Question:

Could you inform me about the range of file formats that are compatible for exporting data using CAD-Earth?

Answer:

CAD-Earth allows users to export CAD drawings to Google Earth as image overlays. The supported image formats include:

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BMP

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JPEG

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TIFF

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PNG

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GIF

These formats ensure that users can choose the appropriate image quality and file size for their projects, whether they require full-color images, grayscale, or black and white outputs.

3D Formats:

For those looking to export 3D models, CAD-Earth facilitates the export of terrain meshes, solids, regions, meshes, or polymeshes to Google Earth. Additionally, CAD-Earth supports exporting to LandXML files, which are widely used for creating surfaces in software like Autodesk® Civil 3D®.

Other Formats:

CAD-Earth also allows the export of 3D models from AutoCAD™, Civil 3D™, and BricsCAD™ to Google Earth™. It supports importing 3D models from various file types such as DAE, 3DS, FBX, and OBJ files into CAD software.

The range of supported file formats makes CAD-Earth a powerful tool for professionals who need to visualize and present their CAD models in a real-world context. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, or designer, the ability to export to these formats ensures that your work can be easily integrated with Google Earth for various applications, including presentations, analyses, and virtual tours. With CAD-Earth, the world becomes an extension of your design environment.