AutoCAD Map 3D

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AutoCAD-based GIS integration toolset for civil and infrastructure design, enabling import of geospatial data (shapefile, KML, GML, CityGML, PostGIS/SQL Server), coordinate transformation, and integration with ESRI ArcGIS for mapping and analysis.

Made by Autodesk, public (ADSK, $43.8B)

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3.0 /5 composite score

Strong for civil/GIS workflows already in AutoCAD -- AutoCAD Map 3D integrates geospatial data sources (ESRI, PostGIS, Shapefile, KML, GML) and coordinate transformation directly into 2D/3D design, bridging the gap between GIS analysis and CAD production for civil engineers; the learning curve and subscription-only bundling (no standalone purchase) limit the addressable market to firms with existing AutoCAD infrastructure.

Solid

Rubric Scorecard

How we grade →

Criterion	Score	Evidence
Value for the price	2/5	Subscription
Agent Friendliness	3/5	API: FDO (Feature Data Objects), AutoLISP, ObjectARX (.NET/C++), Geospatial Platform API (.NET), APS REST API
Ease of adoption	2/5	--
Portability & lock-in	4/5	5 file formats
Interoperability	4/5	5 integrations

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Evidence

File formats

Format	Direction	Support
DWG	both	full
Shapefile	import	full
KML	both	full
GML	import	full
CityGML	import	full

Integrations

AutoCAD ESRI ArcGIS Civil 3D PostGIS SQL Server

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