Issue:
Civil 3D: Online Maps are not displayed when opening an existing file.
When you try to turn on online maps nothing is shown.
You may also see a blank location screen (See figure 1).
Figure 1
Causes:
Disabled Online Maps and used the remember option (see figure 2).
Figure 2
Solution:
How to turn Online Maps back on
• Go to Options (Right click on the command line and select Options).
• Go to the System Tab (See Figure 3).
• Select Hidden Messages.
• Place a check Mark next to both AutoCAD and Geographic Location (See Figure 4).
• Select OK.
• Select OK.
Now you should be able to use Online Maps again.
Figure 3
Figure 4
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