About Linknode MapRelate
Linknode MapRelate is a GIS integration plugin for AutoCAD that bridges CAD and GIS workflows by enabling spatial data linking, coordinate system management, and attribute exchange between AutoCAD drawings and geospatial databases. Designed for infrastructure, utility, and municipal projects where CAD geometry must align with GIS databases.
Core GIS Integration
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Spatial data linking | Connect AutoCAD objects to GIS features via unique identifiers or spatial relationships |
| Coordinate system management | Define, transform, and validate coordinate systems (CRS) for project drawings |
| Attribute exchange | Bidirectional attribute transfer between CAD object properties and GIS feature attributes |
| Feature class mapping | Map AutoCAD layers/blocks to GIS feature classes with schema validation |
| Topology validation | Check CAD geometry against GIS topology rules (connectivity, adjacency, containment) |
| Version management | Track GIS data versions and synchronize with drawing revisions |
Supported Platforms
Connects to Esri ArcGIS (Enterprise, Online), PostGIS/PostgreSQL, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server Spatial, and OGC WFS/WMS services. Supports shapefile, GeoJSON, and CityGML import/export.
Who It's For
- GIS coordinators linking AutoCAD drawings to enterprise geodatabases
- Utility and municipal CAD teams managing spatial assets
- Surveyors publishing CAD data to ArcGIS or PostGIS
- Infrastructure projects requiring CAD-GIS attribute exchange
Why Professionals Choose Linknode MapRelate
MapRelate solves the perennial CAD-to-GIS gap directly inside AutoCAD: spatial linking, coordinate system validation, and bidirectional attribute sync with ArcGIS, PostGIS, and Oracle Spatial. Teams stop re-drawing GIS data in CAD and stop hand-copying attributes between systems.
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