AutoCAD Map 3D

AutoCAD® Map 3D mapping software is a model-based infrastructure planning and management application that provides broad access to CAD and GIS data. Use the intelligent industry data models and tools to apply regional and discipline-specific standards. These technologies help you to improve data quality, support productivity and better manage infrastructure assets. While working in a single, familiar AutoCAD-based environment, you can:

  • Access and edit more information directly
  • Integrate and analyse asset information
  • Communicate more effectively

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AutoCAD Map 3D and Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise Business Value Analysis

This IDC study details the business benefits of using AutoCAD® Map 3D and Autodesk® MapGuide® Enterprise software in utilities, telecommunications and government.

AutoCAD Map 3D & Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise ROI Study (pdf - 354Kb)

AutoCAD Map 3D for Electric & Gas

TEPSCO provides support for electric power operations for the Tokyo Electric Power Company.

For utilities and engineering firms that design and manage electric and gas networks, substations, power plants and renewable generation facilities, AutoCAD Map 3D mapping software provides access to the data you need for better design. AutoCAD Map 3D can help you to:

  • Access data needed for planning, design and asset management activities
  • Visualise and evaluate existing conditions more effectively
  • Design in a real-world context
  • Exchange information with government agencies, other utilities and contractors in both CAD and GIS data formats
  • Support design and as-built data flow to GIS, asset management and other applications

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Featured Customer Story

    Tokyo Electric Power Services Co., Ltd. (PDF – 1563KB)

Tokyo Electric Power Services Co. developed a system that supports facility planning operations for the Tokyo Electric Power Company using AutoCAD Map 3D, Autodesk MapGuide® and AutoCAD® Raster Design software.

AutoCAD Map 3D for Water & Wastewater

Orange County integrates CAD design and geospatial data seamlessly, improving consistency and accuracy.

For utilities and engineering firms that design and manage water networks, pumping stations and water treatment plants, AutoCAD Map 3D mapping software provides access to the data you need for better design. AutoCAD Map 3D can help you to:

  • Access data needed for planning, design and asset management activities
  • Visualise and evaluate existing conditions more effectively
  • Design in a real-world context
  • Exchange information with government agencies, other utilities and contractors in both CAD and GIS data formats
  • Support design and as-built data flow to GIS, asset management and other applications

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Featured Customer Story

    Orange County Sanitation District (PDF – 740KB)

AutoCAD Map 3D provides an easy way for this large California sanitation district to transfer CAD design data to and from its GIS while maintaining data integrity.

AutoCAD Map 3D for Telecommunications

Comcast is using AutoCAD Map 3D and Autodesk MapGuide software.

For telecommunications service providers that design and manage cable and fibre networks, AutoCAD Map 3D mapping software provides access to the data you need for better design. AutoCAD Map 3D can help you to:

  • Access data needed for planning, design and asset management activities
  • Visualise and evaluate existing conditions more effectively
  • Design in a real-world context
  • Exchange information with government agencies, utilities and contractors in both CAD and GIS data formats
  • Support design and as-built data flow to GIS, asset management and other applications

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Featured Customer Story

    Comcast Cable Corporation (PDF – 1488KB)

Comcast is using Autodesk software to create best practices that are being tested and rolled out to various Comcast locations, changing the way cable communications plants are engineered, managed and monitored.

AutoCAD Map 3D for Government

Benson, Arizona relied on existing trained AutoCAD staff to build and maintain the city’s infrastructure management solution.

Whether you are creating, managing or analysing data, from one source or many sources, Autodesk solutions enable governments to work smarter, faster and more efficiently.

  • Utilities and public works – Bridging the gap between design and geospatial, AutoCAD Map 3D software makes it possible for government engineering and GIS professionals to create and maintain maps, network layouts and facility data in a single AutoCAD environment.
  • Transportation – AutoCAD Map 3D software enables transportation project team members to access, edit, visualise and analyse a broad variety of CAD and spatial data directly in a familiar AutoCAD® environment.

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Featured Customer Story

   City of Benson, Arizona (PDF – 2955KB)

Benson, Arizona city government uses AutoCAD Map 3D software to share GIS data with local agencies and integrate maps in a familiar CAD environment, saving money and training time.


* McGraw-Hill: The Business Value of BIM in Europe Survey of 948 respondents of industry professionals to assess the adoption of BIM in France, Germany and United Kingdom, conducted by McGraw-Hill Construction between May 27 and August 13, 2010 in partnership with Autodesk.