MapRelate is a new complementary component for standard AutoCAD, that allows users to gain instant, live access to their local or corporately held spatial data from within their native AutoCAD environment.

Through the use of this simple extension, AutoCAD users can now combine or overlay their design data with real-time detailed spatial data without the need to translate or convert it into a different format. The solution is designed to improve design precision and provide a mechanism for architects, engineers and data administrators to meet legal and customer obligations at reduced costs.

MapRelate utilises the power and flexibility of Autodesk's cross-platform FDO (Feature Data Objects) interface for truly live, independent access to geospatial data files and datastores of virtually any format.  This allows CAD users to enjoy the benefit of sharing live corporate mapping databases, such as Ordnance Survey's MasterMap® in the UK.

MapRelate provides real value by introducing the benefits of geospatial data to AutoCAD users in their familiar environment.  This provides traditional CAD users with an initial stepping stone to the full power of Autodesk's geospatial AutoCAD Map 3D 2009 platform.

Graham Stickler, Product and Marketing Director of 1Spatial commented:

"Through working closely with Autodesk and our customers we have identified the opportunity to simply and cheaply introduce AutoCAD users to geospatial data as a precursor to a cross-grade to the AutoCAD Map3D 2009 platform. The development of our MapRelate product now allows organisations to take a simple step towards integrating integrating the GIS and CAD environments by providing maps to native AutoCAD users through a simple but effective AutoCAD extension."

Autodesk's Pete Baxter, AEC Sales Director Northern Europe, said:

"We are excited about the opportunity to migrate AutoCAD users towards the full power of AutoCAD Map 3D software. This version of MapRelate will allow the AutoCAD community to gain an introduction to working with spatial data. This will enable them to understand the potential benefits of integrating CAD and GIS data as a stepping stone to the power of our AutoCAD Map 3D software."

For further information about MapRelate, along with other products available from 1Spatial, please visit http://www.1spatial.com/products/index.php For more information about the 1Spatial 2008 Conference '1 Source of Truth' please visit http://www.1spatial.com/conference

About 1Spatial
1Spatial delivers data integration and data quality software and services that help organisations maximise value from geospatial information. 1Spatial's open, standards-based, GIS-neutral, software accesses geospatial data of any form and makes it accessible, meaningful, and usable across and between organisations business processes. With products that transform geospatial data and encourage sharing and collaboration, 1Spatial can help reduce costs and increase efficiencies, delivering value into workflows of any scale or complexity, as well as integrating geospatial data into operational planning and decision-making processes. www.1spatial.com

About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.  Since its introduction of AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real.  Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualise, simulate and analyse real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation.  For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.co.uk