Spatial Manager™ for BricsCAD - FAQs: Advanced Image Tools ("Professional" edition only)
Notes:
- Some components in the images on this page (providers, names, windows look, etc.) may be slightly different from those that will appear on your computer
- Some application functions need to access the Internet from the application itself. If you experiment problems in any process, ask your network administrator if there is a Proxy server installed on your network. You can configure the Proxy settings through the application options
- Some geographic data providers (Geocode, image Maps, etc.) may need a user account, which you can configure in the Service Provider API Keys settings through the application options
Introduction
- Objective of this section
- To learn how to use advanced commands for images or photos and their advanced options
- Topics in this section
- Import geo-referenced images or photos into a drawing
- Export geo-referenced images or photos from a drawing to image files and their auxiliary files
- Export geo-reference (or World) files of geo-referenced raster images in a drawing
Can I import images or photos as raster files in my drawings?
Yes, although the general Import functions allow importing raster files in addition to vector files, the command 'SPMIMPORTPHOTO' in Spatial Manager™ for BricsCAD is more straightforward for importing geo-referenced raster images or photos into drawings
Imported JPEG or EXIF GPS images sample
How can export geo-referenced images to external files?
Although the general Export functions allow exporting raster files in addition to vector files, the command 'SPMEXPORTIMAGE' in Spatial Manager™ for BricsCAD is more straightforward for exporting geo-referenced images and, if needed, related geo-referencing additional files (Geo-reference and Coordinate System files)
Export image parameters window
Can I export the additional geo-reference files of an image inserted in a drawing?
Yes, although when exporting images it is possible to include additional geo-reference files (World, PRJ, etc.) in the export process, it is also possible to export only these additional files when the image is already stored as a separate file. This operation can be carried out using the command 'SPMWORLDFILE' of Spatial Manager™ for BricsCAD
Example when exporting geo-reference files of a TIFF image: TFW (World) and PRJ (Coordinate System) files
Related links
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