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Enhancing Civil 3D with Custom Tag Insertion and Geo Coordinate Retrieval for Precise Modeling
Client Name
AR Mavericks
The GeoTag add-on is a specialized extension designed for Civil 3D, offering a unique capability for placing georeferenced tags, also known as blocks, within a georeferenced drawing. During the guided placement process, users input particular attribute data, such as text and hyperlinks, during block insertion. Most importantly, the add-on automatically sends the attributes of the newly placed block as well as the geolocation information to the AR Mavericks online cloud server. In essence, the GeoTag add-on enhances Civil 3D by streamlining the placement of georeferenced tags, and its integration with the AR Mavericks online cloud server via API ensures a smooth transfer of data for further processing or analysis.
- Insert Custom Tags: Implemented a functionality in Civil 3D that empowers users to strategically insert personalized tags or blocks at designated positions within their models. This feature facilitates the seamless integration of custom elements into the design.
- Retrieve Geo Coordinates: Facilitated the retrieval of geographic coordinates linked to the inserted tags, enriching the model with essential geographical context. This enhancement provides users with valuable spatial information, enhancing the overall utility and precision of the model.
Fig1. Tag Insertion
Fig2. Adding the Attribute to the Tag
- Custom APIs Development: Created specialized APIs to facilitate smooth transmission of geographic and tag data to a designated server, ensuring seamless data exchange and storage.
- Custom User Interface (UI): Developed an intuitive interface within the AutoCAD environment, enhancing user experience while also providing a command-line alternative for text-based input.
- Civil 3D UI Integration: Implemented features that allow users to input names and additional information directly into custom tags within the AutoCAD interface, streamlining the tagging process.
- Scalability and Rotation Features: Introduced functionalities that enable users to scale and rotate custom tags, offering greater flexibility in tag placement and orientation within their models.
- Enhanced Design and Mapping Integration: The project successfully delivered an integrated solution for AutoCAD users, significantly improving their design and mapping projects with the ability to insert custom tags and retrieve geographic coordinates.
- Flexible Tag Manipulation: The introduction of scaling and rotation features for custom tags empowers users to adjust the orientation and size as needed, enhancing design flexibility.
- Streamlined Tag Insertion Process: Simplifying the process of inserting custom tags within AutoCAD models allows users to work more efficiently and effectively, saving time and reducing errors.
- Improved Geographic Context: Users can now gain a more comprehensive understanding of their designs by incorporating essential geographic context, enriching the overall utility and precision of their models.