event served to inform users and would-be users about the possibilities brought about by using the latest apps - in my case, I took in the Geospatial track which looked at the GIS solutions - AutoCAD Map 3D, Raster Design, MapGuide, and Design Review.

Some of the coolest features available to users of the AutoCAD Map 3D solution include:
- fast data access enabled via the FDO technology - we saw a 1.5 GB image draw, redraw etc.. in seconds - on a normal laptop!
- simple output to DWF or publish to the web - author and serve to MapGuide session in seconds
- viewing DWF within the free AutoCAD design review enabling layers, redlines, measure tools, geographic coordinates, view attributes, and even plug-in a GPS!
- native read/write of multiple data formats include ESRI
- simple command access and access to GIS data analysis tools (ie. fast query building, thematic map production, and output)
I could go on but I'll have to wait till I pour over my notes and handouts. Nice job to Pete Southwood or Autodesk (aka. the Male version of Lynn Allen!)

More about AutoCAD Map 3D 2008:

What it's all about... a tool to create and manage your spatial data. Simply put, the application is famous for bridging the gap between CAD and GIS. Users are provided with direct access to data (supporting many common formats) and perhaps most important, they get to work with familiar tools in a familiar environment (AutocAD)

Map 3D provides:

- native access to CAD, GIS, raster and other data formats via FDO technology

- CAD tools enable precision editing of your GIS data

- provides GIS tools for map creation and stylization

- powerful open data management tools

- enables direct publishing via MapGuide or MapGuide Open Source (See osgeo.org)

Other cool offerings:

Workspace views enable users to work in the environment of choice... Map "classic", simple (for basic/novice users), or a completely customized environment (advanced users).

A very cool info center provides access to help files, a best practices guide, white papers, the knowledge base, discussion groups and more. This takes help to a whole new level!

Using Map 3D will help users to avoid costly data loss, data conversion, and data copies (redundancy)

Best of all, users are invited to try all the AutoCAD products for free via fully functional evals!

Let me leave you with some useful weblinks:
http://www.autodesk.com/map3dwebcasts
http://www.autodesk.com/map3d
http://www.autodesk.com/map3dresource

The Editor's Blog

See more threads and details about Glenn's AnyGeo Weblog HERE The Editor (Glenn) started the AnyGeo blog some time ago and the threads are now also mirrored here at GISuser.com - RSS feed is available to add to your favorite news reader.

Featured Events

GITA 17th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, set for Sept. 21-24, 2008 - The conference is the only event of its kind, devoted exclusively to geospatial applications and technologies for all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
GeoInt 2008 - Join us for the 5-year anniversary of the GEOINT SYMPOSIUM October 27-30 in Nashville, Tenn., where you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network and discover as we discuss the importance of being Mission Focused while Transitioning to the Future.
ASPRS Potomac Region GeoTech Conference - Geotech 2008 theme of "Emerging Geospatial Technologies and Applications." Technical session topics will include new data acquisition, distribution, and application technologies, each featuring presentations by well-known experts. 7&8 October in Silver Spring, MD
GITA's First Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference - The GIS for Oil & Gas Calgary Conference will build on the momentum from GITA’s GIS for Oil & Gas Conference held in Houston, Texas, every September. Nov. 6-7, 2008, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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