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AutoCAD 3D Maps Shape File conversions to KML

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Forum Name: Civil 3D, Map, InfraWorks
Forum Description: Discussion about mapping and GIS applications Map, Civil3D, InfraWorks, MapGuide and Raster Design
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Printed Date: 12.May.2026 at 09:29


Topic: AutoCAD 3D Maps Shape File conversions to KML
Posted By: anna26891
Subject: AutoCAD 3D Maps Shape File conversions to KML
Date Posted: 09.Apr.2015 at 23:21
Hello,

I am currently researching ways of converting KML files which were originally generated through AutoCAD Maps, into Google Maps supported KML. I do not have experience with AutoCAD maps, I have been given the task of investigating this.
Google earth pro was originally used to create the KML from the shape files generated in AutoCAD, but Google Earth support is being deprecated so we are moving to Google Maps.
However, the KML is encountering numerous layering and unsupported tag isssues when trying to render in Google Maps.

My questions are:
1. Is there any support in AutoCAD maps for creating shape files that can be converted to Google Maps renderable KML?
2. Is there an in between agent out there like the equivalent of Google Earth Pro for making these shape file to KML conversions for Maps?
3. Is there a facility to create the KML directly in AutoCAD maps?
4. Is it possible to export the shape files in parent/child file structures in order to solve layering issues when they are converted to KML?

Any opinion or knowledge on this issue would be greatly appreciated, all suggestions are welcome!


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Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 10.Apr.2015 at 11:54
The KML format can be directly exported e.g. from AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk Navisworks - see:
http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/formats.asp?fmt=KML" rel="nofollow - http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/formats.asp?fmt=KML
 
You can also use Plex.Earth Tools or other AutoCAD add-on application to add KML support to plain AutoCAD.


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