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Import raster data from ArcGIS Online via the Connector for ArcGIS in Civil 3D to create background imagery and surfaces.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Transcript
00:03
Including raster images in the background adds both context and visual appeal to your model.
00:11
You can use raster imagery to add features such as streams, lakes, roads, and trails, to create a detailed map of the 3D surfaces.
00:21
In Civil 3D, you can easily import raster imagery from ArcGIS Online via the Autodesk Connecter for ArcGIS.
00:33
Begin with Civil 3D open to the appropriate design project, and ensure you are logged in to ArcGIS Online.
00:42
Then, from the Civil 3D ribbon, Insert tab, ArcGIS panel, click Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS.
00:53
The Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS opens to your current model by default.
00:59
Here, you can select an area of interest and browse available raster imagery
01:05
to add the ArcGIS data layers to your Civil 3D models as features.
01:11
In this example, an image that covers the entire state of Arkansas is used, but only a small portion of it is needed for the model.
01:20
In the Datasets panel, first select the project location for the raster imagery.
01:27
In the Search for location bar, type the location name as the area of interest on the map.
01:34
In this case, Fayetteville, AR, USA is chosen as the dataset to use.
01:42
The city of Fayetteville is highlighted on the map.
01:46
Next, choose your raster imagery options.
01:50
Again, from the Datasets panel, on the My Groups tab, expand the AMER drop-down.
01:59
The available raster imagery options appear.
02:02
Enable the checkbox for the dataset, or datasets, that you want to bring into Civil 3D.
02:10
In this example, Arkansas IMAGERY_1FT_2017 is chosen.
02:18
Now, with the layer, or layers, you wish to import selected, toggle ON their visibility.
02:26
The map image changes to a detailed satellite view.
02:31
Next, you need to specify a feature type for each layer.
02:36
When using raster imagery, you have two feature types to choose from: Imagery and Surface.
02:44
As the names imply, Imagery adds raster images to your model, and Surface adds a 3D surface layer to your model.
02:54
For this example, choose Imagery, then click Add to my design project.
03:01
Back in Civil 3D, after the data loads, the Import Raster Data from ArcGIS dialog box opens.
03:10
Here, you can select a pre-defined resolution or the source resolution.
03:16
For this example, expand the drop-down and select Source resolution, and then click Import.
03:25
Keep in mind, you can repeat this process if needed,
03:29
and have multiple raster images at different resolutions.
03:33
In addition to raster imagery, you can use terrain data from a raster layer in ArcGIS Online
03:41
to create a surface layer in Civil 3D using a similar process.
03:47
Again, from the Civil 3D ribbon, Insert tab, ArcGIS panel, click Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS.
03:58
The Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS opens.
04:02
In the datasets panel, in the My Groups tab, expand the AMER drop-down menu.
04:10
This time, enable the checkbox for a surface, such as Arkansas DEM_1M_2018.
04:19
Back in Civil 3D, the Import Raster Data from ArcGIS dialog box displays.
04:27
You again have the option to select an image resolution, or use the source resolution for the raster data.
04:35
For this example, expand the drop-down and select Source resolution, and then click Import.
04:44
Once the surface has finished processing, you can see that a 3D surface is created for you in your Civil 3D model.
04:52
In Civil 3D, you can easily bring in raster imagery and terrain data from ArcGIS Online
05:01
via the Autodesk Connecter for ArcGIS to enhance understanding of your models.
Video transcript
00:03
Including raster images in the background adds both context and visual appeal to your model.
00:11
You can use raster imagery to add features such as streams, lakes, roads, and trails, to create a detailed map of the 3D surfaces.
00:21
In Civil 3D, you can easily import raster imagery from ArcGIS Online via the Autodesk Connecter for ArcGIS.
00:33
Begin with Civil 3D open to the appropriate design project, and ensure you are logged in to ArcGIS Online.
00:42
Then, from the Civil 3D ribbon, Insert tab, ArcGIS panel, click Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS.
00:53
The Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS opens to your current model by default.
00:59
Here, you can select an area of interest and browse available raster imagery
01:05
to add the ArcGIS data layers to your Civil 3D models as features.
01:11
In this example, an image that covers the entire state of Arkansas is used, but only a small portion of it is needed for the model.
01:20
In the Datasets panel, first select the project location for the raster imagery.
01:27
In the Search for location bar, type the location name as the area of interest on the map.
01:34
In this case, Fayetteville, AR, USA is chosen as the dataset to use.
01:42
The city of Fayetteville is highlighted on the map.
01:46
Next, choose your raster imagery options.
01:50
Again, from the Datasets panel, on the My Groups tab, expand the AMER drop-down.
01:59
The available raster imagery options appear.
02:02
Enable the checkbox for the dataset, or datasets, that you want to bring into Civil 3D.
02:10
In this example, Arkansas IMAGERY_1FT_2017 is chosen.
02:18
Now, with the layer, or layers, you wish to import selected, toggle ON their visibility.
02:26
The map image changes to a detailed satellite view.
02:31
Next, you need to specify a feature type for each layer.
02:36
When using raster imagery, you have two feature types to choose from: Imagery and Surface.
02:44
As the names imply, Imagery adds raster images to your model, and Surface adds a 3D surface layer to your model.
02:54
For this example, choose Imagery, then click Add to my design project.
03:01
Back in Civil 3D, after the data loads, the Import Raster Data from ArcGIS dialog box opens.
03:10
Here, you can select a pre-defined resolution or the source resolution.
03:16
For this example, expand the drop-down and select Source resolution, and then click Import.
03:25
Keep in mind, you can repeat this process if needed,
03:29
and have multiple raster images at different resolutions.
03:33
In addition to raster imagery, you can use terrain data from a raster layer in ArcGIS Online
03:41
to create a surface layer in Civil 3D using a similar process.
03:47
Again, from the Civil 3D ribbon, Insert tab, ArcGIS panel, click Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS.
03:58
The Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS opens.
04:02
In the datasets panel, in the My Groups tab, expand the AMER drop-down menu.
04:10
This time, enable the checkbox for a surface, such as Arkansas DEM_1M_2018.
04:19
Back in Civil 3D, the Import Raster Data from ArcGIS dialog box displays.
04:27
You again have the option to select an image resolution, or use the source resolution for the raster data.
04:35
For this example, expand the drop-down and select Source resolution, and then click Import.
04:44
Once the surface has finished processing, you can see that a 3D surface is created for you in your Civil 3D model.
04:52
In Civil 3D, you can easily bring in raster imagery and terrain data from ArcGIS Online
05:01
via the Autodesk Connecter for ArcGIS to enhance understanding of your models.
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