A Range of CAD/GIS Integration ScenariosMichael Schlosser, Autodesk

The CAD/GIS LinkCAD and GIS are linked by the vary infrastructure that they portray and analyze

The old way of integrating CAD & GISImportDataConversionExport

CAD/GIS IntegrationIt’s not about CAD or GIS; It’s about both!GIS?Engineering?ENGIS

Why Engineering GIS?Decreased redundancyReduced re-workReduced errorsRetained accuracy, precision & integrityIncreased usability/valueImproved efficiencyIncreased competitivenessIncreased collaborationIncreased flexibility for design, planning and “what if”…and more

Decreased redundancy

Reduced re-work

Reduced errors

Retained accuracy, precision & integrity

Increased usability/value

Improved efficiency

Increased competitiveness

Increased collaboration

Increased flexibility for design, planning and “what if”

Five Principles of Engineering GISData passes through a lifecycleData is accessed nativelyDesign tools for data creation & maintenanceGeospatial tools for mapping & spatial analysis.Design data is accurately rendered

Data passes through a lifecycle

Data is accessed natively

Design tools for data creation & maintenance

Geospatial tools for mapping & spatial analysis.

Design data is accurately rendered

ConstructDraftConstructOperateDraftOperateDesignPlanDesignPlanMapAnalyzeMapAnalyzeSurveySurveyPrinciples of Engineering GISData passes through a lifecycleEngineeringGIS

Principles of Engineering GISData is accessed nativelyAutoCAD DWGOracleRasterSQL Server ESRI SHPSDFAvoidImport/exportData RedundancyFile Conversion

Import/export

Data Redundancy

File Conversion

Principles of Engineering GISDesign tools for data creation & maintenanceSurvey Data Field to FinishLand DevelopmentIntersection ModelingRules Based Geometry

Principles of Engineering GISGeospatial tools for mapping & spatial analysisQueriesThematic MappingPolygon OverlayNetwork AnalysisShadow StudiesSlope & AspectElevationOverlay road network with flood zones to determine length of impacted roads and mitigation needs

Principles of Engineering GISDesign data is accurately renderedValidateCommunicateVisualizeExperience it Before it’s Real

Engineering GIS applies…Across ToolsAcross WorkflowsAcross Locations

Across Tools

Across Workflows

Across Locations

Engineering GIS - Across ToolsChallengeIntegrate ArcSDE data and AutoCAD designs with minimal impact on design productivity SolutionImplemented an Engineering GIS approach based on AutoCAD Map 3D with open source Feature Data Object (FDO) technologyResultsComplete tasks 16 times fasterAvoid data import/export, conversionData is more secure, accurate and preciseYork RegionOntarioCanada

Integrate ArcSDE data and AutoCAD designs with minimal impact on design productivity

Implemented an Engineering GIS approach based on AutoCAD Map 3D with open source Feature Data Object (FDO) technology

Complete tasks 16 times faster

Avoid data import/export, conversion

Data is more secure, accurate and precise

Engineering GIS – Across WorkflowsBase Map PreparationBase Map PreparationConnect to data nativelyDesignDesignLeverage existing design and geospatial toolsUpdate with as-tendered data and versioning ConstructionConstructionAccurately rendered designsRecords ManagementRecords ManagementUpdate with as-built data

Engineering GIS – Across WorkflowsChallengeDeal with 5 year as-built backlogSolutionImplement First As-Tendered then As-Built method to update corporate database using Engineering GIS based on AutoCAD Map 3DResultsVirtually eliminated searches for paper as-builtsImproved efficiency of searches by 20%Improved accuracy of infrastructure inventory on new construction by up to 15%Spinoff benefits: improved accuracy in regulatory reporting, decision making and public safetyCity of SaskatoonSaskatchewanCanada

Deal with 5 year as-built backlog

Implement First As-Tendered then As-Built method to update corporate database using Engineering GIS based on AutoCAD Map 3D

Virtually eliminated searches for paper as-builts

Improved efficiency of searches by 20%

Improved accuracy of infrastructure inventory on new construction by up to 15%

Spinoff benefits: improved accuracy in regulatory reporting, decision making and public safety

Engineering GIS – Across LocationsIn the fieldAt the office desktopVia the Internet

In the field

At the office desktop

Via the Internet

SummaryPlanning (GIS)CAD/GIS integration embraces Engineering GIS principles:Data passes through a lifecycleData is accessed nativelyDesign tools for data creation & maintenanceGeospatial tools for mapping & spatial analysis.Design data is accurately renderedDesign (CAD)

Data passes through a lifecycle

Data is accessed natively

Design tools for data creation & maintenance

Geospatial tools for mapping & spatial analysis.

Design data is accurately rendered

Thank-you!michael.schlosser@autodesk.comAutodesk Technical SpecialistVisit my blog...geoExpressions.blogspot.com