Connected Map 3D Data not Geolocating Correctly

August 5, 2024 Ryan Wunderlich

Applies to:
Civil 3D 2019 and newer

Issue:
You are connecting to a data source using the Map Task Pane and the imported geometry is not correctly geolocated.

Causes:
This problem is due to how you set the coordinate system.
If you use the Drawing Settings in Civil 3D to set the coordinate system, it’s not setting all the data, so when connecting to a data source that is a different coordinate system, it will not translate correctly.

Solution:
There are two ways to fix this issue.

1. Once you set the Drawing via the Drawing Settings to the coordinate zone, save the drawing and exit out of Civil 3D, then reopen and reopen the drawing (that will fix the missing data pieces). Then you can connect the map data and have it correctly geolocate.

2. Use MAPCSASSIGN command instead, as this is the Map 3D command, and it will correctly set the data and do the transformation correctly. Using MAPCSASSIGN will not require you to save, close and reopen Civil 3D.

About the Author

Support Team Manager - AEC Team<br><br>An AutoCAD Certified Professional, Ryan is responsible for taking client cases and assisting with issues with the software - everything from regular glitches to software deployments and whatever else goes wrong. He's proficient in AutoCAD (including customization), VBA, LISP, and Civil 3D.
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